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Coolant Drain / Fill

Discussion in 'Performance' started by Scarif_1, Aug 8, 2024.

  1. Aug 8, 2024 at 11:12 AM
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    Scarif_1

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    Planning on doing my first coolant drain & refill on my 2020 ORP and I’ll be following this procedure. Looked pretty straightforward to me. Any tips or info. the video didn’t include? Thanks in advance.
    https://youtu.be/ZkqGjj3L05Q?si=vEAOgl7DCuEwMHph
     
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  2. Aug 22, 2024 at 4:59 PM
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    TrailSpecial22

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    i like everything except messing with the block plug.
     
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    RumHamRunner73

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    + two on the block plug. This is one of the item's that can rear its ugly head on a Friday afternoon and not cooperate when you least expect it, If you can follow exactly, with no issues, you are good. Most Anti freeze is rated from longer than the typical drain and fill. Can always check the PH when concerned.
     
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    First I've ever saw someone take the time to put a hose on the radiator drain. I just throw a pan under there and let her rip.

    And I also would never touch the block drain.

    I've also never needed a funnel. I just park up a slight incline and let her run without the cap and keep an eye on it.
     
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    3JOH22A

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    Passenger side block drain is easy to access. Undo two clips on the splash guard and go in with a long extension. Mine (14 years old) opened with no drama. Quite a bit more coolant came out from the block drain.

    Driver's side block drain is further forward, under the exhaust manifold and above the engine mount. Very difficult to see, let alone putting a socket on it. I left that one be.
     
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