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    Looking for advice on how best to clean the inside of an oil radiator.
    The problem is that it may have minscule metal shavings in it.
    Thank you.

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    Send it out to be ultra-sonically cleaned

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    I looked into using a certified ultrasonic business. The kind aircraft use to clean out oil coolers. It was cheaper to buy a new one.

    Brian

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    Replace it !
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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Lensen View Post
    Looking for advice on how best to clean the inside of an oil radiator.
    The problem is that it may have minscule metal shavings in it.
    Thank you.
    If you think there's metal particles in your oil cooler, best to replace all of your oil lines as well. Do a full detergent clean of the oil tank, sump, and all of the fittings.
    “Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty.” -Peter Egan

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    I was trying to avoid buying another radiater because up here there are not a lot of merchants for that kind of thing.
    Your advice is valuable.
    Thank you Fred, Brian, Kea and Dan.

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