1999 Chevy S-10 how do i drain the radiator

1999 CHEVROLET S-10
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TEYOBA
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how do i drain the radiator? how much fluid goes into the radiator?
Mar 22, 2010 at 3:01 AM
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JDL
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hi, in the picture, the lower left, white valve. The picture is a replacement radiator, I'm not sure if original has the same valve? The coolant capacity for the 2.2 is 11.5 quarts, that may be engine block--radiator, everything. I fill the radiator, start engine, if coolant level drops out of site, I add more coolant. Now, if there is a procedure for opening bleeder valves, so air doesn't get trapped, I don't have that right in front of me. Follow manufacturer recommendations.
Mar 22, 2010 at 6:39 AM
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