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Sep 15, 2013 | 03:11 PM

MasterK

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Clean oil from Radiator

I'm in the process of taking down the 2.3L in my 99 accord for head gasket replacement.
On this break I realized, I still have a problem once this job is done. How the heck do I get
the oil out of the radiator/cooling system?

Sep 15, 2013 | 03:44 PM

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Flush.

Sep 15, 2013 | 04:19 PM

TexasHonda

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Simple Green in warm water should dissolve the oil adequately. May take several flushes. I would avoid solvents due to fire hazard and need for large volume to do the job.

good luck

Sep 15, 2013 | 04:29 PM

MasterK

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Originally Posted by TexasHonda

Simple Green in warm water should dissolve the oil adequately. May take several flushes. I would avoid solvents due to fire hazard and need for large volume to do the job.

good luck

Okay thanks. I was wondering about using a soap. I've done a normal system flush several times, but never when oil is involved.