Just in case there are any frustrated DIY-ers out there who do random Google searches to find their engine block coolant drain plug...
I FINALLY found the plug after about 45 minutes of searching on my US-model 1.8 L 2000 Toyota Corolla on the rear of the engine block, most easily accessed from the driver's side of the vehicle. Pics are uploaded for reference. There's really no way to describe it. Also, you really, really need a flashlight to see it, even in broad daylight.
My Haynes Workshop Manual has a perfect picture of it (Section 1.18, picture 23.4) but the Haynes Repair Manual (the cheaper one) was useless.
The radiator drain plug/valve is directly beneath the radiator, slightly to the passenger side, and is relatively easy to find.
I had a 85 Corolla that had the plug on the bottom left side of the radiator as you are looking under the hood from the front.
To drain the coolant from a 2000 Jetta GLS, first ensure the engine is cool, then locate the drain plug on the bottom of the radiator and place a container underneath to catch the coolant. Open the drain plug and allow the coolant to flow out completely. Additionally, you can remove the radiator cap to help the fluid drain more efficiently. Once drained, close the drain plug and refill with new coolant as needed.
On a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus with a four-cylinder engine, the coolant drain plug is located at the bottom of the engine block, typically on the driver's side. It's usually a small hex or square-shaped plug that can be removed to drain the coolant from the system. Make sure to have a container ready to catch the coolant when you remove the plug, and ensure the engine is cool before attempting to drain it.
On the bottom right of the radiator there should be a small square piece that is the plug. You twist it out and the coolant will come out.
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.
Bottom of the engine on the oil pan somewhere.
its on the bottom side of the radiator with a white plug.
It's located below the exhaust manifold.
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Let's drain the coolant, fill it with water, and find out!
To drain the radiator on a 2000 VW Beetle, first ensure the engine is cool and safely elevate the vehicle. Locate the radiator drain plug at the bottom of the radiator and place a container underneath to catch the coolant. Open the drain plug and let the coolant flow out completely, then close the plug once drained. Always dispose of the coolant properly and refill the system with the appropriate coolant mixture afterward.
The radiator drain plug for a 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada is located at the bottom of the radiator, typically on one of the sides. It is often a plastic or brass plug that can be turned counterclockwise to open for draining coolant. Ensure to have a container ready to catch the coolant when you remove the plug. Always allow the engine to cool down before attempting to drain the radiator.