Thank you so much for making this video. My husband is supposed to check these things, but we're getting older. I told him that there was a burning smell after my last outing, but he looked under the hood and said it was nothing. I followed your check the oil and this video and discovered that there was no coolant, when the van was cold. I also discovered that there was no oil at all in the oil holder. I put in oil until it showed up at the mark. I put in coolant too and will watch for any leaks, like the guys at the auto store said. I think it's just been a year since we added oil, so that was why. Today I drove him to the doctor and all over, and guess what? There was a little odd smell for about 15 minutes, but then it was gone! It was so wonderful that there was no more hot smell coming from the van. Your video gave step by step instructions, that were very easy to follow, thanks again :)
@06harleygurl34 SSH your mouth. What she is saying is pathetic about how her man should be doing it. It's okay for women to be sexist or make comments which if men made, we would get destroyed for it. Wake up moron!!!!
Really, thank you so much. As a woman, you are often raised in a way that conditions you to be dependent on men for these kind of things. I’ve recently decided I want to be more self-sufficient and learning to do things (like basic car maintenance) is really empowering . Also, I appreciate your reassuring, patient tone 😂 💪🏼
I liked the presentation of this video. I liked that you spoke clearly and explained everything thoroughly. There was really no room for misinterpretation. Nice and simple. Thanks.
Omg I am SO lucky to have found you and this video!! I know absolutely nothing about cars. I always relied on my stepdad to do all car stuff for me but he’s now living 8 hrs away. Thank you so much!! Your video was straight to the point and detailed. Very much appreciated
Good stuff! My 2010 Camry is my pride and joy. I treat like a 2021 lol and since it’s paid for, I try to learn all the basic checks myself (replacing bulbs, batteries, gas springs, etc.) it’s all good stuff to know and saves money if you can do it yourself, properly. I’d love to learn to change my brakes and rotate rotors, etc. Wish me luck! Thanks!
Thank you so much! I only knew how to put gas and windshield wiper fluid in car! Now I know how to check and fill my antifreeze. You helped me immensely. Great video, great instruction. Thanks again.
You do make a good point. If living in a well populated area, it can be taken to a shop. Others have to drive a long distance :( If there is low coolant in the vehicle this video will show people how to do it. In the video, I state several times to check the owners manual. Most vehicles have a level indicator on the coolant reservoir.If you open the hood, look at the level without touching anything, no harm can come to people :) Again.. READ THE MANUAL, lol
Nice Video, good pictures, good explanations. One thing I would add is the cars that only have the reservoir (no visible radiator with a cap), if the reservoir is empty then you are very likely going to need more fluid than you'll use to refill to the cold fill line. To be on the safe side fill to the cold line, button it all up, run the car to operating temp. Once the car cools off COMPLETELY check the reservoir again to make sure it's at the cold fill line, it may not be so refill and repeat until you are at the proper level. You also don't mention that if you are refilling your cooling system more than once a year, you likely have a leak and should get the system pressure tested.
I know this is an old video but my Father or brother used to do that for me ALL the time. My Dad died in 2012 and I found my brother passed away in bed in April. I now have to do it all myself or bring it to the garage. Thank you!
Helpful video- thanks. I’m always wary when someone promises “short & succinct”. E.g. here ~ 2 mins 40 secs spent on not removing lid if hot, etc. However it is important.
Thank you this has helped a lot. I have a radiator cap, and reservoir in my 97 Tiberon and I usually have it done at oil changes. I have checked and added oil plenty. Just had one a month ago and the coolant is already at the low level. Gonna let the car cool and add before work in the morning 👍
When i bought my first old car i had to check this and all the oils everyday. It only last me a year. But awesome video because many people dont know how to do it. :-)
Thank you bro you said the key words I was wondering about. If my radiator cap is off and the coolant is not topped off then I must add liquid to the top.
Hi I found you. It was very nice to meet you at Walmart. Thank you so much for stopping and saying hi and warning me. I checked out your videos they are very helpful videos very nice. So happy that your local. Hope We can keep in touch. Thank you again. 🙏Nima
Thank you SO much FiremanCV. This is certainly basic and helpful. Also thank you for letting us hear that there is more sustainable coolant available. Have a great day Sir.
