where do you drain the radiator fluid?

[flashlica]

My dad wants me to help him with his radiator fluid change. It is a 2002 8 Cyl. I looked underneath and found what I tought was a plug. It will only go about 1/2 turn. I dont want to force it because It doesnt look like it goes any further. No fluid comes out. (cap was removed)

Anyone done theres that knows. Otherwise I will probobly just undo the bottom hose.

Thanks in advance
Mike

[crazy cajun]

should be on the right hand side on the bottom facing the engine wont turn much but should drain the water out

[LTJGWorth]

Hell, just do it like we all do. Take the bottom radiator hose off. You'll get all your fluid drained in about a minute (or less). Then just slip it back on, tighten the clamp, and fill 'er back up.

[BleedDodge]

Better yet, why are you changing the water on a 2 year old truck?

[flashlica]

Originally Posted by BleedDodge

Better yet, why are you changing the water on a 2 year old truck?

It has clase to 100,000 miles already. Is it still necesarry to change it? Mabye I will have him check his manual.

[LTJGWorth]

Change it whenever you feel like it. If there is rust in it, it does need changing.

[fredjacksonsan]

I change mine every 18 months, probably a bit anal but I've never had a cooling problem in any vehicle I've owned. Except for that one time that the freezing rain totally blocked my grill and no air got to the radiator.