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.
Do car radiators have a drain plug?
What is a radiator blanking plug?
First things first; a blanking plug (or the very similar bleed plug) is a small, elegant looking plug – either circular or hexagonal – that you usually find at the top of a radiator, on its side, so at a 90°-angle to a wall.
How do you open a radiator drain?
Crawl under the vehicle and look for a valve or a large-diameter rubber hose connected to the radiator with a removable clamp holding it in place. Move your drain pan directly under the valve or hose clamp, then open the valve or loosen the clamp.
How do you bleed a Ford Fusion cooling system?
To remove air from your cooling system (radiator) follow these steps.
- Open overfill tank (warning: do not open while hot)
- Open bleed valve on the upper radiator hose. (
- With bleed valve in the open position, fill overfill tank with antifreeze until you see liquid come out through bleed valve.
Where is the Petcock valve located?
The petcock is usually always located in the corner of the radiator.
What radiator key do I need?
There is only one type of bleed key for modern radiator, but there is also a four-way key, used for turning drains or valves on and off, a double-ended key, used for installing or removing valve tails, and a universal key that can be used on blanking plugs.
Where is my radiator drain plug located?
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.
What size is a radiator blanking plug?
1/2″ INCH Radiator Blanking Bleed Plug.