How do you drain the radiator on a 2002 Chevy s10?

How do you drain the radiator on a 2002 Chevy s10?

Models prior to 2002 have a drain plug located in the radiator. You may need to remove any plastic shields or screens in order to spot the plug. On models after 2002, it is located at the bottom of the engine block. You can also drain the radiator by removing the lower coolant hose, although this can get quite messy.

Where is the radiator Petcock?

The petcock is a small bolt right under the radiator and easy to spot as modern radiators do not have any other holes underneath them that would require bolts. A radiator drain petcock is usually located above the bottom of the radiator. So even if you can open it, you’re not draining the radiator completely.

How do you flush a radiator on a Chevy s10?

How to Flush a Cooling System 4.3

1. Open the hood for access to the engine compartment.
2. Place a drain pan under the radiator to catch the coolant.
3. Place a garden hose into the opening on the top of the radiator.
4. Turn the truck off.
5. Pour in premixed coolant until the radiator is full.
6. Continue filling with coolant.

How does a drain Petcock work?

A petcock is a small shut-off valve used to control the flow of liquid or gas. A radiator drain petcock valve, or shut-off valve, allows the radiator to be drained without removing it from the vehicle. This simple valve or bolt can be easily unscrewed to drain, then sealed back to fill.

How do you replace a radiator drain plug?

How to Replace a Radiator Drain Plug O-Ring

1. Requirements.
2. Step 1: Turn the Engine Off and Remove the Car’s Radiator Cap.
3. Step 2: Drain the Radiator and Remove the Damaged O-ring.
4. Step 3: Insert Your New O-ring and Replace the Plug.
5. Step 4: Refill Your Radiator with Antifreeze.

Where is the Petcock valve located on motorcycle?

fuel tank

Should Turn Petcock off?

No, there is no legal requirement that you should turn the petcock to “OFF” when you shut your bike down at the end of your ride. However, it is a good practice, especially if you own an older motorcycle (1990s vintage or earlier), before gravity-fed carburetors were largely replaced with fuel injection systems.

What is reserve on a Petcock?

When you are using the ‘reserve’ position on many older motorcycles you are bypassing the vacuum operated ‘ON’ position of the petcock. The vacuum operated valve is a safetly feature so that fuel will only flow into the carburetor when the engine is running and creating a vacuum.

What is a reserve fuel tank?

Chris Johnston. , Parts Assistant. In most cases the fuel reserve is part of the main fuel tank that is below the normal fuel pickup. It exists to provide an emergency supply for when you run out of fuel especially if the vehicle does not have a fuel gauge.

Is reserve up or down?

A: It’s on downward side. It’s on downward side.