Careful with moving around the reservoir, the rigid return line can snap if cold enough. I did the exact same thing to drain and my line snapped due to it being 28 degrees outside. My negligence cost me 60 bucks for a new line but a lesson learned lol.
1. He did this exactly the way Ford service data says to do it. Service data also states: “Less than 80% of coolant coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle.” 2. If you cycle only water through, you’ll be left with water ONLY trapped inside the block & your dilution will be WAY off the mark. 3. If you’re insistent on a full flush with the correct mix ratio at the end, you’d have to leave the radiator drain open & run the engine while continuing to pour your mixed or pre-diluted coolant into the degas bottle for a good bit to ensure no remaining old coolant exists. 4. In regards to the questioning of the mixing of coolants. Ford approves this. You cannot even buy the orange coolant from Ford anymore because it was discontinued. A video explaining the coolants: ruclips.net/video/o1pz05j4uWE/видео.htmlsi=US6Utn5bp8W_aQOY Great video done the way the manufacturer explains it in service data. Great job!
"Pro" tip, drain into old gallon milk/water/tea jugs. Makes it easier to transport to disposal place, and no worries about spilling when transferring to container.
Great video. I have a ‘13 Focus 5 speed and also believe it’s a great and economical car. I did a drain and refill in ‘17 using Orange and distilled water. Did a drain and refill in ‘21 using Yellow and distilled water. No issues
Hello,just so you know the Orange is an OAT type coolant that is same as GM's Dex-Cool according to a dealer. The new Yellow from Motorcraft is actually a P-OAT coolant which is the same coolant type as the Asian carmakers. Except is dyed yellow-green. Ford should had switched to P-OAT back in 2002. But instead they switched from one coolant to another and finally the best coolant.
Hello, thanks for your video, I learned a lot, but I have a question, after changing the coolant, there will be air left in a certain part of the pipe, where is the valve to discharge the air, I saw some cars have a bleed valve next to the expansion tank, but I can't find it on the Focus car, do you know where it is or how to solve the problem of air being trapped in the pipe? I think this is very important, thank you
I know the eu diesel version have a small pipe with valve so u remove the air from engine block. By the way this is just half flush u did the other half is inside engine block
I had the same thing, only about 1 gal came out, maybe less. (Though it was low). About 3.5L went back in after running the engine, but no more. When I drained it, I let it go for a long while after it had stopped flowing. I thought that it could be that since the front end was elevated, then maybe all the coolant was unable to leave. Not sure.
Hey i’m about to change my coolant on my ford focus 2015 and I have a question. I bought a yellow antifreeze/coolant prediluted. Do i still need to add water? Or do I just put it in?
Do you mean your temp gauge goes down when you turn on the heat? I remember back when I lived in Minnesota, on really cold mornings, it wouldn't get up to the center mark it usually stops at. If it is too cold outside (and the aluminum block doesn't help), running the heat will lower the temperature of the coolant. So if that's what's happening, everything should be normal.
It just depends on how long it takes to get all the air out. Once the reservoir stops bubbling and you get good heat inside the car, you should be golden.
You should add only distilled water after your first drain and repeat it 3 times for get rid of the old coolant completely. Because over half of the coolant was still in the system if you just drain one time. By the way mixing coolant is the worst thing.
The Ford TSB released 2020 August “Backward compatibility / use of Motorcraft Yellow antifreeze/coolant with/in place of Motorcraft Orange antifreeze/coolant …” It states yellow can be used to top off or replace (Drain and refill) in vehicles originally filled with Orange. The tsb further states flushing is NOT required. I did the drain and refill (Yellow with distilled water) on my ‘13 Focus last summer. No issues
@@jerrykorman7770 There is physically no way keeping half of the old coolant have same consequences as complete flushing. Of course it's consumer's choice to drive the car with old, electrolited coolant of half. I personally never prefer to keep the old coolant. So after a million miles, my engine block, heads, hoses, waterpump, everything the coolant touches stand as brand new.
@@fluboy3434 i would say if the cooling system is neglected, a flush is mandatory. If you service your cooling system every 3-4 years and - most importantly - mix with distilled water, everything should be fine That said, because my car is now 8 years old, I will be doing the drain and fill every 2 years.
I was told to use antifreeze/coolant flush and just distilled water after draining the old coolant to clean out the block and pump lines, then draining and filling the new coolant.
@@ChrisVog I usually do about five drain and fills to get the water to come out nice and clear then you'll know that it's mostly water that's left in the block.
@theradiantchild Not sure what you mean. As explained b4, I drain and fill a few times if I can't drain the block. If I can drain the block, then once or twice is sufficient.
There isn’t one. You don’t drain the engine block on a cooling system service. Ford service data literally reads, “Less than 80% of the coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle.”
You mixed to different coolants. It is not an appropriate way, even though both are organic. I advise that circulate pure water inside the whole cooling system and refill
Was thinking the same thing, not good to mix OAT and HOAT coolants without flushing. They are reactive causing the cooling system to gum up. Like the execution and video overall but poor advice when it comes to coolant chemistry.
