Dorman 61109 HELP Radiator Drain Review

This radiator drain is a disappointment .It broke after just one use, which is frustrating for a product that's supposed to be reliable in the field of automotive. It's also very difficult to install. You're better off finding another replacement part for your engine cooling and climate control needs. Save your money and time..

Automotive maintenance can be a pain, but this product did not make it any easier. When I tried this replacement part, it failed to fit properly and leaked .The instructions were poorly written and confusing. The only positive aspect of this product is the affordable price. However, with the high likelihood of requiring further repairs it's better to invest in a more reliable option..

I've always kept them away from old radiators because they tend to fail at the worst possible moment: For example last Wednesday (100+ degrees and my son's birthday) in the WalMart parking lot at 5:30pm. . A rapidly growing puddle betrayed him. I left a permanent trace of coolant at the auto parts store because I've already used a part on another car and Wal-Mart doesn't have it. under the hood for the next half hour. Of course part of the handle came off leaving the body and stock in the…