# That's strange, my engine drain plugs came off much more easily than I thought.......

Posted by mizeree_x (92SE 5-speed) on September 19, 2004 at 20:28:03: In Reply to: Coolant flush alternative.... posted by Will on September 19, 2004 at 16:13:02: which was good because 7qts came out between them both. If you are paranoid about using the drain plug, disconnect the lower radiator hose and do multiple drain / refills. You are gonna generate a TON of liquid waste though. Also, I bought a radiator flush bottle but didn't use it because my mechanic said the acid they use is pretty strong and it is very difficult to get it all out of the system so the little amount left will just circulate and slowly east away at the seals. Replys:

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: which was good because 7qts came out between them both. If you are paranoid about using the drain plug, disconnect the lower radiator hose and do multiple drain / refills. You are gonna generate a TON of liquid waste though. Also, I bought a radiator flush bottle but didn't use it because my mechanic said the acid they use is pretty strong and it is very difficult to get it all out of the system so the little amount left will just circulate and slowly east away at the seals.