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This is only the beginning. In 3 years I've replaced 3 coolant recovery jugs, radiator, 2 thermostats, waterpump, water outlet, both upper and lower radiator hoses, heater hoses and turbo coolant hoses (along with the turbocharger). Each time I install a new part, a pressure test tells me the leak is fixed. Then, before long, I smell coolant again and the leak - finding process begins all over again. As of this writing, the cooling system is leaking yet again. This is the worst car I have ever owned. My next car will be a Honda...good luck!

Same here except for I see how the area for mine looked like it's been wet alot

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You probably dont give a shit but does any of you know a way to log back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot the account password. I would love any help you can offer me

@Jerome Chaim Instablaster ;)

@Jedidiah August I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@Jedidiah August It worked and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thanks so much, you saved my ass !

beccaslemons Thanks for watching & sharing this info. We appreciate it. The Cruze has kept us busy on the MX side of things. Let us know if you have any questions. 😎👍🔧🔩

You are welcome, that’s a bummer to hear the coolant system continues to give you issue however whatever the project, we are hear to help. 😎👍

You rock & we appreciate you sharing this. Any & all helpful info is greatly appreciated. As we always say, us DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I decided against replacing the entire part since you have to remove the turbo to access it. I instead cut off the hose & hydraulic crimp off the hardline with my oscillating tool. I cut a 5/16 Dayco molded heater hose from AutoZone (B86800) to size & wrapped it with heat shield tape & added two new hose clamps. Seems like it works well!

@@michaelhowell8990 Thanks for the update Michael. Hopefully many stress free days ahead for you. 😎👍

Thanks for watching John. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts. We will add it to the list. We have several Cruze videos filmed & ready for upload. Will be uploading the videos over the next few weeks. 😎👍🔧🔩

I bought a Chevy Cruze from road ready use car that car give me so much trouble

Road ready use car I would never buy another car there

​@marlonduncan8688 your mistake was the cruze 😢

Thanks for watching & sharing this, many more helpful videos to come for sure. Keep us posted on your project. 😎👍

Semper Fi Thank you very much for sharing. Sorry to hear about your engine troubles. Adding coolant every 3-4 days is definitely not normal. Let us know if you have any questions. If you build elevators, you can work on a Cruze. 😀👍 Please subscribe to the channel and ring your KZfaq bell 🔔 this will be very helpful to us thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

Did you ever find the leak?

After all these years did you ever find a fix?

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We appreciate that, and that continues to be our goal here at this channel. Reach out to us any time! 😎👍

That’s awesome & we appreciate you sharing this. Another DIY project completed & added to your Belt. Let us know if you have any questions along the way. 😎👍🔧🔩

Brittney Gonzalez Awesome Awesome & thanks for sharing Brittney. Glad to hear the video helped. Keep us posted. 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZfaq notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

Thanks for watching & we appreciate you sharing this. So happy to help & we will always be here to help answer questions. Many more helpful videos to come! 😎👍

U See Me Thanks for watching, unfortunately the Cruze has disappointed many owners. Definitely let us know if you have any questions, we are here to help! Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZfaq Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. That means the world to us, thank you. Our goal continues to be getting you the info you need without wasting your valuable time. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and become part of an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

Ucan TrustMe Thanks for watching & sharing your experience. In the event that it is your water pump, this is a GM recall part. This means you can contact your local Chevy dealership and get it replaced for 100% free. Keep us posted on your project. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZfaq notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

Rikan_LynX Thanks for watching & sharing your experience. As you mentioned with the new leak coming from your passenger side, its usually the Thermostat. Below is a link to our step-by-step video showing how to replace your Thermostat. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bqxdZJqotKrFlIU.html Keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZfaq notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

Did you find what was leaking on the passenger side of the car? Mine has a leak in that area too and my car only has 40 thousand miles on it.

