How to Find a Coolant Leak in Your Car with UV Dye

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  • Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024

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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  6 лет назад +67

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    • @hugh3rdof5
      @hugh3rdof5 6 лет назад +1

      Thanks for link to the detection kit via amazon. (couldn't find it via autozone) Yet this kit doesn't come with the dye. In your video at min. .59, we see that you're using a packet of "for professional use only" dye. Any tips or suggestions on just what you recommend for testing for leaks in coolant systems?

    • @rrosario7735
      @rrosario7735 5 лет назад

      @@hugh3rdof5 yea which dye do you use? Autozone has dye for ac systems only

    • @Cleanandgood
      @Cleanandgood 5 лет назад

      @@rrosario7735 I just got coolant dye at O'reilly's

    • @RECTALBURRITO
      @RECTALBURRITO 5 лет назад

      Thank you so much dude! I didn't even know they had something like that!

    • @heavenreed8460
      @heavenreed8460 5 лет назад

      What would you recommend to fix tiny hairline crack in the seam of the plastic radiator?

  • @electronicsNmore
    @electronicsNmore 7 лет назад +307

    Real nice Scotty....You gave us all not one middle finger, but two! 1:12

    • @Thegeneral_555
      @Thegeneral_555 6 лет назад +2

      electronicsNmore 😂

    • @viper11romeo88
      @viper11romeo88 6 лет назад +5

      Lmao scotty Kilmer just flipped me off!

    • @kingjacob926
      @kingjacob926 5 лет назад

      xD Hahahahahaha

    • @jason127x99
      @jason127x99 5 лет назад +2

      viper11romeo lmao! I was thinking the same!!! He let both barrels go!!! 😂😂😂👍👍👍

    • @AzerinaM
      @AzerinaM 2 года назад

      The ol double bird! 😂

  • @ricos2027
    @ricos2027 3 года назад +11

    Finally found someone that creates a video without blabbering for hours about 🐎 sheit. Great video sir.

  • @billzor5831
    @billzor5831 5 лет назад +63

    Saw a coolant puddle under my car after work today, this video came up when I searched how to easily find the leak and this was all I needed. Instantly subbed to this guy, keep it up man!

  • @christianpadilla7117
    @christianpadilla7117 7 лет назад +97

    Scotty if you ran for president I'd vote for you !🙌🏻🙌🏻🙂

  • @ErikTheVikingMechanic
    @ErikTheVikingMechanic 7 лет назад +323

    People who disliked this video still can't find coolant leak.

    • @weirdbeard1980
      @weirdbeard1980 6 лет назад +9

      I used a pressure tester AND uv dye and looked all over...nothing lol

    • @jordansheppard6643
      @jordansheppard6643 5 лет назад

      CivicFiberglassDoor I looked with mine none idk

    • @bdiaz4283
      @bdiaz4283 5 лет назад

      Erik 🤣🤣

    • @poiiihy
      @poiiihy 4 года назад

      check exhausteam for strange smelling st wtf ipad

    • @o0DJANIMATE0o
      @o0DJANIMATE0o 4 года назад

      you real foe dat 1 one forty

  • @albertoreynaga4714
    @albertoreynaga4714 7 лет назад +34

    I almost thought Scotty Flipped me off there for a second ...
    none the less .. good info Scotty

    • @40sikarios
      @40sikarios 7 лет назад +1

      alberto reynaga jajajjajajaj i was about to comment on that

  • @recoveringnewyorker2243
    @recoveringnewyorker2243 7 лет назад +5

    Another spot on video Scotty! As a retired mechanic (due to several injuries) now selling Auto Parts I've pointed this procedure out to many of my customers. The problem is most of them reply "I ain't got time for all dat! Ain'tcha got nunna dat stuff you just pour in da raad-e-a-ta?"

  • @opps2268
    @opps2268 2 года назад +2

    Thank you scotty. I couldn't find my coolant leaks until I saw this video. Watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲

  • @AnotherLameChannel
    @AnotherLameChannel 2 года назад +6

    I'm finally learning how to work on my own car and this video is exactly what I was looking for. You are awesome!