I started with Motorcraft Orange that came in the Focus from the factory, and I replaced it with the newest Motorcraft Yellow. I talked to Ford about it and the two types are compatible. You can mix them or top off with the other, and it doesn't hurt anything. The yellow is a little more efficient.
You mean "two point oh" instead of just "two liter?" I guess that's just how I've always said it. Just like the V8 Mustang with the "five oh" or the Ranger with the "four oh." Maybe it's a local dialect thing? I couldn't tell you!
@@nathanjones9586 definitely has to be, I’m English from UK, and I’ve never once in my life heard someone say it that way lol, it really cringed me out ahaha! Always two litre, three litre, five litre ect
I agree with comment below. You need to flush with distilled water at least 2 to 3 times, getting the thermostat open and circulating. Get fluid clear and then drain and fill with new antifreeze/coolant to correct ratio. I feel your method is poor and a waist of time.
Careful with moving around the reservoir, the rigid return line can snap if cold enough. I did the exact same thing to drain and my line snapped due to it being 28 degrees outside.
My negligence cost me 60 bucks for a new line but a lesson learned lol.
Living in Austin, Texas, (where the temperature is hotter than heck) I really appreciate you changing your anti-freeze with snow on the ground!
Love these simple instructions! Keep up the great work
Thanks for posting this! This is the only video I have been able to find of this exact model, my 2012 is a manual too.
Absolutely! They’re great little cars. I’ve got 91k miles on mine now, and it’s been through 15 states with me. I’m very happy with it!
1. He did this exactly the way Ford service data says to do it. Service data also states: “Less than 80% of coolant coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle.”
2. If you cycle only water through, you’ll be left with water ONLY trapped inside the block & your dilution will be WAY off the mark.
3. If you’re insistent on a full flush with the correct mix ratio at the end, you’d have to leave the radiator drain open & run the engine while continuing to pour your mixed or pre-diluted coolant into the degas bottle for a good bit to ensure no remaining old coolant exists.
4. In regards to the questioning of the mixing of coolants. Ford approves this. You cannot even buy the orange coolant from Ford anymore because it was discontinued.
A video explaining the coolants:
ruclips.net/video/o1pz05j4uWE/видео.htmlsi=US6Utn5bp8W_aQOY
Great video done the way the manufacturer explains it in service data. Great job!
Great video. Looks easier than I thought. Thanks!.
ahhhh famous last words before an absolute disaster lol
"Pro" tip, drain into old gallon milk/water/tea jugs. Makes it easier to transport to disposal place, and no worries about spilling when transferring to container.
Great video. I have a ‘13 Focus 5 speed and also believe it’s a great and economical car. I did a drain and refill in ‘17 using Orange and distilled water. Did a drain and refill in ‘21 using Yellow and distilled water. No issues
Going to do my 2012 when I get back from Colorado
Hello,just so you know the Orange is an OAT type coolant that is same as GM's Dex-Cool according to a dealer. The new Yellow from Motorcraft is actually a P-OAT coolant which is the same coolant type as the Asian carmakers. Except is dyed yellow-green. Ford should had switched to P-OAT back in 2002. But instead they switched from one coolant to another and finally the best coolant.
I was waiting for a tornado to pop it's top out from behind a house and yell "boo". Lmao
Thank You!
Sweet thanks
Also thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
Hello, thanks for your video, I learned a lot, but I have a question, after changing the coolant, there will be air left in a certain part of the pipe, where is the valve to discharge the air, I saw some cars have a bleed valve next to the expansion tank, but I can't find it on the Focus car, do you know where it is or how to solve the problem of air being trapped in the pipe? I think this is very important, thank you
Thanks boss
It’s 2024 , I just save myself 150 bucks 😎
I said it in the sneaker guy voice 😂😂👌
My 2018 Ford Escape doesn’t have a drain plug that I can see. HELP!
I know the eu diesel version have a small pipe with valve so u remove the air from engine block. By the way this is just half flush u did the other half is inside engine block
Is it possible to get to that drain without a car Jack?
what are the resistor on top of your trunk for?
Buen video y muy bien explicado gracias.,👍
I had the same thing, only about 1 gal came out, maybe less. (Though it was low). About 3.5L went back in after running the engine, but no more. When I drained it, I let it go for a long while after it had stopped flowing. I thought that it could be that since the front end was elevated, then maybe all the coolant was unable to leave. Not sure.
I ended up repeating the process twice and got pretty much all the orange out! It worked well, just took some time.
that's because there is still coolant in the block. youd' need to flush it with distillled water and multiple times to get all of the old coolant out.
@@801speed5 Under pressure or just pour it in and let it drain?
Hey i’m about to change my coolant on my ford focus 2015 and I have a question. I bought a yellow antifreeze/coolant prediluted. Do i still need to add water? Or do I just put it in?
If it’s prediluted, you do not need to add water! It’s ready to go!
I have a question I need to add coolant to my 2017 Ford c max hybrid. Can I do that myself or need to take it in?
Personally I am not familiar with the C-Max. If you just need to top it off I am sure that is easy to do.
