Radiator Cleaning
WARNING:
NEVER spray water on a hot heat exchanger. The resulting steam could cause personal injury.
CAUTION:
The heat exchanger fins are necessary for good heat transfer. Do not brush the fins. This may cause damage to the fins, reducing heat transfer.
- Some conditions may require the use of warm water and a mild detergent.
- Clean the Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler (ATOC) fins.
- Clean between the ATOC and the A/C condenser.
- Clean the A/C condenser fins.
- Clean between the A/C condenser and radiator.
- Clean the radiator cooling fins.
- Straighten any damaged cooling fins.
NOTE:
Remove bugs, leaves, dirt and other debris by blowing compressed air through the engine side of the radiator.