  • @laurencuccaro
    @laurencuccaro 3 года назад +2

    Scotty perfect timing!! My coolant spewed out just yesterday when I pulled back into my college campus in my 97 camry. I appreciate you so much!

  • @zippyd88
    @zippyd88 7 лет назад +9

    Your videos are some of the best around! I have been watching your videos for a couple years now and thanks to you have so much more confidence working on my own vehicles. Keep it up!! 👍👍

  • @jamesbronz
    @jamesbronz 6 лет назад +2

    I love this guy @scotty Kilmer. What a blessing to have in our car life dealings.

  • @poiiihy
    @poiiihy 4 года назад +4

    if you cant find any leak make sure to check the exhaust for smelly water vapor/steam. also check for dye in oil

  • @hanskinslo326
    @hanskinslo326 7 лет назад +150

    Double-flip off at 1:12! (kidding)

  • @sonko2010
    @sonko2010 2 года назад +3

    Will this dye show if coolant leaking into a cylinder (because of a bad head gasket) and burning through the tailpipe?

  • @dumbass3770
    @dumbass3770 7 лет назад +62

    You gotta love Scotties video short but thorough and easy to follow

    • @Believe231
      @Believe231 7 лет назад +2

      Yep! This one was especially succinct, yet had all the needed info! I like that he never blabs on and on all the time about himself, his day, or other non-essential stuff. Although I do wish he'd have a video on showing how he normally goes about his day. He has enough people watching him, I'm sure he'd get plenty of interest in those kinds of videos from him as well. Kind of like an "away from work" Scotty channel!

    • @william_8844
      @william_8844 5 лет назад

      I always refer to him for my car

  • @deanlawson1971
    @deanlawson1971 5 лет назад +5

    Wow thank you so much This has been so helpful had a leak on my van for two years and now I have located it using this uv kit
    Super simple to use keep up the good work

  • @tickyul
    @tickyul 7 лет назад +3

    Excellent, I love learning something without having to watch a 1/2 hour video!

  • @MRCBOT_YT
    @MRCBOT_YT 7 лет назад +1

    For all you rotary peeps out there (me being one) this works if you have an external coolant leak. If its inside the rotor housing then fire up that rebuild. Good video None the less.

  • @tentons123
    @tentons123 6 лет назад +1

    I've borrowed pressure testers at autozone before. But the fact that you can see where the leak is coming from is awesome with these dyes.

  • @jamesholcombe435
    @jamesholcombe435 Год назад

    We're glad you came back

  • @avc7137
    @avc7137 3 года назад +1

    Damn, that island looks like Seychelles. Ty sir!

  • @Landonomous
    @Landonomous 7 лет назад +4

    Best mechanic ever! I love watching all your videos even if it’s not a particular problem I’m having. You just do it so well and make it so easy to follow. And on top of that your just a good “RUclips personality”.

  • @vigilantobserver8389
    @vigilantobserver8389 Год назад

    Still enjoying and thankful for your videos, Scotty!

  • @SatisfiedxTaco
    @SatisfiedxTaco 7 лет назад +19

    1:12 lmao I thought he was flipping the camera off

  • @ak47_sinzmarlin4
    @ak47_sinzmarlin4 4 года назад +1

    scotty . youre dope. continue duing youre shows they are teaching valuable lessons in life. you my friend are saving lives. foreal foreal

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY 7 лет назад +1

    Great Vid Scotty. Those Glasses are great for Coolant & AC Leaks. Really help, better than UV dye and Blacklight

  • @AaronBoothe
    @AaronBoothe 5 лет назад +1

    I've stumbled on a vid or two from you in the past, but I just finally realized how freaking awesome this your channel is. These vids are great!

    • @AzerinaM
      @AzerinaM 2 года назад

      I’ve been subbed for yrs. The man is amazing. I’ve learned so much 😂

  • @jackmccallum335
    @jackmccallum335 7 лет назад +5

    What a perfect time for you to upload this video, noticed coolant getting lower and lower this week.

