How do I drain my coolant...? - Page 2 - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

jimbeamalki · 11-28-2012, 03:47 PM

I do what Mark Oreman is suggesting. Figured the faster draining gets more stuff out.

Prismatic · 11-28-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbeamalki

I do what Mark Oreman is suggesting. Figured the faster draining gets more stuff out.

Well hell, if you're looking for fast draining, warm the car up, put on ten jackets, leather gloves and a full face mask and pop the rad cap off!

sheila · 11-28-2012, 08:27 PM

Disconnecting the lower pass. hose is quick, but messy. I've also cut petcock access hole in the air dam like glock20man suggested, but usually just remove the black plastic air dam and set it out on trash pickup day.

Ryan W · 12-15-2012, 09:29 AM

I know "I'm late to the party" but here is another 2 cents worth:

If you don't know when the last time your coolant system as been flushed/drained or you see rusty crap in your coolant reservoir, then I'd suggest removing the RH lower hose RATHER THAN messing with the radiator drain valve. I've had crud plug up in the drain valve and then I COULD NOT CLOSE THE VALVE because it had crud stuck in it!

Ryan

11-28-2012, 03:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
jimbeamalki Junior Member Member Number: 13189 Join Date: Aug 2007 Visit: My Garage Posts: 38 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	I do what Mark Oreman is suggesting. Figured the faster draining gets more stuff out.

11-28-2012, 08:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
sheila Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 10865 Join Date: Dec 2006 Visit: My Garage Posts: 8,861 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 21	Disconnecting the lower pass. hose is quick, but messy. I've also cut petcock access hole in the air dam like glock20man suggested, but usually just remove the black plastic air dam and set it out on trash pickup day.

12-15-2012, 09:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
Ryan W Junior Member Member Number: 30209 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mid-Michigan Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2002 Taurus SE - all stock 3.0L, Silver w/gray interior. Visit: My Garage Posts: 12 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	I know "I'm late to the party" but here is another 2 cents worth: If you don't know when the last time your coolant system as been flushed/drained or you see rusty crap in your coolant reservoir, then I'd suggest removing the RH lower hose RATHER THAN messing with the radiator drain valve. I've had crud plug up in the drain valve and then I COULD NOT CLOSE THE VALVE because it had crud stuck in it! Ryan

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