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Old 09-28-2017, 01:19 AM
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Hate to pose this question, it is so rudimentary.
To drain a '93 6 cyl there is no petcock on the radiator must pull radiator hose. There is an engine drain plug that I suppose you drain first for better fluid control. Which side is the plug on and general location, please?
Draining a radiator was never a big deal, but with environmental rules things become more difficult
 
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Frequency overrules thoroughness, as with reservoir only brake fluid changes.

Idk if the plug is pipe thread or not, maybe you need Teflon tape or maybe it uses a crush washer. Either way, here it is according to my Jag manuals.

Picture is for a 3.6. Not sure if this plug exists for all iterations.
 
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Old 10-01-2017, 11:27 AM
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Side, Please excuse the informality of calling you by your first name.
Picture was great and the write up helped.
On my model I have no petcock and have a cat converter! Jaguar got me again!
 
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Old 10-01-2017, 11:50 AM
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Those tricksters! Does that drain plug still look to be there at all?

Loads of cars don't really allow for this anyway. Like I said, doing it only partially will suffice with some items like this. Just pulling your lower radiator hose will get plenty enough out. Run some water through to flush it a bit more thoroughly if you wish.

Maybe its worth considering switching to waterless coolant in the future?
 

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