What does a radiator flush
cost in your city?
Radiator flush cost is dominated by local labour rate. Cities range from ~$96/hr (Kansas City, Detroit) to ~$142/hr (NYC) for auto-service technicians, 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 labour rates derived from BLS OES SOC 49-3023 (automotive service technicians and mechanics) hourly wage data, marked up for shop overhead and profit. Shop multipliers reflect typical regional pricing: independents at the BLS-derived baseline, chains ~12% above, dealers ~45% above. Last calibration April 2026.