Is there is specific tool to loosen this radiator drain plug?

[Astro14]

Originally Posted by atikovi
Originally Posted by mk378
A sane person would let the system cool off before opening it.

It's one of the first idiot-inspired warning labels to appear under the hood.


But then the thermostat closes and an hour long coolant flush takes 5 hours. A sane person has the correct tools to do the job.


Then buy a vacuum lift, like this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SRH5G/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Drain when cold. Don't burn yourself.

Vacuum and refill.

No air pockets or bubbles.

Simple. Easy.

 

[atikovi]

Originally Posted by Astro14
Originally Posted by atikovi
Originally Posted by mk378
A sane person would let the system cool off before opening it.

It's one of the first idiot-inspired warning labels to appear under the hood.


But then the thermostat closes and an hour long coolant flush takes 5 hours. A sane person has the correct tools to do the job.


Then buy a vacuum lift, like this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SRH5G/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Drain when cold. Don't burn yourself.

Vacuum and refill.

No air pockets or bubbles.

Simple. Easy.


I do have a vacuum lift but that is only for filling. Draining when cold only works the first time. I drain and refill with water, drive a few miles to circulate the water, then repeat 4 or 5 times until the water that comes out is clear.

 

[cjcride]

Check with your local radiator shop, they should know best.

 

[atikovi]

Good idea but with new radiators costing $50, those shops are few and far in between these days.

 

[spackard]

There are 3 for $3.61 each at RockAuto. I'd treat it as a one-use item at that price.
(I spent almost an hour thinking of an alternative.)