[Stocker]

Clowns?? That's a bit harsh and judgemental, don'tcha think? I could call you names too but that seems a bit childish.

It has nothing to do with being manly or old. It's just common sense. I have done it safely many times and can explain how I was taught. If someone tries it and fails, that's entirely on them.

You need to cool the radiator. With the engine idling, run cool water over the top of the radiator and spray the cooling fins. It takes a few minutes. When you think it's cool enough, slowly gradually carefully crack the radiator cap open. There will still be pressure and you can still get scalded. Protect your hand with a glove, shop rag, anything -- the more the better -- between you and the cap. At this point you are not removing the cap, just cracking it open to gradually release pressure. You may need to run more cool water over the radiator. Once you can loosen the cap without hot water or steam escaping, it's safe to remove the cap.

Hope that wasn't too much for you to deal with....