How To Change The Coolant In Your Car

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Learn how to change the coolant in your car.
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In the service manual for my 1999 Acura Integra, it recommends replacing the engine coolant every 45,000 miles. Before getting started, the first thing you want to do is make sure your temperature control is on maximum heat. For modern cars this is often an electronic control, so you may need to run the car or at least turn the ignition on beforehand to make sure the heater core is opened up. This will ensure that you replace all of the coolant in your car. Before working on the car in any way, it’s critical that the engine and radiator have completely cooled down - you’ll often see a warning for this on the radiator cap. This video will walk through the process of replacing the fluid.
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@StromboliKicks 3 жыл бұрын

I've probably watched 20 videos on coolant flush, looking for someone to explain where to find the engine block drain bolt. I know my car is not the same, but now I have a reference what it may look like. Thanks!

@inaspivey5856 7 жыл бұрын

The video was very easy to follow. I am going to try this for the first time, on my own... tired of paying outrageous prices for a 10 year old car! This looks easy.

@MrSamoannn 7 жыл бұрын

Ina Spivey same. I will as well.

@eoken1788 8 жыл бұрын

I think it is cool that you used to design these systems and now you are working on them and giving the public the information they need to properly service them.

@ryanfeagin3502 8 жыл бұрын

Love these car maintenance how to videos, keep up the great work!

@ecarnomics 2 жыл бұрын

it amazes me how useful your videos are even that much time after.

@martinvalenzuela1040 Жыл бұрын

The engine drain bolt is what most people skip. Great job!

@thetomlukaschshow7462 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. Proper maintenance is very important and often overlooked by many people. Money spent early to prevent failure is cheaper than money spent later for a repair. A good recommendation is to also fully flush the system with water and use a coolant tester to ensure a proper coolant to water ratio after refilling. When bleeding air from the system it is good to have the part of the car where the coolant filler point is to be elevated to assist in removing air. Like the video says a half is not an unreasonable amount of time to wait. An air pocket could cause a sudden unwanted rise in temperature causing engine damage, especially if the head and block are of dissimilar metals, or completely aluminum.

@joeloony 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, I like these do it yourself videos, save us time, money and we learn something, and how to maintenance our vehicles.

@fonzi1994luis 8 жыл бұрын

I've been anticipating this video. coincidentally my radiator developed a small crack yesterday.

@Nikiaf 8 жыл бұрын

If you live in a cold climate, it can be worth flushing the heater core separately. My old car would give absolutely no heat in the winter; but after a back flush of the heater core not only did the heater start working significantly faster; it put out heat like it was brand new. This can even help with reducing how much time you let your car idle/defrost before leaving.

@mvnorsel6354 2 жыл бұрын

As an ex motorcycle rider I love the car heater and I'm in Australia.

@ChristianCantrell 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome video (as always). In a future DYI video, you might spend just a few seconds explaining the torque wrench -- both why it's important, and how it works. It's probably the only part of this process that would be unfamiliar to most car owners.

@lot5953 Жыл бұрын

I agree. I have no clue about torque wrench

@PhattyMo 8 жыл бұрын

A trick I've found helpful for bleeding some cooling systems is to get an old/cheap radiator cap that fits,and pull the valve part out of it,so it's just the cap. Install said 'gutted cap' and drive around a bit,while keeping an eye on the temp gauge. Park it,and let it cool,and maybe repeat,if needed. Then install the normal radiator cap. This way the air will bubble out into the overflow tank,and when it cools,it will draw coolant into the radiator from the overflow tank. Self-bleeding. It just takes a couple drive cycles.

@lukeFugate 8 жыл бұрын

Some cars have bleeder screws to help purge the cooling system. The GM 3100's have one on either side on the front of the engine. Open the one on the accessory belt side until air starts escaping then when coolant starts squirting out tighten it back up.

@mr.nobody4900 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, no kidding around, straight to the point.

@hermitboi6622 2 ай бұрын

This was so easy and to the point. Thank you!!!

@AAAADAMMMM 8 жыл бұрын

Easy yet important. Awesome DIY . Screw reviews - DIY's would reach way more interest in my opinion.

@MrMonland 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your Video. It's very clear demonstrated. Awesome.

@bouraan 7 жыл бұрын

Love your videos mate. Huge thumbs up!

@prayerpowersr854 8 жыл бұрын

that coolunt looks delicious, the ideal sports rehydration my golf coach says.

