Infinti G37 Coolant Service

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  • Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
  • In this video we show you how to replace the engine coolant on the VQ35HR and VQ37VHR engines from NISSAN.

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  • @ForFucksSake57591
    @ForFucksSake57591 4 года назад +29

    Lol even 7 years later best video out for this.
    Thanks

  • @dipu827
    @dipu827 5 лет назад +23

    I wish all the technician are as experienced and perfect as you are.

  • @captainforchrist4451
    @captainforchrist4451 Год назад +3

    Very detailed and thorough! I ended up replacing my heater hose with the Z1 Aluminum coolant bleeder port because mine failed on me and caused the car to overheat leaving me stranded on highway. I also replaced heater hose pipes. Following your video was helpful to do to the coolant bleed and flush. Thanks!

    • @Blinx777
      @Blinx777 9 месяцев назад

      Did u buy the hose from z1 too?

  • @EsotericUIUC
    @EsotericUIUC 7 лет назад +4

    Great tutorial. I did the service on my M37 at 30,000 miles, and did everything in the video. At 70,000 miles I drained the coolant again and it looked brand new. So I just refilled it with new coolant and didn't even bother cleaning out the expansion tank. So easy on this car, especially if you use the spill proof funnel. Just make sure you watch for splashing when it drains since it make a mess.

    • @Dub-ry4cs
      @Dub-ry4cs Год назад

      Just make sure to service your coolant based on time and or mileage, not just miles. Check the PH of the coolant and if it’s below 7 it’s become to acidic and will start eating away at your cooling system. As far as time goes, every 3 years is usually sufficient. If you’ve driven a lot of miles in less than three years it’d be wise to change it prior to that.

  • @Encourageable
    @Encourageable 10 лет назад +4

    Just did mine today along with an oil change and air filter change. Worked very well. Only mess I made was when the vent on the radiator dripped when I was refilling - but it was just a little and didn't get on the belts. And just a note to those that don't have that funnel - don't worry about it - a regular funnel works just as well if you take your time. I can see why it would be handy in a shop but not really needed at home.

  • @imcomingwithyou95
    @imcomingwithyou95 23 дня назад

    This is the best video on this so far...

  • @takeapieandrun
    @takeapieandrun 9 лет назад +32

    Wow you are so diligent and attentive to detail. Are all Infiniti tech's usually like this? I would be very confident if it were you working on my car.

  • @videomaniac108
    @videomaniac108 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks Eugene, and your assistant, for a most interesting and informative video. I appreciate your care and attention to detail on the cars on which you work. I have a 370Z and have gotten a good selection of metric tools for working on my car and do appreciate your helpful tips.

  • @ganash11
    @ganash11 2 года назад +3

    Excellent Job! I'm going to try the hose lube as like you had said I heard that can cause problems. Really like to see you do more on the G37. Thank You

  • @DJ-gh4dg
    @DJ-gh4dg 8 лет назад +3

    Mr. Turkov, thank you for the above video. It was incredibly informative and helpful!

  • @KillerZero259
    @KillerZero259 11 лет назад +5

    happy to see that the G was a 6MT. great tutorial, please continue making more!

  • @tobyhurn7241
    @tobyhurn7241 3 года назад +3

    This was perfect just what I needed y’all are life savers thank you!

  • @carloshtenorio
    @carloshtenorio 4 года назад +1

    Very professional and clean job. Great job!

  • @dipu827
    @dipu827 5 лет назад +7

    Thanks for the great clear step by step instructions. One thing when you turn the heater to 90 degrees for 10 secs, do you turn the engine on or just in accessory mode? Thanks again for helping us out!

  • @RicardoB.Alvarez-yz8ru
    @RicardoB.Alvarez-yz8ru Год назад

    Thank you so much!! The youtube videos you make are AWESOME i really appreciate you brother

  • @qwertyui5086
    @qwertyui5086 4 месяца назад

    Alot of the old coolant still in the engine block, 3-5 times rinse with distilled water through heat cycles and finally add correct volume of coolant concentrate then dilute with distilled water.

  • @stephencannon3140
    @stephencannon3140 4 года назад

    Of your camera operator is interested in learning about automotive repair then god bless them. Focus, attention to detail and seems to be taking a genuine interest with hand on experience not just from a book.... and will give them the benefit of the doubt of there not being “Angry Birds” in the background of the phone/tablet/ camera.

