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In order for the cooling system and the radiator of your car to function properly, it must be cleaned regularly.  Deposits will form that are solid waste that will clog the system and cause your car to be more prone to overheating.  Especially in climates where the temperature outside reaches the upper degrees on the the thermometer.  Regular flushing of the system is the way to prevent permanent damage to your small engine.  Repair manuals are priceless when you decide to do this yourself.

This is one do it yourself auto repair that is quite easy to learn how to do on your own and a very quick procedure to finish up.  Each season change the anti-freeze in your radiator should also be changed.  The tools you will need are few and include a wrench or a screw driver–this will depend on your drain, a cloth, solution to flush the radiator, a funnel and a container to catch the old fluid in so it can be properly disposed of–this is extremely important if you have household pets.

Radiator fluid is sweet, and most dogs and cats will drink it up quickly, which will most inevitably cause them intense sickness and often times produce fatal results.  Wait until your engine is entirely cool to begin the flush.  Now it is time to locate the drain.  This is also a home repair–or maintenance rather, that is easy to do on a motor cycle.  Manuals come in very handy when trying to locate these various parts on either a bike or on the under carriage of your car.

Be sure to have your container in place to catch the fluid before you undo the drain.  Make sure that the old coolant is completely out of the radiator and then replace the drain.  Now take off the cap of the radiator, fill it with the cleaning solution and top it off with water.  Next, start your car up and let the engine reach its normal operating temperature.  Turn the heater of your car on and let the car run like that in idle for ten minutes.

Now, it is time to wait for the car engine to cool off again.  Do not remove the cap when the engine is still hot.  Again, drain the radiator, catching all the contents in the disposal container, replace the drain, and fill up the radiator with new coolant.  Doing a proper flush of your radiator at regular intervals with maintain a system that will continue to function properly, thus extending the life of your car or motorcycle.