How Do You Change The Antifreeze In An S-10?
The radiator in your Chevy S-10 truck serves as a heat exchanger for cooling your engine. It operates by passing a liquid coolant through the engine block. The coolant, heated by the engine, then returns to the radiator, where the heat dissipates into the atmosphere. Flushing the radiator removes old coolant and silt built up inside the cooling system and allows you to change the antifreeze. The process of flushing the radiator works the same regardless of the vehicle you drive and can be done by anyone with the proper equipment. Move your truck onto car ramps. Let it sit until the engine cools. Open the hood and remove the radiator cap. Turn the cap, slowly, counterclockwise. As it loosens, allow any built-up pressure to escape before removing the cap. Slide under the truck with your catch pan and screwdriver. Look for the petcock on the passenger side of the radiator. If you do not see a petcock, look for the radiator hose. Loosen the clamp holding the hose onto the radiator with the
