Radiator Funnel from Harbor Freight Instructions

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Major Weakness

2 жыл бұрын

How to use a Pittsburgh Harbor Freight radiator funnel to burp your cooling system

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@jasonramani6185 2 ай бұрын

watched allot of videos on this kinda tool and how to use it.. nobody showed how to actually attach it. so it kept leaking lol.. your video cleared this up for me. well made to the point great work thanks!

@MajorWeakness 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad it helped

@JJJobson 9 ай бұрын

I bought one about a year ago just bc I think they are cool and like to have right tool for job. Haven’t used it yet and thanks for the video

@MajorWeakness 9 ай бұрын

When u need it you will be glad you have it

@baldemarmiranda2067 10 ай бұрын

Awesome! I always wondered how to know when a radiator is completely full. Thank you for sharing

@MajorWeakness 10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@jimmcconnell4921 Жыл бұрын

I was also surprised to see no instructions for this product. Thanks for the info and time saved!

@MajorWeakness Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@henryduke722 Жыл бұрын

Yeah no instructions I paid $29 plus tax at Harbor Freight with no instructions crazy

@danhambrick6331 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review Major.👍👍

@lardoggydog3435 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the video. I have a Toyota mr2 spyder and due to the rear engine design the cooling system is very complicated and a pain to burp. I tried one of the vacuum tools but couldn’t get a good vacuum because of the fill tank. After watching your video went to harbor freight and grabbed one. Right off I noticed none of the fittings fit my fill tank but I just took the long adapter and pushed it down snug into the tank and put on the funnel which gave a tight seal. Long story short this tool worked amazing on this system, I think there is still some air but this tool worked so well. Thanks again, subscribed

@MajorWeakness 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comments! Thanks for the sub!

@Bob31415 8 ай бұрын

Very nice and informative video. I agree, there should have been instructions. Thank you!

@MajorWeakness 8 ай бұрын

Thanks

@joelh3030 2 ай бұрын

This is a really good kit, I have a friend who got one off amazon for $60 but it didnt come with a VW/AUDI adapter, This one does come with one and for half the price!

@henryduke722 Жыл бұрын

The burping is getting all the air out I've got a Toyota SR5 4 runner man this thing is a lifesaver I like never got air out of the heater core before I bought this funnel but with this it worked perfect

@MajorWeakness Жыл бұрын

True and yes its better to have the front on ramps

@girlgolden8491 2 жыл бұрын

Funnels with plugs are Groovy!

@BlueMax Ай бұрын

Your video was better than any instructions the Taiwanese could have provided. Thanks 🫡

@MajorWeakness Ай бұрын

You are welcome

@ronski. Жыл бұрын

very helpful video. thanks

@MajorWeakness Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@brucegaskins2035 4 ай бұрын

Thanks this was a big help

@MajorWeakness 4 ай бұрын

You are welcome

@musterseeds1778 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very helpful, I bought one for myself too...

@MajorWeakness Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@PaulsToolReview 5 ай бұрын

Why did you put the extra back in the jug? I usually usually add it to the overflow reservoir. You are giving yourself an rxtra step. Also, keep it 1/3 full at all times. Lastly, you don't have to preburb it with the motor off, just keep adding fluid, start the engine and keep adding more, then let it start the burping while running

@MajorWeakness 5 ай бұрын

You are correct

@boywonder8175 2 ай бұрын

The best way to do this

@615theBuzzard 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. I need to get me one of these. 👍👍

@MajorWeakness 2 жыл бұрын

I would say it's worth it

@olhemi1 3 ай бұрын

Great job on your video 🙂☕👍

@MajorWeakness 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@mitchmadness4376 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your time. I was gonna say this thing is completely useless but I tried it again after watching your video to see if I was doing something wrong. Yes and no...in my case (03 Subaru) I had to mash-down really hard on the cap adapter to get it to engage with the tabs on the radiator. I'll try the rest tomorrow.

@MajorWeakness Жыл бұрын

I hope you have success

@mitchmadness4376 Жыл бұрын

I have an update on this in-case it can help others. When I filled the funnel it leaked real bad from the filler neck so even mashing-down the cap adapter didn't work. I was about to give the funnel a swift kick when I realized there is a "thing" inside the filler cap of my 03 Subaru that kept the funnel adapter from sealing, so I ground a half-moon cutout into the bottom of the plastic adapter to fit over the thing. After doing this it seals pretty nicely and seems to be working good. Thanks again.

@MajorWeakness Жыл бұрын

@@mitchmadness4376 glad it worked out!

@Controlledchaosjeep 2 жыл бұрын

Cool funnel!

@MajorWeakness 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful

@florpdorp7190 Ай бұрын

Thank you I just bought one of these for my '01 tundra and didn't know how the heck to use this thing

@MajorWeakness Ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@toyo8267 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@christopherjohnson7630 3 ай бұрын

Satisfying lol. Thank you.

@MajorWeakness 3 ай бұрын

You are welcome

@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649 5 ай бұрын

Can also put front end up on ramps to elevate radiator.

@MajorWeakness 5 ай бұрын

True

@dadams19111 Жыл бұрын

super nice

@MajorWeakness Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@bakedpotato2957 2 жыл бұрын

great video ! now i’ll have to make a trip to harbor freight

@MajorWeakness 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a useful tool

@shvrp4197 Жыл бұрын

Keep the level around 1/3 full, if you let it get low or empty it defeats the purpose of this funnel. You don’t want any air to go back in the radiator so make sure to keep the level around 1/3-1/2 full. Cheers 🤙🏼🍻

@MajorWeakness Жыл бұрын

Great advice!

