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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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OK...where's the drain plug?

I need to change the coolant, can't find the plug.... :o :o :o :o

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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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Bottom passenger slide. It is a white/cream colored plug. Use a 1/4" driver to turn it 90 degrees to open.

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Thanks Keith.....it looks nothing like the illustration in the Chevy Service manual.... Figures....

Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by Maineiac
Thanks Keith.....it looks nothing like the illustration in the Chevy Service manual.... Figures....

Thanks again!
No problem

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OK...so I got the drain plug opened, and less than a gallon of coolant came out. The coolant tank is empty, but what about the coolant in the radiator? My service manual lists the capacity at close to 4 gallons. WTF?

More advice please...
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Make sure the engine has warmed up to about 150 showing and remove the cap to allow air to enter. I got 11 qts out this way.. 99 nassau Blue
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