Where is the drain plug on a radiator?
Locate the drain plug. This is found on the bottom of the radiator. Place a pan under the drain plug to catch old coolant. Loosen the drain plug and allow coolant to flow. Tighten the drain plug when coolant has stopped flowing. Check instructions on flush bottle for specific steps. Steps vary according to flush product.
What’s the best way to flush a coolant system?
Your first priority when learning how to flush a coolant system, or completing any vehicle maintenance project, is your personal safety. Start by parking your car on a surface that is both dry and flat. You can then use wheel chocks so that your vehicle will not move while you’re working.
How do you get coolant out of a GT-R radiator?
Place a 5L bucket/tray under the drain plug. Open the drain plug (on the bottom right of the radiator, looking front on) and remove the radiator cap. The coolant should start to gush out of the radiator. Here is a picture of the drain plug on the (removed) radiator: 6.
What are the different types of radiator flushes?
There are two types of radiator flush: a simple air flush, and a more complex ‘power flush’ which seems to involve removing the end tanks and slotting a cleaning tool down the fins.
Which is more expensive coolant drain or flush?
The coolant flushing process is more complicated, and will likely be more expensive than a drain and fill. A flush differs in the following ways: It uses a chemical cooling system cleaner and conditioner. It uses high pressure to “power clean” your entire cooling system.
How do you flush coolant out of a radiator?
Open the drain, and allow all the coolant to drain into the container until it stops flowing out. Then close the radiator petcock or drain. Pour the radiator flush product into the radiator. Fill the radiator with water from your garden hose until it’s about one inch below the radiator neck. Follow the product directions.
Locate the drain plug. This is found on the bottom of the radiator. Place a pan under the drain plug to catch old coolant. Loosen the drain plug and allow coolant to flow. Tighten the drain plug when coolant has stopped flowing. Check instructions on flush bottle for specific steps. Steps vary according to flush product.
What’s the difference between a flush and a drain?
The coolant flushing process is more complicated, and will likely be more expensive than a drain and fill. A flush differs in the following ways: It uses a chemical cooling system cleaner and conditioner It uses high pressure to “power clean” your entire cooling system It removes old coolant, dirt,…