2003 Honda Odyssey radiator draincock location?

Question

I bought a used 2003 Honda Odyssey EX and tried to change the radiator coolant by myself because the test shows it is not good. I jacked the van up and looked for a draincock under the radiator, but nowhere I could find it. Someone suggested that I should remove the undercover, so I did it, but still I could not find anything like that. Can anyone help me find the Honda Odyssey radiator draincock?

Answer 1

There should be a plastic skirt covering the bottom of the radiator. On that skirt is a square panel about 4"x4". Pry that open and the draincock is there.
1- with car running set the heaters to maxium heat then turn off the car.
2-remove the radiator cap
3- open the draincock
4-You need to open the drainbolt on the side of the engine near the rear of the engine.
5-after the coolant stops coming out here is the refill instructions.
Engine Coolant Refill Capacity [including the reservoir capacity of 0.6 L (0.06 US qt., 0.5 Imp qt) ]
Without rear A/C: 5.5 L (5.8 US qt., 4.8 Imp qt.)
With rear A/C: 7.5 L (7.9 US qt., 6.6 Imp qt.)

-Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 1,500 rpm until it warms up (the radiator fan comes on at twice). Make sure the thermostat is open. Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator, and add Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, if needed.
-Set the temperature control dial to minimum. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 1,500 rpm for 5 minutes , then turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator, and add Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, if needed.
-Set the temperature control dial to maximum. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 1,500 rpm for 5 minutes , then turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator, and add Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, if needed.
-Set the temperature control dial to minimum. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 1,500 rpm for 3 minutes , then turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator, and add Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, if needed.
-Set the temperature control dial to maximum. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 1,500 rpm for 3 minutes , then turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator, and add Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, if needed.
-Repeat above steps until the coolant level dose not change in the radiator, then install the radiator cap loosely.
Set the temperature control dial to minimum. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 2,500 rpm for 1 minute.
-Turn heat to maximum and run for 2-3 minutes. Ensure you do not hear coolant running through the heater or engine. if you do you must repeat the above steps again.


These steps must be perormed as stated to prevent air pockets that can cause steam build up which can cause overheating and engine damage.

Good luck

Answer 2

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