  • @rederforge8985
    @rederforge8985 27 дней назад

    Youre awesome man going to check for a leak this definitely helped me!!

  • @aliendo1
    @aliendo1 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks Scotty! Always a big help 👍

  • @philbradley5535
    @philbradley5535 2 года назад

    Haha.. immediately liked the guy and subscribed. Haven't even gotten halfway through. But as a former tech myself, can appreciate him.

  • @AzerinaM
    @AzerinaM 2 года назад +1

    Scotty gave us the double bird showin us those fancy yellow glasses 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @nicholasdiaz3545
    @nicholasdiaz3545 6 лет назад +2

    Yes! This is what I been thinking of, I knew there had to be a better way. But Scotty what if my coolant is leaking through the head gasket do you think I'll still be able to see it? thanks

  • @dubaidriver9978
    @dubaidriver9978 7 лет назад +2

    Nice video for a relatively inexpensive tool! The same technique is used for locating A/C system leaks (UV die mixed with the A/C oil).

  • @j.18wheeler17
    @j.18wheeler17 4 года назад +1

    How much dye do you put in? It looked like you only put in a little.

  • @charliebrown4799
    @charliebrown4799 Год назад +2

    Scotty Kilmer is like that one crazy uncle who can fix anything that breaks

  • @dannypowell5007
    @dannypowell5007 5 лет назад

    Thanks bro when I have a little problem with my car/truck I look. You up and he gets to the point!

  • @solomonlarsen5181
    @solomonlarsen5181 5 лет назад +1

    if you want to go even cheaper you can replace the dye with the stuff in yellow highlighters, just take out the thing in the middle and let it soak in a whatever fluid you want to find leaks, works with brake fluid, power steering, coolant, oil etc..

  • @DordiHOTS
    @DordiHOTS 7 лет назад

    I don't like the car talk videos and I never watch them but these are pure gold.

  • @SkyfallLodge
    @SkyfallLodge 7 лет назад +1

    Had one of those quick connect fittings leak. it would only leak when the pressure was off the system. A pressure tester was useless in this case.

  • @LMVCORP
    @LMVCORP 7 лет назад +5

    Damn, Scotty's savage @ 1:11

  • @brianday13
    @brianday13 7 лет назад +2

    Scotty, was that the original water pump on your Celica?
    And, by the way, I bought that same kit from Autozone to find an oil leak. Worked as advertised!

  • @claudelindsay4270
    @claudelindsay4270 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks Scotty Looking good with these "Bono" glasses.

  • @MrKredinger
    @MrKredinger 3 года назад

    This is so helpful, golden nugget!

  • @thesuperman0622
    @thesuperman0622 6 лет назад

    I like scotty and in this particular video he got me crackin up because he seems like he has put a few brewskies down first...good video scotty!

  • @longlive_yummy6116
    @longlive_yummy6116 3 года назад

    I appreciate your videos there never long and extra

  • @Infiniti25
    @Infiniti25 5 месяцев назад

    The way he shouts one line at a time makes this sound like the Blox advert from GTA 3: Vice City radio.

  • @mickkennedy1344
    @mickkennedy1344 7 лет назад +4

    I'm Welsh - it's great for spotting leeks

  • @JustinEittreim
    @JustinEittreim 7 лет назад +2

    I do advocate using the dyes, as they are very helpful, but for high pressure leaks like pinholes in hoses the pressure testers are a tad more reliable. You can also use both in unison for an easier time finding small leaks.
    We actually rent out a very good quality pressure tester as well as additional adapters at O'Reilly Auto, and it ends up being free once you bring it back. Can't beat that!

  • @catllionare
    @catllionare 5 лет назад +2

    I'd like to know why the coolant leak started to happen immediately after I took to one of these oil change shops. Now my car is in big trouble

  • @brycewatson4971
    @brycewatson4971 3 года назад +1

    This guy is nuts and that's why I only do what he says.. 🤣 love you Scotty Kilmer!!

