Radiator replacement - Draining the Coolant?

Tiny
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Look, I know this sounds as basic as it gets, but you would not believe the mis-information floating around out there. The manual (Chiltons) identifies the removal of the draincock on the bottom of the radiator and the lower radiator hose as the only items that need to be loosened/opened/removed in order to completely drain the system. I tried this and only got 2qts from the system. Is there a lower drain screw on the block or a bleed screw I'm missing somewhere in the cooling system. Thanks in advance. Jay
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 AT 2:52 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

In order to drain the coolant, you will have to remove the drain plug at bottom of the radiator. Make sure the radiator cap is open and the engine is cool before getting started.
Also squeeze the upper radiator hose several times to get all the coolant out of the system.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-radiator-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-radiator

I have attached the diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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