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Coolant: Service and Repair
Draining Engine Coolant

WARNING: To avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot. 

DRAINING THE ENGINE COOLANT 
Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of the radiator, and remove radiator filler cap.

When draining all the coolant in the system, also perform the following two steps:

1. Remove cylinder block drain plug and air relief plug. 
2. Check drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush engine cooling system. 

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