I'm new to this. So can you add it just to reservoir and not to where it says do not open if hot? I'm just asking because what if I need to really fill it up but then I have to go to store and get the coolant. Thanks for video.
Correct. As the radiator need the coolant, It will be taken from the reservoir. Some people prefer to fill by the radiator and the reservoir. To be honest neither one should be opened when hot. Not to say it can't be done. I have many times. Many seasoned mechanics have been burned while checking hot and removing the cap too quickly.. Not trying to scare you, best to let the engine cool down before adding coolant. If you need further help, let me know. :)
I have a Acura IXL 2017 and I have to add the coolant and bought a blue bottle just like that and it says 50/50. I’m planning on doing it in the morning when it’s COLD. I took my car to Sears to get oil change and they told me I needed the coolant because my car didn’t have any and my car has not been used for over a year. Should I still add the coolant that I bought or should I just take it to a place to do it?
A GREAT VIDEO, I LIVE IN MONTREAL AND IT'S FEB2020 I BOUGHT MY RIO-5 IN 2017 BUT HATE DRIVING SO IF I DRIVE EVEN 5K A YEAR THAT'S A LOT. IF I CHANGE MINE FOR THE FIRST TIME AT MY GARAGE, WILL IT IMPROVE THE HEAT IN MY CAR (NOT THAT IT'S BAD) BUT CAN THIS MAKE MY HEAT BETTER ??
To make your heat come out better, do a cooling sytem flush.In other words, flush the heater core & radiator out. Over time, both the heater core & radiator can buld up sediment clogging opeings in both resulting in slow flowing of coolant.
This is the kind of advice that can blow an engine. Wonder what would happen if people didn't visually inspect the coolant level & drove the vehicle with no coolant in it to the shops you refer to. Sure great idea, you get it to the shop & then they find other things that don't need to be replaced. I am well aware of the blazer situation.Having 30+ years in the auto repair business, I think I would have noticed that :) Not trying to knock you :) If you noticed, I referred to owners manuals :)
Hi thanks for the video.I have a chrysler 300m.I added coolant and now my car is overheating and it wasn't before I added the coolant in.Can you tell me what could be going on.
Wow the comment section. Whats wrong with people these days. Good job man, your doing good about expressing when it is hot. These people hate because your doing good.
I'm watching this cause I got my frist car and I was wanting to know what is right oil and this seems to help more than I thought so i desiced I would watch your videos just saying Sir
I hav a Nissan note 2012. my first vehicle. I understand d coolant part but not d radiator part. do i fill water in d radiator? I kno it's a dumb question but like I said..first vehicle
Indy m woah woah Never use water. Use coolant and you can either fill the radiator first then top up the reservoir. Or fill using the reservoir. And yes I know I'm late XD.
Hi, I have a Chevy Tahoe, it's old but runs really good. (1999). My husband just died, I never had to do this before, so is it hard to add the Antifreeze to my car?
paladin hgwt Antifreeze can be added at any time, provided engine is not hot with coolant cap on. Please be safe and read your operators manual/owners manual for proper fill procedures for filling or topping off with coolant. Not all vehicles are the same when topping off fluids. :)
Thanx for responding. I wasn't sure how hot the engine would be to crack the block or if filling it by it running would eliminate any airs pockets in it. But I get it.
paladin hgwt The only way you're going to crack an engine block is if the engine is hot while it is running and the coolant is added while the thermostat is open drawing the cold mixture into the engine. It can happen under the right cinditions, but rare.
Please can you do one for Toyota Verso 2006. I can’t find anything for anything for this car model. Car keeps steaming up in the car and I can’t warm car. Never added anything apart from windscreen water. I have no idea on how and what things to check regularly or after some time? Really appreciate your video it’s very good
So I have a Grand Cherokee 2002. I live in an extrealy cold place and my coolant warning has come on. So my question is this; how do I fill my car with coolant, in the negatives of winter. You were extreamly helpful and I would like to hear from you soon.
hi there, was actually looking for where to check water in a toyota isis 2005 if you could please help. Does this relate to coolant or antifreeze? Sorry im a total newbie with cars!
