I was trying to get the radiator plug so i can change my coolant. However, the nuts on the plastic guard look rusty and keep slipping on my socket wrench. Do i need to remove the guard to get to the drain? Also, how can i loosen up these rusted nuts?
2007-10-27 11:18:37 · 4 answers · asked by carolweb54 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Wash the rust off and clean the things with a wire brush. One things I'm going to tell you, by draining and filling the radiator you're replacing less than half the coolant. Locate a shop that can do a flush for $60-80. They use a machine and replace 100% of the coolant. New thermostat is recommended after a flush and you can do this yourself. Make sure the overflow tank is clean too, if not take it out and wash it with soap.
2007-10-27 11:23:55 · answer #1 · answered by ASE_mechanic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How can a stupid machine flush the engine block and radiator with the thermostat in place and closed ?? Flushing is a rip off and does no good. It does make money for the shop. It may in fact cause more plugging of radiator coolant passages.
2007-10-27 18:35:18 · answer #2 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need to know what type of vehicle. Most you can remove the bolts with either a smaller socet beat on with a hammer or a vise-grip type pliers.
2007-10-27 18:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by Greg L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about removing the lower radiator hose instead?
2007-10-27 18:54:01 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