I've probably watched 20 videos on coolant flush, looking for someone to explain where to find the engine block drain bolt. I know my car is not the same, but now I have a reference what it may look like. Thanks!

I think it is cool that you used to design these systems and now you are working on them and giving the public the information they need to properly service them.

The video was very easy to follow. I am going to try this for the first time, on my own... tired of paying outrageous prices for a 10 year old car! This looks easy.

@MrSamoannn

7 жыл бұрын

Ina Spivey same. I will as well.

Love these car maintenance how to videos, keep up the great work!

Great video. Proper maintenance is very important and often overlooked by many people. Money spent early to prevent failure is cheaper than money spent later for a repair. A good recommendation is to also fully flush the system with water and use a coolant tester to ensure a proper coolant to water ratio after refilling. When bleeding air from the system it is good to have the part of the car where the coolant filler point is to be elevated to assist in removing air. Like the video says a half is not an unreasonable amount of time to wait. An air pocket could cause a sudden unwanted rise in temperature causing engine damage, especially if the head and block are of dissimilar metals, or completely aluminum.

If you live in a cold climate, it can be worth flushing the heater core separately. My old car would give absolutely no heat in the winter; but after a back flush of the heater core not only did the heater start working significantly faster; it put out heat like it was brand new. This can even help with reducing how much time you let your car idle/defrost before leaving.

@mvnorsel6354

3 жыл бұрын

As an ex motorcycle rider I love the car heater and I'm in Australia.

it amazes me how useful your videos are even that much time after.

The engine drain bolt is what most people skip. Great job!

1:34 probably should mention that the reservoir is not easy to remove in a lot of cars.

@render8

2 жыл бұрын

The magic of video editing... 😂

Great video, I like these do it yourself videos, save us time, money and we learn something, and how to maintenance our vehicles.

Some cars have bleeder screws to help purge the cooling system. The GM 3100's have one on either side on the front of the engine. Open the one on the accessory belt side until air starts escaping then when coolant starts squirting out tighten it back up.

I don't use coolant in my Accents, it's just another one of my weight reduction mods

@fungustmaster

8 жыл бұрын

cool you saved 3 kgs in your car

@EngineeringExplained

8 жыл бұрын

Accents are naturally cool.

@TheHenryFilms

8 жыл бұрын

Hotter engines run better you know

@fungustmaster

8 жыл бұрын

Henry Rasia too hot and you are fucked

@ArcticSeraph

5 жыл бұрын

😎 If the car's paint is blue, it keeps the engine cool.

I've been anticipating this video. coincidentally my radiator developed a small crack yesterday.

Awesome video (as always). In a future DYI video, you might spend just a few seconds explaining the torque wrench -- both why it's important, and how it works. It's probably the only part of this process that would be unfamiliar to most car owners.

@lot5953

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I have no clue about torque wrench

that coolunt looks delicious, the ideal sports rehydration my golf coach says.

@camperpro482

8 жыл бұрын

Rich in potassium

@prayerpowersr854

8 жыл бұрын

Rich in antioxidants... or is it antifreeze?

@mikeoxmaul_2121

5 жыл бұрын

Apple juice with no added sugar, anyone ?

@davidgruen7423

4 жыл бұрын

John Kyon your Volkswagen Golf coach says?

@pootisspangle6636

2 жыл бұрын

The drained coolant liquid is Mountain Dew.

Impressive advice and damn you got experience on vehicles as 1 advice on here you mentioned many won't even know! So hat off to ya.

@Engineering Explained, seen many people flushing their coolant system with a water hose or destilled water before putting in the new coolant. Is it a good thing to do so and if so when? Couldnt you just change the fluid again with a shorter intervall to remove excess old fluid/particles?

Excellent video, no kidding around, straight to the point.

This was so easy and to the point. Thank you!!!

Easy yet important. Awesome DIY . Screw reviews - DIY's would reach way more interest in my opinion.

Hi, please explain why on cold morning start when remove radiator cap the coolant flushed and jumped out. Car Nissan Armada 2013 SE GCC spec. 82K KM. Thx

hi EE, I was wondering .... Could you possibly please explain if Hydrogen HHO systems improve fuel econ ?

Thank you for your Video. It's very clear demonstrated. Awesome.

