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😂 this the best comment Ive ever read

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Legend has it Phil D still looking.

@@justincase1286 😂😂😂😂

Yep! It is amazing how much having the right tool helps, truthfully these days with Amazon or parts store rentals for these kinds of tools it isnt hard for the DIY'er to get access!

Damn bro, rip

@@guesswho6941 Six months late it started leaking again. I brought it to someone else and they said the cap was bad. The other place said they replaced it. So far it is working.

Sounds like the first mechanic never did anything but lied like they did something

But doesn’t that make you moron for paying that much and still not having the problem fixed

@@partyglobe8376 A mechanic who lied?? Well it had to happen sooner or later.

Thank you!

The main problem with getting it hot and looking for the leak is all the steam that can get in the way from the coolant spraying on the engine and exhaust.

I’m in the same situation🤦‍♀️

And brand new greeen coolant :D haha

Matt will be back sometimes, can't promise every video though!

Aweaome! Do it!

Hey Sean! Thanks we are back!

Good luck!

In that case you also may want to try a block tester, you can buy a kit for that very cheap as well and look up how to use it.

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel Uho! That's not good. Thank you for some more insight!

Dont waste your time getting it hot, just buy or rent for free a pressure tester so you can find out when it is cold. Then again the guy wanting to JB weld his coolant leak is not gonna be the guy to do things the right way in the first place I guess 😂😂

What does "hole in the engine" mean? It's nearly as vague as "hole in the car." 🤔

​@@GearHeadsGarageChannel Ha ha. I suspect my father just went along with it just to let me make my own mistakes. I found the leak soon after because I was just a second away from getting sprayed in my face by scalding hot coolant from a hose when I was looking around the engine searching at my parking space after a intentionally demanding ride to raise the pressure, we found the right part and fixed it, but the head gasket failed hardcore a month or so later and fucked up the car so badly that I had to sell it. The second car I had I did a far better job at diagnosing, researching and finding the coolant leak that popped up on that one. But on that one the car engine slowed to a crawl and jerked like mad at the end. I was also sick of the fuel costs it had so it gave me a excuse to sell it off. I understand cars far better now than I did a year ago and understand better how to find leaks now and how to troubleshoot cars. This third car is in very good condition for being 20+ years old and I have a plan to service it properly as I want to ensure it lasts for another 10 years. The biggest issue I have really is that I have no place to properly lift the car and tinker with it to learn more if I want to do something under it, the only lift in the city costs money per minute and it quickly adds up, so I'm restricted to reading and reading some more about whatever issue I find, then lifting the car only when I am ready to tackle it, But things I can fix while the car is standing is no big problem. I'm slowly aquiring every tool I can imagine and reading enough about the car to burn a hole on my computer screen.

Still in synch on that keep wrenching sign off too. ;)

Well come on we arent OLD yet!! 😛😛

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Search for a Mishimoto 28 piece coolant test kit it will come up, it is the same kit and is available for less than $100 still compared to the same thing in different colored cases from more expensive brands.

Depends on the leak and how bad it is, it should not hold pressure with a leak though. If you are concerned about a head gasket try a Block Test kit, they are easy to use!

I believe he said "looking" pretty good..

Haha ohhh please we are like kindergarteners

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel yo had a question for Yas I got 02 durango 4.7l the radiator leaks one day then 2 days it won't leak it's defently leaking I do know that much but other than it leaking one day and than not the next day the weird thing is I've had to fill it a couple times now that the whole system has green 50/50 in it but when it leaks sometimes it comes out clear like water idk guys!! Do you possible have a anwser for that or anyone for that matter

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@@kevincash2238 side fins are loose that connect to the radiator maybe?

I hadnt made one yet it is on my list of videos to do. I will look into updating the link thanks for letting me know. Search kits on amazon that look like it I'm sure something will come up.

That wouldnt make sense either way. If the leak is that small you can limp it for a day and then fix it. If its big the rad cap wouldnt change anything and idk where you would buy an 8-10psi rad cap anyways. If you did that the cooling system(under normal driving fully warmed up conditions) would still pressurize and then would overfill your overflow and you would leak a bunch out anyway. It is not a solution even if you could theoretically buy one to limp home it would be a poor bandaid at best.

