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Expert: Sean Halliday - 9/30/2007


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Trying to flush and fill radiator for 1997 Chevy S-10 V6 and can't locate the drain plug because of all of the plastic parts underneath radiator?  Where should I be looking?  Thanks...

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The plug, if it is fitted, may be under the plastic.Some chevys and american built cars dont have any drain plugs on the radiator .In this case you need to remove the bottom and top hoses.There are drain plugs on each side of the block.These are easier to get at and it will ensure you get all the coolant out if you take off the hoses and drain the block also.

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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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