What does a radiator flush
cost in your city?
Radiator flush cost is dominated by local labour rate. Independent-shop labour ranges from ~$96/hr (Kansas City, Detroit) to ~$142/hr (NYC), a 50% spread. With 0.5-1 hour of labour and $25-$65 in parts, the city you live in moves the total by $35-$70 even before you choose between independent, chain, and dealer shops.
pick your city
Shop type
radiator flush in New York, NY
$96 – $207
total cost range at a independent shop
mid scenario: $152
cost breakdown
Highest labour rates in US. City rates shown are representative independent-shop labour rates for each metro, ranging from roughly $90/hr in lower-cost Midwest cities to over $140/hr in NYC and the Bay Area, in line with the $90 to $150/hr most US independents charge; dealers typically run $150 to $220/hr. Shop multipliers reflect typical regional pricing: independents at the baseline rate, chains about 12% above, dealers about 45% above. Representative rates, reviewed June 2026.