Thanks for making a sponsored video that isn't super hacky. I don't mind when it's done right.

Could you please answer my question. I have a 2011 Acura TL is it ok to drain my coolant? I've heard it will damage the car is this true?

dude...u r superb and I really love ur work..I've learnt a lot from ur videos and thank you for dat...aaa...well, I want u to make a video explaining all the types of chasis and their work...I mean all about chasis...hoping to see this upload...

Always good to measure the amount of fluid that you drain so when you fill it you know what your shooting for. The thing I would worry about in this video is you drained the engine block (nice that it has a bolt for that which is easily accessible) so when you refilled (thermostat closed) did the block get enough coolant mixture for a safe startup. Knowing you drained a gallon and that you put about a gallon back helps to give you confidence that it did. Just an extra bit of knowledge. Great video. Thanks

@condor5635

10 ай бұрын

@@168grhp - you can’t generically say that the system will automatically purge the air. This is absolutely wrong in many cars like some Toyotas

@168grhp

10 ай бұрын

@@condor5635 I deleted my comment to keep from misleading someone with a cooling system such as you describe.

Love your videos mate. Huge thumbs up!

I apologize if this question has already been answered, but is this process the same or similar to "burping" a car's cooling system? I have a 2015+ WRX and am planning on installing an Air-Oil Separator and Exhaust Gas Recirculator delete, in which is recommended a "burping" of the cooling system. Thanks!

Does the coolant level in reservoir bottle drops overtime as I've noticed it in my car. It was at Full level which has dropped to in between half and Low level in 1 year. In last, could we mix coolant or top it up with distilled or mineral water.

Does the valve in the heater core stay open after I turn off the engine? Does it stay open for hours after turning the engine off (as we need to wait for radiator to cool down)?

A trick I've found helpful for bleeding some cooling systems is to get an old/cheap radiator cap that fits,and pull the valve part out of it,so it's just the cap. Install said 'gutted cap' and drive around a bit,while keeping an eye on the temp gauge. Park it,and let it cool,and maybe repeat,if needed. Then install the normal radiator cap. This way the air will bubble out into the overflow tank,and when it cools,it will draw coolant into the radiator from the overflow tank. Self-bleeding. It just takes a couple drive cycles.

I've watched several of these and yours is very informative very step-by-step very easy for the novice I do know a little bit about cars because my father taught me I've even helped pull engines but I have not done my own for awhile so thank you

So if using 50/50 mix won't freeze at 20f or 10f cause I'm in nc so it don't really get to bad no more than lile 15f if that in winter time . Also when u use 50/50 mix do u use 2 bottles of that stuff or is it 1 full strength of antifreeze and then a bottle of 50/50 mix ?? Cause my car holes 13.5 I believe so just wanna make sure. By the way may not know what it is but it's a 87 Chevy celebrity eurosport 2.8v6

This video quality is mint !

what is free flow area and heat transfer area in a radiator. i need to find it to get the hydraulic diameter of the radiator pls reply soon

I have a 2002 Honda civic ex sohc coolant reservoir tank keeps overflowing I tried to change lower radiator hose and radiator cap fans kick on its sitting at the right temp but idk it still keeps overflowing or rising after I drive for a while any idea what else no smoke so idk about head gasket

The plastic drain valve on the radiator can easily break on older cars and leave you with a bigger issue. It may be better to remove the lower rad hose to drain the radiator.

@Engineering Explained what happens if the engine doesnt purge all the air out, say if someone forgets to do it?

Thanks buddy. Your video was very helpful

i tried this but as the engine warmed up I could see it causing the coolant to evaporate. Aren't you meat to keep refilling when the temp is low then put cap on?

As a general tip I always attempt to get as much coolant into the radiator as I can before starting the car. Squeezing the hoses will help. Most cars also have bleed screws which must be used both before and after starting the engine.

@ktfoent

Жыл бұрын

What’s the idea about getting the air out? How do I do that when using a regular funnel?

@andrewthompsonuk1

Жыл бұрын

@@ktfoent for example if the top hose is full of coolant then the radiator will be full. What one is trying to avoid is having a system that needs filling the next day or worse, driving on a partially filled system may blow a headgasket. Vacuum filling works the best particularly on rear or mid engined cars.