@shvrp4197 Жыл бұрын

@@MajorWeakness the Miata I recently purchased has been overheating and boiling coolant, it will spill out of the overflow tank after a long drive (almost everyday, about 60 mile commute). I replaced the radiator, water pump, thermostat and it was still not right. I think the problem was trapped air. Finally did a proper purge with this kit, praying that it was the problem. If anyone is struggling with similar problems, start with filling/purging system to make sure it wasn’t something simple before replacing every part in your car. It will save you a lot of money and a huge headache! Thanks for the video have a great day! 🫡

@henryduke722 Жыл бұрын

You also need to jack the front end up

@weliftnation2418 10 ай бұрын

Question about the video you filled the resavor before turning it on or after the car gets turned off and there no more bubbles? This part was confusing in the video.

@MajorWeakness 10 ай бұрын

Full the reservoir, then fill the funnel and keep the funnel full until no more bubbles n while car is running

@paulmanini3818 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video except you should run the heater on high so that the coolant flows thru the heater core.

@MajorWeakness 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't film that part you are correct

@bryonsparkman1386 2 жыл бұрын

Don't let it empty while the car is on and burping

@MajorWeakness 2 жыл бұрын

Great point!

@JellyFamJordanYT 2 жыл бұрын

so what happens when i do this and my thermostat opens and the coolant rises and overflows out of it? do i have a issue?

@MajorWeakness 2 жыл бұрын

Then you left it on too long

@lcameeno1 3 ай бұрын

Did you pull off the funnel after the engine has cooled off and depressurized after burping it?

@MajorWeakness 3 ай бұрын

The system will not pressurize without the radiator cap in place. I removed after all bubbles quit coming out

@lcameeno1 3 ай бұрын

@@MajorWeakness I am stupid, thank you for clarifying lom

@thepatriots5260 2 жыл бұрын

Used mine today on my Nissan Frontier!!! Can't go wrong with anything from HF all you have to do is look around in my garage.

@MajorWeakness 2 жыл бұрын

Yes this product works great for sure

@prtbone78 Жыл бұрын

Won't work for me unless I remove cowl on my sienna. I tried doing a coolant leak test had to rove cowl for adapter to connect. So ill just do it traditional way. 😒

@MajorWeakness Жыл бұрын

Yes sometimes these types of gadgets just won't work on some cars

@rashaadswanson6687 Жыл бұрын

They have this same funnel on Amazon and it's actually cheaper than harbor freight and it comes with the attachments so you can still use your funnel even under the cowl.. It's just as good as the Lisle OEM funnel kit it's no difference.

@troutmansfinest1 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video for removing hose? I have a honda I'm sure the method is similar

@MajorWeakness Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no I didn't make a video on the hose

@troutmansfinest1 Жыл бұрын

@Major Weakness quick question if you don't mind can I remove top and bottom radiator hose to remove some coolant from the engine block?

@MajorWeakness Жыл бұрын

@@troutmansfinest1 yes that works

@troutmansfinest1 Жыл бұрын

@@MajorWeakness thanks

@tbrady2020 2 жыл бұрын

Can you demonstrate how to use this to change the air in the engine?

@MajorWeakness 2 жыл бұрын

I would call your local HF and ask them

@scrambler69-xk3kv 4 ай бұрын

Man I wish I would have known they sell these at HF. I probably would have saved some money over Auto Zone.

@MajorWeakness 4 ай бұрын

Yes better with a Harbor Freight coupon!

@k9under 2 жыл бұрын

How much does it cost.

@MajorWeakness 2 жыл бұрын

About 20.00

@aladinoreyes2159 5 ай бұрын

About how much it cost

@MajorWeakness 5 ай бұрын

25.00 I think with coupon

@scrambler69-xk3kv 4 ай бұрын

I never buy 50/50. I buy concentrated full strength and I save a windshield washer jug. Wash it out and pour half of the gallon of full strength antifreeze into it. Now I add distilled water to fill the half full windshield washer jug of antifreeze until it is full now, I add the other half gallon of distilled water to the half full concentrated antifreeze in the original jug of antifreeze that I bought. So now I have two gallons of 50/50 mix for maybe two dollars more then one gallon of 50/50 cost.

@MajorWeakness 4 ай бұрын

Very true and great 👍🏻 tip

@dustinpomeroy8817 3 ай бұрын

Get yourself a 2 gallon jug and be one and done,also alot of types of antifreeze are hard to come by in concentrate anymore.

@MajorWeakness 3 ай бұрын

@@dustinpomeroy8817 I always see consentrate

@dustinpomeroy8817 3 ай бұрын

@@MajorWeakness maybe the green and gold stuff

@MajorWeakness 3 ай бұрын

@@dustinpomeroy8817 true

@thomasdaum1927 2 жыл бұрын

What did you pay for it ?

@MajorWeakness 2 жыл бұрын

About 25.00. It regular sells for about 30.00 but I believe I had a coupon.

@thomasdaum1927 2 жыл бұрын

@@MajorWeakness Thanks I will check it out !

@leonardjuarez1 Жыл бұрын

For 29$ works just fine

@MajorWeakness Жыл бұрын

Yes it does

@BurtBowers Жыл бұрын

I just like doing things the old way with plain funnel, lot of gadgets that come out these days are just extra junk laying around the garage.

@kurtstranberg849 2 жыл бұрын

I think you'd be better off pouring coolant directly into the radiator and then using the funnel once it won't accept anymore in order to burp it the rest of the way with the car running. It sounds like it took quite a while to fill the radiator through the funnel!

@MajorWeakness 2 жыл бұрын

True, but I normally spill, so there were plenty other things for me to do while burping

@joelh3030 2 ай бұрын

Thats exactly what he did, Hes filling the radiator up with the funnel. The funnel helps it feel 100% with the air releasing above the radiator.