Nice camera and audio work. To avoid your messey drain you should connect a clear tube to the petcock when you open it. But don't remove it completely just enough until you get good flow. Also double check there is no air in the system and level of your fluid because it will go down.
You're not supposed to completely remove the petcock. Also, you're not done. Before starting your car the next morning you should check the level again while the engine is cold. Chances are you will need to top it off to the full mark again. Do that a few times during the first week just to be sure.
Getting ready to do our 2018 RAV4 with 55K (we purchased new). I've done oil changes every 5k, trans fluid drain & fill x2 (4 quarts each time), PCV (that one is difficult and only for those will a lot of mechanical experience, took me 2 hours), and of course both air filters regularly. Hoping to go 300K - 400K
Hector from Puerto Rico again. Thanks for your information but thick than the thermostat, at some milage, need to replace because it we wait maybe broken and maybe broken the engine. Thanks again for your appretation.🙏🙏
Yes, at some point you need to change the thermostat but when doing a normal coolant change this is not necessary unless something is broken or you noticed your engine is continuing to overheat.
You do not need to change the thermostat when changing the coolant. Unless your thermostat is broken or something’s wrong I have not heard of needing to change it during a coolant change.
Leave the cap on while draining . It just takes a little bit longer, use the Leslie funnel set , they work great and have to heater on the on high and keep the idle at 1500 rpm so the system can burp itself .
My 2017 RAV4 manual says it contains 6.8 Litres (1.8 U.S. liquid gallons). A manual vacuum / pressure coolant tool is required to do a conplete drain & refill. I bought off Amazon that will fit almost every make & model of car for under $50 USD.. Compressed air is required. A small air compressor, say with a 2 gallon air tank will work.
If my coolant is just low, can I just add some coolant or do you need to drain it all first? Does it matter if the brand of coolant is different than what's already in there?
First of all, what kind of car do you have? How many miles do you also have on your vehicle? If it’s a Toyota, depending on the mileage, I would recommend doing a drain and refill. Don’t just top it off. I would also recommend filling with pink OEM coolant. Hope this helps - cheers!
Good video. I will make a "funnel" for the rad draining out of tin foil or cut an old plastic container like a windshield washer, oil or coolant bottle. Maybe from a ketchup condiment bottle. LOL Whatever I find in the recycle bin at home. LOL
Should be able to take it to any auto parts store. If they don’t accept it try calling around to find recycling centers that do. Depends on your state. In CA for example, they are required by law to take any used oils and fluids.
Honestly your dont need any special tools and domt need to remove anything underneath. Just have a empty and loosen the drain plug, fill it up and bleed it
You're gonna use slightly over 5 quarts or more than 1 jug. When you usually buy them in a pair you get 10 quarts so just keep the extra jug and full overtime as needed.
Haha! Delete this 💩 I did a better job doing it for my first time ever. You need more practice before posting DIY videos. You can hook up a funnel or tube to the drain so it doesn't slop all over the place. You don't need to take the whole plastic twist knob out either. Which can be a pain to get back in instead of just leaving it in.
Nice camera and audio work. To avoid your messey drain you should connect a clear tube to the petcock when you open it. But don't remove it completely just enough until you get good flow. Also double check there is no air in the system and level of your fluid because it will go down.
You're not supposed to completely remove the petcock.
Also, you're not done. Before starting your car the next morning you should check the level again while the engine is cold. Chances are you will need to top it off to the full mark again. Do that a few times during the first week just to be sure.
Getting ready to do our 2018 RAV4 with 55K (we purchased new). I've done oil changes every 5k, trans fluid drain & fill x2 (4 quarts each time), PCV (that one is difficult and only for those will a lot of mechanical experience, took me 2 hours), and of course both air filters regularly. Hoping to go 300K - 400K
Sounds like you’re doing the right things.
Don't forget the transfer case and rear differential fluids. Neither of those hold much fluid, so it's important (and easy) to change them.
love the natural way how you did it and lean your lessons. Thanks a lot for the video.
Hector from Puerto Rico again. Thanks for your information but thick than the thermostat, at some milage, need to replace because it we wait maybe broken and maybe broken the engine. Thanks again for your appretation.🙏🙏
Yes, at some point you need to change the thermostat but when doing a normal coolant change this is not necessary unless something is broken or you noticed your engine is continuing to overheat.