  • @pahriz
    @pahriz 5 лет назад

    Scotty always has the answer!!!

  • @reginald3874
    @reginald3874 7 лет назад +29

    0:17 Anyone else laugh at that moment? The shot went on a little to long and Scotty didn't look very happy...

  • @grizzly9960
    @grizzly9960 7 лет назад +2

    Scotty - can you do a "How to find out if you have a leaky head gasket" Video

  • @Bzizzlezimmer
    @Bzizzlezimmer 6 лет назад

    This is the coolest auto repair vlogger. He's like the bill nye of cars

  • @bajavolvo
    @bajavolvo 4 года назад +1

    Works like a charm!

  • @DANNYN224
    @DANNYN224 7 лет назад +110

    If ur watching this have a nice day

    • @fiber9m
      @fiber9m 7 лет назад +1

      You have a nice day as well

    • @hanskinslo326
      @hanskinslo326 7 лет назад +2

      Thank you, very kind of you!

    • @RAVETOR
      @RAVETOR 7 лет назад

      Thank you man, hope ur having a good day urself.

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon 7 лет назад

      Thanks. Same to you.

    • @chillpill4936
      @chillpill4936 7 лет назад

      Deo Nandkumar I'm having a shit day

  • @fchenell
    @fchenell 5 лет назад

    Thanks Scotty, you’re great. Don’t come back from paradise. Stay put.

  • @JoeMaxey
    @JoeMaxey 8 месяцев назад

    Great work Scotty !

  • @matthewgodwin5286
    @matthewgodwin5286 5 лет назад

    Thanks cause pushed into car and starting leaking after I drove down the road keep up the good work

  • @CITYOFANGELES1343
    @CITYOFANGELES1343 6 лет назад

    Thanks alot Scotty for this short & to the point video 👍👍

  • @Chackers-m4s
    @Chackers-m4s 4 месяца назад

    Thanks again, Scotty!

  • @aman_leo4210
    @aman_leo4210 7 лет назад

    Love his style. ORIGINAL

  • @GaiasBlood
    @GaiasBlood 5 лет назад

    Great videos. Always straight to the point

  • @TristanClendenin
    @TristanClendenin Год назад

    Scotty, you’re awesome.

  • @foxygirl5907
    @foxygirl5907 4 года назад +1

    How much dye do u put in the radiator? I have a jeep liberty so I'm gonna put it in the resavoir tank

  • @skjoe1115
    @skjoe1115 7 месяцев назад

    Putting the glasses in front of the camera lens was genius.

  • @Dreekuz
    @Dreekuz Год назад

    over the years kilmer somehow became the go to guy any time i had car issues lol

  • @sentry8535
    @sentry8535 7 лет назад +2

    They call him Flipper, Flipper, faster than lightning, No one you see, is smarter than he

  • @davidalfred924
    @davidalfred924 7 лет назад +1

    Hey Scottie, where was paradise? Looked like the west coast of Mexico near Punta de Mita. And thanks for another informative video.

  • @fubarnow8907
    @fubarnow8907 7 лет назад +2

    Thanks Scotty

  • @gamecrazy1357
    @gamecrazy1357 3 года назад

    I love this guy man

  • @anthm76
    @anthm76 7 лет назад +11

    That good ol' Toyota, glad it was only a water pump, keep on going to 300k miles!

  • @viktorhugo740
    @viktorhugo740 2 года назад +1

    Do u have to take out the whole coolant after or will the dye affect it

  • @MothershipVideos
    @MothershipVideos 7 лет назад +4

    Great advice Scotty.

  • @shawnahigginbotham8086
    @shawnahigginbotham8086 5 лет назад +4

    I paid for a pressure test at Firestone. They said it wasn't holding pressure. I said I know.
    Big help they were...

  • @clintonwatkins1070
    @clintonwatkins1070 4 года назад +1

    I like the video. Will the dye potentially cause any problems?

