HOW TO FLUSH COOLANT AND REPLACE A THERMOSTAT!

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HOW TO FLUSH COOLANT AND REPLACE A THERMOSTAT!

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Parts:
- Zerex Asian 50/50 Coolant
- Stant 180 Degree Thermostat
Tools Used:
- Phillips Head Screw Driver
- Flat Head Screw Driver
- Vise Grips
- Funnel
- Drain Pan
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@AlejandroGonzalez-du7jr 8 жыл бұрын

I have the same Mazda 3 and believe me... It need so much work and fortunately, through your videos I'm getting it done little by lil Thank you so much

@WakaOle 8 жыл бұрын

how did you learn all those diys.. respect

@gonesailing 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another helpful video. Just bought my first Mazda (a cx-3) last week so look forward to applying some of your maintenance tips and advice when the time comes.

@gijoe2007 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! I needed a perfect video on how to do this. Trick on those clamps is to slide them down the rubber hose and don’t take them off. Just grab the two sides of the clamp with pliers and slide down the pipe. Also, I would suggest (if no one else has already without me reading all the comments) to cover the alternator with a plastic bag so the fluid doesn’t drain right into it. You did an amazing job! Thank you.

@TreeFiddy-1337 4 жыл бұрын

The Mazdaspeed 3 owner's manual says to use FL22 coolant. Not the normal stuff from auto shops.

@lsakvidovic8187 5 жыл бұрын

Most beautiful mechanic I have ever seen. Thanks for video.

@03zx2 6 жыл бұрын

Get yourself the tool that is made just for those types of clamps, it's a great tool, and prevents SOME cursing. At any rate, your right, those clamps are a real pain to deal with at times. Ecspecially when they are facing a direction that doesn't allow you to get at them very well. Great work though! I've seen enough of your DIY videos to tell you that I'd let you wrench on my vehicles anytime, and I won't even take them to any shops! I work with mechanics that are FAR less skilled/efficient as you appear to be. Keep up the GREAT work!

@OlympicGaming 8 жыл бұрын

man, youtube must phsychic. i was gonna look for a thermostat replacement video and BAM! as soon as i opened YT this video was there. Good move youtube..............good move.

@Kaio_Kid 5 жыл бұрын

Phone these days can read thought waves from your pineal gland.

@dianne8340 4 жыл бұрын

@@Kaio_Kid LOL!

@getitdonedudes5682 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. All these videos about the Mazda3 are an absolute Life-Saver! Please keep it up, you're The Best!!!

@jamram9924 8 жыл бұрын

Why wasn't the radiator refilled with distill water, turn on heater and allow water to circulate through the heater core? Drains and refill with at least 2 more gallons of distilled water...THEN ADD pure one gallon of coolant and slow it to mix with distilled water in block? Top off with the 50/50 or 60/40 mix....

@davidsullivan7867 7 жыл бұрын

After adding the distilled water, did you run the engine to temp with the heat on max to get the old coolant out of the engine and heater core? I've always hated trying to flush the whole system. Gotta wonder what people's mechanic's are doing? Still enjoy watching you work after all these years!! Hope it's still fun for you as well?

@LETTOISBACK 7 жыл бұрын

You are so awesome, i had to change my sister inlaws stabilizer link on her mazda 3. I had a general idea of how to do it, but your video helped out a lot. You have some of the best videos on youtube. Good quality and good information.

@sharpatriotsnpolitics5862 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video. I have been hesitant to do this. I bought everything I need. Thanks to this video I'm not intimidated to do this project. My biggest dilemma was the drain plug. Thank you so much😁🔧🔩

@The_Active_Region 7 жыл бұрын

Back in the day I hated those spring clamps as well till I found out the hard way. The originals are self tensioning. My replacement my gear clamps leaked and required to give them a tweak as the hose got soft after heat up or as it aged. I always use the OEM spring clamps as much as I can, even know they can be a hassle.

@Graham_Langley 8 жыл бұрын

The belt tensioner bolt torque is 14-18ft-lb according to Mazda's service manual, thermostat housing bolts 6-8.5ft-lb.

@Graham_Langley 8 жыл бұрын

And a pro tip: Due to the way the hoses run it purges the air on refilling better with the header tank side a bit higher than the other.

@mmike855 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@pinoyeh 8 жыл бұрын

I replaced the thermostat of my 2006 Mazda 3 some 4 years ago. I purchased GATES brand of thermostat. Inspect the bearing after removing the tensioner pulley just to be certain if it needs replacement or not.