Do all vehicles have the engine drain bolt? Is it easy to differentiate from other bolts? I have googled the location for both of my vehicles and only get results for oil drain plug. I even have a Haynes manual for my truck and it only mentions draining radiator and heater core, nothing about the block. Just wondered if they are easy to spot, don't want to accidentally remove a bolt to something else.

the waterpump is pumping the coolant from the radiator back to the engine block correct? The thermostat valve opens when ECT sensor reaches certain temperature correct? And opens it and coolant flow out the block into the radiator.

Wow, up to a half hour to bleed the air. Is that also true for cars which have a bleeder valve on the thermostat housing? Certainly explains why I've always had to keep an eye on the system for the first couple of days after a coolant change.

Bro you are the best. I just did this and saved myself some money.

Finally someone that knows that sitting in the paint does scratch it and therefore used a rag to protect it.

Should use distilled water if mixing your own 50/50 solution? I've read conflicting info on this. More importantly do pre mixed coolant bottles contain distilled water or not?

I have a 1997 Acura Integra GSR. Can anyone tell me where to find the engine drain bolt? Do I need to be under the car or looking down from above? What is it near? What socket size is needed to remove this bolt?

My 2017 Civic is due for engine coolant flush and replace, whats the difference between flush and refill vs just topping it off?

Thanks for making this video. You saved me some money by not having my mechanic do this easy task.

it would be cool if you could do a video on how to adjust windshield wiper arms and blades.

Do all engines have drain bolts? Ive never heard of them until this video. And would it be a bad idea to run distilled water through it to flush out the coolant in the engine, then mix the 50/50?

@powerofknowledge7771

3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing!

Easy and straightforward!

Thanks for your information and it is of great help for me bless you my friend.

On some newer cars that have the end tanks on the sides of the radiator instead of the top and bottom, there are air bleeds located on the engine block that need to be opened for the block to be purged of air trapped in the engine or over engine heating with disastrous results.

Hey i have a 04 vw passat 1.8t auto love the car but been haveing a coolant problem, when i turn my heat on i start to lose coolant and when my heat is off i dnt lose any do u know why??

my car use a different system with no radiator cap and no bleed valve. how i can change the coolant?, also i don't use a specific fluid (only water) where i live is not so cold, i can have some problem by using only water on my rad?

the one thing i might add is to place the front of the car either on jacks or on an incline to help with the purge, the other is to squeeze the top of the radiator hoses to help move the air through the hoses

Hi My toyota sienna 2005 brought to the toyota center and told me that there is a leak in the radiator and needs replacement. I went to Through research i found the a temporary remedy for my car and that is the bar leaks cooling system repair. Do you recommend this type of product in your car? Thanks in advance.

Awesome explanation !

Hi, that was really helpful. I have a query. After riding around 2500 kms on my new motorcycle, I noticed my reservoir level was just below the low mark. But the radiator was full. Is it okay? Thanks in advance

@SamsungShawty

3 жыл бұрын

The reservoir is also known as the overflow tank. The reservoir can be low with a full radiator. It just means that the radiator needed more coolant and it drew from the reservoir.

Very informative. LIKED....SUBSCRIBED!!!

Is it necessary to unplug the engine coolant bolt!, I am always changing the radiator coolant every two years without drain the inside engine coolant, just drain and fill up the radiator coolant.

You sound like Kirk from Gilmore Girls-I love it! Thanks for the info, friend!!

couple of questions. 1. how can you tell when all the air is purged from the system? 2. can you do a video with all the mods you've done on the integra at once and compare it to stock, to see how much of an impact they have when combined with each other as opposed to just individually? also I love your videos. I feel as if I learned a lot form them especially since I started watching your channel when I started taking auto in high school. it was extremely helpful to see one of your videos and then be able to talk to my teacher about them so I could use your videos to see the technical science behind some then and then my teacher could explain more of a real world application of it. keep up the good work

@secradmon7324

11 ай бұрын

"When you see no Bubbles you're good to go"

Once the coolant is drained from the engine block, is there any risk to harming the engine when I first crank it back up and the thermostat hasn't opened yet, so coolant isn't flowing through the engine block yet? My car seems to take about 20 or so minutes before the thermostat opens, and it makes me nervous thinking the engine is running that long with no coolant inside the engine block yet.

