Where is the petcock located?

A radiator drain petcock is usually located above the bottom of the radiator. So even if you can open it, you’re not draining the radiator completely. That’s why shops always remove the lower radiator hose. That drains the entire radiator AND most of the coolant from the engine.

Does a 2004 Chevy Cavalier have a PCV valve?

The PCV valve and PCV system is typically located near the intake manifold, and many times comes right off of the valve cover.

Where is the radiator drain petcock?

The petcock is usually always located in the corner of the radiator. Once located, get a pan of some sort, such as a disposable aluminum pan from the store, and place it directly under the petcock. When in place, remove the petcock and let the coolant drain into the pan.

Where is the radiator drain valve?

Which way do you turn a radiator drain plug?

Using your screwdriver, turn the drain plug in the counterclockwise direction until it comes loose. Let the radiator fluid empty into the bucket.

Where is the radiator drain plug?

Hello, the radiator drain plug will be a the bottom edge of the radiator, facing the engine (passenger side). If you drain the coolant, be sure to catch it with a pan of some sort, and properly dispose of it. It will poison animals, and contaminate ground water.

Does a 2003 Chevy Cavalier have a PCV valve?

Where is the PCV valve on a 2003 chevy cavalier LS sport? The Ecotech does not use a separate PCV valve. Rather this system uses a metered orifice built into the camshaft/valve cover. The hose then goes into the air duct so the vapors can be consumed by the engine.

Where is the drain valve on a radiator?

A radiator drain petcock is usually located above the bottom of the radiator. So even if you can open it, you’re not draining the radiator completely. That’s why shops always remove the lower radiator hose. That drains the entire radiator AND most of the coolant from the engine.

Where is the drain plug on a GMC Truck?

On the driver’s side, there is a hose that goes from the bottom of radiator and straight up. pull it out of the ring holding in against the radiator and into whatever you’ll be draining the coolant into. at that hose is a plastic knob/valve. You need pliers if it’s tough to turn. the fluid should start flowing out of the hose.

Where are the drains located on a car?

Your engine may have one drain or two, it will depend on the engine model and most likely will not be listed in the documentation included with your vehicle. You will have to look for the drains. The drains will be located, one on each side of the engine, in mirror locations.

Why is the drain valve on my radiator cracking?

3) You crack the tank. Keep in mind that the newer coolants are long life chemistries, so you’re probably not changing coolant for 5 or 10 years. The plastic tanks on modern radiator can get brittle and crack if you apply twisting stress to the drain valve. Why risk damaging a perfectly good radiator.

Your engine may have one drain or two, it will depend on the engine model and most likely will not be listed in the documentation included with your vehicle. You will have to look for the drains. The drains will be located, one on each side of the engine, in mirror locations.

Where do you drain coolant from a radiator?

Place a drain pan under the petcock of the radiator located on the driver’s side of the radiator at the bottom. Open the petcock and drain the coolant from the radiator and cooling lines of the engine.

How do you drain an engine block drain?

Open the petcock and drain the coolant from the radiator and cooling lines of the engine. When the coolant is no longer flowing, close the petcock. Locate the engine block drains on your vehicle.