Oil in coolant reservoir

205,000 MILES • 2.1L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOSEPH HOLLAND
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How do I flush out the oil?
Jun 6, 2019 at 5:40 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

You need to drain all the coolant. Then add all water. Add dishwasher powered soap to the cooling system and run it until the thermostat opens and circulates through the system.

Then drain it all out and add coolant.

Use about half a cup of the soap.

Roy
Jun 6, 2019 at 5:47 AM
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JOSEPH HOLLAND
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Thank you. I wanted to be sure.
Jun 6, 2019 at 5:55 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Jun 6, 2019 at 6:00 AM
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