Is it normal for your coolant temp sensor to drop like that when you have your heat on.
Do you mean your temp gauge goes down when you turn on the heat? I remember back when I lived in Minnesota, on really cold mornings, it wouldn't get up to the center mark it usually stops at. If it is too cold outside (and the aluminum block doesn't help), running the heat will lower the temperature of the coolant. So if that's what's happening, everything should be normal.
Hello. How much time should we rev with the cap open?
It just depends on how long it takes to get all the air out. Once the reservoir stops bubbling and you get good heat inside the car, you should be golden.
You should add only distilled water after your first drain and repeat it 3 times for get rid of the old coolant completely. Because over half of the coolant was still in the system if you just drain one time. By the way mixing coolant is the worst thing.
The Ford TSB released 2020 August “Backward compatibility / use of Motorcraft Yellow antifreeze/coolant with/in place of Motorcraft Orange antifreeze/coolant …”
It states yellow can be used to top off or replace (Drain and refill) in vehicles originally filled with Orange. The tsb further states flushing is NOT required.
I did the drain and refill (Yellow with distilled water) on my ‘13 Focus last summer. No issues
@@jerrykorman7770 There is physically no way keeping half of the old coolant have same consequences as complete flushing. Of course it's consumer's choice to drive the car with old, electrolited coolant of half. I personally never prefer to keep the old coolant. So after a million miles, my engine block, heads, hoses, waterpump, everything the coolant touches stand as brand new.
@@fluboy3434 i would say if the cooling system is neglected, a flush is mandatory. If you service your cooling system every 3-4 years and - most importantly - mix with distilled water, everything should be fine
That said, because my car is now 8 years old, I will be doing the drain and fill every 2 years.
ruclips.net/video/o1pz05j4uWE/видео.htmlsi=ZSQAEisYT3MTNLvi
Can just use the prediluted coolant instead of the concentrated coolant? Thanks!
Yes you can, it's just cheaper to cut it yourself.
Rock Auto has the best prices for Motorcraft products
dude we asked about a flush, is there more
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What size hose on the drain ?
I think he said 1/2” inch
I used a 1/2 inch!
Not good. Only half (1 gal) of the coolant got changed. I want to change ALL of it.
No one ever drains the block. It's quite a bit in there.
I was told to use antifreeze/coolant flush and just distilled water after draining the old coolant to clean out the block and pump lines, then draining and filling the new coolant.
@@ChrisVog I usually do about five drain and fills to get the water to come out nice and clear then you'll know that it's mostly water that's left in the block.
@@FoxFaderWorld what is your process?
@theradiantchild Not sure what you mean. As explained b4, I drain and fill a few times if I can't drain the block. If I can drain the block, then once or twice is sufficient.
Where is the engine drain plug?
There isn’t one. You don’t drain the engine block on a cooling system service. Ford service data literally reads, “Less than 80% of the coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle.”
That's dumb, most other vehicles have them. @@DownRange02
Subtitulo en Español bro... se te agradeceria
Hi Erik! I am not fluent in Spanish, pero yo hablo un poquito. I used a translator to help me add the subtitles for you. I hope this helps!
@@nathanjones9586 bro pues trate de entender lo más que pude...gracias
You mixed to different coolants. It is not an appropriate way, even though both are organic. I advise that circulate pure water inside the whole cooling system and refill
ruclips.net/video/o1pz05j4uWE/видео.htmlsi=ZSQAEisYT3MTNLvi
Wasn't that suppose to be yellow antifreeze and not green?
Was thinking the same thing, not good to mix OAT and HOAT coolants without flushing. They are reactive causing the cooling system to gum up. Like the execution and video overall but poor advice when it comes to coolant chemistry.
I thought it looked orange and he used yellow.
I started with Motorcraft Orange that came in the Focus from the factory, and I replaced it with the newest Motorcraft Yellow. I talked to Ford about it and the two types are compatible. You can mix them or top off with the other, and it doesn't hurt anything. The yellow is a little more efficient.
ruclips.net/video/o1pz05j4uWE/видео.htmlsi=US6Utn5bp8W_aQOY
Why tf is this so easy?
Why did you actually say 2.0L as (two point oh litre) that was the strangest thing Ive ever heard
You mean "two point oh" instead of just "two liter?" I guess that's just how I've always said it. Just like the V8 Mustang with the "five oh" or the Ranger with the "four oh." Maybe it's a local dialect thing? I couldn't tell you!
@@nathanjones9586 definitely has to be, I’m English from UK, and I’ve never once in my life heard someone say it that way lol, it really cringed me out ahaha! Always two litre, three litre, five litre ect
@@nathanjones9586 love the vids tho, keep it up bro
I agree with comment below. You need to flush with distilled water at least 2 to 3 times, getting the thermostat open and circulating. Get fluid clear and then drain and fill with new antifreeze/coolant to correct ratio. I feel your method is poor and a waist of time.
I don’t think it’s poor and a waste of time. He’ll just need to do the process several times to get a solid transference of new fluid in the system.