#Pennzoil coolant flush cost install

Generally, a coolant flush is done as part of a scheduled service at a fixed interval. A flush machine has the advantage of not introducing air, and it replaces more fluid than a drain and fill.

Then the vehicle is brought up to temperature, which opens the thermostat, and new fluid is pumped in while old fluid is sucked out. With a flush machine, fill and drain ports are installed (usually temporarily) inline with either the upper radiator hose or the heater hoses. This is common enough now that most shops are equipped, but using a flush machine avoids that issue. This is best done with a vacuum device trapped air is suctioned out, then the system is topped off with new fluid, and then the vehicle is run up to temperature and topped off. With either of these methods, sometimes it’s necessary to purge the air from the system afterwards. Sometimes there is no petcock, and the lower radiator hose can be pulled instead, accomplishing the same thing. Then the petcock is closed, and the system is refilled with new coolant.

Often, there is a radiator petcock that can be opened to drain the coolant. The most common method is “drain and fill”. A flushing compound isn’t always used and isn’t always necessary, but it is part of the cost if it is done. Then, the system is refilled with a new, clean coolant. The idea is that it dissolves and suspends old deposits allowing them to be flushed out more thoroughly. Typically, a compound will be added to the cooling system, run for a few minutes to circulate through the engine and get it up to operating temperature, and then, remove the old coolant. The coolant necessary for each vehicle is usually included in the price of the service.Īnother factor in the cost of a coolant flush is whether or not a flushing compound is used. OE coolant costs from $12 to $25 a gallon on average, so it does add up. This is because some vehicles with smaller engines take less than 2 gallons of coolant, while a light truck with a diesel engine might take more than 5 gallons. A significant part of the cost is the quantity of the materials. Some of the reasons for the variety in the cost are the differing labor rates and the cost of different vehicle-specific coolants. If Ive missed anything please comment below.The average cost of a coolant flush can vary from $100 to $200. If you would like to follow the FSM then turn to page MA-12 and follow all instructions NOTE- if you want to Flush the system just follow all steps above but instead of using 50/50 coolant/water mix use 100% distilled water then run the car, drain and repeat until you see clear water coming out and then drain and fill it back up with 50/50 mix.

#Pennzoil coolant flush cost install

(the same thing we disconnected,cleaned and put back in)ĩ - Get inside the car and turn it on and crank your heat to max and fan to max.ġ0 - Continue adding coolant into the refill kit make sure you keep the coolant kit reservoir half full watch all the air bubbles escape rev the car up to 1.5-2K rpms to speed up the 'burping' process.ġ1- Install your new radiator cap, pat yourself on the back and go buy yourself some sways with all the money you just saved.

(you don't have to remove the splash guard, I was doing some other work under the car).Ĥ - Remove the radiator air relief plug with your philips head screw driver.ĥ - Reinstall the radiator drain plug with your Philips head screwdriver back underneath your vehicle.Ħ - Attach your coolant refill kit to were the radiator cap screws on.ħ - Fill it up until you see fluid coming out of the radiator air relief plug, then screw your plug back on.Ĩ - Refill your coolant reservoir. Drain and clean the reservoir and put it back in place attaching all fastners and hoses.ģ - Get under the car, get your drain pan ready and remove the radiator drain plug with your Philips head screwdriver, it will be located closer to the passenger side of your car. ❑ Coolant refill kit (optional - makes refilling and 'burping' the system easier, I will be showing you the method through the kit not as per Factory Service Manual)Ģ - Disconnect all hoses and fasteners from the coolant reservoir. ❑ 9 liters of Use Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant orĮquivalent mixed with water (distilled or demineralized, you can mix it yourself or buy the premixed stuff) ❑ Catch/drain pan or anything to catch the coolant in Quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure.

Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap and carefully remove radiator cap.

To avoid being scalded, never change engine coolant when the engine is hot.