I am attempting to drain the engine coolant but the petcock isn’t budging. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to loosen? It’s plastic so I want to be cautious and not break it. I found that you can get a socket for it but I don’t know which one would fit. Thanks! Suze...
1. Drain the radiator by opening the petcock on the bottom Drain the radiator by opening the petcock on the bottom using the pliers to start the screw. Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses, using a screwdriver to loosen the clamps. 2. Remove the radiator overflow hose by pulling it...
Using your owner's manual or look for it yourself, locate your radiator's drain plug. It could be anywhere along the bottom of the radiator and will be either a screw plug, bolt plug, or a petcock (simple drain valve). Be sure you have your used coolant receptacle in place under the...
With engine cool, open radiator drain petcock valve and drain the fluid from the system into a proper container. Close radiator drain petcock valve. Add KOOL-IT Radiator Flush to cooling system and fill with water. Replace radiator cap. Start engine, turn heat on high, and run for 10 min...
6. OEM style brass petcock drain much better than other plastic one. Package Include: 12x Rocker Arms; 12x Hydraulic Lash Adjuster type Lifter (100% Brand New Never Used Or Installed) Product Show Other Products Company Profile Established in 2017, Yangz...
The petcock often looks like a spout with a valve you can turn to open it, and it should be on or near the bottom of the radiator to allow it to drain. Once you have located it, make sure the container is positioned properly beneath it and open the valve.[7] The coolant should...