1996 Dodge Ram draining the radiator

Tiny
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  • 1996 DODGE RAM
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 98,563 MILES
I want to drain the radiator to flush it and replace the coolant is there a drain plug on the radiator there is a small knob on the drivers side of the radiator at the bottom it turns but thats about it I was told that was the drain but it dont seem to drain from there
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008 AT 8:23 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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You have described the petcock, that is what is used to drain the transmission, try opening it and putting a screwdriver in there to clean it out.
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Wednesday, February 13th, 2008 AT 8:45 PM

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