How to TEST Your Coolant for the Winter (Before Major DAMAGE is Done)

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  • Опубликовано: 27 дек 2024

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  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  4 года назад +378

    Just dropped brand new DriftStang "Ugly Sweaters" which are actually really comfy: teespring.com/sn95-driftstang-xmas-sweater
    This is an important video I wanted to get out asap before the really cold part of winter sets in! Here are some other related videos:
    How to SUPER FLUSH your Coolant: ruclips.net/video/s--5ft5YiHg/видео.html
    How to Flush your Heater Core: ruclips.net/video/M9SIafVsqyc/видео.html
    How to Diagnose and Fix NO Heat in your Car: ruclips.net/video/-XjXTVJhFLM/видео.html

    • @Arpit00018
      @Arpit00018 4 года назад +9

      LOVE FROM NEPAL🇳🇵

    • @FrankHorigan
      @FrankHorigan 4 года назад +3

      Wow

    • @timmys_garage2023
      @timmys_garage2023 4 года назад +3

      Do you have a fan-mail box

    • @Unloaded74
      @Unloaded74 4 года назад +2

      Wow lucky and strong 💎🚗💎🚘💎🚗💎

    • @Unloaded74
      @Unloaded74 4 года назад +2

      Freeze plug plsssssssss😁😁😁😁😁😁💎💎💎💎🏵️💐🌷🌸🌹🌺🌻🌼❇️🏵️

  • @faizanmubeensiddiqui5559
    @faizanmubeensiddiqui5559 4 года назад +615

    My car broke down during quarantine and all shops were closed but after watching your vids i was finally able to get the car running

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +167

      I'm glad you were able to get your car running with the videos! That's awesome!

    • @rebeccamuir3620
      @rebeccamuir3620 4 года назад +9

      Good

    • @cnm789
      @cnm789 4 года назад +5

      @@chrisfix Make more Video Like Forst Hummer Video

    • @faizanmubeensiddiqui5559
      @faizanmubeensiddiqui5559 4 года назад +5

      @@Master-io5bv Online bruh

    • @tegarputrapratama6479
      @tegarputrapratama6479 4 года назад +2

      @@Master-io5bv are you flintstone brother?

  • @royznesh9807
    @royznesh9807 4 года назад +1134

    I can barely fit a socket wrench in some places and Chris gets his whole camera and lighting setup anywhere lmao

    • @flagmichael
      @flagmichael 4 года назад +80

      IIRC he was studying videography before he found his calling. I can hardly believe the beautiful camera angles on some parts I have never even been able to glimpse.

    • @andrewkelly3702
      @andrewkelly3702 4 года назад +12

      I can relate this happens to me all the rime

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +374

      Some shots take hours to set up before getting it just right!

    • @nah.br4h
      @nah.br4h 4 года назад +20

      @@chrisfix now i can see u take at least 5 to 6 hours to make a video

    • @jakescotto17
      @jakescotto17 4 года назад +24

      @@chrisfix It looks like in half your shots you have to move a bunch of stuff, like the coolant level for instance on Susan, seems like you had to take out the air filter! The dedication is TREMENDOUS

  • @no_handle_required
    @no_handle_required 4 года назад +78

    35 years of being a car enthusiast and the best thing about Chris' videos is I either learn something or remember something but never find myself saying "oh no, don't do that" or "that's not how it's done". I wish mechanics were like this kid, and other kids were like this kid. Some good parenting right here.

    • @mistyskye4180
      @mistyskye4180 3 года назад +9

      This channel is literally a replacement for the dad I never had. (Granted, I might be older than Chris) I've learned a ton and teach it to my kids :)

    • @doggothinks2764
      @doggothinks2764 3 года назад +2

      @@mistyskye4180 aw , kinda sad to hear that but that's sweet. you are a really good dad!

    • @millerkiller6496
      @millerkiller6496 Год назад +1

      I agree

  • @gemrom
    @gemrom 16 минут назад

    This is gold for new drivers that has no idea that there is little thing coolant testers. Thanks a lot man

  • @dillanmistry
    @dillanmistry 4 года назад +28

    5:26 for all viewers please respect that this part took hours for Chris to complete, this is why being a RUclips can be stressing but with our support it’s everything we ever want

    • @gabehintzsche2064
      @gabehintzsche2064 4 года назад +7

      Don’t forget the time it took to set up the camera to check Susan’s level. He had to remove the air filter to get that shot

    • @1marcelfilms
      @1marcelfilms 4 месяца назад

      Oh no it takes effort to make money from youtube videos....

  • @HumbleMechanic
    @HumbleMechanic 4 года назад +751

    One of these days I am gonna live that Air Cooled LIFE!!! LOL Great video as always man.

  • @guycicc1236
    @guycicc1236 4 года назад +152

    I’ve been binge watching him so much that in all he has made a car from scratch

    • @guycicc1236
      @guycicc1236 4 года назад +3

      Duge Hick lol

    • @andrewkelly3702
      @andrewkelly3702 4 года назад

      @@rmejc it is called Mercia I wants to be different

    • @ononakanoo4428
      @ononakanoo4428 4 года назад +1

      @@rmejc Ask the British - they were the ones that made the system!

    • @Alexander_l322
      @Alexander_l322 4 года назад

      @@ononakanoo4428 we use Celsius though knowing it’s better.

    • @jayasmrmore3687
      @jayasmrmore3687 4 года назад

      @@rmejc what do you mean

  • @elman8283
    @elman8283 Год назад +2

    This video has the most thorough explanation of the antifreeze/radiator function.. A MUST WATCH

  • @lhg_ghost7130
    @lhg_ghost7130 4 года назад +250

    You should be a mechanic teacher because I'm learning more here than my actual mechanic class

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +60

      I'm glad you're learning from the videos!