@camperpro482 8 жыл бұрын

Rich in potassium

@prayerpowersr854 8 жыл бұрын

Rich in antioxidants... or is it antifreeze?

@mikeoxmaul_2121 5 жыл бұрын

Apple juice with no added sugar, anyone ?

@davidgruen7423 4 жыл бұрын

John Kyon your Volkswagen Golf coach says?

@pootisspangle6636 2 жыл бұрын

The drained coolant liquid is Mountain Dew.

@lmHimothy 8 жыл бұрын

This video quality is mint !

@tardeliesmagic 6 жыл бұрын

Impressive advice and damn you got experience on vehicles as 1 advice on here you mentioned many won't even know! So hat off to ya.

@LuxLazar 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making a sponsored video that isn't super hacky. I don't mind when it's done right.

@chirag3184 8 жыл бұрын

dude...u r superb and I really love ur work..I've learnt a lot from ur videos and thank you for dat...aaa...well, I want u to make a video explaining all the types of chasis and their work...I mean all about chasis...hoping to see this upload...

@zabzp782 8 жыл бұрын

hi EE, I was wondering .... Could you possibly please explain if Hydrogen HHO systems improve fuel econ ?

@SuperFriberg 3 жыл бұрын

@Engineering Explained, seen many people flushing their coolant system with a water hose or destilled water before putting in the new coolant. Is it a good thing to do so and if so when? Couldnt you just change the fluid again with a shorter intervall to remove excess old fluid/particles?

@maameboamaa 2 жыл бұрын

Easy and straightforward!

@davidmburu3088 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Your video was very helpful

@glasshalfempty1984 3 жыл бұрын

1:34 probably should mention that the reservoir is not easy to remove in a lot of cars.

@render8 2 жыл бұрын

The magic of video editing... 😂

@TrevorHarris77 8 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on CVT?

@TheFacelessMan82 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video. You saved me some money by not having my mechanic do this easy task.

@garrettstrachanbanks7482 8 жыл бұрын

it would be cool if you could do a video on how to adjust windshield wiper arms and blades.

@shlxiong9849 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome explanation !

@MegaGeorge1948 8 жыл бұрын

On some newer cars that have the end tanks on the sides of the radiator instead of the top and bottom, there are air bleeds located on the engine block that need to be opened for the block to be purged of air trapped in the engine or over engine heating with disastrous results.

@thedreamweaver6514 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative. LIKED....SUBSCRIBED!!!

@neildean7515 Жыл бұрын

Thabks, A Great Video for us DIY’ers who have to learn and maintain a car during hard times(increased cost of living).. As a complete car repair novice, my issue is the mix, do you buy it already mixed or do you have to mix it with distilled water..? Thanks in advance..

@richardpacheco9330 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do an article about Evans Waterless Coolant? Does it really work? Thanks

@Richard1979hush 8 жыл бұрын

@Engineering Explained what happens if the engine doesnt purge all the air out, say if someone forgets to do it?

@condor5635 6 жыл бұрын

Always good to measure the amount of fluid that you drain so when you fill it you know what your shooting for. The thing I would worry about in this video is you drained the engine block (nice that it has a bolt for that which is easily accessible) so when you refilled (thermostat closed) did the block get enough coolant mixture for a safe startup. Knowing you drained a gallon and that you put about a gallon back helps to give you confidence that it did. Just an extra bit of knowledge. Great video. Thanks

@condor5635 9 ай бұрын

@@168grhp - you can’t generically say that the system will automatically purge the air. This is absolutely wrong in many cars like some Toyotas

@168grhp 9 ай бұрын

@@condor5635 I deleted my comment to keep from misleading someone with a cooling system such as you describe.

@renegade5872 Жыл бұрын

Bro you are the best. I just did this and saved myself some money.

@sundaramattul5481 8 жыл бұрын

what is free flow area and heat transfer area in a radiator. i need to find it to get the hydraulic diameter of the radiator pls reply soon

@daotran5963 8 жыл бұрын

why can't the system purge air into the reservoir tank?

@pattymetcalf8350 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched several of these and yours is very informative very step-by-step very easy for the novice I do know a little bit about cars because my father taught me I've even helped pull engines but I have not done my own for awhile so thank you

@eideticex 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, up to a half hour to bleed the air. Is that also true for cars which have a bleeder valve on the thermostat housing? Certainly explains why I've always had to keep an eye on the system for the first couple of days after a coolant change.

