There is usually one on the bottom of the radiator.
Possible AnswerI have gone to the dealer and the chief mechanic said that there is no drain plug on the 1997 Mazda Protege. Sounds sketchy to me, but I can't find it either.***Many (most I think) cars have two drains in the cooling system -- one on the bottom of the radiator and one on the engine block. You normally open both when changing the coolant because the coolant won't drain out of the block very well if you don't. I expect that the dealer and chief mechanic were answering the question "Where is engine block coolant drain plug?" I have just been crawling around under my 2002 Protege which I think has much the same engine as the 1997. Damned if I can find a drain plug on the block. Based on what you were told, I'm going to proceed on the assumption that there isn't one*** vtcodger
bottom of the radiator
To drain the coolant on a Mazda 626, locate the drain plug on the bottom of the radiator. Remove the plug and drain the coolant into a pan.
Right Rear of engine block. Above Alternator, Below coolant drain plug
On the bottom of your radiator in the middle.
Oil Pan.
Bottom of the engine on the oil pan.
bottom side of the oil pan.............
straight above your oil drain plug
Drain plug for the radiator for Mazda Tribute 2001 is located on the right side bottom of the radiator. You'll need to remove the right side mud guard to be able to access it.
The engine coolant drain plug in a 4-cl 1996 Mazda can be found under the hood in front of the passenger seat area. You will see the pipe protruding through the firewall near where the glovebox is.
If you are under the car. Look to the rear of the engine and you will see a bolt (I think that it is a 19mm) in the oil pan.
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