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How do you drain radiator fluid?
- STEP 1 – Safety first.
- STEP 2 – Press down on the radiator cap, slowly turn it counter-clockwise until it hisses, wait until the.
- STEP 3 – Place a large container under the drain valve at the bottom of the radiator.
- STEP 4 – Loosen the drain valve and allow the coolant to completely drain out.
How do I get all the coolant out of my engine?
Remove the lower radiator hose and catch the draining coolant in a bucket. Remove the top radiator hose and flush the system out with a normal hose. Continue until the water runs clear out of the bottom of the engine. Refill with coolant and reattach the radiator hoses.
What kind of coolant does a Chrysler Concorde take?
Peak 1 Gallon Yellow 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.
Where is the drain valve on a radiator?
A radiator drain petcock is usually located above the bottom of the radiator. So even if you can open it, you’re not draining the radiator completely. That’s why shops always remove the lower radiator hose. That drains the entire radiator AND most of the coolant from the engine.
How do you fill a radiator after draining?
After draining the radiator, close the petcock or drain. Refill the system with water and replace the caps. Run the engine again with the heater on high for 10 minutes once the engine has reached operating temperature. Allow the engine to cool again.
How many gallons of antifreeze does a Chrysler 300 take?
The Chrysler 300 takes 3.5 gallons of antifreeze.
How do you drain a radiator without draining the system?
How to remove a radiator without draining the system
- Close the radiator valves. Shut down the lockshield and the TRV, which are on the opposite sides of the radiator.
- Drain the radiator.
- Pull the valve off.
- Remove the radiator from its brackets.
- Tilt the side of the radiator.
- Refit the radiator after painting.