Presented exceptionally well. Right to the point, thorough explanations, adequate warnings and cautions, and pertinent visuals. Liked how you presented the option to do, or not to do, the overflow reservoir and provided info and detailed visual example (where it sits, etc.). Wish these you tube how-to videos were like this one.
Great video! For the record, Honda DOES NOT recommend a flush. They recommend exactly what you have demonstrated, a drain and fill. After watching this I am confident I can do this myself. Thanks!
Hey great video! I was waiting for the tip for how to know how much to put back in and you nailed it! It may also be a good idea to caution viewers that unless you do a full flush, you need to match coolant types! Different types don’t mix well and can develop sludge.
Great video. I doubt seriously you get 80% out from the radiator only. Typically radiator is less than 50% but you should look up the total capacity versus the drain amount. Those figures are important anyway if you ever flush the block/core with distilled water and need to know what to refill with for it won't be good to use 50/50 in that case for it would be impossible to get overall to 50/50. Hondas typically have a block drain bolt I thought which is a nice feature. Thanks for video!
For liability CYA you ought to put text at the beginning of this video instructing the viewer to wait until the engine is cool before trying to remove the radiator cap. Just sayin'. Otherwise, great video.
How do you know if you need to drain your coolant? Is there an indicator that comes up on your dashboard? My air conditioner isn’t working so I was going to drain the coolant and or put more in it but I didn’t know what to do.
The coolant should be replaced for maintenance reasons. Look in your owners manual for the recommended mileage. The coolant has nothing to do with the A/C system , unless the engine is overheating, some engines detect overheating and turn off the A/C. But the A/C is a separate system. There is a common problem on these cars with the A/C clutch magnetic coil failing. You should have someone check it out. There was an extended warranty on this, I will Google it and let you know.
Randy Templeton aftermarket but before winter I will replace and remove the thermostat so I could replace pretty much all the coolant I fix the overheating issue I have in traffic it The coolant fan switch that someone put an aftermarket on it and it was failing out the the temperature wasn’t the correct one for the vehicle
Randy Templeton yeah but the other day I trying to check for a light 💡 on the cruster and some how i move the gas needle and I trying to put it back and that gauge it’s not working at all well it moves but it’s not even saying the right fuel level any ideas how to calibrate it ?
It should burp on its own after the thermostat opens. Go drive it, watch the temperature gauge. Check the coolant level. Then check coolant level again the next morning and top it off if needed.
Steve Franco Antifreeze needs to be changed at the recommended intervals in your owners manual. It's like any fluid, it gets old and dirty and contaminated and needs changed, just like the engine oil.
