How to Clean Radiators. The Easy Way.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by PaulE

I like the idea of mesh screens, and I'm not dissing anyone who has added them. My question about the mesh screens is, given how much crap finds its way in between the radiator and a/c condenser, won't that small stuff still find its way through the mesh and get in between to condensers and radiators?

That's a good question... and I intend on finding out. I installed the mesh shortly after purchasing my 98. I did clean the radiators and, in between them, removed lots of debris. I then installed the mesh screen not having noticed any difference in cooling in the two years it's been used.

I've been wondering about smaller debris getting past the mesh and, in the next weekend or so, will report back if it is extraordinary... or if the mesh is serving it's purpose.

Cheers!

[10/10ths]

....I’m close to installing mesh and would like to know if it is really worth it.

Thanks.

[Fintro11]

Originally Posted by 10/10ths

....I’m close to installing mesh and would like to know if it is really worth it.

Thanks.

I cleaned mine after 2 years of ownership, it had probably never been done before and it was stuffed with ****************. Did it again 3 years later and it was still pretty clean. Depends on if you drive on roads with lots of crap that can get stuck in there.