Attach the longer section of tubing to heater core inlet.
Clr to clean out heater core.
It is the factory aluminum heater core and it appears to have zero issues no leak stains no bulging no corrosion evident of any kind.
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Recently i heard about the idea about using clr to clean out a radiator so i purchased several bottles of clr and i disconnected the radiator hoses and drained the radiator.
And i plugged the bottom radiator hose inlet then i filled the entire radiator with straight clr topped it off with vinegar.
I then poured an entire container of clr into the heater core until it started spilling on the opposite end of the heater core.
I pulled the heater core and found it to look very good.
The heater core is similar to a radiator and is a part of the vehicle s coolant system.
You should know however that if you have a heater core that is plugged it may also be.
A clogged heater core will prevent the coolant from passing through it limiting the amount of heat that can be transferred.
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I am wondering if i can use some clr cleaner to help flush out any residue stuck in the heater core.
I attached the end of the garden hose back to the inlet side and i let the clr do its thing for about 30 mins.
Be prepared for some more coolant coming out.
Radiator flush which is an acid much like clr but which has been tested fairly well in cooling systems.
Flushing the heater core can remove these clogs but if it fails to work you may need to have your heater core replaced.
Hot coolant that has passed through other parts of the engine is run through the heater core as air is forced past it and into the cabin of the vehicle to heat it.
Same as the outlet hose gently twist and pull the hose off.