No vehicle uses just water. :) vehicles us a mixture of water/coolant. On your vehicle, the coolant is added to the left towards the back of the engine. Look for the white tank with a black cap.
@@m8t4lyfe Correct. the container should have markings on it. It's ok to fill it to the MAX level on the side of the white tank. You want to use pre-diluted coolant/antifreeze. That is the easiest to use.
Hi thanks for the video..my truck overheated and I pulled over won't start..guy pulled over helped me said I had nothing in the radiator..so we put water to get me to the store...so my question is can I add coolant after putting water in it..thank u
The whole purpose behind the reservoir is so as the coolant gets low it can go into the radiator and pressure/ fluid can go back into the reservoir. Basically the fluid travels back and forth between the reservoir and the radiator as the coolant heats up and cools down. So,to answer your question yes it is important that you have coolant in there. if you can not see a line then you can just fill it up with coolant not water. however keep in mind if you have too much coolant in it, there's a possibility it will overflow because there is too much coolant in the reservoir.
I have a mini cooper. I don't see any radiator cap, but I could see the reservoir tank and it looks like its running low. Do I just add coolant to the reservoir? Do i mix water with the coolant before adding it to the tank? Or is it okay to just pour in equal parts seperately? Sorry its my first time doing this. I appreciate your video!
Thanks for the comment. Glad to help. Ohh BTW, were those coolata's in your live stream yesterday with your son? I liked the name of the chiropractor. lol
I have a 99 Honda Accord I ran out of coolant completely, my car got hot and I stopped immediately no damage was done. Didn't do any maintenance as it wasn't required. I added coolant first to the jug to the max mark then added fluid to the radiator reservoir until it was full. Didn't know if I needed to bleed the radiator reservoir of air even if I didn't do any kind of maintenance other than releasing the two cap lids. Haven't started the car yet because I didn't know if I was supposed to bleed the radiator reservoir even if I didn't do maintenance. I'm trying to be as specific as I can to give you an understanding. if you could please give me your input that would be really awesome.
I have a 2005 Chevy classic and the temperature gauge started to get hot I turned the heater on and it started to go down a little bit. I know I need to check my coolant level. I can't find anything on a 2005 Chevy classic can you help
@@amiedegidio5156 ok, check the level when its cool by removing the black cap turning counter clockwise.Shine a bright flashlight inside the hole where you removed the cap while looking on the side of the tank. you should see a min & max lettering on it. you can have the coolant up to the max line, but not too much past it. Let me know what your coolant level is. If the coolant level is low, you should get a check coolant message on your dashboard. If your overheating, turn on your air conditioner and listen for the electric fan to hear if it is running. If the fan is running, then your cooling fan is working properly. If the coolant fan is working properly then more than likely you may have a bad thermostat if it's overheating. Please make the above checks above & let me know the results.
Sorry my reply is so late I had my granddaughter today. So I took the cap off and the coolant is a yellow color and looks good and it's at the max line. My car have been sitting overnight so it was it was cold. I turned on the AC and the fan runs without stopping. I let it run for maybe about 8-10 minutes. While it wad running and the fan never shut off. What would be my next step? I really appreciate your help and thank you again.
You explain things very well! Now, can you PLEASE come down to Virginia Beach & help me with a 93 Volvo? There's ONE mechanic who works on these types...money money money I don't have. Not to add fuel...but I'm disabled and a month away from living in my 93 Volvo. Do you know anyone in this area that would work with me? I'm about to add antifreeze, and yes, I have the manual. Do you also add antifreeze to the radiator? Thanks for your help! You should be a teacher! OH, wish me luck. Christina (don't laugh)
Well if your around Virginia Beach area... I do need to work on getting a tan. but, not this time of year. lol Yes you can add it to the radiator as well. If the cooling system is working properly, you fill just the resivour tank & it will top off the radiator for you. If you have problems, let me know. :)
I have to admit I leave it all to my husband but hey thank you for sharing man! Would be a great tutorial to watch when I get to do it myself! Would be great if I could hahaha. btw, this tutorial gathered you very funny comments on the things you said yes!
