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csvt90

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k guys i want to give this a shot and not take it to the dealer. i was in the archives reading big jims post of how to change the coolant. well i've never messed with radiators before, but i know it's not hard. he mentions "First drain the radiator from the petcock on the bottom right
rear of the radiator. The petcock is turned with a fairly large
bladed screwdriver. Access is a bit awkward, and for the
first time it may help to remove the belly pan.
Now my question is where is the petcock? i got under the car but didnt see nothing that you can turn with a screwdriver. Does anyone have a picture of this?
 
k well i did go to autozone to go buy some coolant. i bought the 50/50 will that work or will have have to buy the concentrated one with no water? or do i buy the concentrated and then add the 50/50? ive never done this before obviously lol
 
You may or may not have the drain I know mine does not. Sounds like you bought premixed coolant if so do not add more water
 
not saying you don't have a drain, but if not grab a drain pan and take of the radiator end of the lower hose
 
ya i may have the drain but it says its on the rear of the radiator but cant seem to find it which is why i need a pic or someone to tell me where it is. like if i stand in front of the car shouldnt it be on the left side?
 
csvt90 said:
ya i may have the drain but it says its on the rear of the radiator but cant seem to find it which is why i need a pic or someone to tell me where it is. like if i stand in front of the car shouldnt it be on the left side?
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yeah, passenger side of the radiator, just above the lower hose.
 
k i just look and i found a stud and then a nut about a couple hoses. would this be it? the how-to says fairly large bladed screwdriver but i would use a extension ratchet with this if it were it
 
k i looked at the link striker sent me and is this the drain plug?
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Its right next to the lower hose bib on the radiator. Be careful its plastic and can get stripped easy. Use a big blade screwdriver.
 
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