How to test antifreeze strength CORRECTLY

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MegaSafetyFirst

MegaSafetyFirst

6 жыл бұрын

Make sure to check your antifreeze strength before the winter.
In case it is not strong enough, it is possible that your engine may get damaged because of the coolant freezing and then cracking the engine.
The test is really easy and quick. The tester is very cheap also.

Пікірлер: 32
@normajdennis
@normajdennis Жыл бұрын
No fluff, no guff. Just the info! Great, thanks!!
@t.k.wiedemann259
@t.k.wiedemann259 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Excellent explanation!!!
@danielwalker2874
@danielwalker2874 2 жыл бұрын
Straight to the point. Thank you!
@jaleo_117
@jaleo_117 4 жыл бұрын
Good video thanks for information
@StewsChannel
@StewsChannel 7 ай бұрын
I usually flush my tester with water before storing as well, just to keep it clean.
@mygiguser
@mygiguser 6 жыл бұрын
I always wondered how to do that . Know i know!
@rhondapitts7967
@rhondapitts7967 4 ай бұрын
Ty 😊
@darlacruz7722
@darlacruz7722 3 жыл бұрын
The black tube fell inside. Any help?
@MegaSafetyFirst
@MegaSafetyFirst 3 жыл бұрын
It fel inside of the coolant reservoir?
@tricktop9064
@tricktop9064 3 жыл бұрын
Take it out
@grahammckain4492
@grahammckain4492 2 жыл бұрын
it doesn't even matter... I probably have a wrench or two floating around my engine compartment- 200k miles strong and keeping on going.
@SirCavemaninthewest
@SirCavemaninthewest 2 жыл бұрын
Flip your car
@fantom065boo8
@fantom065boo8 4 жыл бұрын
You didn't explain if the -40F temp. reading is good or bad
@javaman2883
@javaman2883 3 жыл бұрын
That's good. That means that if the temperature drops down to negative 35, it still won't freeze and damage your car.
@Nicole-dj3jf
@Nicole-dj3jf 3 жыл бұрын
@@javaman2883 what dose it mean if the red and blue ball doesn't float at all they just drop to the bottom!!
@nick7.398
@nick7.398 3 жыл бұрын
It’s good means ur engine won’t freeze and possibly crack until it gets to -40°
@dylanlucas3397
@dylanlucas3397 10 ай бұрын
@@Nicole-dj3jf probably means your antifreeze is not strong enough and needs to be replaced.
@douglasharrislane2748
@douglasharrislane2748 Жыл бұрын
What color is antifreeze? My color is a dark brown. Is that right ?
@MegaSafetyFirst
@MegaSafetyFirst Жыл бұрын
It is usually bright green or orange
@joshsimmons2663
@joshsimmons2663 Жыл бұрын
I would say it probably needs tested and most likely flushed and refilled. Sounds like water in the system causing corrosion.
@dylanlucas3397
@dylanlucas3397 10 ай бұрын
The color varies by vehicle, but if it's a dark brown then it probably used to be a golden color and is now dirty.
@keithsada1380
@keithsada1380 6 ай бұрын
You're checking the strength in the reservoir only. You should really check it in the radiator because coolant is not circulated through the reservoir. You could have 75% antifreeze in the reservoir and straight water in the cooling system.
@andreslopez824
@andreslopez824 6 ай бұрын
Looks like a pressurized cap, so there may not be a radiator cap to check from. Unless you suggest removing one of the hoses, which means you'll need coolant on hand. Nvm testing it, just spill some and replace the exact amount you spilled or you risk an air pocket in the system.
@sim7409
@sim7409 4 ай бұрын
some vehicles hav only cap at reservoir
@tigerbalm666
@tigerbalm666 6 жыл бұрын
wut happens when I only has 2 balls?
@brendancarlson1678
@brendancarlson1678 5 жыл бұрын
2 balls are fine, it's when you're down to 1 ball, that's a problem.
@mrdave777
@mrdave777 5 жыл бұрын
Was that a sexual joke tigerbalm?
@javaman2883
@javaman2883 3 жыл бұрын
1 or 2 balls are fine for some areas, hot climates where freezing temperatures are rare. Remember that at 1 ball, that rare time it gets near 20 degrees F can mean replacing a radiator.
@grahammckain4492
@grahammckain4492 2 жыл бұрын
I live in South Carolina and mine has 2 balls... I know it will never get close to 5 degrees so that works for me. If you live in a warmer climate you can use less antifreeze and more water if you want because it will be less corrosive to your car's coolant system.
@StewsChannel
@StewsChannel 7 ай бұрын
Actually, it's the opposite. Antifreeze has corrosion inhibitors in it and is LESS corrosive than ordinary water.@@grahammckain4492
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