    • @lhg_ghost7130
      @lhg_ghost7130 4 года назад +12

      @@chrisfix yea I learned a lot and saved a few bucks on my car

    • @fourwheeleranddirtbikecont2865
      @fourwheeleranddirtbikecont2865 4 года назад +3

      @@chrisfix make dirt bike mechanic vids

    • @lhg_ghost7130
      @lhg_ghost7130 4 года назад +4

      @lol not me well im Canadian and my school doesn't teach me nothing all we do is changing oil change tires check air pressure and safety material and more important things to work as a mechanic but I learn more in his channel because it talks about how to fix stuff that I don't learn in school

    • @lhg_ghost7130
      @lhg_ghost7130 4 года назад

      @lol not me same to you

  • @peakauto
    @peakauto 4 года назад +71

    It's that time of the year! Thanks, Chris! We are honored to support your channel and help educate your fans with PEAK products! Let's say, we got the juice!

    • @chief5981
      @chief5981 4 года назад +4

      I just did a super flush after watching these videos and filled up the green peak for Nissans.

    • @angel6635
      @angel6635 4 года назад +4

      K

    • @peakauto
      @peakauto 4 года назад +1

      @@chief5981 Send pics?

    • @angel6635
      @angel6635 4 года назад +1

      Aye my “k” got a like lolz

  • @UIracing
    @UIracing 4 года назад +277

    Everyone: Water
    Chris: Wooder 👌

    • @fahoudey
      @fahoudey 4 года назад +7

      It's a Jersey thing

    • @gmscott9319
      @gmscott9319 4 года назад +2

      Not everyone. I have friends that live in Maryland, and they have the same thing. I've always assumed it's an East-coast or New England thing.

    • @shadyxv8165
      @shadyxv8165 4 года назад +6

      Wooder > water

    • @jt1731
      @jt1731 4 года назад +2

      Worder

    • @babajan1686
      @babajan1686 4 года назад +3

      Jamaican.. Wataa
      UK... Wotha
      Thats all I can think of.

  • @elephantgrass631
    @elephantgrass631 3 года назад +5

    Every time I watch your videos, I gain more confidence in fixing my vehicles myself.

  • @Thedisastermaster9
    @Thedisastermaster9 4 года назад +72

    Chris what about winter blinker fluid.. I'm concerned about my blinker fluid freezing?

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +48

      If you have synthetic, you should be good no matter the temperature!

    • @jg5001
      @jg5001 4 года назад +8

      @@chrisfix Extremely important for older cars that have analog blinkers, not so much for newer cars with digital blinkers. BMW drivers never have to worry though, as the cars amazingly don't require fluid!

    • @masudghany2890
      @masudghany2890 4 года назад +5

      Good point. Tonight dropped to -10 deg C and my back right blinker stopped working. Forgot to check up on that blinker fluid.

    • @jayasmrmore3687
      @jayasmrmore3687 4 года назад

      @@chrisfix 🤣🤣

    • @jayasmrmore3687
      @jayasmrmore3687 4 года назад +1

      @@jg5001 wtf is an analog blinker?

  • @claudiofiero8523
    @claudiofiero8523 4 года назад +170

    That’s exactly what I needed, the old coolant in my car started to look “rusty”

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +81

      Winner winner chicken dinner! DM or email me (Email perferred as my DM's fill up fast lol) your mailing address for some ChrisFix swag!

    • @niranjaniravindran258
      @niranjaniravindran258 4 года назад +11

      ayyy congratulations

    • @Bruno-eh4hs
      @Bruno-eh4hs 4 года назад +2

      wait do you have a Fiero?

    • @overmalaziastv1909
      @overmalaziastv1909 4 года назад

      This vid is fantastic

    • @claudiofiero8523
      @claudiofiero8523 4 года назад +1

      @@Bruno-eh4hs nope ):
      In Italian it means something like "proud"

  • @lazarsjojic
    @lazarsjojic 4 года назад

    Three years ago I bumped into your channel when I was buying car. I used your video on how to buy used car. Even though I am not car enthusiast time to time I check your channel just to see how perfect video looks like. I am glad your channel got so big.

  • @mounirfadios5797
    @mounirfadios5797 4 года назад +274

    Neighbor's kid: playing around
    Chris: "I suggest checking your cooling reservoir".
    Kid: Mom! Chris is talking to his cars again.

    • @aserta
      @aserta 4 года назад +19

      Mom: Oh, and what is he saying darling?
      Kid: Oh, he's making something with some pipes and he said something about blowing.
      Mom: Yes, is this the ClA ?

    • @moisty_booi5062
      @moisty_booi5062 4 года назад +6

      @@aserta legend says he has been arrested by the fbi

    • @st.a_rS
      @st.a_rS 4 года назад

      @@moisty_booi5062 then how did he upload this vid?