  • @TrippyiOS
    @TrippyiOS 3 года назад

    going to do my first coolant flush ever thanks to this video

  • @oskarkarrera
    @oskarkarrera 3 года назад

    Oh God another Ugene vid, this guy is like almost impossible to get a hold of, I have heard that HE IS A 🦾🔥 Mechanic Man.

  • @kamarharris2258
    @kamarharris2258 3 года назад

    great video, great step by step instructions overall very useful THANKS

  • @stephencannon3140
    @stephencannon3140 3 года назад

    You just answered your own question. They removed the bleeder screw to make it MORE difficult for the DIY. Probably too many mechanics and service advisers weren’t getting rich enough!

  • @michelrobi1288
    @michelrobi1288 3 года назад

    Thanks Eugene, excellent tutorial. 👍🏼

  • @cristianaquino4431
    @cristianaquino4431 6 лет назад +2

    nice video. I just did a 08 G35 today, same motor, this one had the bleed valve where yours didn't. I didn't see a need to bleed both from there and radiator cap, seems redundant. but I'm sure there's a reason.

  • @martyshead8348
    @martyshead8348 9 лет назад

    Thanks for your Video! I had to change my upper radiator hose. To do that I had to bleed the coolant.

  • @otenyop
    @otenyop 10 лет назад

    Very good video. Please post more of these !!!!

  • @Cloudzix1
    @Cloudzix1 Год назад +1

    good video to learn from bro thanks.
    i have a little problem with my 2014 370z and i need answers fr, i changed the coolant fluid and the heater hose connecter but afterwards while driving the car i noticed water sound sloshing behind the steering wheel! i am kinda worried tbh and hope u got any idea to figure out what caused that issue and how to solve it.
    thanks again

    • @vqdrew1171
      @vqdrew1171 Год назад

      did you find out what it was ?

    • @Cloudzix1
      @Cloudzix1 Год назад

      @@vqdrew1171 actually it could be many things such as the heater hose is not functioning well so it needs a replacement, or air trapped inside the cooling system.
      in my case it was a shorten of the coolant fluid all i needed to do is fill it up at MAX level or a little bit more and drive the car after with the heater on all the way up at max heat

  • @manuelrios9081
    @manuelrios9081 2 года назад

    very detailed, to the point. Thank You

  • @deansimpson1381
    @deansimpson1381 8 лет назад +4

    What size is the clear hose that you put on, at the beginning... and then later you swap it out for a black one? 5/8"?

  • @Bajasun72
    @Bajasun72 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks for the detailed steps. This has been helpful. I followed every step but my engine is reving up, just about 1000 rpm. It used to be around 750 at idle. Any thoughts why?

    • @musicwavv5850
      @musicwavv5850 4 года назад +1

      Hugo Estrada you still having that problem?

    • @musicwavv5850
      @musicwavv5850 4 года назад

      You might wanna try resetting the ecu if you haven’t done already or just disconnect the battery for a couple ours just the negative end

  • @g37clips
    @g37clips 9 лет назад +6

    What's the purpose of turning on the heater for like 10 seconds at the beginning?

    • @dulalg18
      @dulalg18 6 лет назад +8

      g37clips I know this is a late answer, but it's to let the thermostat open up faster, it's also useful for bleeding air out of the system.

    • @ethand5672
      @ethand5672 5 лет назад

      To bleed the system and turn the thermostat

  • @bradnewton5931
    @bradnewton5931 8 лет назад

    Thanks for such a well done tutorial, wish more were done this well.

  • @luisangeltrejo5305
    @luisangeltrejo5305 6 лет назад +2

    In the 7th minute 38th second . You undid a hose . Im not sure if I pulled it out of somewhere from the other end or should that be lose? Thanks in advance . Great video!