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I have a leak right after the water pump not that hose that leads into the the tri connector towards the engine wall oh, what's that part number and do you have a video do you know somebody that has a video on how to replace that hose

Zeromus Phoenix Thanks for watching & we are glad to help. This is a Dealership part only. We recommend contacting your local Chevy dealership in providing them with the last 8 digits of your VIN #. they will be able to get you the exact replacement part for your exact vehicle. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZfaq Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

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Melia Unknown Thanks for watching & we appreciate you reaching out to us. Glad to help, us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩

ouch

Literally. First nice car I buy myself and it's this piece of actual shit.

thank u so much

It is

My 2014 Cruze (bought it new) has 160000+ on the odometer. Just today the coolant reservoir started leaking coolant. Thankful I got that many miles out of it before having to replace the reservoir. But yes all these new vehicles with cheap plastic parts under the hood are designed to fail 😤

Joe L Thanks for watching Joe, losing coolant is no fun. 😲 We are happy to help & please keep us posted on your DIY project. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩

Did you find the leak? I have the same issue. I’m losing coolant and can’t find the leak

It's the Coolant Reservoir. Took me 6 years to figure that one out.

did you ever find the leak? we still looking at ours for the mysterious leak!

@@garymorton7922 unfortunately not and i don’t have the cruze anymore, sorry!

Thanks for watching, keep us posted.

Thanks for watching & that’s no fun. Sounds like you have another DIY project in the days to come. Let us know if you have any questions. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩

Thanks for the video. My 2017 Chevy Sonic is leaking antifreeze bad and fast. Don't no wear it's coming from. What's the average cost to get it fix❓PLEASE don't say in the thousands 😥

You are very welcome. Keep us posted on your project as you work through it. We are here to answer questions. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. 😎👍🔧🔩

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Good morning ☕️ you’re not alone. The Cruze keeps its owners busy. Let us know if you have any questions. 🧰

Andy g Thanks for watching & sharing your experience. Sorry for the delay. What’s your update? Have you fixed leak? Unfortunately we are away from vehicle for a week. Keep us posted on your DIY project. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZfaq notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again Andy g. 😎👍🔧🔩

We appreciate that & us DIY’ers need to stick together! We are always here to help answer questions. Thanks for watching. 😎👍

Thanks for watching & sharing this, any update? The best way to pinpoint the leak is have your engine running to allow the system to pressurize. Once system is pressurized, it will hopefully be easier to pinpoint the exact location of the leak.

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders yes, it’s still leaking somewhere. I can’t tell. I did pour the coolant in there while it was off and then ran the car. My car stalls and the engine knocks in idle.

@@POPINTHETAPE Thanks for the update, is your engine not running long enough to allow the system to pressurize?

Did you find the problem

@@anikajohnson4418 yes, i can’t find the recipets but I remember exactly because it costed me about $1100. I had to get a new valve cover replacement and have old oil around the engine cleaned, thermostat housing assembly and a water outlet valve. I no longer have the Cruze now.

Hey what’s up, thank you! 😎👍 We appreciate you watching.

my 2016 curse under warranty took it to dealer 3 time in 2017 with only 31.000 km it had a smell coming in the inside of car the dealer said there noting there car is ok a other dealer said it good be trubo it get hot they said there noting about curse that having that problem with leaks in car in canada i told them i seen a lots of older curse with that problem in usa so i started with this after seeing usa video i notice on my curse the coolant bottle was going down 2 inch in 8 month took picture of the level went cold i told dealer said that normal got no where ,, i call gm no help so i thought i wait till it got worse and maybe them the dealer good find out the problem ,, i notice now it go down 2 inch in coolant bottle 2 month call dealer told them no help said it out of warranty now it only got 55.000 km now i don't drive it too much because of the smell made me sick i finding out now 2021 those car got lots of leaks which dealer choose to ignore at that time the worse car, i ever own never had to add coolant with any car ,i owe in past , this dealer and gm did not fix the problem not happy with them i try they just push me aside ,thank micheal

@@lmicheal1508 We appreciate you sharing your experience & thoughts. You are not alone. The Cruze has kept its owners busy. The coolant system has been identified as the weak link. We are always here to help answer questions. 👍

Thanks for watching and welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Let’s get this figured out!! We recommend replacing the hose all together. The best route to take is to contact your local Chevy dealership and provide them with the last 8 digits of your VIN number. They will be able to get you the exact replacement part number for your exact engine. You can either purchase replacement hose from dealership or use the part number they provide and purchase elsewhere, that’s personal preference. Please keep us posted, we DIYers need to stick together!!! Looking forward to hearing back from you Anon. 😎👍

So happy to help, thanks for watching. If there any questions we can help answer, let us know. 😎👍

Hey what’s up, you are very welcome. If it helps, below is a link to a video showing us replacing that part. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jpeDa8-as969fac.html 😎👍

How's the car now

you don't notice it because the water drips on the turbo and evaporates

Thanks for sharing this, definitely helpful info. 😎👍

@@GadGetHackss So true!! 👍

Ti'Ara Young Thanks for watching & sharing your experience. By chance is your Malibu still covered under warranty at the dealership? If yes, they will replace your Water Pump free of charge. $500.00 is kinda the going rate if you have a shop fix it. This covers all parts & labor & all new coolant. Keep us posted, we are here to help! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZfaq notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

Good morning ☕️ we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. The Cruze has indeed kept its owners busy with repairs.

