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Where is the valve to drain the coolant from the system on a 2000 Buick Century, I need to flush the system..

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It is on the back/rear of the radiator side tank, u have to get under the car to see it, mine was on the passenger side in my 98, but it can be on either tank

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It's on the radiator lower tank. look next to the lower radiator hose and also on the opposite side. There is a petcock that you should be able to turn by hand.
To get the rest out of the system, take the lower hose loose from the radiator and let it drain.
Watch out.. it's a messy job. Be sure to wear proper eye protection and DON'T DO IT UNLESS THE MOTOR IS COMPLETELY COOLED OFF.

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