Flushing Cooling System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the water from the engine cooling system. Refer to , "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT "
- Fill the radiator and the reservoir tank (to the "MAX" line), with water. Reinstall the radiator cap and leave the vented reservoir cap off.
- Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
- Press the engine accelerator two or three times under no-load.
- Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
- Drain the water from the engine cooling system. Refer to , "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT "
- Repeat steps 22 through 6 until clear water begins to drain from the radiator.