  • @donnarichardson2888
    @donnarichardson2888 7 месяцев назад

    Im praying you see my comment! I have a 2012 g37 sport sedan 3.7 and im trying to find out on the drivers side what the hose is called that comes from the back of the firewall and connects to the upper water coolant inlet pipe. I've tried googling coolant water inlet pipe hose no luck. Some diagrams show it as a fuel evaporator control hose, but it doesn’t look like my hose. Mine has a crack after i JUST replaced the lower pipe short hose that was a royal pain in the butt to get to. I've been online for 5 hours now and can't get it figured out to get the correct hose. Dont even know the diameter of the hose. PLEASE HELP ME! Ive been without a car for 2 weeks waiting on the ither hose & fighting to get the small hose on both ends of the pipes it came off of. No money to hire anyone, so i do the repairs myself. I have pictures of the hose but can't upload them here. HELP!!!!

  • @ferdinandmarcos9631
    @ferdinandmarcos9631 6 лет назад +1

    Very detailed. Thanks!

  • @treygonzalez4511
    @treygonzalez4511 4 года назад +2

    I see that you are using green coolant, but my research says to use the blue coolant on my 2012 G37 sedan. What year is this G37? Do you have a recommendation on which I should use?

    • @latino914
      @latino914 4 года назад +3

      After 2012 Infiniti switched to the blue coolant which last longer than the green.

  • @rob9589
    @rob9589 7 месяцев назад

    Only took about 7 qts when I refilled it… think thats ok? Maybe I didn’t drain it all somehow?
    Drove it 40 minutes home and it was still full.

  • @willperez7930
    @willperez7930 9 месяцев назад

    In the instance where your car did have a fitting containing a bleeder screw on the back houses, would there be any additional steps outside of what you have shown us here?

  • @alirezadaraei6390
    @alirezadaraei6390 Год назад

    Very good job. Thank you.

  • @Alan318
    @Alan318 2 месяца назад

    Hi, at 42s seconds is it the ignition on or just accessory on?

  • @AnthonyHill77
    @AnthonyHill77 10 лет назад

    Thanks for the video. Big help!

  • @bn4241
    @bn4241 4 года назад +1

    Omg, I just realized that he live an hour away from me and that I'm going to take my Q50 to him for tuning. Lol it was supposed to be August 7th but things got delayed on my end. Hopefully he'll see this comment haha xP.

  • @adrielbeltran4406
    @adrielbeltran4406 6 лет назад +2

    Hey buddy when u change out radiator and condensors on a q50 infiniti and add coolant is it normal for top hose to get really inflated if not how do i fix that anyway you can help

  • @hondaguy6666
    @hondaguy6666 2 года назад

    Great video. Got a bit dizzy watching it though. Maybe putting the phone on a tripod to film would be much better.

  • @MegaVstromer
    @MegaVstromer 5 лет назад +1

    Where are the >block< drain plugs located? getting at least one of them out would be a much better flush!

    • @EnthusiastAutoCare
      @EnthusiastAutoCare  4 года назад +1

      No need to flush unless the system is contaminated. The block plugs are taper fit, there is always a chance of damaging the block when using them.

  • @Alan318
    @Alan318 9 лет назад +2

    At 18:31 to 21:50 of your video what should your heat setting be at? Still at max hot with low fan speed?
    Also what are you revving your engine rpms to and for how long?Thank you for your help in advance!

  • @oscargallegos3997
    @oscargallegos3997 10 лет назад +1

    Quick question the second black tube that you removed form the plastic container where does it lead ? , My G37 for some odd reason doesn't have it so i'm kinda curious.

  • @TopTierVqz
    @TopTierVqz 2 месяца назад

    How do u connect it from the bottom

  • @yesname4889
    @yesname4889 4 года назад

    You mentioned that this cars dont have radiator bleeder but ince you took the white box out ( white box, where indicating the min and max level ) and also you disconnected to hose . Now the hose which goes down ( did u check the other end ? Where is conection is ? As i saw tge hose isnt connected and it is just hanging down... so i logically believe that , if there is air bubbles... than it will run out with that hose and u will loos a little coolent ( but not much and no a big deal , in seance that no way that air bubbles will stay ) as this radiator design is such that air bubbles come out them self without any complications.

  • @nery878
    @nery878 4 года назад

    Awesome video. I love it!

  • @samo0golf
    @samo0golf Год назад

    you have just added water but you havent purged the system

  • @Dub-ry4cs
    @Dub-ry4cs Год назад

    If I have a bleeder port on my heater hose, can I just bleed from that port or do I still need to use my spill free funnel?

