Flushing Cooling System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD and 2018 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install reservoir tank if removed and tighten drain plug.NOTE: If water drain plug on cylinder block was removed, install water drain plug and tighten. Refer to Exploded View .
- Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator and reservoir caps.
- Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
- Rev the engine two or three times under no-load.
- Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
- Drain water from the system. Refer to Changing Engine Coolant .
- Repeat steps 1 through 6 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.