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Thanks for the video, I would like to do it myself, but I would like to know how much antifreeze my 2017 Toyota Corolla LE uses so I can order it in the store, Thanks!
@@luisestrada8969 Same as in the video. About one gallon will almost do, and may even do.. but I like to buy two gallons, to make sure I have enough.. and if it ever gets low later, I have some spare.
@@CleverFixafter refilling, if you carefully observed the colour of the coolant at the radiator neck and at the coolant reservoir, you will notice there is difference in colour. The coolant in the reservoir looks more pink colour, while at the radiator neck has somewhat yellowish in colour. So colours are not the same. Can you please explain why there's colour difference? Does it mean the radiator are rusted, etc?
I missed this comment somehow sorry. If you're talking about the video, then it's just the camera lighting and colors affecting how it looks. It's definitely exactly the same in real life, I did not notice any difference. There was absolutely no rust coming out at all in the old fluid, and it didn't look yellow at all. This coolant is very good, and lasts a long time. Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much!!! This is the best tutorial on RU-vid!!! Everything is simple and correct. I changed my coolant today, it was easy. I saved $250 doing this myself. Thank you again! I sent your video to all my friends!!!
Just did this for my mom's car on its 10th birthday - thank you for the excellent instructions! At first I didn't unscrew the drain petcock enough because it felt loose, but coolant was only dropping out very slowly. It feels looser than it is. I was also concerned because I didn't have that fancy no-leak funnel, but the funnel I had made a tight seal with the fill hole, so there were no leaks (other than what was left in the funnel after bleeding was complete and I removed it, but I rinsed that off).
Great video, detailed instructions, thank you so much! I just changed mine recently and this gave me a huge confidence boost. Before opening the drain valve, I found that I could use a 3/8 ID tubing to route the coolant drain hole to avoid making a mess. I hope this helps others with a clean driveway!
Nice! Great idea, I was thinking about using a drain tube, but I didn't have anything that fit, and I didn't realize it could drain all over the place. I'll use it next time, thanks for the tip.
I was just able to change mine on a 2019 Corolla. The tubing on the drain helps a lot so it doesn't spill all over the place. I had some silicone tubing lying around that fit perfectly. For refilling, the funnel is a game changer. It makes getting all the air bubbles out super easy. Next I want to find out how difficult it is to do a drain & fill on the CVT.
This is the best coolent change video so far, belive me i watched a lot. And i ve learnt that: i should never do the engine flush with 50/50 mix coolant which is noone tells except you. Great videos.
Glad it helped! Yes, not only it leaves water behind, but it's really not needed as long as the coolant is changed on time.. If the old coolant looks good, then there are no deposits in the system, so flushing, especially with the wrong water can be worse than doing nothing.
@@Beekeeper8011 50/50 is not goon when u flush, because there is still pure water in heater core, u have to measure with pure colant and distrilled water etc...
I learned how to drain and properly refill fluid from the video. Guess where? Inside the most remote location. Out of nowhere, a hose pulled and all coolant was drained. Car almost overheated. I was alone in the middle of nowhere and had to save myself. Luckily, I had a glue in the car. I sealed the broken hose, bled the entire car, found water😂😂😂, did this and was able to move the car safely home. Thank you!
I forgot to mention, there was no literally no internet. This took 2 hours to stream completely and the 2 hours was enough to give the car enough cooling. I feel like a top coolant service person now. Thank you!!!!
@@user-qv3zw6nb4g Wow, that's amazing, what kind of glue was that?? I think I should keep that with me, haha! Rubber is usually hard to glue. I tried superglue recently and it seemed to do an OK job, but many other glues will not even stick. How many miles were on the car? I think your case highlights the importance of checking the hoses regularly.. Usually if they start to feel softer in one spot than another, or it's deformed in any way, or bulging, that means it's time to replace. Mine still look great, but I've had the same experience as you with a Ford Taurus.. the hose blew out, all the coolant was all gone, and the only sign I had that it happened was a little smoke and smell, but not much at all... so not really a great indication. Luckily I figured out what happened and called a tow truck before overheating it too much. The engine wasn't running quite right, that's what gave it away. It was revving slower than normal, so I figured the piston rings were starting to "stick" .. If I drove another 2-3 minutes I think that would've been it. The temp gauge showed normal, because there's no coolant to bring the heat to the gauge sensor. Corolla might do the same, I'm not sure, did you actually see the gauge go up to Hot ? Glad you got it fixed!
