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c5dreamer · 08-11-2016, 03:45 PM

Just drained coolant in my 2012 v6 camaro and all I got is 3/4 of gallon, is this normal?

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-11-2016, 03:47 PM

Did you just pull the petcock? There is probably still a bunch of fluid in the engine block. That is probably just what was still in the radiator

c5dreamer · 08-11-2016, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

Did you just pull the petcock? There is probably still a bunch of fluid in the engine block. That is probably just what was still in the radiator

Yes, i only unscrewed the petcock, how do you get the rest out?

Max RS · 08-12-2016, 07:13 AM

Pull the bottom radiator hose and it should empty the block.

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-12-2016, 09:19 AM

I've yet to do it on my 2013, but my others cars I also pull the knock sensor in the block to get the rest.

JusticePete · 08-12-2016, 10:57 AM

refill very S L O W L Y. Leave the 'head line' open. Air pockets are bad.

Midnight Rat · 08-14-2016, 11:26 PM

Might be a dumb question,but what is a headline?

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

refill very S L O W L Y. Leave the 'head line' open. Air pockets are bad.

JusticePete · 08-15-2016, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Midnight Rat

Might be a dumb question,but what is a headline?

The small hose on the radiator neck.

08-11-2016, 03:45 PM	#1
c5dreamer Drives: Tacoma/2LTRS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CA Posts: 177	just drained coolant Just drained coolant in my 2012 v6 camaro and all I got is 3/4 of gallon, is this normal?

08-11-2016, 03:47 PM	#2
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,092	Did you just pull the petcock? There is probably still a bunch of fluid in the engine block. That is probably just what was still in the radiator __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

08-12-2016, 07:13 AM	#4
Max RS Drives: 2016 SS AT Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: SE Georgia Posts: 81	Pull the bottom radiator hose and it should empty the block. __________________ 1969 Z-28, 302 4-Speed Sold 1989 350 AT Sold 2013 RS Convertible LFX AT Traded 2016 2SS AT

08-12-2016, 09:19 AM	#5
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,092	I've yet to do it on my 2013, but my others cars I also pull the knock sensor in the block to get the rest. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

08-12-2016, 10:57 AM	#6
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	refill very S L O W L Y. Leave the 'head line' open. Air pockets are bad.