How to Drain the Wuling Hongguang Radiator?
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Steps to drain the Wuling Hongguang radiator: 1. Open the engine compartment when the car is cold and check if the coolant is sufficient. There are MAX and MIN level marks on the side of the coolant reservoir. If the level is below the MIN mark when the car is cold, add coolant according to the marks on the reservoir. 2. Inspect all connecting pipes for cracks and leaks, with special attention to the five-way pipe. 3. Drain the old antifreeze, flush the liquid channels with clean water, allowing water to continuously flow through the engine cooling system. Then start the engine and let it idle for 3 to 5 minutes to circulate the water. Continue adding clean water until the water coming out is clear. 4. To allow the new antifreeze to flow quickly into the radiator, about 1 hour after draining, add the new antifreeze through the radiator hose. Add another bottle of antifreeze to the antifreeze reservoir until it is nearly full. Start the car and let it run for 10 minutes. At this point, the coolant level will drop slightly as some air is expelled from the cooling system. Add more antifreeze until the level is between the two marks. The dimensions of the Wuling Hongguang are 4390mm in length, 1660mm in width, and 1750mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2720mm.
I've always repaired my car myself, and draining the radiator is a basic skill. Park the car and turn off the engine, waiting at least one or two hours to ensure the engine is completely cooled to prevent burns. Open the hood and locate the radiator. The Wuling Hongguang has a drain bolt at the bottom of the radiator. Prepare a large bucket to catch the old coolant underneath, then slowly loosen the bolt. Once the fluid has drained, rinse it several times with clean water to remove any residue. Mix the new coolant in a 50% antifreeze to 50% water ratio and pour it in, but don’t fill it all the way to the overflow port to avoid waste. Doing it myself saves money on repair shop visits—just a wrench and a bucket are needed. Regularly changing the coolant also prevents engine overheating. The key is patience and wearing gloves to protect against corrosion. Don’t dump the coolant carelessly—it’s toxic and should be recycled for environmental reasons. Once you get used to it, it’s really convenient.
