How to Fix a Overheating Car Engine

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Engine overheating. How to fix a overheating car engine on your car DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to repair overheating problems. There are many reasons why a car engine could overheat such as, cooling system leaking, radiator problems, bad thermostat or blown head gasket. Overheating troubleshooting, inspection and repair. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 42 years.
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@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 3. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 4. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU 5. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU 6. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR ⬇️Things used in this video: 1. Pressure Tester: amzn.to/2yZwYpG 2. Combustion Leak Detector: amzn.to/2BAsbOn 3. Flashlight: amzn.to/2kwtiu3 4. Common Sense 5. Full HD Camera: amzn.to/2AvoEk7 6. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2i2sKYz 7. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf 8. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C 🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer 👉Follow me on Instagram for the latest news, funnies, and exclusive info / pics: goo.gl/ohy2cA

@rynowilliams4968 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Scoty,i have a mazda mx6 that cranks but wount start.. Please help.. Ryno

@LoneWolf-vm7zo 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty, Please I want help!! My AC compressor keep turning off when the car is not moving or in hot weather !!

@ciscokidd3675 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer hello, I have a 1999 honda passport, I did not put my timming belt back correctly after I installed a new water pump, now engine won't turn over, I understand that I most likely bent some valves , but is there any possibility of an easier fix??? thx john

@corkystorky 6 жыл бұрын

That #4, where can I buy it (joke)

@superjohn8091 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer I have a 2004 CRV and it overheats when stopped for a bit in traffic but once I start moving it cools back down. This only seems to happen when it's hot out. The air blows cold from the AC. It also cools down if I crank the heat up when it starts to overheat. Any help would be appreciated

@errinmaldonado6905 Жыл бұрын

Who else is watching this from the side of the road?

@luciferparanoid 3 ай бұрын

Me lol

@Evman1137 2 ай бұрын

Lmao

@Evman1137 2 ай бұрын

@@luciferparanoidbest of luck man lol

@HypnotizeTheMasses 2 ай бұрын

@ronnielacayo1 2 ай бұрын

😂me

@Rdallday 3 жыл бұрын

*"So the next time your car starts overheating, Dont get mad. Get under the hood and fix it"* I absolutely love that. I would never give up on my machine. Even if it did overheat. Everything is fixable.

@mynameiswhat960 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh everything is fixable until your stuck on the side of the road smh

@victorsalinas9381 Жыл бұрын

Lol I was hoping he was going to say be a man in the end😂

@crand20033 4 ай бұрын

@@mynameiswhat960 And if your car overheats, you can't drive it. You have to have it towed.

@a.jennings4664 4 жыл бұрын

"If your car is overheating, this is your lucky day, 0:18". A lucky day for me is a day when my car DOESN'T overheat.

@h0pfaith 4 жыл бұрын

LMAO.

@NeoJSsk 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂🙈

@bonfacemasharia5843 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaaa,I suppose, he's a good Granny though

@jesusurbina7343 4 жыл бұрын

Same bro

@ramos1x512 4 жыл бұрын

🤣 best mechanic on KZfaq tho 🔥

@allianceofvengeance 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty. Even 10 years later, this video is helpful. What you do for the community is great.

@HearMeLearn Жыл бұрын

god damn I didn't even notice the video was 12 years old. Still super useful lmao

@laragreene8328 10 ай бұрын

He didnt mention the water pump did he?

@TheRealBean72 7 жыл бұрын

You can tell he's a good mechanic because he has a disaster for a garage

@TheBishop12 6 жыл бұрын

TheRealBean72 lol. organized chaos

@Ashroyer86 5 жыл бұрын

Not sure what that's implying. My garage is similar but i wonder if i know anything about cars the more I work on them.

@arai6147 4 жыл бұрын

Ashroyer86 you'll eventually reach kilmer's level.

@juice323blue4 4 жыл бұрын

Remember to stay away from the organized and clean shops.

@mariannawalls904 4 жыл бұрын

I know that’s right!!! 😂

@blue5069 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is great. I have had mechanics that get emotionally tied up and say "your car is a mess just buy a new one". To me a good mechanic looks at this pragmatically and thinks how can I fix this even if it's expensive. I'll make the decision if I want to spend time and money on my car. Most people don't have the know-how or desire to learn about how engines run so a mechanics' word is as a good as a witch doctors. The best mechanics imo have good attitudes and understand that if you have the tools, know-how, and time you can fix anything. I've had mechanics tell me my car wouldn't last a few weeks and the car ended up lasting years. I admire guys like this host, that are creative and have a can do attitude. Mechanics that scare too easy I don't have time for.

