1998 Lincoln Town Car (DETAILED) Coolant Flush

HELLO ALL! Here is a Detailed video on how to flush the ENTIRE Cooling system on a 1998 Lincoln Town Car 4.7 V8.
Customer had a previous mechanic Change her radiator and cooling fan. Apart of changing a radiator to retain the warranty and just to make sure you dont clog the new radiator you must flush the old coolant. This obviously was not done.
Was glad to do the job right and help her out and keep her car cool and running!

[@denwin8811]

Thank you for the video. I have a 2002 and will be following your video to flush the coolant. If it wasn't for these videos I would not be able to afford sending my vehicles to a mechanic.

[@jlmckenna10]

Same

[@jlmckenna10]

How did flushing your heating core go

[@InternetDude]

Overall this is an excellent and comprehensive video, the only suggestion I have is that you shouldn’t use high pressure air to blow out the heater core because you’re risk damaging it and causing a leak. Dial down the pressure to like 15psi to be safe.

[@self-reparations952]

I added coolant but I don't think I did it right because my 1999 Lincoln won't start. Any tips on how to fill up the coolant?

[@kemberlyblunt1065]

Man u are BEYOND awesome and SUPER THOROUGH!!! I wish u stayed in Washington state because I would hire u as my mechanic in a heartbeat! I feel way more confident in being able to change out my coolant fluid now thanks to ur video!😁 Thanks so much and keep up the great work!!!!!👍💯👏

[@subkommander9007]

I applaud you young man..I'm up and coming amateur shade tree wannabe mechanic. I'm doing this exact job on a 97 town car.. well done !!

[@stacydornan9765]

Good job youngbuck

[@jaysonwilliam850]

You sir are thorough I wouldn't mind paying a mechanic like you. At least I know you're doing the job through and through and not just kinda half @$$ing it.

[@samnelsonorganist]

Same thing happened to me...mechanic replaced my radiator but didn't flush the system...said flushing would damage my gaskets or something. But the way I see it, the rust is damaging! Too bad you're not in Florida...need a good mechanic like you around here!

[@Littlerudy75]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge sir.

[@mizuki_420]

Most helpful video, thanks !

[@reynamacu]

Amazing . It looks like a long delicate job to do.

[@FLSTN1]

Awesome video dude !!! Thank you very much

[@user-kg2qk5rr6t]

Great Mechanic. Thanks for the video

[@jdcauto5977]

Thanks for watching!

[@bogneyman3658]

I just bought 1998 Lincoln,219,000 miles,oil pan leak,1,rust in resavare,new water pump needed,oil pan,oil filter gasket,belt,new redeator.$1,300,the car cost $1800,for a new engine,$2,600,wow,100,000 miles warranty,??????? The body is the devil,that's how is one got me.

[@iketheranter9126]

Get some Thermocure and follow the directions. It will liquefy the rust and clean everything. Not a bad flush job for a beginner.

[@GoldyCraft79]

This should work for 98-02.

[@dadathome1000]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing.

[@jdcauto5977]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CARRJ142]

Another Great video.

[@jdcauto5977]

Thanks again!

[@DopeFiend]

oh man, i really don't want to flush the heater core, i have LPG conversion done and there's a lot of extra stuff running around that area which i don't want to touch. Would it still be considered a flush without doing it?

[@sergeykiselev4883]

Very nice instruction!

[@dwayladallas3375]

Thanks! Really thorough and helpful. Getting under the windshield wiper area is enough to make you wanna build an engine scaffold and lay over it, isn't it?!

[@joshpeterson7241]

I need to do this on my 1993 town car. I've had it flushed twice in 3 years at a quick lube place, but I checked today and the coolant is dark brown :( I'm sure those places are not very thorough while doing it so I'll probably end up doing it myself.

[@jdcauto5977]

sorry to hear that.. One of the reasons i started my business.. Sorry they were not so thorough

[@joshpeterson7241]

I think the main problem was lack of maintenance from the previous owners. I did a quick flush yesterday, but I'll probably have to do another more thorough flush like in this video maybe this summer when I have more time and better weather.

