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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / Maintenance and Repair / August 2006How do I drain the radiator on my car?
I have a 2000 Saturn station wagon with a 4 cylinder engine. I want to drain the radiator to put new antifreeze in it, but I can't locate the valve that you turn to open up the line to let the coolant run out. I thought it would be on the bottom of the radiator but I can't find it. Will someone please tell me where to find the drain valve? Thank you. > I have a 2000 Saturn station wagon with a 4 cylinder engine. I want to drain > the radiator to put new antifreeze in it, but I can't locate the valve that > you turn to open up the line to let the coolant run out. I thought it would > be on the bottom of the radiator but I can't find it. Will someone please > tell me where to find the drain valve? Thank you. There may not be one. Can't you take off the lower rad hose? Look on the undersides and the backside of the left & right radiator tanks. If there is a splash sheild covering the bottom of the vehicle under the radiator you may need to remove it to see the plug. Good Luck harryface I've seen plastic petcocks fubar when removed, I'd advise having spare nearby. When in doubt, use some clear vinyl tubing, and siphon old coolant into jugs for responsible disposal, or possible emergency use. Disconnecting hose is messy, and I'd prefer to slit old hose prior to removal to prevent neck damage from tugging. |
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