    • @Gnawde
      @Gnawde 4 года назад +4

      @@st.a_rS pre recorded, uploaded by his parents

    • @andrewkelly3702
      @andrewkelly3702 4 года назад +1

      @@aserta 😂😂😂😂

  • @PhantoSinister4207
    @PhantoSinister4207 4 года назад +22

    The word we will never forget from this channel "hey guys ChrisFix here"

    • @undergrace_6.14
      @undergrace_6.14 4 года назад +2

      I will never forget "Wooder" written on the pipes 😍
      @chrisfix...
      I love your videos!Thank you for showing us how to maintain our vehicles without being overwhelmed 😳

    • @Rhythmeister
      @Rhythmeister 4 года назад

      Who's Chirs? 😉

  • @skyty0
    @skyty0 4 года назад +250

    "This is an extra engine I have so we can supercharge the drift car-"
    WAIT WHAT

    • @BeckersGarage
      @BeckersGarage 4 года назад +21

      Exactly what I was thinking.. like did I miss something?? Lmao

    • @all1001races
      @all1001races 4 года назад +9

      WHY DID NO-ONE ELSE NOTICE THIS

    • @vikachan19
      @vikachan19 4 года назад +8

      @@all1001races because many of us are from the cold cold north, we know that's not starting for months, and then all those perfect angles... it'll be 2022 by the time we see that video (and it will be marvelous) ^_^.

    • @Rkyline
      @Rkyline 4 года назад +2

      very casual about it lol

    • @RBoysMedia
      @RBoysMedia 4 года назад

      @@BeckersGarage it was on the check list in his drift video!

  • @TxAxK13
    @TxAxK13 3 года назад +1

    Hi I’m a kid and I want to be a mechanic you are giving a lot of tips an Tricks and that’s why I watch your Channel

  • @demonwithya9036
    @demonwithya9036 4 года назад +24

    I love to see how far your channel has grown. I started watching when you were doing the cop car. You’ve taught me a lot and even though I know longer have my mustang, the preventative maintenance you’ve been teaching us really helped save my Jetta a time or two! Thanks Chris!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +8

      I'm glad the videos have helped out your Jetta! Thanks for the ongoing support and thanks a lot!

  • @MFneiche
    @MFneiche 4 года назад +76

    Hey, Chris are you planning to make a top 5 Tools and Gadget for Christmas this year?

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +62

      Yes! Might be able to get it later this week, stay tuned!

    • @jesusguerrero4418
      @jesusguerrero4418 4 года назад +3

      Yes I knew I wasn’t the only one waiting 😂

    • @nicodache
      @nicodache 4 года назад +2

      @@chrisfix reading this "Stay tuuuuUUUUuuuuned!!!" :D

  • @abdj9377
    @abdj9377 4 года назад +61

    "So this right here is an extra engine to super charge the drift car "
    -everybody liked that

    • @jordini2468
      @jordini2468 4 года назад

      This is so trueeeeeeeeeeeeee

  • @HolyTrinity458
    @HolyTrinity458 4 года назад

    Chris, I have to thank you to the stars and beyond! I purchased a car with many miles on it so I could get too and from work. This beast has had so many problems. But with your videos I've learned so much and have fixed the car to the point where it will now last for years to come! Thank you so much for car education, and on top of that for free.
    Because of you I can now save thousands of dollars on repairs.

  • @VulkanStudio
    @VulkanStudio 4 года назад +31

    What an amazing job 😃 we appreciate you 😊
    This is how many people fixed their cars with your support 🥰
    ⬇️

    • @Somebody_VK
      @Somebody_VK 4 года назад +5

      Like beg fail

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +5

      Thanks a lot!

    • @VulkanStudio
      @VulkanStudio 4 года назад +3

      @@Somebody_VK it might seems a fail, but sometimes can be the trouth 😊
      We should change the use of the instrument we have to connect each other in a positive vibe 😃

    • @VulkanStudio
      @VulkanStudio 4 года назад +4

      @@chrisfix we follow you from Italy 😃🇮🇹 wish to host you here soon 😊

    • @Somebody_VK
      @Somebody_VK 4 года назад

      nvm it blew up 20 mins later

  • @ryanmartin9001
    @ryanmartin9001 4 года назад +235

    “Winters right around the corner”
    *Canadians in October* Am i a joke to you?

    • @Adones09
      @Adones09 4 года назад +4

      In Arizona it was 77 today. Water freezes? Oh you mean Ice cubes for my drinks, ok

    • @JAKWEES
      @JAKWEES 4 года назад +1

      Nova Scotia, no snow and still above 10c some days. Not sure what’s going on

    • @aidenstefanson2175
      @aidenstefanson2175 4 года назад +1

      Its been winter in the Yukon since September

    • @Louganda
      @Louganda 4 года назад

      @@JAKWEES bruh it was -10 degrees where I live

    • @frankiem749
      @frankiem749 4 года назад

      Only if that canadian is Ryan Renolds

  • @theganns1644
    @theganns1644 4 года назад +9

    Love all your videos and we learn a lot! Thanks for the antifreeze nerd math!
    TIP: Keep your old empty or 1/2 empty antifreeze jugs and be sure to mark them as "Premix 50/50" for this tip.
    Add a mix of 1/2 water and 1/2 antifreeze to the empty jugs OR simply add water to the 1/2 empty jugs!
    This way it is still in the original containers for safety. We keep an extra jug or 2 of this mix in the car trunk or in the back of the truck in case we have a leak on the side of the road and maybe we can help someone stranded one of these days! Remember to never add cold liquid to an overheated engine, let the engine cool down, then add your liquid. This also helps to keep a consistent mixed solution no matter how much you lose, whatever is left in the vehicle is always 50/50!!!

  • @matthewrisley9070
    @matthewrisley9070 4 года назад +1

    A lot of things can go unnoticed in these videos that make it top quality. Perfectly cut electrical tape on the distilled water. Laminated sheets. I appreciate you ChrisFix

  • @kylehogan8788
    @kylehogan8788 4 года назад +44

    I just love when Chris says wooder. And does he have any "soapy wooder" t-shirts?

