WHERE is the radiator drain plug on the LS1/L200?

mrgiantcrab · 07-10-2009, 11:14 PM

I give up! I can't find that sucker. I've looked all along the bottom of the radiator, but can't find the drain plug. Is it a screw plug, bolt plug or a petcock? And where is it? THANK YOU for any help, I'm really embarrassed I can't find it...

This is a 2000 LS1, by the way.

Robman · 07-11-2009, 06:03 AM

should be the face of the radiator on the engine side on one of the end caps near the bottom. if not pull the hose.

fdryer · 07-11-2009, 10:59 AM

I was confused b the "LS1" designation as this doesn't seem to be a valid model. The '00 L200 is and the drain is as described with an additional 3/8in dia. hose to attach for draining into a container. Is this picture helpful?

mrgiantcrab · 07-11-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fdryer

I was confused b the "LS1" designation as this doesn't seem to be a valid model. The '00 L200 is and the drain is as described with an additional 3/8in dia. hose to attach for draining into a container. Is this picture helpful?

Ok, I think it used to be called the LS1, but now is called the L200.

I think that picture helps. I think I remember seeing something like that on the passenger's side of the radiator, it looked to be a red cap where that picture describes the hose attaching. So I'm thinking you unscrew the cap, attach the hose, then turn the release with a slotted screwdriver... I think. I'll have to try that when I get home in a few hours, I'll let you know.

plato · 07-11-2009, 08:39 PM

just pull the hose. those drain plugs are very prone to breaking....

mrgiantcrab · 07-12-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by plato

just pull the hose. those drain plugs are very prone to breaking....

That's what I ended up doing. I found the drain plug, but it wouldn't budge. It is plastic and I was afraid I was going to break it. I just pulled the hose, problem solved!

Thanks for all the help!

03Saturnl200 · 06-10-2015, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mrgiantcrab

Ok, I think it used to be called the LS1, but now is called the L200.

They are the same car, LS1 is = to L100; LS2 is = to L200 etc.

all LS1 is the "S" stands for "Sedan" ans L "W" 1 is "Wagon"

hope this clarifies the confusion!

07-10-2009, 11:14 PM	#1
mrgiantcrab Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 17	WHERE is the radiator drain plug on the LS1/L200? I give up! I can't find that sucker. I've looked all along the bottom of the radiator, but can't find the drain plug. Is it a screw plug, bolt plug or a petcock? And where is it? THANK YOU for any help, I'm really embarrassed I can't find it... This is a 2000 LS1, by the way.

07-11-2009, 06:03 AM	#2
Robman Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Aviano, Italy Posts: 620 Robman's Photos 2001 L-Series 2.2L Sedan	Re: WHERE is the radiator drain plug on the LS1/L200? should be the face of the radiator on the engine side on one of the end caps near the bottom. if not pull the hose. ... Rob 2001 Turbo L200 1997 F150 XLT 1985 Range Rover Classic 1999 Yamaha Blaster YFS200 Do It Yourself

07-11-2009, 08:39 PM	#5
plato Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 423 2005 ION-2 Sedan 1996 SC2	Re: WHERE is the radiator drain plug on the LS1/L200? just pull the hose. those drain plugs are very prone to breaking....

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