Coolant change

[pm26]

Today I changed the coolant in my truck for the 2nd time and I continue to appreciate thoughtful removal of the radiator drain plug from my radiator by GM to save a few cents. It feels so great to get splashed with engine coolant when you pull that lower radiator hose off, and what fun it is to struggle with that spring loaded clamp to get it off. And having to hose off half of the truck frame afterward because the coolant is everywhere - what fun that is too. Once again GM, thank you for making this job so pleasant for an average do-it-yourselfer..

[DaveH71]

A little late but maybe for next time. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sme-2201-11?seid=srese1&gclid=CPKahsrzh7gCFUaZ4AodKBAAfA

 

[music]

I'm changing the radiator on my wife's '05 Toyota Sienna this weekend, and drained the fluid tonight. It has the straight-down drain with a horizontal valve (easy reach) on the radiator, and an easy to reach drain valve with 3/8 hose fitting on the rear of the engine block too. I was very happy to find that. I thought... hmm... wonder if GM is this thoughtful, so I looked at the truck. Not happy with them "cheaping out" on standard maintenance items like this.

[Portdriver]

A little late but maybe for next time. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sme-2201-11?seid=srese1&gclid=CPKahsrzh7gCFUaZ4AodKBAAfA

 

Nice!! Gonna have to get me one of those!

[CapitalTruck]

That is fun. I like it when you're doing a good flush and it comes out all over your arm steaming hot. Definite moment of obscenities.

[DaveH71]

uh don't change your coolant when its hot

[pm26]

I assume that fitting with the drain valve fits into the lower hose? You must cut out a small section out of the hose and clamp the fitting in?

[DaveH71]

I assume that fitting with the drain valve fits into the lower hose? You must cut out a small section out of the hose and clamp the fitting in?

 

You are correct. Preferably at the lowest point so you get the most coolant out.

[RyanbabZ71]

moving to the maintenance forum

[CapitalTruck]

If you do it right it gets hot. Drain radiator. Replace hose. Fill system with water, run engine, stop engine, drain, repeat until all water runs out clear. Then, after the final drain, add 1/2 the total cooling system capacity in undiluted 100 percent Dex-Cool, then top off with water. Works every time. I also change my t-stat every other change just for preventative purposes.

[gmtech4]

Today I changed the coolant in my truck for the 2nd time and I continue to appreciate thoughtful removal of the radiator drain plug from my radiator by GM to save a few cents. It feels so great to get splashed with engine coolant when you pull that lower radiator hose off, and what fun it is to struggle with that spring loaded clamp to get it off. And having to hose off half of the truck frame afterward because the coolant is everywhere - what fun that is too. Once again GM, thank you for making this job so pleasant for an average do-it-yourselfer.

 

what yr is it ?

 

and its not GMs fault

[Wolfmanjohn]

A little late but maybe for next time. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sme-2201-11?seid=srese1&gclid=CPKahsrzh7gCFUaZ4AodKBAAfA

 

 

 

Guess I better go measure the diameter of my lower hose before I jump on one of these.

[pm26]

what yr is it ?

 

and its not GMs fault

It's not GM's fault? And who specs out the radiators for the GM truck engines? My neighbor? The radiator supplier will provide any feature on the radiator that GM specifies.

[gmtech4]

what yr is the truck you have ?

 

its still not gms fault,,you're just frustrated ,i cant blame ya

[DaveH71]

Guess I better go measure the diameter of my lower hose before I jump on one of these.

 

Yeah i would. That's not necessarily the one that will fit our trucks i just picked a random one that i found as an example. Jegs also sells them, in different sizes as well.