Hello from Canada (Quebec). I did pretty much as you said : worked like a charm. It is noticeably less noisy and performs much much better. After almost 4 years, there was quite a bit of crap in there. I also took the time to clean out the surroundings, including the plate housing it and so forth. Thanks !

@Lens_Addict

Ай бұрын

thats awesome!

Thanks for this video mate. My 2022 M3 RWD is normally garaged at night at home, however I do a lot of motorway/highway driving as well as overnights in country places. My radiator was full of leaves and debris. I hadn’t run a service check to see what it was running like before however it was a similar situation to yours so I’m sure my efficiency will improve. Many thanks for the straightforward video as I am not a car guy at all!

@Lens_Addict

4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad it helped you. I had a look at the existing videos and they wanted you to take off the front bumper etc. I thought that must be an easy way. How long did it take you? Some people in the comments are saying that getting water in there will damage the radiator or something but thing is when you supercharge in cold weather heaps of steam is generated in that area which would condense on all of the components so I don't think it's too big of an issue as long as you just spray on the radiator.

Thank you very much. I was trying to remove the black shield that is under the Frunk and you probably saved me an expensive repair! I used 2 short pieces of 2X4s and they held the shield open and I used a special vacuum tool and removed rocks and all kinds of debris. To add to this post. I used a vacuum tool that reached all the way to the bottom of the radiator (that is what I call it). I vacuumed 4 rocks (one over a half inch) a cigarette butt; 2 whole bumble bees and a bunch more leaves. You really need to use a vacuum carefully not to damage; the radiator is made well and quite sturdy, not like regular cars.

@Lens_Addict

5 ай бұрын

I’m so glad I was able to help!! ☺️

Well-done video and ancillary documentation! As I've owned my '21 M3SR+ for almost three years, I decided it was time to tackle this job, and your vid showed how easy it can be to perform. I live in the northeastern US (New Hampshire), and I expected many dead leaves and bugs to be trapped there, but it really wasn't too bad, so I think my 3-year interval between cleanings should work for me. Clean as a whistle now!

@Lens_Addict

Ай бұрын

Thats so lovely! So glad I could help you :D

Well done thank you for sharing this important information new subscriber here

I bought the front mesh grille and it solved the problem.

@Lens_Addict

16 күн бұрын

Nice I kinda feel like it should come from the factory like that, but maybe there's a reason why.

Great job! Saved me a bunch of extra, not-really-needed steps to do an adequate clean job. BTW, at 3:40 I usually carefully and completely stuff a rag under the place where a bold might drop into an impossible-to-reach chasm. If the bolt does drop it is easily recovered from the rag. Again thanks for the great video.

@Lens_Addict

16 күн бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! I'm happy to hear the video saved you time and effort.

Interesting and helpful👍👍(unlike the one that literally made me giveup, seeing the amount of dismantling). Also wondering about use of the ac coil cleaner, before water spray, to help clean better. A custom 3d printed diffuser(similar to one used in hair dryers, just a bit slimmer), attachment to the garden hose, might help too. Look forward to more videos.❤👍

Enormous thanks and shout out. I put a decibel meter beside for before and after. 70 db before 50 db After Cold as a meat locker again!!! Kudos

@Lens_Addict

5 күн бұрын

Wow, what a difference! that is awesome! :D

@DeSky1

5 күн бұрын

@Lens_Addict all thanks to you. You rock. Appreciate it so much. Don't think it's ever been done in 6 years, 2 months and 236k km

@Lens_Addict

5 күн бұрын

@@DeSky1 Wow, it must've had a lot of stuff in it. How much did you see?

@DeSky1

5 күн бұрын

@@Lens_Addict kzread.info/dash/bejne/h2umpMlmg8TZh7Q.htmlsi=Ek36uSiUqTBwhyAZ Mind my mouth. Sorry. Should've muted me. But that's me.

This video has the audio fixed, let me know if you have any questions on how to do this on your Tesla. After cleaning the radiator, those 40°, hot summer days are much easier to tolerate with functioning air-conditioning .

On pickup day of my MYLR I installed grill vent protectors etc

@Lens_Addict

23 күн бұрын

Smart, you won't have to do any of this then

Does anyone know a vid on how to fully remove the cover? I got a bunch of crap out with compressed air. Started raining before i could use water, ironically. So i had to button everything up. Part of me would rather just have full access to the radiator. Thank you for this vid.

@Lens_Addict

9 күн бұрын

The documentation in the Tesla service manual shows you how to get full access to the radiator, but I didn't want to do it that way as it's way more complicated and involves removing the front bumper etc

There is a cooling fan behind the air-conditioning radiator. Can the air-conditioning radiator be cleaned directly by flushing it with water? Will it damage the electronic parts in the car?

@Lens_Addict

23 күн бұрын

I think it should be fine. when it rains also enters in here

Do you have to disconnect the 12v battery or did you do it with the battery on?

@coachmarkclark3319

2 ай бұрын

Never mind you answered it 😂

@Lens_Addict

2 ай бұрын

You should disconnect it :D I didn't but its pretty easy to do and makes it safer.

@coachmarkclark3319

2 ай бұрын

@@Lens_Addict thank you, I got mine all cleaned up and it’s already operating better!! Really great video.

@justrandomthings319

Ай бұрын

​@@Lens_AddictHow do you disconnect the 12v battery?

@Lens_Addict

Ай бұрын

@@justrandomthings319 take off the negative (Black) Terminal, you need to undo the bolt to take it off.

You got any problem after? Water si safe?

@Lens_Addict

Ай бұрын

No issues after, the radiator usually gets wet when it rains anyway.

@Lens_Addict

Ай бұрын

No issues after, the radiator usually gets wet when it rains anyway.

@drjorgemontoya

Ай бұрын

@@Lens_Addict I cleaned the radiator with degreaser and water, worked like a charm. Thanks for your video. Now the fan runs smoother and the AC works better.

Brother, you have temporarily cleaned the radiator, but it is not a good way to clean it. In this way, only the dirt etc. from above will be cleaned, but if the dirt etc. is stuck inside it, we The best way to clean it is to open it completely and wash it and fit it properly

You said a "Phillip screwdriver" was needed but you never used one. You only used a 10mm socket wrench.

@Lens_Addict

Ай бұрын

Lol true, I think I meant to say flathead, it helps with undoing some of the clips

@justrandomthings319

26 күн бұрын

Oh, okay. I just wanted to be sure. Absolutely fantastic video. I just did this 30 minutes ago. Unfortunately, I didn't have a water hose so I used a vacuum. My fan still runs a bit loud but not as loud as before. I would say the noise level dropped about 50%. I'll take that as a win and try again when I get access to a water hose.

Thank you for your video. I was worried I had to replace the super manifold or compressor. Washed out and was super plugged up, due to me driving out in the agricultural farming area.

@Lens_Addict

16 күн бұрын

Nice that's a great. I'm so glad you didn't have to spend all that money..