Just below the radiator lower hose is the petcock. Unscrew it partially and it will drain. It has a "T" type handle that does not require any special tool. Be sure and save as much antifreeze as you can. If you do not reuse it then take it to a repair shop or AutoZone so that it will be disposed of properly.
Just below the bottom radiator hose is the radiator petcock.jd
If it is not on the bottom of the radiator, then just remove the lower radiator hose to drain the system.
under the radiator, driver side.
Just beneath the lower radiator hose is the drain.
To drain. Driver side bottom radiator. Allen wrench, white nut, front of radiator.
The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu has a V6 engine.
The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu has 12 valves.
The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu has overhead valves (OHV).
The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu has a 4-speed automatic.
There is no drain plug so the only thing to do is lower it enough to remove it from the filler neck.
The height of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu is 4 ft. 8.4 in. (56.4 in.).