    • @Monolitr
      @Monolitr 4 года назад +3

      👍👍👍

    • @PepsiDude
      @PepsiDude 4 года назад

      Water you Americans don't say it correctly

    • @uberschnilthegreat22
      @uberschnilthegreat22 4 года назад +4

      @@PepsiDude you don't get the joke, do you?

    • @PepsiDude
      @PepsiDude 4 года назад +1

      @@uberschnilthegreat22 I didn't know it was a joke

  • @mr.redneck7495
    @mr.redneck7495 4 года назад +33

    Literally sitting here doing my online school reloading RUclips waiting for the video! So excited!

  • @abbas1872
    @abbas1872 3 года назад +7

    Nice video Chris. You could take testing of coolant a little further though. This method only tells you that the coolant is strong enough to stop your car from overheating or the coolant freezing it doesn't tell you if the corrosion inhibitors are still doing their job. To do this use a multimeter. Set it to millivolts scale DC or 20vDC .Put the negative probe on a good ground and the positive probe in to the Antifreeze. The reading should be below 200 millivolts or 0.2v. Anything higher means that the inhibitors are failing and there is an electrolytic reaction taking place. Give it a go.

  • @iareburgman
    @iareburgman 4 месяца назад

    Finally a video that gave me enough confidence to tackle this project without paying someone hundreds. Awesome editing and thanks for being extremely thorough.
    Also explained how to bleed the system perfectly, which was making me really averse to doing this repair myself until you explained it.

  • @QuentenHartwick
    @QuentenHartwick 4 года назад +10

    Hi Chris you inspired me on getting a 500 dollar car keep it up man.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +6

      That's awesome! What car did you get?

    • @QuentenHartwick
      @QuentenHartwick 4 года назад

      I got a 2002 jeep grand cherokee

  • @aidan0244
    @aidan0244 4 года назад +4

    I’m just 13 years old ,but I watched all your videos cause I might need it in the future.

  • @nickbb19970
    @nickbb19970 4 года назад +222

    "Hey Guuuys ChrisFix here, and today we're gonna be making a pipe bomb"

    • @r1t223
      @r1t223 4 года назад +2

      Firet step: grab a nade

    • @andrewkelly3702
      @andrewkelly3702 4 года назад

      Lol

    • @Chev_Dev
      @Chev_Dev 4 года назад +1

      R/cursed comments

    • @johnhampster6781
      @johnhampster6781 4 года назад +2

      for REAL. Chris tell us that the cashier I.D.'d you when you bought 2 short lengths of metal pipe and caps for both ends.

    • @ryans413
      @ryans413 4 года назад +4

      First slide in the explosive material of choice. I like gun powder cause well it’s very explosive but you can use anything you like. Perfect next we need an ignition something that will detonate it so let’s go grab a simple 9 volt battery. Alright guys and look at that it’s that simple. Just hook up the battery alight and where done. Now place the timer I use I simple stop watch we don’t want this exploding on us now we want to see a timer. Good look how cool that looks. And we’re done simple pipe bomb guys only cost me 20 bucks now you guys can make one too.

  • @roberthewitt9577
    @roberthewitt9577 4 года назад

    Challenge: replacing the fuel injectors on your Mazda truck, only because I know it requires disassembling half of everything under the hood. lol
    I just had to do it for my ‘98 ranger and wow, what an adventure. I wish there was an ultimate tutorial.
    Big fan of your work. Keep it up.

  • @brandonmeenan8075
    @brandonmeenan8075 4 года назад +175

    Someone please make a compilation of Chris saying “WOODER”.

    • @isaacwamsley1415
      @isaacwamsley1415 4 года назад +5

      Yes

    • @Papichulol8037
      @Papichulol8037 4 года назад +9

      And soooopy woooooder

    • @NetITGeeks
      @NetITGeeks 4 года назад +2

      I think that is correct American. Chris is speaking American not English OK :)

    • @thatonedude5237
      @thatonedude5237 4 года назад +8

      @@NetITGeeks Its not American its Jerseyite.

    • @maxwellcatlol
      @maxwellcatlol 3 года назад +1

      Hey chris, i want you to say: Woody, then replace the y with er and say the word, if you dont say it you will lose subscribers AND likes

  • @shach_
    @shach_ 4 года назад +36

    What’s up Chris? How’s your family and is it safe over there? We need the king of cars alive for years!!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +23

      Hello! Family is doing well, I'm doing everything I can to keep everyone safe! And I don't plan on going anywhere anytime soon!

    • @justinlamb3822
      @justinlamb3822 4 года назад +2

      @@chrisfix Yo what’s up Christofer

    • @Robsav-yx6vi
      @Robsav-yx6vi 4 года назад +1

      Glad you are taking COVID-19 seriously. It’s a Russian Roulette virus for sure .
      Btw .

    • @flagmichael
      @flagmichael 4 года назад +1

      @@Robsav-yx6vi Not a bad description for what I have taken to calling the Dread Virus Roberts. In our late 60s now, the wife and I keep a serious distance but we are getting tested in a couple of hours because we may have been exposed when we visited our daughter (a clinic nurse) for Thanksgiving. Her husband, who gets pneumonia nearly every year around this time and has symptoms now. We aren't concerned but we need to know.
      Who would have thought we would know this little after nearly a year of intense focus?

    • @ownsplays5699
      @ownsplays5699 4 года назад

      @@chrisfix yo can you make the perfect tiktok come true I’m @ownsplays on tiktok

  • @aleddavies770
    @aleddavies770 4 года назад +16

    I was literally watching a Chrisfix interior detail as I got this notification

  • @badrudeen7763
    @badrudeen7763 3 года назад

    No body in this world explain much more better than this ....
    Fantastic explanation ...
    Thanks a lot ..
    Your brother from india...

