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Shane Brown Posted on Feb 20, 2014

How to flush coolant on 2004 grand prix - Cars & Trucks

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  • Move your badass w-body (a.k.a. Pontiac Grand Prix) to a level area and set the parking brake. Pop the hood and touch the radiator. If it's warm let it cool before you continue.
  • Twist the radiator cap one full turn (Remember to be careful because even when radiators are cool they can still erupt coolant)
  • Place any type of container (bucket [but has to be able to hold 2 gallons]) underneath the radiator and blow the drain plug. (The drain plug on your Grand Prix is on the driver's side bottom of the radiator facing the engine.)
  • Loosen the drain plug and let the old coolant to drain completely. (You may need a wrench to loosen the drain plug)
  • Dispose the old coolant in a sealable container (The coolant is very toxic to people and pets, so you gotta be careful)
  • Shut the radiator drain plug and fill the radiator with water.
  • Run car for a little bit and repeat the process again. (Let car cool, and drain water)
  • Close the drain plug and fill the radiator with fresh coolant until it's about an inch from overflowing. (DO NOT USE ORANGE DEX COOLANT IT IS HARMFUL FOR YOUR HEADGAKETS) You will need 3 gallons of coolant (SE, GT, GT1, GT2, GTP, GTP Comp G.) and 4 for the GXP model. Be sure to check the drain plug for any leakage.
  • Start your car and turn the heating system to high. Allow the car to keep running until the cooling fan turns on twice. After that happens, switch off the engine and check the coolant level. If it went down, add more coolant. If not, put the radiator cap back on and close the hood.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 10, 2009

SOURCE: I need to flush the radiator on my 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix but I

Just take the bottom hose loose and flush away.

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goye

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  • Posted on Dec 30, 2009

SOURCE: I have a 2004 grand prix gt and sometimes on start it stalls

Take your car to a dealer and tell them to "clean the throttle body" Known problem for this year. It will solve your issue.

micah lenfest

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  • Posted on Mar 19, 2010

SOURCE: How hard is it to flush and drain the radiator in

the easiest way that I've found is to just remove the upper, and lower radiator hoses from the engine. point the hoses downward, and spray thru the top hose with a garden hose, also spray down the radiator cap inlet. If the cap is crusty replace it, I also recommend removing the overflow and washing it out if needed. and yes the drain plug is hard to get to, plastic that likes to snap, and not worth messing with

Testimonial: "I agree,seems to be the best way without breaking the plastic petcock and leaving you stranded.Thanks for the info."

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