Cascade Coolant Flush?

[fatphatboy88]

Dexjunk has gotten my coolant beyond filthy. I am going to do a complete flush of it but I want to know if my normal flush will be safe with the aluminum in this engine?

I have done the cascade powdered dish detergent in diesels and old iron heads/block 350s before with zero problems and it works great. I just didnt know if it would be safe with the aluminum in the engine. Also would a vinegar flush do any good after the cascade flush to remove any left over contaminates and de-rust the internals?

Some of the powerstroke guys recommend Simple Green or Purple Power instead of cascade. Anybody have experience with those?

I just want it completely clean before I switch to green antifreeze.

[Docta]

Re: Cascade Coolant Flush?

First off, unless you have a motor that isn't a 3.8, its all iron. Second, there are actual products that arr made for that specific purpose. I know BG and Prestone both make one, and there's probably more.

[fatphatboy88]

Re: Cascade Coolant Flush?

Its a 2000 3.8l camaro. I figured it would at least have aluminum heads. And i have tried the prestone flush/cleaners in the past and the cascade works so much better. And its cheaper.

[Docta]

Re: Cascade Coolant Flush?

Thennnnn why are you asking?

[fatphatboy88]

Re: Cascade Coolant Flush?

I was just making sure it wouldnt mess up any aluminum parts in the engine. But since its all iron then Ill just go for it. Thanks.

[Docta]

Re: Cascade Coolant Flush?

You water pump is aluminum. Firstly certain the front cover is, and I think that's about it.

[ssms5411]

Re: Cascade Coolant Flush?

Intakes are alm. also.