I have a 2009 Saturn Vue(bought it new). The Coolant has never been changed. I checked it today and it's very low. According to the Manual I need DEX-COOL Coolant. Should I just add it to the tank or should I flush the tank first? My car has 53,000 miles on it. Thank you
I got a ford tempo...V6. does it have a drainer on the engine block as well?when I fill the radiator with coolant #1 Do I need to turn on the engine?#2 Do I need to turn the heat on?#3 Do I need to keep the engine running with radiator cap off until the engine reach operation temp? and shut the engine off and put on the cap
Thanks for this video! I'm a noob, and a girl, so all I know is cup holders and the radio! LOL! The heat stopped working on my '01 Ford Taurus....a buddy at work told me to check the anti-freeze. I looked at the side of the resevoir and couldn't see a liquid line at all, so that may be a simple fix. I'll open it in the morning when it's nice and cold. Your video gave me enough info to get started, at least. Thanks FiremanCV!
Hello, My 2012 Chrysler 300 overheated today. I made it home, parked and turned the car off to cool. Since it has overheated if I put anti-freeze in the reservoir after it cools should that be enough to drive it about 10 miles to the maintenance shop? Thank you so much for your advice. CB
I have a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. I just checked the coolant reservoir which was dry and saw some black flakes in there. I’m gonna try to suck them out with either a turkey baster or a vacuum. Is that the right thing to do?
JJ IN THE BUILDING just go out and tinker around with your vehicle it's not to hard most things are covered in your owners manual if you dont got that you can download the PDF for your car
We just refilled the coolant in Chevy Cruze. As the tank /reservoir was being filled it got emptied through the hole where the valve needs to be put back as soon as the reservoir gets to the maximum level. We noticed coolant flowing down the bottom of the Chevy. We put the valve back, dabbed the sides near the valve and drove the car home. It seems fine except that from the bonnet front smoke is seen which is a bit concerning. Is this smoke there due to the coolant that flowed out of the valve hole??
Hello! I am a newbie. I have a 2005 Scion XA (Toyota). Will there be antifreeze already in my radiator? I never added any and I only know I have water and when I get an oil change they check my liquid levels. Is that the right term? I plan to buy the 50/50 mix. How much do I add to radiator? I want to learn to care for my car but don't want to damage anything. I moved from a warm climate to the mountains so I think I need to add antifreeze to care for my car. Thank you in advance. Sorry for sounding dumb but I really don't know and want to do things correctly.
I have a 2015 chevy malibu that stops in the middle of traffic and slows down to 46 km and say engine ability reduced and the traction icon comes up. I'm frustrated and want to sell this car for scrap as I have had this issue so many times and no one is able to tell me what's wrong with it. Can you help? Please and thanks for your videos.
I live about 10 minutes from work and it seems that after I warm up my car and drive it it's fine, but as soon as I slow down to park, my engine waivers. It's been extremely cold lately as it's winter so I put some "Heet" in my gas tank today when I filled up. But this engine waiver problem still happened when I got home. When I got my oil changed a few months ago (it's due for another) I asked them about toping off my fluids, if they could do the antifreeze, and they said they couldn't because they didn't have the right stuff for my car? But today I bought some of that Prestone that you showed at the end. Do you think this would help the problem?
Hi,I just recently got a new radiator,but it didn't come with a cap,long story short,i got a new one,and now weather I start it up,or not,the reservoir is low. And I've noticed that there is more white smoke coming out. I have a 1999 chevy suburban. C1500. There is any leaking under the truck,but like i said the reservoir be low..And i just put a new radiator in..To tell you the truth,it didn't start doing this,until i put that new cap on.But advance auto says that its the right cap. Could the antifreeze be going out the exhaust? Thanks
I have a 1999 chrysler 300m I want to let the old coolant out and put in new.Im not sure when the last time it had coolant in but it's getting to be winter and I wanted coolant in.So my question to you is how to go about it.Do I drain it then put in coolant while the car is off or do I run it and add it.My son said something about turning on the heater after I add the coolant in.Can you just explain to me what to do.This is my first time doing this.I purchased some lifetime coolant so do I need to mix it with water or can I just pour it in and leave it as is.So if my questions sound weird but I just need to know.Thank you I really appreciate your time.
