[pidim]

Hi all.

Just wondering how easy (or difficult) it is to change the coolant on the GD 1.8 petrol.  I've just had a look down between the radiator and engine, but cannot easily see whether there is a drain plug or you have to remove one of the hoses. I can barely even get my hand in the gap to check properly

Also, I could not get access from under the car because there is a plastic guard which prevents having a closer look from that side. 

If anyone has changed their own coolant on a GD petrol and could advise that would be great.

Thanks

[Dazzler]

I did a search and posted a link to three threads that might have helped, but when I looked at them closer they wouldn't have helped! 

Hopefully Cruiserfied or someone else might give us some hints! 

[pidim]

Thanks Dazzler, I also had a look around but could not find anything specific to changing the coolant.  Hopefully someone will know.

[CraigB]

Bottom left side of the radiator there is a small white tap

[cruiserfied]

Why??

You shouldn't need to change it yet.

[pidim]

@ CraigB - thanks for that, I may need to have another look

@cruiserfied - just for curiosity at this stage, as I was doing the same job on our other car, and then was poking around the GD and could not clearly see how that could be done (post warranty).

[cruiserfied]

Fair enough, was gonna say you'd be throwing money away.

As Craig said........