98 LSC Coolant Draining

[98markviii]

I was wondering what is the proper way to completely drain the engine of coolant? I got about a gallon out of the radiator with the stopper on the right hand of the car, but I know there has to be more in the engine block. Also, does anyone know how many gallons of coolant the engine holds?

 

[chargerxr]

I just looked in a 96 owner's manual I have sitting here, and it says 16 quarts for cooling system capacity. 98 should be the same. I think there are drain plugs on each side of the block to drain coolant, although I've never used them. I'll look at work today as I have a 98 engine sitting on the floor at work.

 

[Lownslowlsc]

The block drains are by the motor mounts and a pain to do (From what I've heard). Imho don't bother, not worth the trouble.

Drain the radiator, fill it and burp it. If you want it cleaner do it again.

 

[Sapperfire]

Pop the water pump off if you want everything out of the block.. Freeze plugs are a PITA

 

[Sapperfire]

The block will still hold about a gallon thou

 

[Markviiiedrea]

Pop the water pump off if you want everything out of the block.. Freeze plugs are a PITA

Or do the oil filter adapter gasket.