I would give DOUBLE THUMBS UP if I could. This is the most sensible coolant replacement video I have ever seen. Many people insist on using DISTILLED water to flush their system which can result in dilution of the final mix. If you insist flushing your system with water, use SOFTENED water. Distilled water should not be used at all.
That makes no sense you use distilled water because there is nothing else in it. Whether you use softned or distilled there is still gonna be water in there unless you flush it out with coolant.
@@AJFRAN3 Ok, you're right, I did not clarify the difference between distilled water vs SOFTENED water; Distilled water is ionically hungry, so it will strip electrons from the metals in a cooling system. Softened water is more balanced and will not strip away the IONS from metal surfaces in a cooling system.
Glad the videos help, and thanks for watching! Hopefully Prestone is as good as Toyota Original. I only use original from the dealer. It's not that expensive really, and it's top quality.
Every how many miles would you recommend to do a coolant drain and fill? Thanks for the video by the way. Really detailed, straight to the point, and the best camera angles.
Check the maintenance schedule from the Toyota website, you can google "toyota corolla maintenance schedule". For US it's a different schedule than Canada actually, and that link I replied earlier was for Canada. If you Google you can find the one for your country. As far as I know for the 2014 Corolla, it's 100,000miles or 10 years for the first coolant change, and after that it has to be replaced more often, 50,000miles or 5 years. Age is just as important as mileage because fluids break down over time. Thanks for watching!
Chris Fix i mean Clever Fix, thanks for your vids - they give me knowledge & confidence to work on my car. Appreciate it. I thought you're a fraud ChrisFix but found out you're as smart i mean clever as Chris :)
I missed the 2 gallons of coolant part and was nervous af when my car wasnt blowing hot air for 30 mins and then started to over heat 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I waited over night for it too cool down walked to advanced auto and bought another bottle and everything is fine as i reved it for the 2 mins 😅😅 Thanks for the video man big thumbs up brother
Thanks for the great tutoring video, I subscribed. Have you ever tried to drain engine block. I am going to change the coolant in Corolla 2009 and as I know there is the engine block drain plug somewhere under manifold from underneath. Your video covers everything, but one thing is confusing me: all other video I watched starts from lifting up the front of the vehicle. It is much easier to work on the vehicle when there is more space underneath. Why are you recommending changing the coolant on flat surface? I would prefer to lift it up
If you have a hoist, and you can lift it evenly, then it's alright. If only the front is lifted, the coolant will shift from the radiator to the engine, and less coolant will come out. It will also be difficult to re-fill properly if the car is not on a level surface.
@@CleverFix Thanks for quick response. It makes sense, I was never thinking about it, and I guess a lot of other people who showing video of coolant changing with front of the vehicle lifted too. I will compromise. First, I will draine the coolant and then I will lift the front for better access to the water pump and thermostat. Thanks again for the great tutoring video.
@@stanislav9608 I do have a water pump video, and yes I did raise the car to change it, but than lowered it back down to re-fill. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mAADf3nRNdo.html The 2014-2018 engine does not have a drain on the engine side, but some older models might have, see here: www.toyotanation.com/threads/2013-corolla-coolant-engine-block-drain-plug.1686963/ It's very important to re-fill on a level surface, and to squeeze the air out of the hose before starting the car. Every little bit of coolant that can be put in before starting will help to stop tiny bubbles.
Hello man. Great content. Could you please make a video on how to disable the day time headlights while driving for toyota corolla 2014? It shortens the life time of the alternator and the lamps.
If DRL is not required in your country/state, you should find it in the Radio, under Car settings. Mine only shows the Door lock settings there: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DQNjHvbOs-Q.html But some cars show a Daytime Lights option there. Either that, or turn the headlight switch all way the back to off. If neither of those work then likely you live somewhere where DRL is mandatory. I believe the DRL uses less power than the fully on headlamp, so the wear is likely very very small. On older cars with halogen bulbs it was more, but I think for a modern car, the benefit of the lights outweighs the tiny amount of wear. From ChatGPT: Daytime running lights (DRLs) have been shown to reduce the risk of accidents. Studies have found that vehicles with DRLs are more visible to other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists during daylight hours, which can reduce the likelihood of collisions. One study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that DRLs reduced the number of multiple-vehicle crashes by 5.7% and the number of fatal crashes by 11%. Another study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that DRLs reduced the likelihood of two-vehicle daytime crashes by 5%.
