grand prix 2002 radiator drain

jbmshayes · #1 10-31-2004, 01:13 PM

Bought Grand Prix. Want To Change Anti-freeze.
How Do I Turn The Drain Plug?

stlwagon · #2 11-01-2004, 08:12 AM

Turn it counter clockwise (may require a little force if it's not been opened in awhile--be careful because it's plastic). Plug will extend slightly as it loosens. Be sure to have a container in-place to collect the antifreeze.

98whitegpgt · #3 11-01-2004, 02:32 PM

turn and pull out a little bit also

afguy02 · #4 07-31-2005, 09:20 PM

Hey i have a 2002 grand prix 3.1 wondering where is the drain plug?

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Originally Posted by jbmshayes

Bought Grand Prix. Want To Change Anti-freeze.
How Do I Turn The Drain Plug?

dmasjz45 · #5 08-01-2005, 01:04 AM

drivers side bottom of the radiator..little white plug, get under the car to find it..only turns a quarter turn counter clockwise. sometimes these little bitches get stuck and you have to work with it for an hour or just break it and buy a new one at an auto store

afguy02 · #6 08-01-2005, 09:46 AM

thanx i thought it was but it didnt seem like it.

jimmytroanoke · #7 08-01-2005, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by afguy02

thanx i thought it was but it didnt seem like it.

a 1/4 drive ratchet with a short extension works well to open these.

dmasjz45 · #8 08-01-2005, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmytroanoke

a 1/4 drive ratchet with a short extension works well to open these.

yeah thats if its not stuck. i tried that and all it did was strip the inside.. i ended up using a clamp to pinch it real tight and turn it, luckily it didnt break

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