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Old 01-02-2006, 12:28 AM
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NO WAY....

i started looking for bills thread on what he used to clean his...

and then i noticed a part number on the tank...

25703057


GM PART # 25703057
CATEGORY: Radiator Tank Hardware
PACK QTY: 1 CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $12.94
OUR PRICE: $7.37
DESCRIPTION: RESERVOIR
WOW... thats cheaper than the supplies needed to clean it...

new one here i come
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What I did with mine was:

1. Take it out of the car.

2. Empty it out.

3. Pour in water softener salt extra coarse 1/2 full.

4. Add some water.

5. Shake it up vigorously.

6. Empty and rinse out. Walah ! Clean overflow tank
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and here is the new result
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maybe i should buy a new one too
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Wow that is a great price and they had it in stock too....thats whats amazing to me
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the old was barely dirty

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