@allegorx58 7 ай бұрын

On the other hand if the person who is most likely to benefit from doing a ton of work on your car tells you it’s not worth it, it may actually not be worth it. Just saying. They have a financial incentive to do expensive work so when they tell you it’s not worth it - they might just be looking out for you.

@mibz1117 Жыл бұрын

Thank you scotty. My father never gave me advice on how to care or work on a car. You have a gift on explaining things so easily for anyone to understand.

@RutherfordNJDrywallRepair 2 жыл бұрын

What I love about Scotty is he gives you the easy on your wallet run down of problems first, it's exact opposite of what most mechanics do which involves taking most of your money . Rev up your engines Scotty, God bless you!

@lancelotkillz 6 жыл бұрын

simple no bullshit approach to vids and info. love your channel scotty

@DanielSadjadian 6 жыл бұрын

Yes he doesn't waste time by rambling on about other pointless shit (or "vlog updates"), he just gets straight to the point. Love his channel.

@bengrizzlyadams6187 5 жыл бұрын

Well, he totally skips the water pump before happily suggesting head gasket failure as if it was a walk in the park... but that's me... objectively though it would write off most oldish, common cars... a water pump could save the day.

@bengrizzlyadams6187 5 жыл бұрын

What about it?

@lonniescott2453 2 жыл бұрын

Jimm

@anewhope9268 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful. Protect this man at all costs 😭🙏

@Whiten0izesuperstar 4 жыл бұрын

Bruh I’m just trying to fix my car n dis foo all enthusiastic

@angelgil672 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@MisoTeeVee 4 жыл бұрын

Ong bro im fuckin pissed

@harisaafzali6855 3 жыл бұрын

I’m stuck on the side of the highway

@STEALTH1USA 3 жыл бұрын

Same issue, on a road trip and this hunk is overheating. This man is like "if your car is overheating today's your lucky day!" 🤣🤣

@louisperez2915 3 жыл бұрын

Miso TeeVee stfu

@msnotsosweet 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I got a new radiator for nothing...it was the cooling fan this video had me figure it out.

@easfgman4687 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty!!! Thanks for the info. I appreciate how u cover all the possible issues and give a quick, informative and, most of all, understandable solution for each diagnosis. The editing is perfect. Keep em coming bro, Ur helping a lot of people.

@stephenshoemaker564 2 жыл бұрын

You've helped me fix so many of my own issues over the past few years. Thank you for your service.

@tatvela6915 Жыл бұрын

13 years ago and still as effective as always. Thanks!

@josehuerta933 5 жыл бұрын

Imma little late to the game (your channel) but so far you have fixed my wife's car about 3xs already. THANK YOU SIR!!

@shantanukumarkasta 5 жыл бұрын

Solutions in simple language to the point and not trying to introduce too much mechanical engineering into it. Great channel 👍

@Kcducttaper1 7 жыл бұрын

With gummed up radiators, sometimes you can use some radiator flush additive to clean it up and bit. It's not as good of a fix as replacing the radiator, but it's a heck of a lot quicker, easier, and cheaper. It may even keep you going for a couple more years before actually having to replace it.

@elisabethtaylor7281 Жыл бұрын

You're a wonderful teacher. So refreshing to learn something instead of feel overwhelmed and helpless! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

@exposingproxystalkingorgan4164 2 жыл бұрын

This video is another quality production we all expect from Scotty Kilmer. He puts out a good video product.

@CarrlosCastaneda 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty! Your videos are the most car repair educational on KZfaq.

@usagentcyclone 7 жыл бұрын

i revved up my overheating car like it said in the beginning and it blew up. any ideas to help?

@cheaterattackdog5869 7 жыл бұрын

lmao

@DIYDanCars 7 жыл бұрын

Your F&*%$! :)

@StrokeMahEgo 7 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend hitting up used car lots.

@EarthAuto 7 жыл бұрын

the "rev up your engines" part in the beginning of the video, is just an intro. it's not an instruction on how to fix a car that overheats. it's time to get a new car now

@untraditionalministries4588 7 жыл бұрын

Lucas Short thanks captain obvious!!!

