For anybody that may be interested.
I just drained my coolant as part of the timing belt change.
I got some pictures, for future reference.
Here is the DS block drian cock, above the oil pan. Less than a gal drained.
Here is the PS drain cock, symetrically in same spot as the DS but hidden by this wire bracket. You won't be able to see it
when you get under. You will have to feel for it, so find the DS first.
Here is the drain cock on the radiator. A 5/16" inner diameter pipe from Lowes fit perfectly on all 3 drains. About 2 gal drained here. You will have to remove the underplate. Tip, do not remove the front center bolt, just loosen. The hole on the pan is cut out so it will slide off this bolt. When you put it back on, slide the pan onto this bolt first and it makes it much easier to get the next bolt on.
Here is the PS block draining. I used a 1/4 inch ratchet with a u joint and some extention. I think it was a 10mm socket.
To drain the reservoir, unbolt the 2 bolts and it pops up and out.
Fill slowly to allow air to vent from the back of the block.
If you get 3 or more gallons in, I would say, go ahead and make some short trips with the heater on high (instead of racing engine at 2000 rpm, save gas, save earth). Recheck next few trips after COOLING and top off.
Personally, I think flushing is overated. Minimize polution, save the Earth.
Make sure you know how to dispose of the old coolant in advance. I just found out that, in my county, I will have to wait until collection day a month and a half from now.
DIY
I just drained my coolant as part of the timing belt change.
I got some pictures, for future reference.
Here is the DS block drian cock, above the oil pan. Less than a gal drained.
Here is the PS drain cock, symetrically in same spot as the DS but hidden by this wire bracket. You won't be able to see it
when you get under. You will have to feel for it, so find the DS first.
Here is the drain cock on the radiator. A 5/16" inner diameter pipe from Lowes fit perfectly on all 3 drains. About 2 gal drained here. You will have to remove the underplate. Tip, do not remove the front center bolt, just loosen. The hole on the pan is cut out so it will slide off this bolt. When you put it back on, slide the pan onto this bolt first and it makes it much easier to get the next bolt on.
Here is the PS block draining. I used a 1/4 inch ratchet with a u joint and some extention. I think it was a 10mm socket.
To drain the reservoir, unbolt the 2 bolts and it pops up and out.
Fill slowly to allow air to vent from the back of the block.
If you get 3 or more gallons in, I would say, go ahead and make some short trips with the heater on high (instead of racing engine at 2000 rpm, save gas, save earth). Recheck next few trips after COOLING and top off.
Personally, I think flushing is overated. Minimize polution, save the Earth.
Make sure you know how to dispose of the old coolant in advance. I just found out that, in my county, I will have to wait until collection day a month and a half from now.
DIY