Cooling system issue

[1993F250]

So I burped the system and tried my damnedest to clean the shit outta both sides a the radiator today even tho the whole damn things blocked. And it worked..didn't overheat at all today. I even tried runnin it alittle harder since it wasnt actin up and nothin happened.*
Thanks for the help guys

[ShiftingSkys]

Welcome. Make sure on any car you check the cooling system it is a VITAL part of any vehicle that gets no love.

[sleev]

Is there a specific brand and model you would recommend for the radiator upgrade? I tried looking at a few sites, but most were the single row OEM type. Thanks in advance

[muadeeb]

I wouldn't worry about the brand too much.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...m=NI3010109%20

[RacerXXL]

Originally Posted by muadeeb

I wouldn't worry about the brand too much.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...m=NI3010109%20

He has a 2007.

[Squigs]

How do I go about adding more coolant? Is it a 50/50 mixture of coolant/water via the overflow tank? My X has been running hot at idle and is idling rough and I want to make sure I have enough coolant but dont want to crack open the radiator cap or do much of anything without knowing what I'm doing.

[RacerXXL]

Originally Posted by Squigs

How do I go about adding more coolant? Is it a 50/50 mixture of coolant/water via the overflow tank? My X has been running hot at idle and is idling rough and I want to make sure I have enough coolant but dont want to crack open the radiator cap or do much of anything without knowing what I'm doing.

You want to do the following on a cold engine.

Remove the radiator cap.

Open the air relief screw and be careful not to loose the copper sealing washer.

Slowly add anti freeze to the radiator until coolant comes out of the air relief screw hole.

Once coolant comes from the hole stop adding coolant and replace the screw and sealing washer.

Top off the radiator and screw the cap back on.

Top off the overflow tank to the cold fill line.

Air relief screw location.

[Squigs]

THANK YOU. Just straight antifreeze? Or antifreeze/distilled water half and half?

[muadeeb]

Just buy the 50/50 premix if you're topping it off