@krystaljoseph5462 Ай бұрын

I think this guy is just about the best mechanic on youtube when it comes to jumping straight to what people who dont know about cars can can understand in the simplest way possible.... he tells u all the thing to check when your facing a problem in any system of the car... your Lit 💥💯

@IAintY0M0mma 5 жыл бұрын

This Guy is tje absolute BEST!!!! HE NEEDS A SHOW. EXCELLENT DEMONSTRATION AND COMMUNICATION

@littleblueprintwritinghood192 4 жыл бұрын

OMG yes he does

@MarzNet256 8 жыл бұрын

A bad water pump can also cause overheating. Coolant won't do it's job if it ain't circulating.

@SkullAbyssGaming 7 жыл бұрын

and/or a bad water heater control valve.

@EarthAuto 7 жыл бұрын

MarzNet256, if you noticed, he mentions that in the video when he says when the pressure moves down, you know there's a leak and you need to find where the squirt is coming from. that doesn't mention a water pump directly, but it mentions all leak possibilities generally. that way the video doesn't go for too long

@aleksandrstovba8823 7 жыл бұрын

I agree, a waterpump can also cause an overheating.

@scottykilmer 7 жыл бұрын

yes, but when they go bad, they leak, and my pressure test would show that

@M.Bahiii 7 жыл бұрын

i had a bad water pump and there was no leak.

@9mccloud Жыл бұрын

Hello Scotty, I am so grateful you are here to help me and others. A lot of people and businesses are still ripping us off. ❤️🙌🏾❤️🙏🏿👍🏽

@FACELIFTERGUI 3 жыл бұрын

been watching this dude's videos for years keep seeing him when I'm looking up stuff this guy knows what he's talking about subscribe!!!!!!

@imdavid1876 6 жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome!!!! He should have a TV show! Very good information and very fun to watch. I find myself just watching his videos for fun :) Keep it up boss....!

@bharathg8072 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty for these no BS only informative and helpful videos

@salezbay 4 жыл бұрын

You really are a great guy ! I had a gradual radiator leak which bothered me for 10 days ! Your video really helped me fix it soon before it got more expensive for me !!! Thankx

@cruzmonster1 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty, this video was very helpful. Turns out that my cap was busted and that's why the radiator was leaking. You are the best!

@allin8528 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty you’re videos are extremely helpful.

@linlinlixin2637 5 жыл бұрын

I had no idea you could test fans that way, i really do learn something new everyday with Scotty. Thank you Scotty.

@GODSGIFTGAMING 3 жыл бұрын

You can test almost any electronic component that way.

@entallybharatisamity7612 Жыл бұрын

@@GODSGIFTGAMING 🤐

@molaroismorais1758 5 жыл бұрын

I love me some old Scotty. The guy never disappoints..

@ancientwatchmanTV 10 ай бұрын

He is the best at explaining instead of mumbling about nothing! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us!! Much appreciated!!🎉

@EnderGate Жыл бұрын

Scotty is to the point, clear and informative in efficient troubleshooting processes. God bless!

@EnderGate Жыл бұрын

What about the water pump?

@ajhowell2604 6 жыл бұрын

Love the show big fan I became a mechanic because of you

@tonezone99 5 жыл бұрын

You're my rodemodel Scotty Kilmer. My car started Overheating and I found you're video. It inspired me so much. I won't get upset my car is Overheating. I'll just under the hood and try hard myself. Happy NewYears Eve 2K19 @Scotty Kilmer

@nickgeiger1242 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel. No waffling on just straight to the point.

@theobserver7764 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty you are the best. Thanks for the information.

@luchokostov5841 5 жыл бұрын

Great videos! I've learned so much about cars thanks to you. Thank you so much Scotty!

@FACELIFTERGUI 3 жыл бұрын

I worked on my own car for a while and I keep running into this guy during videos he's a cool dude and knows what

@sawmill9392 Жыл бұрын

There's one thing I was thinking of, a warren out water pump could also cause overheating, because I experienced that several years ago. Thanks for the great video, very helpful.

@overthemoune 6 жыл бұрын

Just finding your channel as I just acquired my first car in 5 years and my lady overheated. Thanks sooooo, soooo much for this video! I'm saving so much money on a mechanic!

@brianlisaw5816 5 жыл бұрын

Love how your videos are right to the point.

