I am flushing the radiator?

2005 DODGE RAM
93,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WILLMATHISTTF1
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I am flushing the radiator can you help me please?
Nov 7, 2010 at 4:51 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

This video shows the job being done on a similar car but the process is the same.

https://youtu.be/HjIg9FGCviw

Please run down these guides and report back.
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Nov 7, 2010 at 11:52 PM
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WILLMATHISTTF1
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I had the cap off and it still would not flow like it should. I took off the bottom hose going into the radiator, put the cap back on, started the truck to let it warm up and it barely flushed. I removed the plugs to remove the remaining fluid.
Nov 8, 2010 at 8:29 AM