  • @hafiz8379
    @hafiz8379 4 года назад +18

    When mixing coolant with water, can you use dehumidifier water instead.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +13

      If it's mineral free, you should be good!

    • @flagmichael
      @flagmichael 4 года назад +2

      A lot of supermarkets now sell purified drinking water without minerals. Our local Fry's (part of the Kroger family) does - 32 liters for $2.99. I am 200% with Chris on the importance of mineral free water. Hot water holds more minerals, then it gets to the radiator where the water cools. I considered rodding a friend's radiator out but a new one was only $20 more. I once tried CLR; it fizzed like crazy but didn't dent the limestone in the tubes.

    • @TheChudoviste
      @TheChudoviste 4 года назад +1

      WTH?
      I don't know about the rest of the world,but distilled water in Europe cost like 0,01€ more then a tap water per Liter.
      Why to FREAKING HELL would you use anything else?

    • @nanta278
      @nanta278 4 года назад +1

      Is there water specific to humidifier? I just use distilled water from groceries.

    • @drippingwax
      @drippingwax 4 года назад

      @@nanta278 I have only ever seen people saying to mix coolant with distilled water.

  • @moizsiddikio4
    @moizsiddikio4 4 года назад +4

    Chris I am just in love with your videos and channel!!
    You are my inspiration!!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +1

      I'm glad I could be inspiring to you and you love the videos and channel! Thanks a lot!

    • @moizsiddikio4
      @moizsiddikio4 4 года назад

      @@chrisfix thank you so much you work so hard in making these videos for us!

  • @jhusgus9537
    @jhusgus9537 4 года назад +68

    Question of the day: “how did you get the mazda home?”

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +33

      I drove her home haha

    • @creepergamer2911
      @creepergamer2911 4 года назад

      @@chrisfix hi I have a problem that my car revs constantly but I'm not pressing the throttle can u make a vid how to fix dat plz

    • @alexisbeaulne1339
      @alexisbeaulne1339 4 года назад +5

      @@creepergamer2911 chek on internet, its called rev hang, to minimize the emissions, look on throttle house site they explain it very good:)

    • @elgueroconlaguitarra852
      @elgueroconlaguitarra852 4 года назад +1

      @@creepergamer2911 he made a video on that Im pretty sure. Check it out to see if it works

    • @josuesamuel497
      @josuesamuel497 4 года назад +1

      @@creepergamer2911 probably has a poor or rough idle because a valve that is situated in the trotle body, chris made a video, Check it out. The name of the video is, How to fix a car that idle poorly.

  • @wattson451
    @wattson451 3 года назад +2

    Being someone from Malaysia, specifically a mere 4.4 degrees north of the equator where we never go below 24°C or 75°F, I always find 'antifreeze' confusing and it's to be something needed in cold places only, turns out it's a 50/50 mix and has higher boiling temp. Glad to learn that! Also, I always use hose wooder for my wipers since it doesn't freeze here. Not something I'd recommend but for people where I'm from it's pretty normal.

  • @budthestud9400
    @budthestud9400 4 года назад +8

    Good thing I live in Florida, we rarely get below freezing. Just flushed my coolant last week before a road trip, so I’m all good

  • @nathanford9096
    @nathanford9096 4 года назад +11

    It's honestly kind of crazy that he still has the OG Windstar is still sitting there in the background

  • @muhammedmundirmk8453
    @muhammedmundirmk8453 4 года назад +12

    Me: I have an Extra Light Bulb in garage
    Chris: I have an Extra ENGINE in Garage.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +2

      You never know!

    • @nicodache
      @nicodache 4 года назад

      I got an extra car in the garage ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

  • @Yes-bg5nr
    @Yes-bg5nr 4 года назад

    Also guys- dont forget to put winter air in your tires and let all the summer air out, good thing chris has a video on it. VERY IMPORTANT.

  • @alincopy9938
    @alincopy9938 4 года назад +4

    The work you put into these videos is insane and much appreciated !

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +1

      I appreciate all that!

  • @sorenmortimer4246
    @sorenmortimer4246 4 года назад +14

    Fastest I’ve been to a ChrisFix video. Super happy when videos come out.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +2

      Awesome! I'm glad you're as happy as I am when the new videos come out!

    • @inhex1603
      @inhex1603 4 года назад

      Same here!

    • @fahmi1347
      @fahmi1347 4 года назад

      Same dude!

  • @Meox_YT
    @Meox_YT 4 года назад +11

    I have a head gasket leak so I will need to change the coolant, perfect timing

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +7

      Let me know how this goes!

    • @goldwolf0606
      @goldwolf0606 4 года назад +2

      You need to fix the head gasket... go watch his piston return spring video 😉

    • @HarshJatt
      @HarshJatt 4 года назад +1

      @@goldwolf0606 lol😁😁😁

    • @Meox_YT
      @Meox_YT 4 года назад +1

      @@goldwolf0606 Haha already seen it, really funny. I actually showed that video and the one about blinker fluid to my friend and he actually believes it, my headlight looked bad on my car so he said that I would need some new blinker fluid and I laughed so hard haha.

    • @andrewkelly3702
      @andrewkelly3702 4 года назад

      Good luck hope it is a Honda so it is easy

  • @norain31
    @norain31 4 года назад

    I skimmed through thought you were gonna show how to tell the antifreeze hasnt turned acidic eating out heater core/fittings ect . Thats why you change coolant . You add for strength anti freeze/anti boil. Your videos are well done 99.9% of the time haha

  • @7mdn.o
    @7mdn.o 4 года назад +6

    you always have the best content, appreciate the effort.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +4

      Thanks!