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel Thanks. The car I was advised to do this was a 72 Chevy. Cadillacs may have had the overflow reservoir in 72, but not the Impala. Also, in 1986, you could go to the auto parts store and ask specifically for a 7-pound closed system cap and get one. It was also common to pour black pepper in a radiator to seal small cracks and pinholes. Common, but rarely advised. Thanks for your reply. Rare to see on a video as old as this one.

Yes you can get an adapter for your application.

No it does not have to be, but keep in mind it does need to be mostly full because if you are too low on coolant you likely will just be compressing air and it will take forever to build pressure with the tool and also if the leak is in a high spot you may just get air coming out unless it is almost full. If you need to run it and burp the system to get some air out then proceed carefully if things are hot.

Get ur ass under the hood

Yes it still works on vehicle with that kind of system! Admittadly your leak sounds very small so it may be difficult to find but I believe it is worth investigating and doing some proper testing to save you a larger headache down the road.

If it is a degas bottle or expansion tank style system(it probably is) then yes. Older systems where you fill the radiator directly and only have an overflow you fill at the radiator. Your cooling system cap is on the expansion tank if there is nothing at the radiator.

No, if it is then your seal in the tool at the radiator isnt sealing it should not be sending any pressure to the overflow.

You can buy them all over the internet or at most parts stores like Napa, autozone and oriellys. Just ask for a Cooling System Pressure Tester.

Yes you can that is how you do it on that type of system. Fill it up all the way and make sure you have the right adapter and it will help find your leak.

2018 Sienna

Usually the radiator cap will prevent the overflow tank from being pressurized. Same with the test kit if hooking directly to the radiator as there’s a seal on the test pump. Not familiar with that vehicle, but if that’s where you fill it from rather than the radiator, that’s where you’ll pressure test from.

Search for a Mishimoto 28 piece coolant test kit it will come up, it is the same kit and is available for less than $100 still compared to the same thing in different colored cases from more expensive brands.

Could be literally anything. You have to find it and identify to know.

Sure its not coming out your radiator or overflow cap? Otherwise head gasket would be about the only other option. Or radiator could have a leak in it going through to the transmission side but then you would have high transmission fluid/milkshake and itd probably be in the coolant too. Honestly not sure what to tell you without looking at it myself.

The overflow system does not get pressurized during this procedure. Pop your rad cap off and look, it is sealed to the top of the radiator neck and only when pressure rises it pushes the spring on the cap up and then over through to the tank. The pressure tester seals at the neck and does not in any way feed to the overflow tank.

How about the turbo expansion tank on a subaru sti ?

If your getting clear water dripping its probably condensation from your A/C system. If you think you have a leak get a pressure tester like we showed and find it.

With coolant its not really necessary as it is very easy to pressurize it like this, if your loosing coolant and cant find a trail you need to clean better and look again(If you still find nothing pull your spark plugs and check for water there from block or headgasket, also see if the oil level rises). Dye is more useful for oil leaks and A/C refrigerant leaks. Even still VERY rarely do I need/use it for oil leaks.

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel If the leak is internal could this pressure damage gaskets or cause rapid failure. Like Hydro locking?

@@mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268 Internal to what? If its internal to cylinder it will cause the engine to consume coolant and likely overheat(if it had such a bad leak to cause hydrolock it probably wouldnt even run), if it leaks into oil it will dilute it and make it milk shaky and if ran unfixed would ruin the entire engine. These are less likely and less common than external leaks though.

You can use the dye with pressure

Check your level in the morning when the engine cold. Is it actually dropping or remaining the same every day? If you have a puddle it is likely A/C condensation and completely normal. If your level is dropping and leaving coolant on the ground then pressurize it like I showed and find it, or go to another shop.

GearHeads I have to fill coolant up probably every few weeks as it goes down to minimum level.

Your car has a coolant light!? coool

Yup. It will either drip on the ground out your A/C drain or leak into the footwell in the interior.

