What coolant does GMC use?
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first. The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low.
How do you drain a GMC Sierra radiator?
Loosen the radiator drain plug with a wrench. Turn the plug counterclockwise to loosen it until coolant flows from the drain. Allow the coolant to drain completely from the radiator. Replace and tighten the radiator drain plug using a wrench. “Chevrolet Silverado GMC Sierra: 1999 thru 2006 2WD and 4WD (Haynes Repair Manual)”; Ken Freund; 2008
How do you drain coolant from a radiator?
Loosen the radiator drain plug with a wrench. Turn the plug counterclockwise to loosen it until coolant flows from the drain. Allow the coolant to drain completely from the radiator. Replace and tighten the radiator drain plug using a wrench.
How do you replace a radiator drainage plug?
This is a short tutorial video on how to replace your radiator drainage plug. Mine snapped off because it is plastic so I had to figure out a way to replace it. Vehicle: Used a Ford Ranger but process can likely be used in many scenarios. Supplies needed: Needle nose pliers, bucket, replacement plug. Loading…
How to replace drainage plug-stop the leak?
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Loosen the radiator drain plug with a wrench. Turn the plug counterclockwise to loosen it until coolant flows from the drain. Allow the coolant to drain completely from the radiator. Replace and tighten the radiator drain plug using a wrench. “Chevrolet Silverado GMC Sierra: 1999 thru 2006 2WD and 4WD (Haynes Repair Manual)”; Ken Freund; 2008
Loosen the radiator drain plug with a wrench. Turn the plug counterclockwise to loosen it until coolant flows from the drain. Allow the coolant to drain completely from the radiator. Replace and tighten the radiator drain plug using a wrench.
How do you remove coolant from a Chevy Silverado?
But now, the only way to remove the coolant from your Silverado is to disconnect the lower radiator hose and allow it to drain into your drain pan. Fortunately, being a truck, your Silverado’s ride height means that jacking the truck up isn’t even required.
How do you remove a radiator hose from a truck?
Figure 1. Squeeze the spring clamp together with your pliers, and then pull off the hose. Removing the cap from your coolant reservoir will allow air in, which helps smooth the flow of coolant from the radiator and hose. After reattaching the lower hose, remove the upper hose and start the truck. While in the cab, turn on your heater to hot.