  • @marcuswebb1314
    @marcuswebb1314 3 года назад

    I’m having trouble with mine over heating after installing new radiator and fan. Attempted to bled lines but it seems the radiator fans aren’t coming on… I have already checked fuses and they are fine. Fans came on with ac not on heat?

  • @danfrancis7258
    @danfrancis7258 3 года назад +1

    Where can I buy the radiator bleeder

  • @brianbenavidez3670
    @brianbenavidez3670 5 лет назад +1

    For the over flow when you took tank out and used the hose to plug it and shake. Were does the 2nd hose that stayed in engine bay connect to ? I replaced my overflow tank but i didnt see it plugged in anywhere

    • @ethand5672
      @ethand5672 4 года назад

      Ever figure this out?

    • @ceo4eva
      @ceo4eva 4 года назад

      I believe it doesn't have a connection it's a vent for air

    • @robpreston5692
      @robpreston5692 5 месяцев назад

      I believe it's just an overflow hose and doesn't connect to anything. If your reservoir gets too full for some reason, the excess coolant comes out of that tube and drains onto the ground.

  • @vqdrew1171
    @vqdrew1171 Год назад

    i wanna change coolant to blue. i currently have the green one. is this the best way to get rid of the green coolant ?

  • @arfrost3703
    @arfrost3703 6 лет назад

    Thank-you, It was well explain.

  • @fh3486
    @fh3486 7 лет назад +1

    I have a 2006 g35 coupe. I wonder do I have a coolant drain valve ? if I can't locate such valve , can u just do it the old fashion way by turning on heat to max while engine running with rad. cap off?

    • @juanpizano7781
      @juanpizano7781 3 года назад

      That's the way I did it and so fsr so good no overheating had the fan on heat and high the whole time too tho

  • @doubleog9968
    @doubleog9968 Год назад

    I accidentally stripped my bleeder screw by the intakes what’s the part # for that one

  • @Smokeybear_j.b
    @Smokeybear_j.b 10 месяцев назад

    Is that asbestos wrap on the heater in the garage??

  • @TopTierVqz
    @TopTierVqz 2 месяца назад

    The other reservoir hose that u didn’t disconnect

  • @alacrancito213
    @alacrancito213 8 лет назад

    Hi great videos. I have a Infiniti G35 coupe 2004 my fans are not turn on I check the fuses,relays even the sensor. So when I unplug the temperature sensor my fans star working. But when I plugged back in they stop working. So I don't know what to do. What you think can be the problem. Thank you.

  • @erike7297
    @erike7297 5 лет назад

    Spill proof funnels seem pretty cool for easy filling and burping but I just cracked the air bleeder valve on my g35 and let it dribble for maybe 1/2 a cup of coolant. I figure by then the air is completely out but really the airs probably completely gone by the time any coolant starts coming out of the air bleeder valve because that's its job. Obviously you want to get a rag or a cup under there... a little coolant around the engine bay is not a huge deal to me as long as it dosnt totally waterfall on any of the electronic connections. Obviously you want to keep pets away when doing any kind of work with coolant and make sure it all gets cleaned up. I wasn't paying 100 percent attention to the video but I believe he said theres an air bleeder under the right airbox which is less convenient then the one in the back of the engine bay ( like they had it on my g35). Great car the 2008 g37 is by the way. 178k miles and running so great. Losing no oil, lowered.. it handles so good, im sure stock it handles pretty good too I know my g35 did and that was on stock suspension. god damnit I love this car.

  • @Mrgucciendo
    @Mrgucciendo 3 года назад

    I had a question the hoses tat at connected to the coolant tank were they go cuz one of mine is lose

  • @killakam123321
    @killakam123321 4 года назад

    So will the ecu turn off the motor when its see the coolant temp getting too high?

  • @yuikpuih2010
    @yuikpuih2010 2 года назад

    I have 2010 g37 and my car the coolant going back to reservoir if I racing or drive hard but if I drive normal daily driver the coolant not going back to reservoir so when I racing a lot coolant going back to reservoir and low coolant in engine start overheating you have any idea what could be ?

