Cooling System Draining

NOTE: Drain, flush, and fill the cooling system at the mileage or time intervals specified in Maintenance. If the solution is dirty, rusty, or contains a considerable amount of sediment; clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Care should be taken in disposing of the used engine coolant from your vehicle. Check governmental regulations for disposal of used engine coolant.

Without removing radiator pressure cap and with system not under pressure:






1. Shut engine off and turn draincock counterclockwise to open .
2. The coolant reserve tank should empty first, then remove the pressure cap. (if not, Refer to Testing Cooling System for leaks Cooling System Leak Tests).