@hatraninga 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty kilmer you inspired me to become a mechanic I am practicing as a mechanic since 7 months now I can do maintenance and little engine work

@m80thewolf86 3 жыл бұрын

What a cool guy. I'd love to be this guy's helper for a little while. Seems like there's a lot of knowledge there waiting to be shared.

@pksmurn4852 6 жыл бұрын

Legend says Scotty is still riding his bike.

@blancal.padilla2123 4 жыл бұрын

🏍💨💨💨

@KiloByte72 9 жыл бұрын

Don't get mad, get under the hood and fix it!

@msyulandatorres 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou you have made me a instant mechanic lol whenever I have problem I go straight to your videos

@redrock3751 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr.Kilmer for sharing this video and showing how do checking the heater fan.Thank you.

@Hammy1088 9 жыл бұрын

Scotty you rule man . Wish we had someone like you over here in San Antonio

@misterpalmer 8 жыл бұрын

One of the best car videos I've ever seen. Thank you very much. peace.

@jnsash003 8 жыл бұрын

+Brandon Palmer I agree. Most videos I've seen has people talking about unnecessary stuff. This video basically list everything you need to look at in a straightforward manner.

@FiladelfiaStudios 7 жыл бұрын

Brandon Palmer you should check out Chrisfix that guy is awesome too

@misterpalmer 7 жыл бұрын

Jose Velasquez will do. thanks.

@stefaustinovic 2 жыл бұрын

i miss these old style videos of him, but the love is still there

@frankarcovio6449 3 жыл бұрын

Love the energy and the info. This was most helpful. Thank you!

@SuperSpetterpoep 8 жыл бұрын

At 2:35 you are suggesting to pull a wire from the positive side from the battery towards the fan to 'jumpstart' it. You should tell that on some fans the required power will burn such a thing wire instantly. So be carefull when you jumpstart that thing lol, that small wire will smoke within a second. Some fans require a 15A or even higher current in order to run.

@Wassenhoven420 6 жыл бұрын

Agreed, i might not have thought of this because i have no knowledge of electricity. Doesnt hurt to spread knowledge when you feel like someones safety could be at stake.

@zeframc 6 жыл бұрын

True, my fan requires a 40A fuse.

@HighRidgeHandyman Жыл бұрын

What about the cooling sensor right after checking the fans?

@markquiswest6607 Жыл бұрын

We needed more mechanics out here like him!

@papaliilemamea3834 Жыл бұрын

Great and clear presentation bro! Thanks for sharing which helps me a lot when it comes to my car problems.

@canadapainter658 6 жыл бұрын

PS,,, I love Scotty's ( "don't buy a Jaguar") video. That is a classic video.

@blancal.padilla2123 4 жыл бұрын

I'm watching 👀

@Skyefuego 9 жыл бұрын

man, my dodge neon was over heating these past weeks. I bought the radiator cap and it stopped!

@DBEdwards Жыл бұрын

One of the best car videos I have ever viewed

@GODSGIFTGAMING 3 жыл бұрын

In my case the fans were replaced it wasn't the thermostat and the radiator wasn't corroded. turns out it was a sensor on the radiator that tells the fans to come on when the coolant reaches a certain heat temp. swap the sensor out and now my car runs great again Thanks Scott best mechanic on KZfaq 👍

@dstar0007 4 жыл бұрын

Ur the legend of engineering!!! I dont know why people like u born anymore 😓

@tomranshaw4563 3 жыл бұрын

Took me a while to get used to this crazy guy...then it hit me...he’s the best . The mad car scientist! Love Scotty Kilmer.

@gamegeekx 5 жыл бұрын

Dang, you sound and look more younger here than your 2019 videos. But I really appreciate your Intelligence and wisdom which never ages.

@user-pr8wy8hx7p 2 ай бұрын

This is one of the most informative guys I’ve ever discovered

@maololangigopd5529 4 жыл бұрын

This was the time Scotty still doesn't trash talks cars and looks much more friendly and talk more friendly

@psnewsauditor-az5244 5 жыл бұрын

where did you put the blue liquid? you never showed or told us, please advise

@corneliuswellington6670 4 жыл бұрын

Top of the radiator where the radiator cap goes. Same hole you put coolant in. If there's engine gasses/fumes going into the radiator due to a bad head gasket, they will make their way into the coolant, through the radiator, up to the coolant fill hole, and mix with the blue fluid.