  • @tonys8091
    @tonys8091 6 лет назад

    Did you remove the skid plate? Or is there an access hole? I have a 2007 G35x

  • @yitzykoenig6884
    @yitzykoenig6884 3 года назад

    Where does the second pipe go to from the coolent reservoir

  • @andrerose6897
    @andrerose6897 6 лет назад +1

    Hey bud my heater core is out. How do you remove the heater core without taking out dash????? I have a g35s 2007

  • @dantespez
    @dantespez 3 года назад

    I’m about to replace the stupid heater hose connector piece that’s notorious for failing on the g37’s and I’m wondering if I NEED that spill proof funnel to bleed the system of air after? Or can I just leave my radiator cap off and let it burp after I top off my coolant? I’m not doing a complete drain and fill of the coolant, just replacing the connector and hoses and topping off to get back to the max line.

    • @vqdrew1171
      @vqdrew1171 Год назад

      you dont need a spill proof funnel. thats just so it wont make a mess. i always do it without the funnel. just slowly fill it up once the coolant goes down fill it up till the coolant doesnt go down

  • @laloz3434
    @laloz3434 4 года назад

    Will this be the same process for a 2014 nissan 370z?

  • @kaiheckerman6443
    @kaiheckerman6443 3 года назад

    Does anyone know the part number for this specific radiator drain plug? I have been looking all over and have not found this one shown in the video with the o-ring located at the base and the threads located near the point.

  • @deansimpson1381
    @deansimpson1381 8 лет назад

    This particular method of draining, does not clean out all the old coolant in the block. Is it acceptable to leave all the old crap in there? How much is left behind when the job is all done?

    • @eugeneturkov3051
      @eugeneturkov3051 8 лет назад +1

      Hi Dean, this method of replacing the coolant is acceptable per the factory documentation. If the coolant is contaminated with oil or any other foreign mater, you will want to do a more complete replacement (reference the manual for specific instructions). Regarding the clear tube, it should already be present on the radiator drain plug, I believe it is 5/8

  • @juanolascoaga8721
    @juanolascoaga8721 3 года назад

    Do you have to drain the engine block?

  • @leonardogarcia4820
    @leonardogarcia4820 6 лет назад

    Well done tutorial

  • @kmk13542
    @kmk13542 4 года назад

    Very helpful!

  • @stevenw2815
    @stevenw2815 5 лет назад

    What’s the part # for that radiator air relief gasket?

  • @Maxrizzz
    @Maxrizzz 3 года назад

    could this process me done on a G37 Coupe 6MT? Help Please

  • @cwest3956
    @cwest3956 Год назад

    11:25Above your left hand the two threads in the cover, why did Nissan put those M

  • @josejr602phx
    @josejr602phx 4 года назад

    When buying 50/50 coolant from dealership, do you still have to add half distilled water to it ??

    • @KryptonLP5
      @KryptonLP5 2 года назад

      nope! it already had a 50% mix of that

  • @dr7asans
    @dr7asans 10 лет назад

    Nice video.
    I have a Q please..
    I own a G37, and it came with the green colored coolant, but I have purchased the blue colored coolant from nissan, as I know the blue one is used in case of extreme high temperatures, "in the middle east we have a very hot summer, the temperature reaches about 50c".. The car is with me for 3 years with the green coolant and I have never complained even in maximum temperature, but I purchased the blue one because, u know, I want the best for my car..
    Do u recommend to flush the green one and replace it with the blue ?
    Regards

    • @EnthusiastAutoCare
      @EnthusiastAutoCare  10 лет назад +3

      The earlier G37 coupes did come with green coolant, this is normal. The blue coolant is ok to mix with the green, the two are backwards compatible. The blue is pre-dilluted but the green is a concentrate and must be mixed with distilled water only. You can just replace the coolant with blue a few times and eventually it will be 99% blue..

    • @dr7asans
      @dr7asans 10 лет назад

      Enthusiast Auto Care
      thank you

  • @GeloNegron
    @GeloNegron 5 лет назад +2

    Easier to bleed the system but easier to blow a Head Gasket. Ill take the harder route to bleed the system over damaging my engine. Whoever knows about these cars, the Bleeder Valves are made of Plastic / Silicone. With time they deteriorate.
    My old engine popped its bleeder valve on the highway while I was going 90MPH, my head blew with 150K miles a good engine, my cousins popped with 90K miles, its a ticking time bomb. From there on I replace them with a Copper Fitting instead. Takes longer to bleed but its wroth it to me. Just jack up the car on the front end like Nissan tells you and bleed it the old school way with a funnel. I wait 30 mins before closing the cap to make sure its completely done.