@@DIYwithMichaelBordersthat’s not good man brings me down I just bought one.

@@kelliancewicz5300 We are here to help though for sure! 👍

Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. We have an idea on where it’s going. Chances are it making its way past the engine seals and into the combustion portion of engine where it is being burned off and pushed out the exhaust pipe. Do you notice any discoloration at end of exhaust pipe or white smoke coming out of exhaust? Both are indicating that the coolant is being burned off with no trace of external leaks. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

Good morning ☕️ any update. This is usually the symptom of the internal seals wearing out and allowing coolant to leak into engine area that it’s being burned off and pushed out the exhaust. When this happens, white smoke will be visible coming out of exhaust…however not always.

Thanks for watching & we definitely understand. This coolant system has kept Cruze owners busy.

Good morning, just poured a ☕️ and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. Great question, and that will depend on who you ask. Most important thing to do is stay away from spraying your engine with a hose of water or any cleaning products being carelessly sprayed all over engine. Both of which can cause havoc to your electrical system as it will likely get many of the internal engine component electrical sensors wet…which leads to the sensors acting very sporadically and acting as if they are faulty. The - spray cleaning product on a paper-towel and dap/wipe clean engine is the best method. Below is a link to a cleaning product we like. If interested in purchasing this product, visit our Amazon affiliate link below. I earn from qualifying purchases. amzn.to/41bt4sr Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re interested, join our DIY ecosystem and help us grow an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

Justin Fever Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your comment! A burning odor coming from your engine is no fun! Have you pin-pointed the exact cause? Your defrost not working may be related to a blockage. Sometimes objects & debris fall into the vents & block the heat. Once blocked, the object heats up & can possibly begin to melt/burn...leading to a not so pleasant odor. It can also be a failing Compressor pulley...causing your burning odor. Below is a link to our video that explains more about the compressor. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oJ97lcpe3M-sdmw.html As far as the defrost, grab a flashlight & try and see if you can locate anything inside the vents that may be blocking your airflow. Any burning odor from engine requires immediate attention & no driving in our opinion. Keep us posted, we will figure this out together! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZfaq notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Does the tube feed into the Water outlet Valve in your engine? If so, this is just a standard coolant hose that can be replaced pretty easily. To get the exact replacement hose for your exact engine, we recommend calling your local Chevy dealership and providing them with the last 8 digits of your vin #. They will be able to get you the exact replacement hose for your exact engine. Or, you can share that part # with us & we can help you find a replacement hose. Keep us posted.

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders i think we’re looking for the same thing. I think it’s the turbocharger coolant return pipe

Veronica Rodriguez Thanks for watching & sharing your experience Veronica! Let’s get this figured out together! Have you inspected all parts related to your Coolant System? You mentioned the Coolant was more on the drivers side. This leads us to the Reservoir, Water Outlet Valve, or any one of the rubber hoses connected to these two parts. We recommend completing a thorough inspection of the parts shown in this video and try to pinpoint where exactly your leak is coming from. Make sure all Coolant Hoses are properly connected & secured to their respective connection points. Let’s start there! Keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZfaq notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

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Dude facts. My truck is a 2010. Never had any problems high miles, then she buys a 2014 Cruze. Replaced three components in her coolant system that have cracked or leaked just this year! On this video because she just called me on her way home with another low coolant reservoir. Very disappointed with Chevy

Ha ha. I’m a Toyota guy and have ran a few over 400k miles and still run them for work. Stupid Cruze is always a problem.

on my way to buy a damn tundra then second time i have a leak in the last 6 months

Lmao dang, no maintenance at all in 14 years?

