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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Draining coolant.

Is there an easy way to drain the coolant out of my truck? Any advice is appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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There is a drain on the bottom of the radiator.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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and two on the block,, each side next to motor mounts...
 
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The plugs on the block need a hex tool and can sometimes be next to impossible to remove.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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The plugs on the block need a hex tool and can sometimes be next to impossible to remove.

True, BUT they are there....
 
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True, BUT they are there....
 
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