How do you drain coolant and refill?

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1. Locate the Radiator Cap. The radiator cap is located on the top of the radiator or on the coolant reservoir.
2. Remove the Radiator Cap.
3. Draining the Coolant.
4. Flushing the System.
5. Refill the Radiator with Coolant.
6. Reinstall the Radiator Cap.

Where is the drain plug on a radiator?

At the bottom of the engine-side of the radiator is a drain plug, sometimes referred to as a “petcock.” The plug looks very much like a wing-nut. Grasp the two “wings” with a pair of pliers, then twist the petcock in a counterclockwise direction to remove it.

Can you change the radiator fluid on a Lumina?

Changing the Lumina’s radiator fluid is fairly simple, but it is important to properly drain the engine of the old radiator fluid first. The radiator cannot be properly drained without first alleviating the pressure within the radiator, so the radiator cap must be removed first.

What does the water pump do on a Chevy Lumina?

The water pump on the 1997 Chevy Lumina circulates water and coolant throughout the engine to keep the engine from overheating. The water pump is connected to the drive belt and is operating while the engine is running.

How do you drain water out of a radiator?

Grasp the two “wings” with a pair of pliers, then twist the petcock in a counterclockwise direction to remove it. Once removed, the fluid within the radiator will drain out. Note that although the radiator is now drained, there is still a large quantity of fluid within the engine itself and within the heater core,…

Changing the Lumina’s radiator fluid is fairly simple, but it is important to properly drain the engine of the old radiator fluid first. The radiator cannot be properly drained without first alleviating the pressure within the radiator, so the radiator cap must be removed first.

At the bottom of the engine-side of the radiator is a drain plug, sometimes referred to as a “petcock.” The plug looks very much like a wing-nut. Grasp the two “wings” with a pair of pliers, then twist the petcock in a counterclockwise direction to remove it.

Grasp the two “wings” with a pair of pliers, then twist the petcock in a counterclockwise direction to remove it. Once removed, the fluid within the radiator will drain out. Note that although the radiator is now drained, there is still a large quantity of fluid within the engine itself and within the heater core,…

How often should antifreeze be replaced on a Lumina?

After repeated heating and cooling over a long period of time, antifreeze looses it ability to protect the engine, and must therefore be periodically replaced. Chevrolet recommends that the Lumina’s radiator fluid by replaced every five years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.