  • @robbyvenetian
    @robbyvenetian 5 лет назад +2

    Scotty, first of all I love your tutorials! You are great!
    Question, how to detect if a low coolant is related to a head gasket problem? I usually check for exhaust in the coolant, but more clues? Thank you?

  • @RN-hx1rs
    @RN-hx1rs 7 лет назад +2

    Does anyone else just watch his intros for the awkward smile he does after saying "rev up your engines"?

  • @beljohnson1445
    @beljohnson1445 4 года назад +1

    Hi scotty, love watching your videos. My 2000 saab 9-3 is leaking coolant, it’s not over heating, but I got up this morning and it was empty. Can’t find the leak.. my son Saadi he smells this weird smell like coolant, or almost burnt smell, i ve changed the hoses that lead to tank, I changed head gasket seal. what could be the problem. engine light is on, went off fir a while. I love my car, tried to maintain it, but this has been going on since I changed the radiator this summer, help me please

  • @RandomVids519
    @RandomVids519 7 лет назад +4

    looking like the lead singer from rush hahah Canada loves ya Scotty!

  • @jarrarmalik2934
    @jarrarmalik2934 7 лет назад

    Scotty Please shoot a video,How to change water pump and use this Toyota as an example because my Corolla 1990 is facing the same issue and i don't know how to change it.

  • @justinp8946
    @justinp8946 7 лет назад +1

    Love your Toyota Scotty!

  • @ironryan2009
    @ironryan2009 4 года назад

    Fantastic, thanks Scotty!

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 5 лет назад

    My coolant is leaking from underneath my radiator. I quick check by an auto person who crawled underneath told me that. Plus you can see it dripping below the radiator. So that would pretty much be the radiator correct?

  • @pedrofernandez3893
    @pedrofernandez3893 7 лет назад +1

    Does it work for humans as well?

  • @hugorichard9060
    @hugorichard9060 6 лет назад +1

    does the dye still work properly if added to the coolant overflow tank initally instead of the radiator cap

  • @victorfranco4988
    @victorfranco4988 2 года назад

    Thank you 🙏 Scott

  • @mrpush2532
    @mrpush2532 3 года назад

    Just got one of these kits....is was $23! Inflation is must out
    Of control a 100% increase in 3 years

  • @njones223
    @njones223 3 года назад

    Love this guy !! Thank you sir !

  • @The_realArcher
    @The_realArcher 4 года назад

    Thanks Scotty!

  • @gilang2859
    @gilang2859 7 лет назад

    Greetings from Indonesia! Nice video I learn a lot about car bro

  • @adamjumale4871
    @adamjumale4871 4 месяца назад

    Scotty is running for president in 2024

  • @thewheelman10453
    @thewheelman10453 5 лет назад +1

    Did Scotty kilmer give his fans the 2 finger salute at 1:13 😲🤣😂

  • @hunterking572
    @hunterking572 6 лет назад

    Thanks, you're a very helpful maniac

  • @PLATINUM2U
    @PLATINUM2U 7 лет назад +16

    Scotty, How many miles does your celica have?

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  7 лет назад +39

      240 thousand miles, original engine and tranny, runs like a top, ac is ice cold even in hot humid houston

    • @PLATINUM2U
      @PLATINUM2U 7 лет назад +5

      Scotty Kilmer toyota reliability.. im thinking about getting a 2018 camry V6.

    • @randikalakmal
      @randikalakmal 7 лет назад +1

      Get the white one with black roof + red leather seats. Looks awesome and also 300Hp too.

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon 7 лет назад

      The 4 may be a little more reliable.

    • @justinp8946
      @justinp8946 7 лет назад

      LifeHacks4All has like around 240k

  • @shilohdutton4757
    @shilohdutton4757 5 лет назад

    My vehicle keeps getting hot when I'm idle I have changed my water pump I have also replaced the wire for fan,the thermostat and the fan relays the fan seems to work but I'm not sure why im still trying to over heat?

  • @bigbass517
    @bigbass517 6 лет назад

    You can rent a pressure tester from an Auto part place, and they will give you the money back when your done using it. They rent for 75 bucks. Test the radiator cap too.