HOW TO CHECK AND ADD COOLANT TO YOUR CAR WITHOUT GETTING BURNED! 

That's so nice to hear! Thanks for watching Deborah!

Unless there have been significant changes in most manufacturers, there is always coolant running through the heater core. Putting it on full blast will only turn on the fan associated with it and adjust some blend doors behind the dash.

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Bro still helping ppl 7mo later!!! You the MVP!!

Also didn't specify 50/50 or 100%

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Glad to hear it!

It sure is. Thank you for watching!

It's much clearer to say.. Coolant-Don't add water.. Antifreeze-Add water.. Rather than Antifreeze(Coolant) because "imo" that makes them seem like the same thing. 🤷🏼‍♀️ But also makes it easier to remember which needs water.

​@@sweetb2006they are the same thing. They come in Concentrated or 50/50.

@@TheOneanjel yes concentrated or prediluted 50/50

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Update: My radiator fan is broke, replaced it and everything is good

me too

U shouldn’t add coolant directly to the radiator. Only if it’s the same system as the second car had.

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No problem!

@@2carpros i loved your tip mmmmm

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when it cant hold any more

@@yngfljm2277 jahahaha

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I saw another video (ChrisFix How To Test Your Cooling System) where it says to test your coolant if it has its correct coolant to water ratio which for most is 50/50 but always check your owners manual to make sure. You can use a coolant tester (usually less than $5) and make sure you have the correct ratio. If you don't, you have to adjust it by adding either more coolant or more distilled water and then test it again, once you have the correct ratio, add coolant/water (50/50) mix until the resivoir is full to the fill line. Test again to make sure it stays at the 50/50 ratio.

Yes, he was just showing two different vehicles.

My question yes! I have both the cap and tank in my car. I thought everyone did. So which should I use?

@@Splifyznuts I would just fill the tank. It is a lot easier and there is a fill line on the tank so you don't overfill.

that means it’s full

I won't be able to say for sure, the only thing that can say for sure is the repair and maintenance manual that comes with the car, or other repair manual that is meant for your car. but you can use a transfer pump. The manual can prolly show you if there is a drain plug for your coolant system too.

The manuals are tuff, they usually have em online

Go just below max fill line

@sherrydashiell2408 but do I still need to check level in radiator..?

It’s in the engine resorvor

For the most part yes. Thank you for watching!

So then what are we supposed to do? Not bleed the system?

Yes! Whatever your coolant is in your tank now use that color

Green can be mixed with any color

Why? Because i just topped up mine with green from prestone.​@OhhhJP

Your car will turn into a transformer and will let you know when it’s full and then it will run off to fight megatron

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I’m having the same issue so I tried the radiator cap first and that ended in a huge mess. I’m using the reservoir cap from now on.

@@mrslap1924 what type of huge mess?

@@dailybikes668 ……….???? 2 years ago so I’m guessing the radiator didn’t take and I ended up spilling it🤷‍♂️. But 100% sure it was from something I did wrong. With that said I suggest just using the reservoir.

From my understanding, the coolant from the reservoir goes to the radiator. So, no? I don't want to guide you wrong. I just never had any issues with just filling up reservoir. Now that I think of it, I've never filled up my radiator. The radiator always pulled coolant from the reservoir, filling itself up, while you continue filling up reservoir.

Usually if you have a reservoir you won't have a radiator cap but sometimes you do. If that's the case I would top of the radiator then the reservoir. But if you only have a reservoir cap then top that up. Thanks for watching!

@@orochish532 ohhhhhhhhhh

This is just checking it and toping it off. Flush and drain and fill are a bit different. Thanks for watching!

You might want to check with your local auto repair store or looking at the back of the coolants. They show what models for which

Should only be used in an emergency. It would be better to replace the radiator. Thanks for watching!

No.. It depends on the vehicle as to which one..

​@@sweetb2006 what if there is both?

It won’t get hot enough to burn you until like 10-15 mins

@@overdramatichumor8851 makes sense. Thank you.

Just be extra careful not to open the cap when it’s already hot bc it builds up pressure

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Yeah I didn't explain to do both or just one

Sounds like you have a small leak somewhere. Thanks for watching!

No, you've to check for some leakage.

yup.....once the car reaches operating temp, you will see a big drop in the coolant level. This is because the thermostat in the engine opened which lets coolant flow to the block of the engine. So when this happens and you see a drop, just add more.

@@pranavvaidya3590 what if the coolant level keeps dropping? Could that mean there is a leak?

@@arelimanzano8975 yea it could, it could me somthing small like a leak in one of the hoses, or mabye a bit more like a leak in the radiator, if ur really unlucky it could even be a head gasket leak……if u want to find out which leak you have, do a compression test to rule out the first two options, for the head gasket leak look out for white smoke from your exhaust as engine exhaust smell from your coolant reservoir, there is also a head gasket leak tester which you can buy or get done (depending on how long it takes for your car to overheat)

So I add Coolant to both the Radiator and Reservoir?

@@jonathangomez1525did you end up filling both or just one?

Yep. Thanks for watching!

It releases pressure really quickly and the coolant is hot could cause burns. Done it before was not fun.

If there is no leak, you might have a small hole in the head gasket. Thanks for watching!

No. He was showing two different cars so two different methods.

That's the same thing. Thanks for watching!

@compsciguy thanks so much

Yep! Squeeze the upper radiator hose. If it is nice and squeezable than you know it doesn't have pressure. If its hard, then keep waiting. Thanks for watching!

No problem!

Fill it up to near the top. Thanks for watching!

Yep. Most newer cars don't even have a radiator cap though. Thanks for watching!

Maybe longer. So there is no pressure in the coolant system. Thanks for watching!

not entirely, no, only up until the part he says turn the engine on

Just wait until the system is completely cool. You can squeeze the upper radiator hose to see if there is pressure in the system. Thanks for watching!

The most simple way to tell if by letting your car idle to see if there is white smoke coming from your exhaust, other than that. It would just be by visual. Meaning, seeing that the coolant is obviously running out fast or if you see a leak from the car itself onto the ground.

Coolant often comes pre 50/50 mixed. Thanks for watching!

Think of Min as your cold line then. Thanks for watching!

no you can’t mix coolant with another coolant!

I wouldn't mix colors of antifreeze. We have no idea what chemical reactions can occur. Thanks for watching!

Bad heater core :(

Yep. Thanks for watching!

That's alright, we all start somewhere and RU-vid is a great place to start. Thanks for watching!

lmaoo same issue

I would just order the tubing and replace it. Thanks for watching!

You need to drain some out. Thanks for watching!

@@2carpros how ? And most importantly, why ? Is there damage possibly? Thank so much for reply and the video is awesome very informative. 😁

@@MarcKlark siphon the bitch out

Turkey baster?

@@dustinstormes8856 gotcha

If you have a radiator cap and a coolant reservoir cap yes but typically a system will have one or the other. Thanks for watching Brittany!

If I have both which do I add first? and when should I start the car if I have both? While I'm doing the first one or while I'm filing the second one

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