Hi, how I drain the engine block coolant with out a engine drain bolt. it seems my car doesn't have it. TOYOTA Sprinter 1992. 5A-FE Engine.

wow chrisfix got old 😅

@2PacPRNDL

8 жыл бұрын

looool, I got that :3

@CT_Taylor

8 жыл бұрын

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@2PacPRNDL

8 жыл бұрын

+Taylor F. I'm assuming zibby is referring to another YouTuner names ChrisFX who does DIY maintenance on car videos and he does a coolant flush tutorial much like Engineering Explained I'm assuming

@2PacPRNDL

8 жыл бұрын

+2PacPRNDL KZreadr named*

@CT_Taylor

8 жыл бұрын

2PacPRNDL I know of chris, but his change was full out flush, this was just a change.

Thabks, A Great Video for us DIY’ers who have to learn and maintain a car during hard times(increased cost of living).. As a complete car repair novice, my issue is the mix, do you buy it already mixed or do you have to mix it with distilled water..? Thanks in advance..

Sweet we both own an integra. Mine is a GSR

so we leave the key in the ignition switch turned to ON position in the whole proces?

do I have to turn on the heat on or up to make sure all the system has cooling in it?

I own a 2015 VW e-golf and am curious as to what things I will need to do differently since this is a fully electric vehicle. I’m at the 66k mile mark and this is one of the service items I need to check off

Good video. Thanks mate! 👍

Do all cars have an engine drain bolt? I'm not sure if my 88 Corolla has anything apart from the drain bolt in the radiator itself.

Big big help. Thank u.

I got a question my car started overheating I noticed my coolant reservoir was empty so I put coolant in my reservoir but not in my radiator reservoir so when I started my car back up it was still overheating so I checked my radiator reservoir and it was empty should I have put coolant in my radiator reservoir when I filled up my coolant reservoir

What about changing the coolant in turbo engine like the Subaru? I know there is second reservoir for the turbo?

Is it possible (reliable) to test the pH value of the old coolant then pH value below or near 7 as a sign to replace coolant?

I need help changing my blinker fluid and exhaust bearings

@jvsky1140

3 жыл бұрын

And piston return springs,dont forget about that its very important

why can't the system purge air into the reservoir tank?

Bro can you tell me how to change the coolant new Suzuki Swift RS 2018 model? because, the user manual said there are 4L capacity of the coolant. but we have changed, it was fill with 3L. is there any nail to remove and drain remaining 1L coolant? service agent also don't have good knowledge of changing this new model car. if you know any service manual to download to find out service manual of Suzuki Swift RS 2018 (booster jet engine) it would be a big help if you could give a answer T.I.A.

Nice Video bro. thanks

What is the maine difference between VW g11, g12, g13 can we mix them in case of emergency?

Nice vid! Hey man I just wanna ask if it is normal for a 2016 camaro rs to shut off when left idling for several minutes? Thanks!

I have an issue, my car is a 1961 ford thunderbird. I need to replace a radiator hose but don’t feel like draining the whole system, and I don’t know how to refill it afterwards

Is there a standard for the engine block bolt? I'm afraid I'll not be able to find it on my Peugeot 206.

What do you do if you don't have an engine drain plug on the side of your engine? Take off the Radiator upper or lower hose off?

Can you do an article about Evans Waterless Coolant? Does it really work? Thanks

Great content. Thanks!

why do you ned to tunr on the the heater core or you said open up? open what up? are you just runing the core fan without the engine runing? what does that do? the whole thing is conected to the engine block water jackets right so wotn it all drain out? there are no valves open or closed on the block so i did not understand this part

thanks for the info i did it my self thanks to you..

@EngineeringExplained

8 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear it!

Thanks Sir

2:16 Thanks for that info. I drained, flushed, and filled my 06 Scion XB and was freaking out when 20 minutes later the fans wouldn't turn on. The coolant was starting to steam and I was about to turn it off when the fans kicked and more air came on

Great video! Thank you

PLEASE HELP: my control unit for my ac doesn't work so I can't turn my fan on. What would I have to do differently

Ha! Thank you for posting this video. My local garage wanted to charge me $270 + tax for the job.

Can you do a video on CVT?

Lisle spill free funnel is a must and it's cheap. I know this is a sponsored video but for Honda's get the OEM Type II blue, you can mix it with the older green stuff if that's already in the car.