@condor5635 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! I would be concerned that you drained a green coolant and added back a pink coolant. Mixing coolant types is not a good idea for it can cause the mixture to do bad things. You may be ok but I would have run several cycles of distilled water through to completely get rid of the green stuff then use 100% concentrate to ensure your final mixture is 50/50 or what ever you want. Need to know the drained amounts and the total calcite to really know the final concentrate amount. Suffice to say you must use 100% to get it anywhere near 50/50. Thanks for posting!

@neilmungal7209 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I have a Mazda 3 I change the water bottle and I drive my car from home to work and I saw the water leaking out of the bottle from the little hole on the bottle

@farooqishaq6974 8 жыл бұрын

great to see a girl knowing how to work on cars

@frankli8881 5 жыл бұрын

I thought you at least need to get the engine running and turn the heater on when you put the distilled water in. Otherwise, the water won't get to all parts of the cooling system. It means the flush isn't complete.

@GuitarGuy650 Жыл бұрын

Not always recommended to run plain water through your heater core

@niteshpant1974 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, I am your big fan. Best DIY videos made by you. You are very smart and skilled. thumbs up....

@Stinow Жыл бұрын

After having the P0126 code on my MS6, I just watched your video and ordered a new thermostat and fluid. Fingers crossed :)

@1crazee_j889 8 жыл бұрын

Love your viddys! The magic of editing makes it look so simple.... Great stuff though!!!!! 👍😀

@darethkeo1392 8 жыл бұрын

can you demonstrate on how to replace a water pump?

@JamesJohnson-zu9mg 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the additional details in the notes frames on the video!

@paulhargreaves1497 7 жыл бұрын

You can get special grips to remove those clamps, but access is often a pain. I replace with old fashioned screw tighten ones.

@GrimYak 6 жыл бұрын

Good enough, but what i do is drain, put distilled water back in, let it run till thermostat kicks in amd open the heater to circulate through the heater core. Drain again. Do at least twice, then fill up with 50/50.

@nytillidie333 7 жыл бұрын

There's actually tool for the clamps that makes it really easy to take off

@RTM459 8 жыл бұрын

good job once again, been following you and you man for a couple of a few years now.

@fujitsubo3323 7 жыл бұрын

i have to flush the coolant on my focus st mk2 soon, how do you avoid spilling a shit load of coolant all over the floor ? just a big bucket ?

@davidhannosh719 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Can you make a video about power steering fluid and how to change it ?

@rayrayent7027 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for all your wonderful an knowledgeable videos

@100carfixes8 2 жыл бұрын

sweet job

@fitoluisgaleasdiaz4417 3 жыл бұрын

Mis respetos a tan hermosa ingeniera del automotor😍🌹🌹

@jeztrada 4 жыл бұрын

Excelente vídeo, el check Engine encendió y marcó el código de termostato y sensor de temperatura, ya los cambié pero no se apaga el check Engine, me puedes ayudar ?

@Alfisti156 7 жыл бұрын

nice one. can you make a video installing oil catch can please. thanks

@ivanjerez2417 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help. Very helpful video dear...

@SeadooDerek 8 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on changing your clutch fluid in your speed3? If not, could you please make one?

@reeisessit 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! But what about the heater hose? Do they need to be flushed 2?

@AF1MIDS 2 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon my friend and nice to meet you! Is it okay if i can ask you for help with my vehicle's cooling system full service(2003 DODGE CARAVAN SE)?

@Ezzrraahh 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! This was super helpful.

@wyattoneable 8 жыл бұрын

Nicely completed.

@looyongkang3166 6 жыл бұрын

May I know is it the 2013 CX-5 has the same method to replace the coolant?

@sarahobrien3379 2 жыл бұрын

Do you happen to know if that is the same thermostat that is used in a 2013 ford focus?

@meeks726 5 жыл бұрын

So Speed3/6 owners don't have to do the steps at the end since our engine is self-bleeding??

@businessmanph 7 жыл бұрын

Can you use long needle nose pliers? harbor freight has em for cheap.

@tigersnake72 4 жыл бұрын

What is the torque spec in belt tensioner thanks

@Photostudioww 6 жыл бұрын

It's not clamp its Mazda. I found that those clamps are what every car should have, they provide a specific pressure clamping force.👍

@soldiersvejk2053 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video！ Thanks.

@martinbell9171 7 жыл бұрын

@ 1.35 did you just get a mouth full of coolant? sorry shouldnt laugh lol.

@teachesteem2 8 жыл бұрын

Great job...great video. Thanks so much!

@Sarm-mx6qy 6 жыл бұрын

I need to swap out my thermostat on my Speed 3. There are plenty of Mazda 3 thermostat replacement videos. Not one good MS3 (or MS6 for that matter) thermostat video. Why? Closest i found was a CX7 with MZR 2.3L DISI. Similar but not the same. CX7 has more room and slightly different layout.