Good job. Hector from Puerto Rico. I have a question, At what time need to changes the thermostat? I not see change it the video.🙏🙏
You do not need to change the thermostat when changing the coolant. Unless your thermostat is broken or something’s wrong I have not heard of needing to change it during a coolant change.
When the engine is hot (operating temperature) the coolant should be at the full mark. When cold, it should be between the full and low marks.
This also works on the second gen scion tCs too they use the same 2.5 motor. Super helpful, gonna be doing this to mine very soon
just what I needed to understand how to do it, thanks
You’re missing a 3/8 in clear tube that connects to the bottom of the radiator.
Leave the cap on while draining . It just takes a little bit longer, use the Leslie funnel set , they work great and have to heater on the on high and keep the idle at 1500 rpm so the system can burp itself .
good stuff thanks. I would add how many screws and what size socket or driver it takes to get that lower brush plate off .. thanks
I believe it’s about 4-6 of them and about a 10 mm socket.
My 2017 RAV4 manual says it contains 6.8 Litres (1.8 U.S. liquid gallons).
A manual vacuum / pressure coolant tool is required to do a conplete drain & refill. I bought off Amazon that will fit almost every make & model of car for under $50 USD..
Compressed air is required. A small air compressor, say with a 2 gallon air tank will work.
Thanks for this video im thinking of doing this with my car soon.
Awesome, good luck!
use a 5/16 inch hose and attach next to the drain valve. otherwise you will have coolant everywhere but the drain pan like your video.
Cool call.
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If my coolant is just low, can I just add some coolant or do you need to drain it all first? Does it matter if the brand of coolant is different than what's already in there?
First of all, what kind of car do you have? How many miles do you also have on your vehicle? If it’s a Toyota, depending on the mileage, I would recommend doing a drain and refill. Don’t just top it off. I would also recommend filling with pink OEM coolant. Hope this helps - cheers!
Good video. I will make a "funnel" for the rad draining out of tin foil or cut an old plastic container like a windshield washer, oil or coolant bottle. Maybe from a ketchup condiment bottle. LOL Whatever I find in the recycle bin at home. LOL
Thank you SIR.
What jack did you use, my home depot jack couldn't lift the car up at the center jack points. (Or did you use a wood block or something?)
You need to get the real deal (Daytona 3 Ton Jack) - www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-professional-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-black-64779.html
Besides squeezing the hose is their any other way to get the air out
You can run the heater at speed 4 with dial all the way to hot and hold the rpms at 2k for 3 or 4 mins
And disposal of the used coolant?
Should be able to take it to any auto parts store. If they don’t accept it try calling around to find recycling centers that do. Depends on your state. In CA for example, they are required by law to take any used oils and fluids.
What can we expect on fan cycle from cold enguine?
Like how long is process?
Ok took 15 mind to first cycle and total 18 mins from cold start to 2 cycles and no bubbles Coolant warm in plastic filler
@@rlacroix4 Yep, was gonna say about 30-45 mins for the job. Make sure engine is warmed up to get levels right and heat on.
Good job!
Honestly your dont need any special tools and domt need to remove anything underneath. Just have a empty and loosen the drain plug, fill it up and bleed it
How much coolant is needed? Capacity.?
You're gonna use slightly over 5 quarts or more than 1 jug. When you usually buy them in a pair you get 10 quarts so just keep the extra jug and full overtime as needed.
@@how2foryoudiy Thanks. I’ll be doing this Saturday.
@@nycmr2180 Good luck and hopefully this helps make it easier.
dudes car was straight leakin everywhere
at least I know how to clean up my own mess
@@how2foryoudiy You did fine and used quality Toyota product not some cheap knock-off. Cars are expensive.
If you're going to do this messy job, at least run a cleaner to flush the system as well
Haha! Delete this 💩 I did a better job doing it for my first time ever. You need more practice before posting DIY videos. You can hook up a funnel or tube to the drain so it doesn't slop all over the place. You don't need to take the whole plastic twist knob out either. Which can be a pain to get back in instead of just leaving it in.