Radiator Drain

[FrankNY]

I was under there, couldn't find the drain for the radiator. Could someone tell me exactly where it is? The car is a 2001. :eek:

[nguyen187]

facing the car, lower righthand corner, little white piece, use a 1/4 extension to turn it, its not completely screwed in, so you just need to twist it a little then use some kind of pick tool to pull it out, make sure the cap for the reservoir is off! hope that helps.

[bigd6983]

most people would agree with me when i say i dont recommend taking it off because there is a good chance it can break and you will hafta get a new one, if what you want to do is drain the coolant, most people just disconnect hoses.......

but what he saids right, thats where it is.....

[FrankNY]

Thanks, I was looking for a "petcock" type drain. :thumbsup:

[Spy]

it won't break... just be a man about it, and don't kitty around with it... get a good grip, twist like supposed to... and out it all goes..

[Seaaan]

Alright I know this thread is really old, but I was draining my coolant from the radiator today... I sorta effed it up so to say.. I used the 1/4 extension like the haynes manual says to and loosened, but it was only dripping a little. Then I used pliers like it said and I had some issues and ended up tearing pieces of the plastic off so now I can't tighten or loosen it anymore. Are there any radiator drain valve replacements ?? I wasn't trying to take it off just loosen it like it said, but the plastic was just ripping off.. does anyone know where I can get a replacement or do I need to get a whole new radiator? thanks..


edit: alright i found the plug at autozone, but anyone know how to get a really ripped up/threaded radiator plug out??