Quest Minivan GXE V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2002)
Coolant: Service and Repair
Draining Engine Coolant
Changing Engine Coolant
WARNING: To avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.
Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap and carefully remove the cap. At first, turn the cap a quarter of a turn to release built up
pressure. Then turn the cap all the way.
NOTE: Refer to "Preparation for Changing Engine Coolant".
See: Preparation For Changing Engine Coolant
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Set air conditioning as follows to prevent coolant from remaining in the system.
a. Turn ignition switch ON and set temperature controller to maximum hot position.
b. Wait 10 seconds before turning ignition switch OFF.
2. Open the radiator drain at bottom of radiator and remove radiator filler cap.
Be careful not to allow coolant to contact drive belts.
When draining all the coolant in the system, also perform the following two steps.
1. Remove drain plugs on both sides of cylinder block and air relief plug.