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jimlam56
09-01-2011, 12:51 PM
47K, figured it's time. Have air in the system also, it needs a burp.
Do we have a petcock on the bottom of the radiator, or is disconnecting the lower hose the way to go?
I'm using the Prestone flush kit that connects to the heater hose.
Any comments are appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim?

fastblackmerc
09-01-2011, 02:22 PM
I'd disconnect the lower hose, drains faster.

99SVT
09-01-2011, 03:16 PM
There's a plastic petcock on the driver's side of the rad, it'll take a while to drain but makes minimal mess. It'll only drain the rad, maybe a bit more than a gallon.