@HambertHM 8 жыл бұрын

Finally someone that knows that sitting in the paint does scratch it and therefore used a rag to protect it.

@darcyfunk 3 жыл бұрын

The plastic drain valve on the radiator can easily break on older cars and leave you with a bigger issue. It may be better to remove the lower rad hose to drain the radiator.

@imwmanish 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sir

@Max-Jet 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, please explain why on cold morning start when remove radiator cap the coolant flushed and jumped out. Car Nissan Armada 2013 SE GCC spec. 82K KM. Thx

@12gpm91 7 жыл бұрын

Does the valve in the heater core stay open after I turn off the engine? Does it stay open for hours after turning the engine off (as we need to wait for radiator to cool down)?

@RaphaelMonta 8 жыл бұрын

I apologize if this question has already been answered, but is this process the same or similar to "burping" a car's cooling system? I have a 2015+ WRX and am planning on installing an Air-Oil Separator and Exhaust Gas Recirculator delete, in which is recommended a "burping" of the cooling system. Thanks!

@jnation7298 6 жыл бұрын

Would these steps work on a classic car

@duckprotectoralex4433 7 жыл бұрын

do I have to turn on the heat on or up to make sure all the system has cooling in it?

@GrabinGears 5 жыл бұрын

Could you please answer my question. I have a 2011 Acura TL is it ok to drain my coolant? I've heard it will damage the car is this true?

@ramcharrandass9100 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your information and it is of great help for me bless you my friend.

@hellohello8556 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. Thanks mate! 👍

@mill2339 4 жыл бұрын

I own a 2015 VW e-golf and am curious as to what things I will need to do differently since this is a fully electric vehicle. I’m at the 66k mile mark and this is one of the service items I need to check off

@lecommentateur1749 4 жыл бұрын

hi. is it a drain plug on the motor on hyundai GETZ as on your video ?

@entertainmentinformative 4 жыл бұрын

Does the coolant level in reservoir bottle drops overtime as I've noticed it in my car. It was at Full level which has dropped to in between half and Low level in 1 year. In last, could we mix coolant or top it up with distilled or mineral water.

@MrYouknow879 7 жыл бұрын

Hello, do s2000 has engine drain bolt? Thanks

@KnuckleHeadGarage27 3 жыл бұрын

So if using 50/50 mix won't freeze at 20f or 10f cause I'm in nc so it don't really get to bad no more than lile 15f if that in winter time . Also when u use 50/50 mix do u use 2 bottles of that stuff or is it 1 full strength of antifreeze and then a bottle of 50/50 mix ?? Cause my car holes 13.5 I believe so just wanna make sure. By the way may not know what it is but it's a 87 Chevy celebrity eurosport 2.8v6

@CleverStealth 8 жыл бұрын

Sweet we both own an integra. Mine is a GSR

@Manikandanbcombl 2 жыл бұрын

Good explanation superb brother

@thefuck141 8 жыл бұрын

couple of questions. 1. how can you tell when all the air is purged from the system? 2. can you do a video with all the mods you've done on the integra at once and compare it to stock, to see how much of an impact they have when combined with each other as opposed to just individually? also I love your videos. I feel as if I learned a lot form them especially since I started watching your channel when I started taking auto in high school. it was extremely helpful to see one of your videos and then be able to talk to my teacher about them so I could use your videos to see the technical science behind some then and then my teacher could explain more of a real world application of it. keep up the good work

@secradmon7324 10 ай бұрын

"When you see no Bubbles you're good to go"

@gijoe41688 8 жыл бұрын

the one thing i might add is to place the front of the car either on jacks or on an incline to help with the purge, the other is to squeeze the top of the radiator hoses to help move the air through the hoses

@tteuvky 7 жыл бұрын

so we leave the key in the ignition switch turned to ON position in the whole proces?

@juancarlosrodriguez511 3 жыл бұрын

You sound like Kirk from Gilmore Girls-I love it! Thanks for the info, friend!!

@RaphMoretheyknow23 8 жыл бұрын

Nice vid! Hey man I just wanna ask if it is normal for a 2016 camaro rs to shut off when left idling for several minutes? Thanks!

@rafaelguzman9627 6 жыл бұрын

I did not know you could rent tools at auto zone that's cool

@elpiel 8 жыл бұрын

What about changing the coolant in turbo engine like the Subaru? I know there is second reservoir for the turbo?

