Radiator Drain Valve ?

TexasChuck · 04-26-2016, 08:36 PM

Is there a drain valve for the radiator? Asking before I get under there looking for it.

Z Runner · 04-26-2016, 09:32 PM

I don't think so. usually to drain people remove hose on the bottom of radiator.

FairladyZ40th · 04-26-2016, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasChuck

Is there a drain valve for the radiator? Asking before I get under there looking for it.

Yes! Yes there is! It's on the right (passenger) side like just below the head light kind of. Obviously somewhere low, you will have to remove your splash pad to get to it.

kenchan · 04-26-2016, 10:33 PM

passenger side. there is a little clear hose on it

TexasChuck · 04-27-2016, 09:11 AM

Great! Thanks!

kenchan · 04-27-2016, 09:32 AM

little trick.. im sure u already know, but remove the valve first, then the radiator cap. less mess.

mishuko · 04-27-2016, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

little trick.. im sure u already know, but remove the valve first, then the radiator cap. less mess.

and for those of us that didn't... thanks!

Jsolo · 04-27-2016, 02:36 PM

Use this to refill. No mess, no funnel BS, no bleeders to open to burp/bleed the system. Requires a compressor.

Airlift

After opening the drain valve, attach a small hose to keep mess to a minimum while draining. Good idea to change the radiator cap too.

1st · 04-28-2016, 01:44 AM

Is it the same burping process for the Z. As is for all other cars? Draining, refilling, running till fans kick in, refilling/checking leve's, etc, etc

PongSanity · 04-29-2016, 06:54 AM

There's also a bleeder valve on the inside of the radiator. Driver side near the belts. This helps with the emptying/bleeding process.

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Jsolo · 04-30-2016, 10:21 AM

Using the tool I mentioned earlier does not require messing with bleeder screws or running til the fan kicks in. It makes refilling the system literally a 5 minute job.

04-26-2016, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Radiator Drain Valve ? Is there a drain valve for the radiator? Asking before I get under there looking for it.

04-26-2016, 10:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	passenger side. there is a little clear hose on it FairladyZ40th likes this.

04-27-2016, 09:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Drain Great! Thanks! kenchan likes this.

04-27-2016, 09:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	little trick.. im sure u already know, but remove the valve first, then the radiator cap. less mess. Trips, FairladyZ40th and SwedeZ like this.

04-27-2016, 02:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	Use this to refill. No mess, no funnel BS, no bleeders to open to burp/bleed the system. Requires a compressor. Airlift After opening the drain valve, attach a small hose to keep mess to a minimum while draining. Good idea to change the radiator cap too. SwedeZ likes this. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

04-26-2016, 09:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Z Runner Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 332 Drives: 2016 370Z KAD M Base Rep Power: 27	I don't think so. usually to drain people remove hose on the bottom of radiator.

04-28-2016, 01:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Is it the same burping process for the Z. As is for all other cars? Draining, refilling, running till fans kick in, refilling/checking leve's, etc, etc

04-29-2016, 06:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
PongSanity Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virgin Islands Posts: 261 Drives: '09 G37s KH3 6MT Rep Power: 11	There's also a bleeder valve on the inside of the radiator. Driver side near the belts. This helps with the emptying/bleeding process. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-30-2016, 10:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	Using the tool I mentioned earlier does not require messing with bleeder screws or running til the fan kicks in. It makes refilling the system literally a 5 minute job. SwedeZ likes this. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

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