How do you drain the coolant from a radiator?
How do you drain the coolant from a radiator?
Place a large drain pan under the radiator and remove the radiator cap. If your radiator doesn’t have a cap, remove the pressure cap from the coolant tank. Then open the drain cock and drain the radiator. Drain cocks come in several different styles—screw threads, quarter-turn twist, and quarter turn and pull.
When to drain antifreeze and coolant from boat engine?
For engine coolant, there should be a plug or valve low on the engine which you can open to drain the coolant for disposal. In the spring, when it’s time to get the antifreeze from winterizing out of your engine, it’s much easier – just start the engine and it will come out with the raw water exhaust.
Do you need to flush the radiator to change the antifreeze?
Your car’s radiator and cooling system need to be clean to be cool. As time goes on, your car’s radiator builds solid deposits that can clog the cooling system. A quick, inexpensive radiator flush can keep the system in shape. It’s important to change your antifreeze seasonally.
Where can I buy a coolant drain pan?
Buy a big enough drain pan that matches your system capacity. This is where all the old, worn-out coolant will be collected. If you don’t already have one of these, you can head to your local automotive supply store to get one, or order one online.
Place a large drain pan under the radiator and remove the radiator cap. If your radiator doesn’t have a cap, remove the pressure cap from the coolant tank. Then open the drain cock and drain the radiator. Drain cocks come in several different styles—screw threads, quarter-turn twist, and quarter turn and pull.
For engine coolant, there should be a plug or valve low on the engine which you can open to drain the coolant for disposal. In the spring, when it’s time to get the antifreeze from winterizing out of your engine, it’s much easier – just start the engine and it will come out with the raw water exhaust.
What should I do if I spill antifreeze on my radiator?
Antifreeze is toxic, so keep pets and kids from entering the work area. Also, have a container (to hold at least 4 gallons) ready to catch the used antifreeze, and wipe up any spills. Prevent burns by never opening a warm to the touch cooling system.
Buy a big enough drain pan that matches your system capacity. This is where all the old, worn-out coolant will be collected. If you don’t already have one of these, you can head to your local automotive supply store to get one, or order one online.