@SyedFaizanMahmood 5 жыл бұрын

Nice Video bro. thanks

@campagnollo 6 жыл бұрын

How do I locate the engine drain bolt? Didn’t know there was such a plug.

@zaybarz9200 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have to remove the coolant in the engine?

@joec.4272 8 жыл бұрын

Is the Honda Type 2 coolant requirement for Hondas no longer a thing?

@ra.dawkins1441 4 жыл бұрын

Big big help. Thank u.

@gregu.963 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the info

@Sugurous 2 жыл бұрын

Great content. Thanks!

@andyvroo88 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you

@earlinesblack1361 8 ай бұрын

Thank you I’m going to change mine soon

@chrisbrannan3784 8 жыл бұрын

Do all vehicles have the engine drain bolt? Is it easy to differentiate from other bolts? I have googled the location for both of my vehicles and only get results for oil drain plug. I even have a Haynes manual for my truck and it only mentions draining radiator and heater core, nothing about the block. Just wondered if they are easy to spot, don't want to accidentally remove a bolt to something else.

@antman619 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2002 Honda civic ex sohc coolant reservoir tank keeps overflowing I tried to change lower radiator hose and radiator cap fans kick on its sitting at the right temp but idk it still keeps overflowing or rising after I drive for a while any idea what else no smoke so idk about head gasket

@jasonlisonbee 5 жыл бұрын

What's your opinion on waterless coolants? Example being Evans Coolant?

@Jhoglund218 8 жыл бұрын

alot of cars have a bleed screw on the thermostat, surprised you didnt mention that

@googlekid8239 6 жыл бұрын

i tried this but as the engine warmed up I could see it causing the coolant to evaporate. Aren't you meat to keep refilling when the temp is low then put cap on?

@BlastReadingSeries 8 жыл бұрын

Instead of thread seal, can you use plumbing thread sealant, rated to 500 degrees?

@avahrintmurth1159 4 жыл бұрын

What is the maine difference between VW g11, g12, g13 can we mix them in case of emergency?

@speed1826 6 жыл бұрын

Hey i have a 04 vw passat 1.8t auto love the car but been haveing a coolant problem, when i turn my heat on i start to lose coolant and when my heat is off i dnt lose any do u know why??

@angelarreola9616 4 жыл бұрын

I need help changing my blinker fluid and exhaust bearings

@jvsky1140 3 жыл бұрын

And piston return springs,dont forget about that its very important

@Ni1st 8 жыл бұрын

Is there a standard for the engine block bolt? I'm afraid I'll not be able to find it on my Peugeot 206.

@glassrpskedijaspore6254 6 жыл бұрын

do a video explaining different types of coolant

@jessicaoswell7361 Жыл бұрын

Should use distilled water if mixing your own 50/50 solution? I've read conflicting info on this. More importantly do pre mixed coolant bottles contain distilled water or not?

@forexsanjose6090 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible (reliable) to test the pH value of the old coolant then pH value below or near 7 as a sign to replace coolant?

@anythingbenz4005 8 жыл бұрын

pls do more integra mods

@joelramjass3604 6 ай бұрын

While u were refilling, was your thermostat still on hot?

@subaru721 4 жыл бұрын

Easy to follow video

@dayday1363 7 жыл бұрын

how you fix the leak and cool system

@eddiev8148 Жыл бұрын

Ha! Thank you for posting this video. My local garage wanted to charge me $270 + tax for the job.

@andrewthompsonuk1 8 жыл бұрын

As a general tip I always attempt to get as much coolant into the radiator as I can before starting the car. Squeezing the hoses will help. Most cars also have bleed screws which must be used both before and after starting the engine.

@ktfoent Жыл бұрын

What’s the idea about getting the air out? How do I do that when using a regular funnel?

@andrewthompsonuk1 Жыл бұрын

@@ktfoent for example if the top hose is full of coolant then the radiator will be full. What one is trying to avoid is having a system that needs filling the next day or worse, driving on a partially filled system may blow a headgasket. Vacuum filling works the best particularly on rear or mid engined cars.

@ibrahimhafeez5201 6 жыл бұрын

Can we add water with engine coolant...? And with how much ratio..¤ Tell me plz

@ashrafjaafar3614 3 жыл бұрын

Is it necessary to unplug the engine coolant bolt!, I am always changing the radiator coolant every two years without drain the inside engine coolant, just drain and fill up the radiator coolant.