Last-ditch fixes for a clogged heater core in a 2006 RAV4
Car Talk suggests verifying heater core blockage before replacement. Check if heat disappears when warmed, bleed air from the core, and consider an intensive flush with a low‑pressure pump or removing hoses to prime the core. If unresolved, consider trading the vehicle in.
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