Real stupid question here. I've got a 99 GP that I need to change the coolant on...any tips on how to do it efficiently?
Philip
Chaning coolant
Jan 23, 2005
5 Replies
1)Place shallow bucket under radiator
2)Unloosen petcock
3)Let fluid drain into bucket
4)Remove cap from bottled coolant
5)Remove cap from coolant refill container on car
6)Stick funnel in refill container
7)Grab handle on bottled coolant, lift and poor into refill container
8)When full start engine with cap still off of refill container and let fluid circulate and keep filling as needed.
9)Replace cap on Refill container
10)Remember to close hood
11)Drive away
"Unloosen"??? I love that disingenuous word...lol GW
Where the f*** is the petcock? I can't see it.
BTW: Spare me the jokes; already thought of them. A REAL answer would be appreciated.
Petcocks are either on the side of the tank facing the engine or on the very bottom of the tank.
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89 Cavalier Z 24 convertible 78 Holiday 88 coupe 68 LeSabre convertible 73 Impala sedanThe only good way to replace coolant is with a power cooling system flushing machine, like the one I use at work. If your only option is the drain-and-fill method, which rplaces less than half the coolant in the system, don't waste time finding a pet c*ck which usually breaks.....just remove the lower radiator hose. GW
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