Shelby Stone Thanks for watching Shelby, that’s odd. You may have a small leak allowing Coolant to exit system & run onto a hot portion of engine. At this point, your Coolant may be hitting hot surface & evaporating before hitting ground. We recommend doing your best to look for any signs of evaporated leak stains. We need to pinpoint the location of leak to allow us to zone in on which part to replace. 😀 Keep us posted. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZfaq notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again!

Look by water pump on side by belt

I have a leak on my 2013 Chevy Cruze. I have replaced the reservoir tank, cap, the return hose leading to the reservoir tank and the turbo assembly. All these parts had a leak but after replacing them it still leaks. Tomorrow I will change the thermostat and hope this will be the last part I needing to be replaced.

Selina Garcia Thanks for watching. Have you pinpointed the exact leak location? Let’s get this figured out together! Let us know if you have any questions. Many more helpful videos to come! Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZfaq Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

Thank you, we are happy to hear. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re interested, join our DIY ecosystem and help us grow an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

You are very welcome & we appreciate you for reaching out to us. If you are referring to the lower & larger hose, this is your reservoir’s lower coolant feed hose. We recommend contacting your local Chevy dealership & providing them with the last 8 digits of your VIN #. Ask for the lower coolant hose that feeds off the bottom portion of your reservoir tank. They will be able to get you the exact part for your exact engine. Keep us posted. Hope all is well. Enjoy your weekend. 😎👍🔧🔩

Thanks for watching, welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. That’s just a regular coolant hose. The best thing to do is contact your local Chevy dealership and provide them with the last 8 digits of your vin number. They will be able to get you the exact replacement part number for your exact engine. Whether you purchase it from the dealership or elsewhere is personal preference. 😎👍

Paiweonsky Ezequiel Thanks for watching. We believe you’re referring to the Water Outlet Valve. Hope the video helped. Keep us posted on your project. 😎👍🔧🔩

Thanks for watching, that’s odd. Are you 100% sure it’s coolant, or is it brake fluid? If it’s brake fluid, it’s likely to be a leaking brake line near that wheel. If it’s coolant, is it coming out of the exhaust and spraying near rear tire…?…if so…it’s likely that your internal seals are allowing coolant into the combustion chamber and being burned and sprayed out exhaust. Keep us posted. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and become part of an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders definitely coolant, I'll head over there tomorrow to take a better look. Ty for the quick response.

@@steveh8224 Happy to help. That’s a bummer you’re experiencing a leak. We will be here to help you get it figured out. 😎👍

Thanks for watching, you’re not alone. We have several DIY repair videos on the Cruze, we hope you find them helpful. Please let us know if you have any questions. 🧰

Ok. You mentioned something interesting. Tell me I have a 2013 chevrolet malibu Lt. I parked my car, open the hood and started the car and the radiator fans don't started working and my car, never get heat. The radiator fans only start when...? (I ask you, you seems like you know some mechanics)

Arianna571 Thanks for watching & sharing your experience. An overheating engine is never fun. We recommend verifying you have the Coolant levels within the systems proper fill parameters. Low Coolant can cause issues. Next, your Water Pump may be beginning to fail. The actual part that your Thermostat connects to is your Water Pump. Once this fails, it no longer moves Coolant through your engine properly & leads to overheating. Unfortunately it’s a very common failure in the Cruze vehicle. Keep us posted. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZfaq notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

Johny Kash Thanks for watching Johny & we really appreciate your comment. 😀 We really enjoy making these videos & helping out our fellow DIY’ers. Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZfaq notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

Thanks for watching, the best thing to do is contact your local Chevy dealership and provide them the last 8 digits of your Vin number. They will be able to get you the exact replacement hose that you are referring to for your exact engine. This will ensure that you do not accidentally purchase a non-compatible hose.

UPRR 1996 You are very welcome. So glad to help. Hopefully your Cruze is back up & running. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come. Please subscribe to the channel and ring your KZfaq bell 🔔 this will be very helpful to us thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

Thanks for watching, that’s a DIY project if you have the right tools for sure. We don’t have a video on that specifically at the moment however are here to help answer questions.

Karen Kelley Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. Let’s get this figured out together Karen. The hose shown at the 3:02 mark is a Dealership only part. We recommend contacting your local Chevy dealership & providing them with the last 8 digits of your VIN #. They will be able to get you the exact replacement hose for your exact vehicle. This house has two ends and uses the adjustable clamps to secure themselves.... One connects to the radiator while the other one connects to your thermostat. We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZfaq notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

Thanks for watching & sharing this, that’s not normal nor cool. You’re are not alone. Lots of Cruze owners are experiencing this.