[@jdcauto5977]

@@joshpeterson7241 it may take 3-5 flushes before it will be clean and clear. That's if it really bad!

[@user-kg2qk5rr6t]

This was a Great video

[@michaelreece458]

Very nicely done sir.

[@RareBreed33c]

Good stuff

[@jimbrewer3487]

Petcock is the name of the valve.

[@michaelreece458]

But peacock sounds nicer.

[@tarik28]

Awesome content

[@mccoyji]

Would it be good to fill the whole system with clean water and add some flush chemicals, then run the car for a few miles, then flush out the whole system again?

[@russellgilbert3453]

That looks just like MINE!

[@QuickSiver54]

Someone may be changing a water pump soon

[@Lincolnlands]

why

[@QuickSiver54]

When antifreeze gets that dirty it is hard on the water pump and seals.

[@QuickSiver54]

I ment to say impeller and seal

[@michaelreece458]

@@QuickSiver54 Right. Why not change it out at this point for 30 bucks.... given the state of that block, l can only imagine the state of the pump.

[@bogneyman3658]

It's like hell,we doing all that,to preserve it,and we take it back to Doctor,him say,nice job, but you have a crack in the block.😫

[@FTMStudios]

If we ever cross paths I owe you one… You just save me $200

[@TicscoCampbell]

What do you do if you have a question to ask you ?

[@jdcauto5977]

You can ask it here

[@Butterfly-yp8zf]

I have a question can you still flush out reservoir if your unable to turn heat on or use the air at all?

[@jdcauto5977]

I did shake it out as best as possible but , it may be best to just buy a new one, they aren't that expensive

[@Butterfly-yp8zf]

@@jdcauto5977 so then in other words it wouldn’t be best to change out coolant and try flushing the whole unit including the heater core since the blower to my air is messed up. See originally started having problem with the air not blowing hard at all and then heater core went bad so I have it bypassed now but the coolant inside the reservoir is so rusted looking I figure well I should have it changed. So what do you think I should do in my case

[@jdcauto5977]

@@Butterfly-yp8zf REPLACE BLOWER, FULL COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH. then you should have heat again.

[@HadToChangeMyName_YoutubeSucks]

A peacock? That's a petcock, a peacock is a bird.

[@jdcauto5977]

You are correct. My mistake

[@venegasvenegas2380]

Muchísimas gracias 👍

[@rty1955]

A 1998 town car uses Prestone Dex-cool which is orange not green

[@thisguyfromyoutubesaid1537]

Did you fill it back up from the radiator or the expansion tank?

[@jdcauto5977]

first radiator then expansion tank

[@thisguyfromyoutubesaid1537]

@@jdcauto5977 but how do you get to the radiator filler?

[@self-reparations952]

I tried it and flushed it, added coolant but now my engine won't start.

[@jdcauto5977]

Depending on the symptoms of the starting, check all your connections

[@gabeachoo3152]

Would this work on a 2011?

[@user-kg2qk5rr6t]

What City are you located in. I would like to hire you

[@jdcauto5977]

Las Vegas NV

[@macktownjackson1840]

💪🏾

[@danallen3510]

This isn’t 1998: it maybe 2008

[@reynamacu]

Would it be the same for a 2003 ?

[@jdcauto5977]

Hey there I would say that in most cases I do this for any and all cars. Mr is any specific electronics that would be damaged in the process of flushing. For a 2003 yes I would do the same

[@mariskaaryan6925]

Is flushing coolant same on 96 Town car?

[@jdcauto5977]

should be a similar process

[@mariskaaryan6925]

Coolant looked like swamp water.... I think its original factory coolant.. lol.. wonder why my car was acting up. Now I'm checking everything out. Yes, I did flush hoses, replaced clamps and THANK YOU AGAIN !!

[@mariskaaryan6925]

I appreciate your help and TY FOR BEING HONEST MECHANIC!!