How to Drain a Radiator in a 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager

If you've been contemplating draining the radiator in your 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager but you've been putting the job off because you think it's too involved or too hard, you should know that the process takes only a few minutes and can be completed with basic hand tools. A radiator service shop will charge a lot for a job that can be done to little or next to nothing.

Instructions

1

Drive the Grand Voyager onto a set of car ramps and secure it by pulling the emergency brake. This gives you room to safely work under the vehicle.

2

Place a 5-gallon bucket directly under the radiator petcock (drain) that is located on the passenger side of the radiator. Placing a bucket under the radiator prevents the need to connect a drain hose.

3

Remove the petcock with a pair of small pliers and allow the fluid to drain into the bucket. Excessive force should not be used to open the petcock. If a light turn with the pliers does not work, the petcock should be sprayed with an anti-seize spray or a de-rusting spray available from an auto part store.

4

Place a small amount of plumber's tape around the threads of the petcock before threading it back into the radiator, to prevent leaking.