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. It’s very possible & that would definitely be the friendlier of the two projects. Keep us posted on your project. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩

Thanks for watching, any update? We don’t have a video at the moment showing replacement of Radiator hose.

No not yet

Adam Crawford Thanks for watching & we hope you enjoyed the video. There are compression clamps all over the Cruze engine...they are very tricky & annoying to get off... it’s very unlikely that one just fell off. Many more helpful videos to come. 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZfaq notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

Thank YOU Gerald for sharing this. Is your leak at the actual fitting or have you determined the hose itself is leaking and dripping down onto the fitting. Over time, the hose can warp to a point where the pressure clamp is no longer creating the required seal. To get the exact replacement hose, we recommend contacting your local Chevy dealership and providing them with the last 8 digits of your vin number. They will be able to get you the exact replacement hose for your exact engine and hopefully you can quickly get this leak fixed. 😎👍

It is probably the water outlet piece he mentioned right after the reservoir. Didn't show it very well though

Thanks for watching & unfortunately, it may need to be replaced again. Your not the only Cruze owner experiencing this. Keep us posted. 😎👍

EMERSON SIBRIAN Thanks for watching. So glad to help. The hose that feeds off of the Thermostat & travels down to the Radiator is an additional Coolant hose. Hope this helps. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come. Please subscribe to the channel and ring your KZfaq bell 🔔 this will be very helpful to us thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

Julian Gutierrez Thanks for watching Julian. We hope the video helped. We appreciate you sharing your info. Have you recently had a leak at the bypass hose location? Fill us in with what you experienced, that would be very helpful to us & viewers. Keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZfaq notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

Thanks for watching, you will find these to be very friendly DIY projects in regards to price. If vehicle is taken to the dealership or shop, it can get pretty pricey real fast. Let us know if we can help answer any questions to help you accomplish some DIY repairs on your Cruze. 👍🧰

J R Thanks for watching & sharing your experience J R. We recommend starting engine & opening hood. Allow the engine to run for 15-20 minutes which will allow the engine to warm up to the normal operating temperatures and also allow your coolant system to properly pressurize. Next we recommend doing a thorough inspection of the engine, both on top and underneath to try and pinpoint the exact location of the coolant leak. It’s also very important as you know to not touch the coolant directly with your skin as it will most likely be very hot. Once you find the exact location of the leak, you can then turn the engine off and allow the engine to cool down. Definitely get back to us on where it’s leaking so we can move onto the next troubleshooting step on which part needs to be replaced and we can definitely answer any questions you have. Keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZfaq notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

Did you figure out what was leaking on your passenger side? My Cruze is a few years newer but thats where mine is leaking from too 'I Think'...

Good morning & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. That’s a great idea, dorman has really helped many Cruze owners with their increased design & parts quality. Hopefully many stress free days ahead for you after replacing the Thermostat. 😎👍🔧🔩

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders update the thermostat housing connected to the front left of the motor was a 2 part failure first was the rubber gasket, which is to be expected, nothing last forever. However after closer inspection of the housing the plastic tabs on the inside holding the plate and spring in place both had broken. So the valve was never fully closed and couldn't create a flush seal causing additional wear on gasket. Very interesting part, wish I could upload photos 📸 of the part for reference, part @ 3:10 for reference

@@mezar4854 Thanks for the update & have you completed replacing Thermostat? If not, below is a link to our video showing replacement of Thermostat. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bqxdZJqotKrFlIU.html 😎👍🔧🔩

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders the linked is the one I used to replace that actual part ty! The next thing I plan on replacing is a pulley and a serpentine belt, one of them is squealing on idle and driving

@@mezar4854 Very cool, below is a link that may help you. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zttdraaov8vdhaM.html 😎👍🔧🔩

Thanks for watching & the Duralast brand is a brand we recommend for sure. You will want to ensure that the hose itself is shifted far enough onto the thermostat and then the locking clip is properly aligned and able to be shifted down to create that lock. It shouldn’t leak if new. Keep us posted.

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders it doesn’t leak when I drive but if I grab it and slight lift coolant will drip out…I bought a new hose and warrantied for a new thermostat and it still does it.

