Q: An internet video shows Subaru Outback coolant being drained by loosening the lower water hose. Is there any easier way to drain the fluid?
B.K., Riverwoods, Illinois
A: Yep. There is a drain plug at the bottom of the radiator. (You may have to remove a cover to gain access.) But if you are impatient and want to get a bit more coolant out of the engine, the hose technique makes sense. Removing the radiator cap also speeds things up. Be sure to dispose of the used coolant properly by recycling, not pouring it down the sewer.
