Draining radiator, Any syggestions? Options

[njccmd2002]

My radiator fluid is trash, i need to replace. What is the best way to do it. Should the car be cold. hot. Running, off. I need to flush all the water of my car...

[6strngs]

I did it while the car is cool. there is just this little plastic wing thing on the bottom of the radiator on the passenger side. just unscrew that (I think it can be done with just your fingers) and it'll all pour out. afterwards, I took a garden hose and sprayed through the radiator cap until nothing but water came out the bottom (no coolant). then just put the drain plug back in, empty out the overflow tank (a couple bolts hold it in place), then fill both the radiator and overflow tank to full. start the car with the radiator cap off and the level should drop in the radiator. wait a minute, shut the car off, then fill it again, then squeeze the upper radiator hose and bubbles should come out, then the level should be lower again so you fill it back to the top again and then you're done.

This post has been edited by 6strngs: Jul 6, 2007 - 6:22 PM