@@russkaine Thanks for watching, that’s odd...& not normal...🤔 You can install a standard screw-tight clamp from AutoZone & carefully install it onto hose to create water tight seal.

Robert Ponce Thanks for watching & sharing your experience Robert. If your leak is located at the connection point where the clamp secures hose to Reservoir, it’s most likely your Reservoir. You may just need to tighten the clamp ever so slightly. Keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZfaq notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

Robert Ponce Below are two links that you may find very helpful. First link is to a video explaining the differences between the OEM reservoir and the aftermarket reservoir. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iriEash3ydXNp2g.html The second link is to a video showing the step-by-step process of replacing your reservoir tank. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j899ecyA0My-eqM.html Hope this helps! 😎👍🔧🔩

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Let us know if you have any questions. Keep us posted on your project. 😎👍🔧🔩

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Thanks! Do you know if the coolant system directly to the right of the engine would be the same for LS models too? I can see exactly where it's leaking from but can't find a diagram of parts names or videos of an LS anywhere

@@emilyjea Thanks for the reply & if not the same, it will be very similar. Your owners manual should have additional information regarding your cooling system and what manufacturers recommended coolant should be added and quantity.

Thanks for watching & it definitely can. Inside the thermostat is a rubber gasket and if not properly placed in position when securing the thermostat to the water pump, it won’t create the water tight seal it is designed to do. Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Keep us posted on your project. 😎👍🔧🔩

Anais Vazquez Thanks for watching. Water Outlet Valve. Keep us posted on your project. Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZfaq notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts, any & all helpful info is greatly appreciated. 😎👍🔧🔩

Thanks for watching, the water outlet valve is a DIY project if you’re willing to put in the work. We have attached a video link below that will help get you more familiar with the replacement steps. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jpeDa8-as969fac.html You can use this video to help determine whether or not you feel comfortable making it a DIY project or taking the vehicle to the shop.

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders oh thank you so very much. I really appreciate it

@@rev-on So happy to help, looking forward to hearing back from you.

Brad Priest any luck?

Another place coolant “dissapears” is through a bad head gasket where it burns through the engine this not leaving any signs of leaks except of course your reservoir is always empty

jedibbq Thanks for watching & sharing your question. The Dorman brand reservoir is definitely a better designed & built product in this case. Below is a link to our comparison video explaining the difference between OEM & Dorman. You may find this helpful. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iriEash3ydXNp2g.html Keep us posted with any questions you may have. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZfaq notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

Thanks for watching & we appreciate you sharing this. The best thing to do is start engine & allow engine to warm up & reach normal operating temps. At this point, the coolant system will be fully pressurized and you will be able to pinpoint the exact location that coolant is leaking. Be careful to not touch any portion of engine nor coolant as it will be HOT. If it’s leaking from in-between the engine block and a part specifically, the inner gasket may have failed allowing coolant out which then must be replaced. If it’s leaking from a hose fitting or in the middle of a hose, the hose clamp may need to be tightened or the hose may need to be replaced.

Jacob1986 Thanks for watching. That’s definitely possible. Let us know if you have any questions. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩

DIY With Michael Borders i read the coolant cap could leak . It has 2 gaskets if you see coolant past the 2nd one its leaking bought a new dorman one on amazon gonna try

Jacob1986 Very cool & thanks for the update. When your new cap arrives and is installed, definitely let us know how it performs. 😎👍🔧🔩

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. That hose is a dealership part only & will need to be purchased from your local Chevy dealership. The hose itself is a very friendly DIY project. Below is the link to our video showing how to properly replace it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLSInLViydWWh6c.html Keep us posted. Thanks for subscribing, we subscribed back. Enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Hi and thank you. However this OEM part is available on Amazon and at O'Reillys too

@@agateenchantmentrockwizard5969 Very cool, you may be able to get it at a more friendly price online. 😎👍🔧🔩

Michelle Beljau Thanks for watching, by chance, have you obtained your error codes from your check engine light? If you do not have a scanner, you can visit your local AutoZone and they will hook up a scanner and read your codes for 100% free. Knowing the exact error codes will allow us to pinpoint the exact part that needs to be replaced. Believe it or not, a single part can lead to several error codes and the alert that you got. Replacing that single part may turn off the remaining error codes. Keep us posted. Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZfaq Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