Where's the location of the block drain plug for coolant

1998 MAZDA PROTEGE
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GREG2
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Where's the location of the coolant engine block drain plug on a mazda protege 1998 Lx? Please be as specific as possible because I have already looked. Thanks

Oct 16, 2011 at 7:13 PM
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FIXITMR
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what makes you think there is 1? and why are you trying to drain block?
Oct 16, 2011 at 7:32 PM
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GREG2
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I'm changing the coolant. I've already drained and flushed the radiator, now I want to get the rest out. My Haynes manual says there's a drain plug on the block and shows a picture of the location but I don't think the picture they show is of the same car I have.
Oct 16, 2011 at 8:12 PM
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FIXITMR
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yah, haynes is notorious for lack info or misleadng info. you might try calling dealer or stopping by to see if they know/can find out? and ask how they perform anti freeze changeover.
Oct 16, 2011 at 9:01 PM
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GREG2
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Do you happen to know of a better quality shop manual?
Oct 16, 2011 at 9:04 PM
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FIXITMR
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try ebay for the genuine service manual.
Oct 17, 2011 at 2:25 AM