It was a heater hose.

Because it leaks on the opposite side of coolant housing

I showed you how to find a leak, if you pressure test it and have no leak but it is backflowing too much through the reservoir you probably have a weak rad cap.

Hah! Awesome! Glad to hear it and thanks for checking in, hope you are otherwise well.

Once the car is turned on you have pressure and the coolant is moving around. If you have a leak in certain spots it may not have enough pressure to leak out with the engine off, or the coolant may flow downhill allowing air in behind it. OR You have a blown head gasket but that would likely be smoking a lot and you would not be seeing coolant on the ground. Follow what I showed in the video with a pressure tester and you can find your leak.

​@@GearHeadsGarageChannelhey there , is it ok to pump it up to 25PSI, or is that far too much pressure. Thanks

Without seeing it myself I cannot tell you if the mechanic is lying or not. It is possible that both are leaking, but you can always take it to another mechanic for a second opinion. I pressure test and inspect for leaks but more than one time I have pressure tested, found a leak and then found another leak after the repair was completed because with the pressure test it was only leaking out of the worst leak location. At the end of the day you need to have a mechanic that you trust and if you don't trust that one then you might need to find another.

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel Well thank you for getting back. I talked to him. He claims that the radiator was leaking. Heres the thing. Every day, I would put in a cup of antifreeze, this car doesnt have a radiator cap. You must put it in the reserve, i think its called Little plastic square box with screw on cap. I put the antifreeze in and the drops start leaking. About every 2 to 5 sec. But if I dont put any in it doesnt leak. And it only leaks from near the water pump. I recorded it. I see from where its leaking. No where from the radiator. I'm not saying it couldn't be both. But when I called him, he said it was the radiator and didnt see any other leak. Im like..but the only leak visible is the leak that begins the second you put fluid in and its only from the place near the belts where I believe the water pump is. He says the water pump is inside the engine. I said regardless, its leaking near the belts where I believed the water pump is/was. It's the only physical leak I could see. He says it sounds like you're calling me a liar? I said it sounds like it, but actually since you have a better look at it rather than me Im wondering if you missed another possible leak. It could be leaking from the radiator i ssid but its definitely leaking where I saw it. He said well, I wasnt here when the care came in, my mechanic said it was the radiator. I asked him why his mechanic didnt see the main leak? He said he did a radiator test with a pump. And if its not the radiator I'll give it to you free. My machanic has been with me 5 years. I said well, there is definitely drops of antifreeze dropping down from far behind the radiator up near where the belts are. I have my video right here looking at it? I again mentioned that I took a video of it. And my eyes are not deceiving me. I know what I see in the video. I reviewed it 50 times. I told him I examined it on a flatscreen screencasting my phone to the flatscreen and its definitely leaking from where the belts are near where a water pump should be. He said he'd check it out himself. I told him, its possible since you have it up on a rack that the leak is coming from the radiator too. I don't know? So what do you think?

what kind of car is it?

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel 2004 Chevy Aveo. I should mention that the work on the car is done. The mechanic charged $500 The leak was fixed, oil changed, a light inside the car repaired, a new door handle was put on, which involved taking off the interior of the door. A thermostate replaced which apparently was where the anti freeze was coming from that I video taped with my phone. And the radiator was replaced. Total price with tax $500 So, Idk? I suppose it all worked out, the car is running great. Maybe it was my chat with him? Maybe it was the radiator? But regardless I appreciate any input from you.

@@BrodyMcCain $500 for all that doesnt sound bad to me! Good luck man

50ml is like an ounce and a half, how are you even noticing that tiny amount? To be honest I wouldnt be concerned. and amount that small depending on the vehicle may just be getting steamed out of the overflow.

GearHeads hello, Thanks for your reply I put the mark on top of the coolant to check, I was been told it’s a close system so you should not loose any coolant. Please explain

Assholes or bots either way doesnt effect me 🤷‍♂️ Thanks man 👍

@@GearHeadsGarageChannel Amen to that. Keep doing what you do. I appreciate it!