Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Radiator Cleaning Engine Cooling Radiator

Warning:NEVER spray water on a hot heat exchanger. The resultingsteam could cause personal injury.

Caution:The heat exchanger fins are necessary for good heat transfer.Do not brush the fins. This may cause damage to the fins, reducingheat transfer.

Note:Remove bugs, leaves, dirt and other debris by blowingcompressed air through the engine side of the radiator.

Some conditions may require the use of warm water and a milddetergent.Clean the A/C condenser fins.Clean between the A/C condenser and radiator.Clean the radiator cooling fins.Straighten any damaged cooling fins.