Need to flush radiater
#1
2009 F-150 XL
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Need to flush radiater
Hello I have a 2009 F-150 4x4 with 4.6L. I attempted to flush the cooling system and could not find the drain valve that is usually present at the bottom corner of the radiator. My question is if there is not a valve to drain the engine coolent how do I remove the engine coolent short of removing a radiator hose?
#2
King Hater
Without removing the lower radiator hose, there really isn't another way.
#3
2009 F-150 XL
Thread Starter
So your pretty sure this truck doesn't have the usual valve at the bottom corner of the radiator? I will look again today while there is Better light than my previous inspection to be sure.
#4
Mark
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To do a proper cooling system flush you will need to remove the T-stat during the flush and have your heat turned on...this will allow the entire system to be flushed...quickest way to empty the system is to remove the lower hose. You can suck out your power steering fluid while your waiting on the flush to work.
#5
Senior Member
Would recommend a flush kit .....
- don't have to remove the thermostat.
- don't have to remove the radiator hose.
- will have to splice-into a heater hose.
#6
Mark
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2009 F-150 XL
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#10
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Need to flush radiater
Originally Posted by Trav-ler
Wow there is no drain valve at the bottom of the radiator. I'm pretty sure this will be the last Ford product i buy.
Wayne