1996 Dodge Ram draining the radiator

1996 DODGE RAM
98,563 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TEXASMIKE
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i want to drain the radiator to flush it and replace the coolant is there a drain plug on the radiator there is a small knob on the drivers side of the radiator at the bottom it turns but thats about it i was told that was the drain but it dont seem to drain from there
Feb 13, 2008 at 8:23 PM
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BLACKOP555
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you have described the petcock, that is what is used to drain the transmission, try opening it and putting a screwdriver in there to clean it out.
Feb 13, 2008 at 8:45 PM
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