Where do you drain the coolant in a Nissan?
Thanks! Click to expand… if you are just doing your radiator u dont need to touch the block. but if you want to do a FULL drain and REFILL you gotta drain the block too. according to the FSM the plug is high up and on the side of the block under the intake manifold. might not be easy to get to. 1. Remove the engine under cover.
How do you remove coolant from an engine?
When draining all of the coolant in the system for engine removal or repair, open the drain plug on the cylinder block. 1. Install the radiator drain plug. Install the reservoir tank and cylinder block drain plug, if removed for a total system drain or for engine removal or repair. • The radiator must be completely empty of coolant and water.
What causes a car coolant reservoir to empty out?
The leaks may be small enough that they may not be obvious to the driver, however, over time they will cause the reservoir to empty out. The constant need to add coolant can also be caused by a leak somewhere else on the engine so a proper diagnosis is recommended.
Where is the coolant in the radiator when there is no leak?
There’s a COLD/MIN label on the tank indicating the ideal antifreeze level when the engine is cold. The coolant in the radiator should be just below the filler neck. When you are losing coolant but no leak is visible, several parts could be the guilty party.
How big is a scion oil drain plug?
Scion Oil Drain Plug Sizes Scion 4 Cylinder Engines. 2013-11 1.3L m12 x 1.25 2006-05 1.5L m12 x 1.25 2013-08 1.8L m12 x 1.25 2013-05 2.4L m12 x 1.25 2013-11 2.5L m12 x 1.25. Subaru Oil Drain Plug Sizes. 2009-87 All engines m20 x 1.5. Subaru 4 Cylinder Engines. 2013-12 2.0L m16 x 1.5 1080 2013-10 2.5L m20 x 1.5 2013-10 2.5L Outback m16 x 1.5
Where are the drains located on a car?
Your engine may have one drain or two, it will depend on the engine model and most likely will not be listed in the documentation included with your vehicle. You will have to look for the drains. The drains will be located, one on each side of the engine, in mirror locations.
How do you drain an engine block drain?
Open the petcock and drain the coolant from the radiator and cooling lines of the engine. When the coolant is no longer flowing, close the petcock. Locate the engine block drains on your vehicle.
Thanks! Click to expand… if you are just doing your radiator u dont need to touch the block. but if you want to do a FULL drain and REFILL you gotta drain the block too. according to the FSM the plug is high up and on the side of the block under the intake manifold. might not be easy to get to. 1. Remove the engine under cover.
How do you unscrew an oil filter on a Nissan D21?
For most Nissans, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. If you can’t do this, see our parts page to find a Nissan D21 oil filter wrench. If your D21 is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your D21.
How do you remove the radiator drain cap?
Open the radiator drain plug at the bottom of the radiator and remove the radiator filler cap. This is the only step required when partially draining the cooling system (radiator only). • Do not allow the coolant to contact the drive belts. • Perform this step when engine is cold. 3. Follow this step for heater core removal/replacement only.
What causes sunroof to leak in Nissan Altima SL4?
I purchased a 2009 Nissan Altima SL4 new, 6 days later after the 1st rainstorm, the passenger front seat was soaked. Brought the car back to dealer and they determined the drain from the sunroof was clogged.
Open the radiator drain plug at the bottom of the radiator and remove the radiator filler cap. This is the only step required when partially draining the cooling system (radiator only). • Do not allow the coolant to contact the drive belts. • Perform this step when engine is cold. 3. Follow this step for heater core removal/replacement only.