    • @flagmichael
      @flagmichael 4 года назад

      @@chrisfix Just the plain truth. Great skills, tips, videography, links....

  • @havenwankerl298
    @havenwankerl298 4 года назад +14

    This is the best ad ever for that funnel😂

    • @evanjohnrobasci7356
      @evanjohnrobasci7356 4 года назад +1

      When I saw him use that thing, I thought...”I think I need 3 of those.”

    • @beny8
      @beny8 4 года назад +1

      Not really, lot of cars are like the first one having the top coolant mark in the middle of the overflow tank. With a funnel like that you'd only fill it to the top and had to remove quite a bit of coolant to get the level right.

  • @ybone20
    @ybone20 4 года назад +97

    Chris's parent: Hey chris i need my car, im going to run an errand
    Chris: um, i could give it but i took out the engine
    Chris's parent: ...................
    Chris: Should i call an uber
    love your channel by the way

    • @D3nn1s
      @D3nn1s 4 года назад +1

      The driftstang is his car if you meant that

    • @CREEEEK
      @CREEEEK 4 года назад

      Lmfao

    • @Felixkeeg
      @Felixkeeg 4 года назад +1

      Just take one of the other 5 or so cars

    • @rk22cc
      @rk22cc 4 года назад +1

      @@Felixkeeg take the Hummer military truck.

    • @ybone20
      @ybone20 4 года назад +1

      Yes I know it is driftstangs engine but all the other cars parts were also taken out as seen in the video and I don't think his parents would take the hummer

  • @average32potato
    @average32potato 4 года назад

    Hey, it's the wonder guy. I love your videos because of how helpful and straight forward they are. I don't even have a car but I still watched your videos.
    Oh my gosh I just got to the part with the pipe of wooder, amazing. You might confuse people who dont know you.

  • @BabyHairAutomotive
    @BabyHairAutomotive 4 года назад +19

    3:11 "Wooder" pipe..ha!! +1 for self awareness

  • @midwestjapan1716
    @midwestjapan1716 4 года назад +27

    I feel like Chris lives somewhere else but films in his parents driveway for nostalgia 😳

  • @atarvhegde5210
    @atarvhegde5210 4 года назад +39

    Meanwhile Beetle owners:
    What is coolant?

    • @flagmichael
      @flagmichael 4 года назад +1

      That is what prevents valves from burning.

    • @ASPthespeedyboy
      @ASPthespeedyboy 4 года назад +9

      @@flagmichael you don't get it, don't ya?

    • @aussiebloke609
      @aussiebloke609 4 года назад +10

      Technically, the old Beetle has coolant.
      It's called "oil." LOL

  • @saulduran1885
    @saulduran1885 4 года назад

    This man would make a great teacher I don’t know anything about cars but watching his vids I understand everything his doing

  • @MSSH1991
    @MSSH1991 4 года назад +8

    18:34
    Chris: I like using this spillproof funnel
    Spillproof funnel: *spills*

  • @legoivan44321
    @legoivan44321 4 года назад +93

    "So you can stay toasty"
    Me: **cries in motorcycle**
    Edit: did i spell that right?

    • @JesusisLOVEJohn-
      @JesusisLOVEJohn- 4 года назад +5

      "on" not "in" motorcycle. Makes a big difference.😂

    • @questioner1596
      @questioner1596 4 года назад +1

      Snowmobiles also have no heaters, aside from Bombardier B series or heated grips/seats.
      I find I don't ride much when it's below freezing anyway, I'm too scared of falling on ice, then being run over by an F150.

    • @ninjarider2941
      @ninjarider2941 4 года назад +1

      You just have to wear more layers and use insulated gloves. Heaters are for the weak. An invigorating ride on a frosty morning makes me feel alive!

    • @ODD1357
      @ODD1357 4 года назад +2

      @@JesusisLOVEJohn- I think in is better because it means it’s a language. Example: speaking in English-speaking on English.

    • @JesusisLOVEJohn-
      @JesusisLOVEJohn- 4 года назад +1

      @@ODD1357 Well yeah in that context, but no one says im going sit inside my motorcycle. 😁

  • @typicalaussie7574
    @typicalaussie7574 4 года назад +7

    Dude ur a legend love the content

  • @amchoo_929
    @amchoo_929 3 года назад

    I remember back in the day when me and my buddies had to cover my cars hood with a thick blanket and park it in a wind resistant spot becuse my Waterpump was leaking and i put pure water in the cooling System. It was like -10 Celsius and I really was woried that my cars Block would crack,so much so I drove it hard to get it up to temperature and then let it sit thru the night... Remember it to this day,nice Video Chris,keep it up Buddy,can't wait for the Turbo Del-Sol video.😁

  • @Jenna_Tolls420
    @Jenna_Tolls420 4 года назад +4

    I remember when Cris had about 200k subs..Now its more than 7M but he still replies to some of the comments as ussual. Respect.

  • @DanielRevay
    @DanielRevay 4 года назад +4

    Finally, I waited 3 minutes on your channel page for this

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +2

      RUclips lagged a bit but it's good now!

    • @DanielRevay
      @DanielRevay 4 года назад

      @@chrisfix no problem! Just watched it. Great video as usual, will help me a ton when I get my first car soon!

  • @sullivanodonnell3505
    @sullivanodonnell3505 4 года назад +7

    Read my mind!!! Can’t wait to do this on my car!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +2

      Let me know how testing it goes!

  • @mekanik164
    @mekanik164 4 года назад +1

    Very informative and detailed video. The only thing missing was a caution about Antifreeze and animals who will be poisoned by any spilled if its not cleaned up.

