What if my coolant reservoir isn't clear and can't really see where fluid line is? Is there any way to tell? I tried using a flash light but the container is a solid color like and not transparent.
Why is all my antifreeze keep running out of my car in my car is overheating but I can't find the antifreeze nowhere on the ground or nowhere around the vehicle
Great question. I have found that there are some civics that do not have the coolant in the front. You should always check the owners manual to see where the coolant is found. Thanks so much for your question. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
@Rose. It depends on your mixture of antifreeze to water. You should always use a diluted 5650 mixture of antifreeze to water some brands already diluted or they will give you concentrate and you dilute it 50/50. You should never just add water unless it is an emergency and you don't have to drive very far. Thanks for your comment and best of luck with your project.
@kingbattle. Thanks for your question. We were just topping off the coolant so we it was not drained. If your coolant needs to be replaced then you would need to drain the coolant and then refill. Thanks again and hopefully you subscribe to big Al Repairs.
@@jasminm9633 Great question. You can check your owners manual for recommended mileage and time before it needs to be replaced. You can also use an antifreeze/coolant tester that you can purchase at an auto parts store. Thanks again for your question.
@@jasminm9633 That is a great question. You can check your owners manual to see how often you should replace your coolant. You should also check every 3-4 months to see if your coolant is low and needs to be topped off.
@Terrahawk2003. That Is a great question. Unfortunately I no longer own a cavalier so I'm not able to check that out. You should go to your local auto parts store and they can answer that question. Most of the reservoir caps that I have worked with do seal and they do tighten up. Some of them will make a clicking sound and that means that it is sealed. They are very cheap to buy and you can get them at Amazon or your local auto parts store. Thanks again for your question and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Do modern cars need anti-freeze? Coolant cap does not say anything and I have started my car in below freezing temperatures before without any problem? Also it had sat for almost 24 hrs in below freezing and I checked the coolant tank and it did not look frozen. And what temperature does coolant freeze? I am from the south and we never use or have I heard of anyone putting anti freeze in their car before. 😢
@UR. Great question. If you only have water in the radiator you should use a full concentration coolant. The coolant should always have a 50/50 water/coolant ratio. Best of luck with your next DIY project and thanks again and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
I am having a hell of a time bleeding the air out of the cavalier. I feel as though i get air trapped behind the thermostat. With cap off I rev the vehicle up to get air bubbles out, I will see the coolant begin to surge into the reservoir and hear a knocking sound coming from radiator to the reservoir, and I see where coolant is flowing through the hoses and through the system. As soon as I put the cap on after I assume that the air is gone the hoses begin to collapse. Especially the one that is higher up on that black tube? Why would it do this? Cap and reservoir are new.
@AM Thanks so much for your question. One thing you can try if you have no already is to find the 6mm bleeder hexigon shape screw in the top hose area and open it, run the car and add coolant till it starts bubbling with coolant. close bleeder when done. I hope this will solve the problem and hopefully you subscribe to big Al Repairs.
@@BigAl-1 I have used the bleeder screw during the bleeding process. I often hear hiss but as soon as I turned it that is when I saw the reservoir surging and bubbling out like a volcano. Is this normal?
I got a sign where it said check your charging system then it said check engine temperature when to autozone and had them test my alternator and battery they say it's good but still the signs show up that means I need to put oil and antifreeze right ?
Husain, that is a great question. Yes you should check your coolant and add the required amount. Please give us an update. Thanks so much for your comment and best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
@Deerector. Haha. I should have put more pressure on the cap so I didn't have to turn it so many times. Thanks so much for your comment best of what your next DIY project and hope you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
That is a great question. Dex-Cool. Dex-Cool is the antifreeze recommended by General Motors, the company that makes Chevys, as the best antifreeze for their automobiles. It is an orange color, to truly differentiate it, and is an extended-life coolant, known to work up to 100,000 miles. Thanks so much for your questioning and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
I have a Pontiac as well looks exactly like yours when you open the hood up that antifreeze part that's by your screw will you screw the top off does that connect to something it's a hose right there where does that hose connect to
lz, I think you are referring to the vent hose. If your antifreeze gets too hot, it will vent out of the vehicle through the hose. Thanks so much for your comment and best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Legend has it he’s still turning that cap
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What if my coolant reservoir isn't clear and can't really see where fluid line is? Is there any way to tell? I tried using a flash light but the container is a solid color like and not transparent.
Why is all my antifreeze keep running out of my car in my car is overheating but I can't find the antifreeze nowhere on the ground or nowhere around the vehicle
check your oil
Ok I will
Engine was no good
Thank you sir 👍 , seems my radiator redo our cap is loose which could mean why I need to top up every once in a while.
Good find! Thanks for the comment
For Honda Civis the coolant is ALWAYS in the front correct? I dont wanna mess this up
Great question. I have found that there are some civics that do not have the coolant in the front. You should always check the owners manual to see where the coolant is found. Thanks so much for your question. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
I didn’t even know the owners manual had specific liquid types for your car, i thought you just had to ask which on you needed lol, good info !
Thanks so much for your comment and best of luck with your next DIY project.
Thanks so much for your comment. Yes, different cars require different types of coolant. Best of luck with your next DIY project.
I can NEVER get the cap off my 2004 Chevy Cavalier
It can be such a pain! Thanks for the comment!
