Yeah I never use a pair of channel locks on your radiator cap you can actually compromise the PSI that the radiator cap is actually rated for especially if it's plastic that's stupid
Mine seems that only moves a quater (90 degrees) ... so, should I apply more torque with the pliers in order to move the drain cap? I don't want to damage the radiator... help ! Thank u so much.
I feel like this video is wrong at 2:10. Needle nose pliers are really hard to use in this tight space. This is so much easier if you disconnect the hose in front of the drain fitting first. I disconnected the hose with a Philips head and just pushed it out of the way. No fluid came out so it's not connected to the radiator (just a coat of oil when I wiped my finger inside the hose). Now you have easy access to the drain plug. The drain plug has an O ring and sits really tight. Once that hose is out of the way then you can use pliers for grip. I recommend wrapping the pliers in electric tape to avoid damaging the plastic drain fitting. It might help to use a little silicon spray on the O-ring during re-assembly (just check if it reacts with Antifreeze...that I'm not sure about). In my case, the 3/8" hose to assist with drain was useless. It's way too hard to keep the drain plug in the vehicle and also unscrew it just enough to properly drain. Just deal w/ the mess.
Unless Im missing something here, these instrunctions dont make sense. After flushing the system with water until it comes out clear, arent the lines now full of water? The very next step is adding the coolant. Are you not going to have a diluted system at this point? The recommended coolant is prediluted. I started following these instructions and now im using new coolant to flush out the distilled water I used to flush the system. I read that the entire coolant system holds 11 qts, but each time I drain only 2 qts come out.
I supposed was destill water but if you run destill water to xlean the eng8ne then when you add coolant 50/50 it will be diluted when mix with sll rhe water 8 side the engine correct? Or you put non 50/50 in the reservoir?
This video is for the 2014-2019 Ford Escape. It is mislabeled. For Coolant, use only the NEW Ford dealership stuff for the 2014-2019. Ford Ecoboost have had problems where the Coolant leaks into the engine. The new Special Coolant from Ford tries to resolve the issue. I think the new Ford Coolant isn't as acidic as normal coolant.
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Yeah I never use a pair of channel locks on your radiator cap you can actually compromise the PSI that the radiator cap is actually rated for especially if it's plastic that's stupid
Not as easy to loosen the radiator drain plug as they make it look... it is very tight up there.
Mine seems that only moves a quater (90 degrees) ... so, should I apply more torque with the pliers in order to move the drain cap? I don't want to damage the radiator... help ! Thank u so much.
@@josealbertowallspadilla3262did it ever go more than 90?
Skill issue
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I feel like this video is wrong at 2:10. Needle nose pliers are really hard to use in this tight space. This is so much easier if you disconnect the hose in front of the drain fitting first. I disconnected the hose with a Philips head and just pushed it out of the way. No fluid came out so it's not connected to the radiator (just a coat of oil when I wiped my finger inside the hose). Now you have easy access to the drain plug.
The drain plug has an O ring and sits really tight. Once that hose is out of the way then you can use pliers for grip. I recommend wrapping the pliers in electric tape to avoid damaging the plastic drain fitting. It might help to use a little silicon spray on the O-ring during re-assembly (just check if it reacts with Antifreeze...that I'm not sure about).
In my case, the 3/8" hose to assist with drain was useless. It's way too hard to keep the drain plug in the vehicle and also unscrew it just enough to properly drain. Just deal w/ the mess.
Unless Im missing something here, these instrunctions dont make sense. After flushing the system with water until it comes out clear, arent the lines now full of water? The very next step is adding the coolant. Are you not going to have a diluted system at this point? The recommended coolant is prediluted. I started following these instructions and now im using new coolant to flush out the distilled water I used to flush the system. I read that the entire coolant system holds 11 qts, but each time I drain only 2 qts come out.
Why does the video say to remove (both the front and) the rear undershield when the radiator is in the front?
IDK I have an 05 and don't have to remove anything they are talking about this video isnt the best.
Both covers are located near the front of the vehicle. Instead of one long cover, they made it in 2 sections.
Where can I get the tubing for draining it??
never use channel lock to remove cap. you use a strap wrench to do it without damage to the cap
Thanks for the video. Appreciate it drain plug a little tough to get out but it works.
Gracias
I supposed was destill water but if you run destill water to xlean the eng8ne then when you add coolant 50/50 it will be diluted when mix with sll rhe water 8 side the engine correct? Or you put non 50/50 in the reservoir?
Not helpful for showing how to drain the radiator on a 2017 Escape with the 2.0 liter engine. Drain plug is on passenger side in very tight space.
This must be a joke the escape im working on have the drain plug in the opposite side and nothing came up after unplugging it.
And what would the proper coolant be?
This video is for the 2014-2019 Ford Escape. It is mislabeled. For Coolant, use only the NEW Ford dealership stuff for the 2014-2019.
Ford Ecoboost have had problems where the Coolant leaks into the engine. The new Special Coolant from Ford tries to resolve the issue. I think the new Ford Coolant isn't as acidic as normal coolant.
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No, no, no, no, no.... There are two cooling systems on the Ford Escape Hybrid, I need to flush the electronics system.
Video states procedure is for 2001 thru 2017. Hybrid models didn’t come out till 2020 in North America.
This is for 2014-2019 Ford Escapes. The video is mislabeled.