DRL's (especially LED) will barely put a dent in the lifespan of the alternator unless maybe you're running them while the car is off for a long period of time and that'll put a load on it when it has to recharge the battery once you start the car.
Would you recommend using one of those radiator cleaners and then flushing with distilled water? Or do you think it will end up causing the new coolant to dilute?
If the coolant came out clean, and there are no signs of rust, scale, or contamination, then it's likely that there is nothing to flush. Flushing can introduce water into the system, potentially diluting the new coolant and altering the antifreeze ratio, which is crucial to prevent the engine from freezing in winter. If there's a coolant system problem you're trying to solve by doing the flush, I recommend consulting with a professional mechanic. They can inspect your coolant system, test the coolant, and give you a proper recommendation.
Cleaning is not recommended, unless you had a very temporary "rich" fuel mixture due to another failed component like a spark plug for example.. If an O2 sensor code is popping up, it's usually time to change it. If the engine is working properly they should be already fairly clean looking.
If you do 2 drain & fills, how would you know how much coolant has come out so that you can put the same amount back in. please help I am about to work on my car.
I wouldn't do 2 drain & fills myself, because I think one is enough. Generally this coolant is very good and lasts a long time. But if I really have to do it twice, I would do all the steps in the video once, and completely finish. Then drive a few times, 2-3 times, and check the reservoir each time, make sure it stays topped up.. And then I'd do the second change. So the procedure would be done twice, No difference in measuring.
Thanks for great tutoring video. How about draining engine block. I am going to change coolant in Corolla 2009, and as I know there is the 10 mm engine block drain plug somewhere around manifold from underneath.
What I did in the video does drain some of the engine block, although not all. When I removed the water pump some more came out as well. I don't think the 2014 has the possibility to drain any more coolant than that. If the fluid can flow from the engine to the radiator it will come out, but it's just trapped in the small passages. I'm pretty happy with the amount replaced though, and the old fluid looked quite nice. I would do two changes if the old coolant looked bad, I think some of the coolant is just impossible to drain. Some may also get stuck in the hoses going to the interior of the car for heating.
There are two engine types for 2014 Corolla. 2ZR-FE and 2ZR-FAE, and it's is printed on a white sticker on the underside of the hood. So open the hood and look up at the hood, not down at the engine. The video shows a 2ZR-FE engine . The coolant change procedure is the same for both engines, but the water pump and serpentine belt change is different. Hope that helps!
When you drain coolant from the system, air pockets can form in the cooling passages and hoses. By refilling the system with the same amount of coolant that was drained, you ensure that there are no air pockets trapped in the system, which can cause overheating. Of course this assumes that the previous fill was done properly, and there was no air trapped to begin with. If there was already air inside, then more coolant should fit inside.
2AR-FE is a 2.4L Engine, which is bigger than the 1.8 in the video, and takes about 6 quarts from what I found online, so it needs 2 Gallons/containers.
No, definitely not! The engine should never be started when the coolant level is low. The coolant circulates only when there's enough to reach the water pump, which is positioned relatively high in the system. If the coolant is too low, the pump won't be able to circulate it, and it'll be spinning air instead of coolant, so nothing more will come out. Additionally, the coolant only flows through the entire system when the thermostat is open, but it won't open if the coolant is drained. Hope that helps.
Genuine Toyota Super Long Life Coolant as shown in the video. 50-50 works for warmer temperatures, for colder climates like Canada, 55-45 like I used. Dealer will have it.
@@CleverFix this is one of those fluids that I definitely get at dealer too. Oil diff oil etc I use alternates but coolant and tranny I like your recommended choice
The general recommendation is to replace every 10 years, but I can't find a specific mileage. Make sure to get the correct thermostat from the dealer if you're replacing it. Lower quality aftermarket thermostats are not as good, I would only use a Toyota one. It can also be changed later without spilling too much coolant, but yes it's a better idea to do them together.
Sorry, I thought you meant changing the thermostat. I am not sure how much more coolant will come out if the thermostat is removed, it's possible that the trapped coolant is trapped in the hoses going to the heater into the car, and into the tiny channels inside the engine too.. so I doubt 100% of the coolant can be drained, even if the thermostat is removed. I'll give an example, when the water pump is taken out, after everything is drained, another 150-200ml or so drains out.. so there are multiple places it can get trapped.
That's why I use the funnel, to burp as much air as possible. Also that's why I mention to make sure the same amount of coolant that comes out goes back in. It's important to make sure air doesn't get trapped of course.
