Cooling System Draining

STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAINING COOLING SYSTEM

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE PRESSURE CAP OR OPEN THE RADIATOR DRAINCOCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE. SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.

NOTE: Drain, flush, and fill the cooling system at the mileage or time intervals specified. If the solution is dirty, rusty, or contains a considerable amount of sediment; clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Care should be taken in disposing of the used engine coolant from your vehicle. Check governmental regulations for disposal of used engine coolant.

1. Remove pressure cap.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Position a clean collecting container under draincock location.





4. Turn draincock counterclockwise to open.
5. Allow cooling system to drain completely.