@Mazda3z 6 жыл бұрын

Sarm 1084 did you find out how to do it

@miketambini8747 8 жыл бұрын

how did you learn everything you know about cars? out of curiosity

@wreckitsaj 8 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your protective eyewear from ? Great channel btw.

@settripsbunch 5 жыл бұрын

the mazda speed 3 has the 2.0 turbo or

@th3unknown666 5 жыл бұрын

I changed the thermostat and later on the day it over heated???

@tamersiefeldin9359 8 жыл бұрын

dear we need one for fuel pump replacement Mazda 2010 plesssss

@teachesteem2 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video thanks!!

@Butch1982 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Thank you miss

@leojf3828 2 жыл бұрын

Did not cover the alternator. When the T-stat was removed, coolant may get on the coils.

@onixtheone 5 жыл бұрын

My Mazda has plastic covers under the car, it’s annoying having to remove 6 screws to get to a frikin drain plug

@femalegarage 7 жыл бұрын

I think that flushing the cooling system doesn't make much sense the way you did it. It's better e.g. to fill the system with water, start the car, let the engine run for a while, stop it, let it cool and drain it.

@johnk608 7 жыл бұрын

female garage your correct

@fakharbutt1645 7 жыл бұрын

what do u work mechanical or auto Electrician efi..?

@th3unknown666 5 жыл бұрын

What causes it over heat

@reymond2007 7 жыл бұрын

excellent work, i love you

@medo2142 7 жыл бұрын

Good work rely true respect

@Ferris8228 6 жыл бұрын

Hey, I did a change in my 2010 Mazda 3 how long does it take before fans come on after change. Heater works fine. Engine runs great. Problem is that after 10 mins fans did not come on. Plus I don't have a temperature gauge. I just have a blue and red warning light

@macfady2181 4 жыл бұрын

You've probably solved this by now but it's possible the fan isn't working and throwing the light. The fan only comes on if accessory cooling is needed. However, the fan should always come on when you turn on the A/C, that's the best way to see if it actually works.

@goldwolf0606 3 жыл бұрын

1) Drain coolant from cold car 2) Remove tensioner to gain access 3) remove thermostat & old gasket/oring 4) flush out engine with distilled water 5) replace thermostat and gasket/oring 6) rebolt on tensioner and belt (replace if worn) 7) fill system with correct 50/50 coolant and burp system (turn on heat to full blast, turn engine on and let the water pump push air out) 8) when you don’t see any more air coming out of overflow tank, close it and drive around the block for 10-20 minutes and make sure your car doesn’t over heat.

@jmannUSMC 4 жыл бұрын

I too hate those clamps! At least it's good to know once they're on, they probably not coming on themselves

@stevewalton7353 4 жыл бұрын

Ally is a turn on!

@thebokchoys6284 5 жыл бұрын

Can anybody help me I have a 2008 Mazda CX nine I need to know where the engine coolant sensor is located

@flem123123 8 жыл бұрын

Great like always.

@brankz1533 8 жыл бұрын

I saw you have green coolant before.... You still have the green glycol inside the engine, you have to completely flush the engine to remove all the old coolant because you don't want to mix green crap with the pink Asian coolant

@Sarm-mx6qy 6 жыл бұрын

ProRockJK Why? What will happen if they mix?

@61hink 5 жыл бұрын

A little confusion here for me too. Not supposed to mix colors. Green is ethylene glycol based. She said the pink was too, but I didn't think it was.

@jorgemarmolejo127 8 жыл бұрын

the thumb with the up? too funny

@LodniKranazon 6 жыл бұрын

Not a bad video - as several have mentioned, you did not flush the system properly. Also, you should put the year and engine in the description.

@GrimYak 6 жыл бұрын

LodniKranazon looks like a duratec 2.3 liter mazda engine on a mazda 3. possibly a 2012, these engines are everywhere from Ford escapes, focus, mazda 3, mercury Mariner.

@waltervila33 5 жыл бұрын

The thumb with the up that’s interesting

@MasterChief-sl9ro 5 жыл бұрын

You should also replace the Coolant sensor= with the factory one. As most cars now days will not start. If that sensor fails. And you will end up chasing an Ignition problem all day..... Cough Ford......

@nd318865 8 жыл бұрын

No blood? You must be doing something wrong... (In replacing "those clamps") I find grinding the inner tang/stop off allows the clamp to be held open that extra mm with the vicegrips for what it's worth, while trying to reinstall clamp on (new) hose. Using a silicone hose? Be sure to use a smooth inner, clamp "for" silicone hoses...