  • @sirjayhernandez2685
    @sirjayhernandez2685 3 года назад

    No bleeder valve?

  • @iusoloman1527
    @iusoloman1527 3 года назад

    What is the name of that funnel?

  • @bendayho
    @bendayho 8 лет назад

    Help me understand the radiator bleed hole.I understand a hole at the opposite end of the system would help drain the system, but that hole is just another hole in the radiator. I see no benefit in removing it.

    • @bendayho
      @bendayho 8 лет назад

      Never mind. I took a better look at my car. The filler neck is adjacent to the block, not the radiator.
      I am replacing hoses, so I wont need to remove the radiator plug to fully drain, but will need it when I fill. I need the air to bleed out as I fill.

  • @pieceofbacon9775
    @pieceofbacon9775 4 года назад

    What year is this model?

  • @lara94080
    @lara94080 9 лет назад

    Hey i got a leak on a 2008 infinity g35 the coolant is leaking they think its the water outlet that needs to be replaced were are you located i live in sf

    • @enthusiastautocare6620
      @enthusiastautocare6620 9 лет назад

      We are located in concord. Please call the shop to set up an appointment.

  • @maksteezy4594
    @maksteezy4594 4 года назад

    There's no bleeder vauvle on a 2007 g35x right?

    • @EnthusiastAutoCare
      @EnthusiastAutoCare  4 года назад

      Sometimes there is no bleeder valve, this is true. The best way to fill those is using a vacuum fill type system.

  • @royaltrunks8003
    @royaltrunks8003 3 года назад

    Thanks 😊

  • @Erm.drifting
    @Erm.drifting 3 года назад

    Where’s the bleeder valve at

  • @tristenlam9685
    @tristenlam9685 7 лет назад

    Where can I get that radiator thing with the funnel ?

  • @pauliewalnutzz
    @pauliewalnutzz 10 лет назад

    1. How long did you let the system flush for? 2. Whats the part numbers on the 2 O-Rings? 3. How much coolant do you need? 4. All I have to do is go buy 2 jugs of the 50/50 blue mix from the dealer? And I wont have to dilute, correct?

    • @EnthusiastAutoCare
      @EnthusiastAutoCare  10 лет назад

      This was not a flush but a drain & fill. Do not recall the part numbers for the o-rings but your dealer should carry them. Yes, if you buy blue, you do not have to dillute it.

    • @jcwestberry
      @jcwestberry 9 лет назад

      +Enthusiast Auto Care What product would you use if you were performing a flush?

    • @EnthusiastAutoCare
      @EnthusiastAutoCare  9 лет назад +1

      Usually a "flush is not necessary". If you do want to do a flush type of service, I would recommend using several gallons of distilled water. Run the water and do a few drain & fills. Make sure to check the gravity of the coolant when you're done to make sure you have the proper mix of coolant vs water.

  • @RayRay-vt7hc
    @RayRay-vt7hc 3 года назад

    The best

  • @rarityd
    @rarityd 10 лет назад

    thank you

  • @rogeliorodriguez1879
    @rogeliorodriguez1879 9 лет назад

    is it possible to get a few tips from
    you, im having so problems with my nissan 350z 2005. error codes 0021/0011

    • @rogeliorodriguez1879
      @rogeliorodriguez1879 9 лет назад

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      my contact number 786-367-3545 Miami Fl.

    • @rob9589
      @rob9589 7 месяцев назад

      oil gallery gasket

  • @nathanwanger8957
    @nathanwanger8957 5 лет назад

    what is the part number for the o-rings on the radiator drain valve, radiator bleeder valve, and the bleeder valve that would be on the heater hose?

  • @minogoda
    @minogoda 10 лет назад

    are u in new york ?!! i have an 06 m35x that i wanna change both the front diff and the rear diff oil, transfer case oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid and the coolant.

  • @freddy3091
    @freddy3091 5 лет назад +1

    New sub

  • @EnthusiastAutoCare
    @EnthusiastAutoCare  11 лет назад +4

    actually this one was an auto :(

  • @pay_attn
    @pay_attn 2 года назад

    thanx

  • @DJG37S
    @DJG37S 9 лет назад +1

    What kind of funnel are you using?