Q: My husband put 10 dixie cups in the coolant reservoir. How can I get it out and how much will it cost to have it flushed out
How can I get the coolant reservoir flushed out? My husband accidentally put window cleaner in the coolant reservoir.
My car has 96000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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