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torque
12-01-2011, 18:23
I crawled under and removed the plastic "skid" plate in front of the aluminum skid plate and looked and I can't find a radiator drain cock. Does the plastic radiator tank have one and where is it?

I see what I think is a block drain plug on the driver's side. Is there one on the passenger side and where is it?

Thanks

Kennedy
12-02-2011, 06:48
The earlier ones did have a drain, but the later ones do not. Personally, this is where I think the EPA should be allowed to mandate a valve with hose attachment so that coolant can be safely and cleanly recovered without loss or mess.

EdHale
12-02-2011, 07:14
Now I know why I couldn't find one either.

torque
12-02-2011, 14:40
Thanks, Mr. Kennedy

DmaxMaverick
12-02-2011, 16:16
I noticed that on the later models. 2006 had a drain. 2010 didn't. Had to pull the lower hose for a coolant drain. Messy, to say the least. Not that any "drain plug" is much better.

I agree that they should have a hose barb or fitting of some kind, with a valve. I DO NOT agree, however, that the EPA should mandate it. It should be common sense to have one. Mercedes and a few others do. It just makes sense.