Where is the coolant drain plug on a Chevy truck?
The drivers side is right beside the crank position sensor above the starter. Personally I would just flush it out. The driver side plug is above and behind the oil filter, its a 17mm hex drive. Give it a few good whacks to get it loosened up first, its a PITA to get out if you strip it.
How much coolant to drain from oil filter?
Remove the large block plug above the oil filter on the driver side, and the smaller one on the passenger side of the block. This will drain almost all coolant from the block. The entire system should hold 4.5 gallons. Would be best to get 6 gallons of you want to flush it. Either of those would work, but pulling the block drain is the best way.
How many gallons of coolant does a Chevy truck hold?
If I remember correctly, these systems hold around 4 gallons. I plan on flushing and draining a couple of times, but I wish that I could drain more coolant out. thanks for any and all help.
Where is the drain plug on a GMC Sierra?
The drain plug on the GMC Sierra is located at the base of the radiator on the driver side of the truck. Loosen the radiator drain plug with a wrench. Turn the plug counterclockwise to loosen it until coolant flows from the drain. Allow the coolant to drain completely from the radiator. Replace and tighten the radiator drain plug using a wrench.
When to drain the radiator on a GMC Sierra?
Monitor the condition and level of coolant in your GMC Sierra regularly. When the coolant begins to degrade, change color or show debris, drain the radiator completely before replacing the coolant. The Sierra provides an easily accessible radiator drain at the base of the radiator.
How to drain a 5.3 block coolant drain plug?
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Place a drain pan under the lower radiator hose. Using the J 38185 , reposition the lower radiator hose clamp. Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator. Drain the cooling system.
How do you drain coolant from a radiator?
Loosen the radiator drain plug with a wrench. Turn the plug counterclockwise to loosen it until coolant flows from the drain. Allow the coolant to drain completely from the radiator. Replace and tighten the radiator drain plug using a wrench.