@lauroretta7843 5 жыл бұрын

Its necesary replace the thermostat in the coolant change?

@terryshort7278 4 жыл бұрын

No it's not. Usually you just change the coolant

@tztvue 4 жыл бұрын

Your lucky, my mazda3 tensioner is at the bottom .

@ryansargent9463 Жыл бұрын

obviously

@zsolttorok6315 8 жыл бұрын

I'm getting in love in you girl! Keep up the good work Ms DIY 😊

@golferadam12 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing lady!

@DEPLORABLE-vh2gq 8 жыл бұрын

first! great video! I'm just about ready to do mine. lol u kick ASS! haha

@salata686 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful job but please Put on some gulfs, 👏🏼

@darkherostar 3 жыл бұрын

don't forget to make sure you covered up the Alternator that is almost UNDER the thermostat. Do not want coolant to get into it!! cover with plastic bag, thick cloth, something!

@m.t.3109 Жыл бұрын

The coolant used in this video is 100% not the manufacturer’s recommended coolant. Use only FL-22 for most Mazdas.

@JUNEORJUNE 8 жыл бұрын

DID YOU JUST PUT PINK LEMONADE IN YOUR CAR

@joshuaravelo5118 6 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure you gotta cover the Starter so coolant doesn't get on it when you remove the thermostat

@terryshort7278 4 жыл бұрын

Good idea

@iphone3guru 8 жыл бұрын

Did the exact same job on my mazda 3. Those clamps are the devil and its especially sucky doing it in the driveway in 20 degree weather lmao

@joeys5429 8 жыл бұрын

also before u drain remove radiater cap

@valetudo1976 7 жыл бұрын

You go girl ! Comes from a car guy

@motube2389 7 жыл бұрын

Who the hill dislikes this video !??!

@NAHAAFB 8 жыл бұрын

I hate them dam clamps also,I use a 2 inch C-clamp to open them up when I have the room. They do make a tool for them but it looks cumbersome.

@dot7107 7 жыл бұрын

NAHAAFB You can buy good hose clamp pliers from ebay about 15€. Those spring hose clamps are the best way to make tight connection without leaks.

@rajuusa1983 7 жыл бұрын

great

@beeastman1235 7 жыл бұрын

@6:00 my car likes kool-aid too!!

@iamanoobiecheez 8 жыл бұрын

You look beautiful, especially your eyes. I like your hair style as well.

@mituc 8 жыл бұрын

Good DIY, as usual. However, because it's still a mazda, you just poured out some good and clean FL22 out and put back in some pink coolant. No! Go to a mazda dealer or simply order some FL22 from the internet. Around here 5 litres of FL22 is like 20 bucks, so quite cheap. You may need 7 to 9 litres, I think the speed3 will need like 7.5 litres or 8 quarts like any mazda 3 petrol, probably the one you worked on as well, and the diesels will need like 9. I know the zerex is supposed to be compatible with the FL22 but it's not FL22.

@everythingdiy 8 жыл бұрын

That FL22 was 8 years old... which is 2 years past its service life. Just because it looks clean, doesn't mean it is clean. Additionally, Zerex works better (in my experience) than FL22. My Speed was filled with FL22 from the factory, and would push into the 220+ degrees (F) range when you pushed the car really hard. Once I swapped it out with Zerex, the coolant temp would never go over 200 - even after continuous wide open throttle. This data is coming directly from my Access Port, the difference in cooling ability is very obvious. This Mazda 3 is already seeing similar results. The temps would reach 220+ degrees (F) going up steep long inclines on hot days... with Zerex, it stays below 200 with ease. I'll stick with the Zerex.

@kingo290 8 жыл бұрын

+everythingdiy my coolant on my 07 3s was low. I used peak coolant and just poured it in. I didn't do a flush. That was about 6 months ago and it runs like a champ. Love your videos by the way.

@mituc 8 жыл бұрын

Around here we have from -30 during winter up to 108 during summer and the FL22 in a 50/50 mix works best. If it was warmer in the winter we probably could add more water to it up to 60/40 or dilute it even more because during summer I was seeing the ECTs up to 220 in bumper to bumper traffic before I added the Koyorad radiator (now with the Koyorad I did not see the ECT going past 198F). But this is my case. So it's probably the hotter weather which favours the Zerex properties in your case and obviously makes more sense to use that instead.

@GrimYak 6 жыл бұрын

Victor Tarhon-Onu or go to a ford dealer. This engine is also on the escapes, focus and mariners so ford also has the coolant for it

@0042982 6 жыл бұрын

everythingdiy so if my Mazda 3 has fl22 and I flushe out the system, I can use another type and color of coolant?