  • @oddixgames6704
    @oddixgames6704 4 года назад +3

    Love how Maserati is casually chillin on the background

  • @metalrazor3859
    @metalrazor3859 4 года назад +45

    Chris: *says supercharge*
    Everyone: *excitement noises*
    *Me writing downs mods i plan for a first gen silverado*

    • @blainemcdonald6972
      @blainemcdonald6972 3 года назад

      HOW TO CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE ANTI FREEZE ITSSELF

  • @ramadhanisme7
    @ramadhanisme7 4 года назад +66

    "winters right around the corner"
    Me living in tropical country :
    Bruh what is winter? 🤣🤣

    • @misot90
      @misot90 4 года назад +13

      We also have 4 seasons:
      Hot
      Very Hot
      Rainy
      Typhoon Season

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +26

      Rub it in lol

    • @itsyaboiwan6416
      @itsyaboiwan6416 4 года назад

      same here lmao

    • @thecozyb5785
      @thecozyb5785 4 года назад

      I live in Canada sooo do the math

    • @barracudaboi790
      @barracudaboi790 4 года назад +2

      It is terrible in India, where I belong to, as we have 6 SEASONS to play with, with a season called monsoon, the season of rain, between summer and autumn being the longest, spanning from late may to even late September. But this year(2020) it felt like we had only 2 seasons, winter and monsoon as it rains out of literally nowhere an' there are at least 3 days of rain every month(It rained yesterday for the comment on 29.12.2020), anyway, this is one of the factors that gives identity to India and makes its climate interesting

  • @shinola228
    @shinola228 2 года назад

    That was a clever way to calculate how much coolant was needed to achieve 50/50 ratio. Thanks for the video.

  • @DjGrahnstettoOffical
    @DjGrahnstettoOffical 4 года назад +13

    There are some cars where a spill funnel isn't necessary. My car has a built in bleeder for the coolant system. That car, being a golf 4.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +3

      For sure. But even using it on those cars helps get all the air out when it may be trapped because the height of the coolant and the pressure that creates does an amazing job at pushing the air out.

    • @DjGrahnstettoOffical
      @DjGrahnstettoOffical 4 года назад

      @@chrisfix The only reason I said that was because there are some countries where these sort of parts are hard to come by and due to the COVID epedemic, it is really hard to get tools in to certain countries. (One of them being Norway).
      I don't want to discourage anyone from working on their coolant system who can't get their hands on some of the products used in the video.

    • @maskedredstonerproz
      @maskedredstonerproz 4 года назад

      Eyooo, My dad has a vw golf 4, what year is yours??

    • @lazar2175
      @lazar2175 4 года назад

      I also have a mk4 golf, how does the air bleeding system work?
      My antifreeze is about -25c or so right now, i don't expect it to drop under -20c either way.
      But still a cool feature i didn't know about.

    • @DjGrahnstettoOffical
      @DjGrahnstettoOffical 4 года назад

      @@maskedredstonerproz 1999

  • @Danielm1114
    @Danielm1114 4 года назад +4

    My wiper fluid pump needs replacing. Maybe a video of how to replace one in the future?

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +4

      Thanks for the video idea!

  • @sethbeck9815
    @sethbeck9815 4 года назад +4

    I just got a notification about this video while I'm watching it lol

  • @jsslifelike
    @jsslifelike 4 года назад

    My kids(7 and 4) love it when new ChrisFix videos come out! This one was fun for them- once they got done watching, I took them out to the garage and try a tester out for themselves. They loved it!

    • @Kamal_AL-Hinai
      @Kamal_AL-Hinai 3 года назад

      I respect people with old accounts. Yours is 14 years old since 2007. For me, that says a lot about a person.

  • @powerlight2000
    @powerlight2000 4 года назад +7

    I'm one of those guys when the Video says "Hey Guys it's ChrisFix here" and I like the video

  • @ericnauman3518
    @ericnauman3518 4 года назад +22

    Tip: Put a rag over the cap when losing.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +9

      Thanks for the tip!

    • @flagmichael
      @flagmichael 4 года назад +4

      And squeeze the radiator hose - either one. If it is soft, go ahead.
      I skipped that when working on my daughter's Honda. Boiling coolant soaked my sweatshirt and long shirt sleeves, besides dousing my hand. It took me a few seconds to get both sleeves over my hand. It smarted like crazy for a few hours, didn't hurt so much in the morning. A week later all the skin peeled off my hand.

    • @jayasmrmore3687
      @jayasmrmore3687 4 года назад

      “Closing” not “losing” *

    • @jayasmrmore3687
      @jayasmrmore3687 4 года назад

      @@flagmichael wow

  • @MamoonBakeer
    @MamoonBakeer 4 года назад +4

    I have a 2009 Chevy Aveo 1.4L LS automatic (odometer: approx. 140k). I take good care of my car & it serves me well.
    Every time I top up the reservoir to max level, the coolant returns to min level after a few days and stops at that level for years without a leak. Throughout my car's life of 11 years, I only used 2 brands: (PEAK coolant & AC Delco 240k/5 years extra long life coolant) without an issue. During that period, the coolant & reservoir was always clean as I periodically change the coolant. Is there a way to know why the coolant always drops & stops at minimum level even though it wasn't doing that when the car was new? I live in Jordan with temperature typically varies from 3°C to 32°C and is rarely below 0°C or above 35°C.
    Your thoughts are appreciated. Thanks.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +3

      Sounds like some air making it way out of the system, or just normal expansion/contraction of the coolant. Try bleeding the system and see if that makes this go away!

