wadeh
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What’s the consensus on doing a coolant flush? I have heard many people say that after doing a coolant flush other issues start to arise with the cooling system such as heater core, radiator issues etc.
I had the Chrysler dealership change my thermostat to resolve a low coolant temp engine light (which it did resolve). While they were doing this, they recommended a coolant flush with the 2012 Wrangler having 46,000 kms. I reluctantly agreed to do it. My reluctance was the cost and that I have heard of issues arising after a flush.
Two weeks later, my heater started blowing cold air, not cool or luke warm, but cold air. Outside temp -7 Celsius and temp gauge normal in middle and I could smell a slight smell of antifreeze. Turns out I have a hole in the backside of my radiator. Now it’s back at the dealership getting a new rad put in to the tune of $1000. (Unfortunately I do not have the means or time to do myself). Dealer said it’s possible a rock came up and hit fan and deflected into the rad. I suppose that is possible, but could it have been caused by the flush or is it a myth that flushing can cause issues?
Appreciate your thoughts...
Regards
Wade
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I had the Chrysler dealership change my thermostat to resolve a low coolant temp engine light (which it did resolve). While they were doing this, they recommended a coolant flush with the 2012 Wrangler having 46,000 kms. I reluctantly agreed to do it. My reluctance was the cost and that I have heard of issues arising after a flush.
Two weeks later, my heater started blowing cold air, not cool or luke warm, but cold air. Outside temp -7 Celsius and temp gauge normal in middle and I could smell a slight smell of antifreeze. Turns out I have a hole in the backside of my radiator. Now it’s back at the dealership getting a new rad put in to the tune of $1000. (Unfortunately I do not have the means or time to do myself). Dealer said it’s possible a rock came up and hit fan and deflected into the rad. I suppose that is possible, but could it have been caused by the flush or is it a myth that flushing can cause issues?
Appreciate your thoughts...
Regards
Wade
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