Using Prestone flush kit to flush cooling system

Has anyone used the Prestone flush kit (the yellow plastic one) to flush their cooling system before vacuum-filling it?

If so, which hose should be cut to install the hose adapter should it be the heater hose? I plan to remove the lower hose to drain the old coolant into a suitable container for proper disposal and will do a final flush with distilled water to ensure it’s clean. Experts, please let me know if I’m going about this the wrong way!

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The biggest problem with using chemicals in an old cooling system is that sometimes it’s the rust that’s holding it together. I’ve seen lots of cases where DIYers used chemicals and then developed pinhole leaks. SO no, don’t let it sit. Follow directions.