  • @moisessanchez9253
    @moisessanchez9253 4 года назад

    Thanks to you I was able to replace the tie rods on my car by myself and only needed to pay for the parts and pay for the alignment of my wheels. Now I just got done replacing my break pads and rotors also and I pull a compressed piston on my rear wheel and broke the seal. It was a expensive mistake, but I did learn from it. Thank you for you videos

  • @alinstanca3726
    @alinstanca3726 4 года назад +8

    HELLO CHRISFIX I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I LOVE UR VIDS AND I LOVE UR CHRSTMAS GIFT IDEAS. Have a good christmas !

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +2

      Thanks a lot! Merry Christmas to you! (Christmas gift ideas should be out this week ;)

  • @sarah_aaron40
    @sarah_aaron40 4 года назад +16

    3rd time asking chrisfix for:
    DIY Turbo Install

    • @RoadKing412
      @RoadKing412 4 года назад +1

      Ahahah 100000 time to supercharged driftstang

    • @0sus
      @0sus 4 года назад

      he promised us he will do this year, so just wait also he will turbo the honda and supercharge the mustang

    • @jesusguerrero4418
      @jesusguerrero4418 4 года назад

      And it’s from eBay 😁

    • @atarvhegde5210
      @atarvhegde5210 4 года назад

      @@0sus
      The year will end in 23 days.

    • @0sus
      @0sus 4 года назад

      @@atarvhegde5210 i know

  • @devlimbani
    @devlimbani 4 года назад +11

    People: Oh, I have an extra key
    Chris: Yeah, I have an extra engine

  • @andyclemente4205
    @andyclemente4205 4 года назад +1

    My man always goes the extra mile on his videos. And I appreciate the dedication ☺️👍

  • @dafferdonk
    @dafferdonk 4 года назад +31

    ‘Extra engine to supercharge the driftcar’

    • @Papiichampo
      @Papiichampo 4 года назад +2

      knew i wasn’t the only one who heard that!

    • @andrewkelly3702
      @andrewkelly3702 4 года назад +2

      I think he is expecting boom when he hits dyno

    • @dafferdonk
      @dafferdonk 4 года назад +2

      @@andrewkelly3702 yeah lol

  • @chasenapravnik9166
    @chasenapravnik9166 4 года назад +5

    Learned more in this video than being in school

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +1

      I'm glad you learned a lot from the video!

  • @matthewzoelle9149
    @matthewzoelle9149 4 года назад +3

    Refractometer can be bought relatively cheaply and is pretty accurate. Your tool is probably easier.

  • @xnavyro
    @xnavyro 2 года назад

    Chris, just saw your video on your RUclips success, Congratulations! Another well done in accounting for the coolant left in the water jacket after a radiator drain. I didn’t learn this technique until I was in New York during an extreme winter, NOT a good time to learn! Another great video & congrats again on your RUclips success, well deserved!!!

  • @stephenwilliamson4556
    @stephenwilliamson4556 4 года назад +6

    “Winter is definitely coming”
    Meanwhile in Australia: Perth hits 40 degrees C today.

    • @bluerex178
      @bluerex178 4 года назад +1

      Saudi arabia: pathetic

  • @Sumilum
    @Sumilum 4 года назад +8

    chrisfix: watch us when we turbo the del sol and supercharge the driftstang
    1 year later
    me: please do it

  • @ivana.8994
    @ivana.8994 4 года назад +4

    My coolant looks good but now i think i should change it. It hasn't been changed since the last owner owned it over 4 years 🤤

    • @flagmichael
      @flagmichael 4 года назад +3

      Check the maintenance schedule and also compare the color with the OEM coolant for it. If it seems right, passes the hydrometer check, and is still within its life (usually 5 or 10 years now) it's your choice. If it is the wrong color or out of date or messed up you really should. Just being aware gives you the upper hand.

    • @aaroncouture4982
      @aaroncouture4982 4 года назад +1

      @@flagmichael perfectly worded

  • @zzzires5045
    @zzzires5045 4 года назад

    i hope you make enough that this counts as a full time job for the quality you manage, theres so few who can actually make a good guide

  • @jongsuuus2140
    @jongsuuus2140 4 года назад +4

    Hey Chris Love ur Vids Btw when are you Going to Post About the Upgrades on The Hummer?😍

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +1

      Got some good stuff going on the Hummer soon! Stay tuned!

  • @kaelillo
    @kaelillo 4 года назад +13

    school’s gonna have to wait

    • @Bylone
      @Bylone 4 года назад +2

      You'll learn more from this channel than school so don't worry 😉

    • @kaelillo
      @kaelillo 4 года назад +1

      @@Bylone you right 🤣

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +3

      The video will always be here when you're done with school for the day :p

  • @hamentaschen
    @hamentaschen 4 года назад +29

    "The sea was angry that day my friends, like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli."

  • @harrybing5984
    @harrybing5984 4 года назад

    wow another great video those, 398 downvotes are disappointing, what in the world could be wrong, such a beautiful video.
    haters will always be haters. Chris what an amazing job.

  • @AnotherCarChannel1
    @AnotherCarChannel1 3 года назад +4

    I don't know why, but suddenly i crave for green apple juice =))

  • @FlipITGarage
    @FlipITGarage 4 года назад +7

    When are we adding the SUPERCHARGER to the DRIFT CAR?! 💨

  • @mbz4652
    @mbz4652 4 года назад +7

    With ChrisFix no need to go to school for chemistry class, chemistry class comes to you

  • @whydoiexist5890
    @whydoiexist5890 4 года назад +2

    This is actually really useful, especially because I live in Canada

    • @saba7733
      @saba7733 3 года назад +2

      All chrisfix videos are useful