Changing coolant

Tiny
DANYKERRILUK
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  • 1989 PONTIAC 6000
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
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How do I drain my radiator. Need to add fresh coolant.
Thursday, November 25th, 2010 AT 6:45 AM

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Tiny
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The drain is at the bottom of the radiator. It looks like a wing nut.

NOTE: If the car came with dexcool coolant and it is still in the vehicle, make sure to get the same thing or a universal coolant (GO-5). DO NOT mix the green coolant with dexcool.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
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