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Re: Draining all the coolant (archive)
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Posted by Jurgen on June 24, 2001 at 16:44:27:

In Reply to: Draining all the coolant posted by DL Young on June 24, 2001 at 00:13:57:


There is a drain plug (13mm I think)on each side of the block more or less centered. You will need to remove the sheet metal splash pans under the engine to get at the plugs. Its a bit of a pain but I've done it in the driveway with a floor jack. Be careful. The coolant comes out fast and hot. Good luck!

Guys,

do not drain the coolant system while the fluid is still hot and probably under pressure.
Every mechanic wants to do it when the engine is cold,it is sort of dangerous to do when hotand it does not make any difference either.Like compared to an oilchage, you should preferrably perform while the engine is hot.
And it is the best to have the car even means over a pit or on a lift, to get most of the fliud out.

Regards

Jurgen


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