Can you put water on you antifreeze
@Rose. It depends on your mixture of antifreeze to water. You should always use a diluted 5650 mixture of antifreeze to water some brands already diluted or they will give you concentrate and you dilute it 50/50. You should never just add water unless it is an emergency and you don't have to drive very far. Thanks for your comment and best of luck with your project.
Did u drain it first? Or no need?
@kingbattle. Thanks for your question. We were just topping off the coolant so we it was not drained. If your coolant needs to be replaced then you would need to drain the coolant and then refill. Thanks again and hopefully you subscribe to big Al Repairs.
@@BigAl-1 how do you if it needs to be replaced?
@@jasminm9633 Great question. You can check your owners manual for recommended mileage and time before it needs to be replaced. You can also use an antifreeze/coolant tester that you can purchase at an auto parts store. Thanks again for your question.
@@jasminm9633 That is a great question. You can check your owners manual to see how often you should replace your coolant. You should also check every 3-4 months to see if your coolant is low and needs to be topped off.
Is there a trick to getting my cavalier reservoir cap it just spins forever
@Terrahawk2003. That Is a great question. Unfortunately I no longer own a cavalier so I'm not able to check that out. You should go to your local auto parts store and they can answer that question. Most of the reservoir caps that I have worked with do seal and they do tighten up. Some of them will make a clicking sound and that means that it is sealed. They are very cheap to buy and you can get them at Amazon or your local auto parts store. Thanks again for your question and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
You probably dont need to know at this point but you just pull up on it,grand am can be the same
Pull up or push down while turning
Do modern cars need anti-freeze? Coolant cap does not say anything and I have started my car in below freezing temperatures before without any problem? Also it had sat for almost 24 hrs in below freezing and I checked the coolant tank and it did not look frozen. And what temperature does coolant freeze? I am from the south and we never use or have I heard of anyone putting anti freeze in their car before. 😢
If my car already has water can i add 50/50
@UR. Great question. If you only have water in the radiator you should use a full concentration coolant. The coolant should always have a 50/50 water/coolant ratio. Best of luck with your next DIY project and thanks again and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
I see videos saying put some in the radiator as well, is this true?
Helpful video, thank you.
Yes 🕊💯
what if i accidentally added antifreeze to the radiator instead of the coolant reservoir?
As long as you have the right, mixture it doesn’t matter if you put it in the reservoir or the radiator. It all just ends up in the same place.
So you don't have to put coolant in the radiator cap as long as the coolant is full in the reservoir?
You saved my life man ☺️
THanks for the comment! I hope it helped! Have a good one and good luck with future DIY projects.
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Cool video
Thanks so much for your comment. Best of luck with your next DIY project.
Thank u
Thanks so much for your comment and best of luck with your next DIY project.
Why would a car be low on coolant ?
Because u driving it 😂😂😒
@@DSBC lmao word. I mean could there be a possible leak ect
@@jDot2414 was just playing with u it’s a lot reason corrosion leaks fan belt all can decrease ur coolant n antifreeze
I am having a hell of a time bleeding the air out of the cavalier. I feel as though i get air trapped behind the thermostat. With cap off I rev the vehicle up to get air bubbles out, I will see the coolant begin to surge into the reservoir and hear a knocking sound coming from radiator to the reservoir, and I see where coolant is flowing through the hoses and through the system. As soon as I put the cap on after I assume that the air is gone the hoses begin to collapse. Especially the one that is higher up on that black tube? Why would it do this? Cap and reservoir are new.
@AM Thanks so much for your question. One thing you can try if you have no already is to find the 6mm bleeder hexigon shape screw in the top hose area and open it, run the car and add coolant till it starts bubbling with coolant. close bleeder when done. I hope this will solve the problem and hopefully you subscribe to big Al Repairs.
@@BigAl-1 I have used the bleeder screw during the bleeding process. I often hear hiss but as soon as I turned it that is when I saw the reservoir surging and bubbling out like a volcano. Is this normal?
I got a sign where it said check your charging system then it said check engine temperature when to autozone and had them test my alternator and battery they say it's good but still the signs show up that means I need to put oil and antifreeze right ?
Husain, that is a great question. Yes you should check your coolant and add the required amount. Please give us an update. Thanks so much for your comment and best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Is this guy kiddn me with that cap
@Deerector. Haha. I should have put more pressure on the cap so I didn't have to turn it so many times. Thanks so much for your comment best of what your next DIY project and hope you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Cool
What antifreeze would works all with a 2001 GMC Sierra 1500? The vehicle was a gift from my uncle who unfortunately lost the owner's manual.
That is a great question. Dex-Cool. Dex-Cool is the antifreeze recommended by General Motors, the company that makes Chevys, as the best antifreeze for their automobiles. It is an orange color, to truly differentiate it, and is an extended-life coolant, known to work up to 100,000 miles. Thanks so much for your questioning and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
I have a Pontiac as well looks exactly like yours when you open the hood up that antifreeze part that's by your screw will you screw the top off does that connect to something it's a hose right there where does that hose connect to
lz, I think you are referring to the vent hose. If your antifreeze gets too hot, it will vent out of the vehicle through the hose. Thanks so much for your comment and best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
@@BigAl-1 thanks for reply unfortunately it was a head gasket
@@izqwiz1746 Dang, I hate to hear that. I hope the repair wasn’t too expensive. Best of luck with all your projects!
Thank you big Al!
Thank you for the comment! Good luck with future projects!