@apkeeney 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! It is so informative, easy to understand, and encouraging. Thank you! You are awesome.

@philitup5 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are the best. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us DIYers.

@Godzukidan 6 жыл бұрын

One cool guy indeed. 😎

@andekaalep 8 жыл бұрын

This guy is so enternaining, just have to watch these :D

@davidtaai6576 5 жыл бұрын

thank you sir , God bless your work , learn a lot , from Down under , Australia

@SaucyChorizo 3 ай бұрын

I learned so much in just one video. Currently trying to figure out why my 07 G35 coupe started heating up randomly on a quick trip to the store. Ill be doing all of these tests tomorrow. I checked the coolant and it was watery, my guess is that the previous owner was running it with water instead of coolant/antifreeze and little by little it started messing up. We'll see what happens.

@FutureStoics 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’ll just pull a heating tester device out my ass while I’m stuck on the side of the freeway lol

@spitmazta1016 3 жыл бұрын

😂🤦

@fam4sta611 3 жыл бұрын

If you're stuck in the freeway though its too late lmao

@xshunko_14k44 3 жыл бұрын

Lol Literally laughed harder than I should of from seeing this comment

@ihoopalot2105 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@Erin-lx2er 3 жыл бұрын

😂😅

@Peach-ok9zl 7 жыл бұрын

Once my moms car overheated It was a defective thermostat

@ChuukeseStink 4 жыл бұрын

The radiator cap thing is sooo true! Thanks, Scotty!

@alanibarra597 Жыл бұрын

the Best mechanic I have learned a lot from scotty!

@cloviscareca 6 жыл бұрын

Best mechanic ever

@andaiyebroussard8062 7 жыл бұрын

omg thanks for this video. i will look at my car tomorrow to see whats the real issue.

@JM-to9nv Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty. |You're the best car help guy on youtube.

@jasonhilton6261 Жыл бұрын

Man I appreciate your videos they are honest and you don't waste any time. Thank you

@tfuller6442 7 жыл бұрын

Bad water pump, you will see water leaking from under car and if this is the cause, well, timing belt removal to get to waterpump, BIG Job.

@trigunnn2 8 жыл бұрын

you forgot the water pump thats what it was on my truck but this help me find what it was thankyou

@hungpham5646 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel Scotty! So much useful information and entertaining to watch

@sheilastacy-symons2446 5 жыл бұрын

I just bought a pt cruiser 'as is' haven't had it for a month and it overheated yesterday. Hopefully my nephew can figure it out for me. I like how this gentleman explains things.

@DIYDanCars 7 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to check the water pump. A lot of them have plastic impellers that break over time and no longer flow coolant like they are suppose to.

@taurusreeder5072 6 жыл бұрын

Hi my name is Taurus and I am trying to find out what's wrong with my 2001 Buick lesabre. Well I got the transmission replaced and every since then my car hasn't been holding in the antifreeze and then it just ran hot and my belt pop off

@John-nf6mc 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I suspect that is my problem. Not an easy DIY on my car.

@barnaclebill1615 4 жыл бұрын

U forgot the coolant housing after the thermostat 😁

@andrewr6597 Жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer - my favorite new channel! I like your style a LOT!

@jacobwilson399 3 жыл бұрын

Dude got right to the point and gave a solution to everything

@saren6538 4 ай бұрын

Waterpump ?? 😂

@GrnArrow092 7 жыл бұрын

I remember two years ago that I had a leaking radiator in my Chevy S10. The funny thing about it was that the coolant was circulating, but the leak was allowing coolant to escape. I went and bought a new radiator and it only cost me a little more than $100. All I had to do was remove the air intake, remove the fan shroud, disconnect the coolant hoses and out it came. I put in the new radiator and the truck ran great afterward. The best thing was that I no longer had to keep adding more coolant every once in a while. But, it didn't end there. The following summer, I had taken a beach trip. When I got there, I noticed my coolant was boiling in the reservoir. I thought nothing of it since my engine wasn't overheating. It wasn't until a couple days later that I realized the radiator cap had gone bad. It wasn't allowing the coolant system to pressurize and allow the coolant to circulate. I replaced the radiator cap and no more boiling coolant. Everything was normal after that. I love it when engine problems are very easy to fix.