How do I open the radiator drain petcock?
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Re: How do I open the radiator drain petcock?
What type do you have?
Plastic wing nut? Plastic bolt head? Brass bolt head? Aluminum?
First try to use your hand if it's a plastic wing nut style, turn counter-clock wise.
If you do use pliers on a plastic wing nut type, grasp the fattest part behind the wing, apply turning pressure evenly-- don't try to twist it like you're taking off lug nuts.
If it's a bolt head type, use the appropriate size box end wrench, again, not twisting like you're taking off lug nuts.
Pre-soak it with PB Blaster or WD40.
Plastic wing nut? Plastic bolt head? Brass bolt head? Aluminum?
First try to use your hand if it's a plastic wing nut style, turn counter-clock wise.
If you do use pliers on a plastic wing nut type, grasp the fattest part behind the wing, apply turning pressure evenly-- don't try to twist it like you're taking off lug nuts.
If it's a bolt head type, use the appropriate size box end wrench, again, not twisting like you're taking off lug nuts.
Pre-soak it with PB Blaster or WD40.
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