Basic Car Care & Maintenance : Checking Car Radiator Coolant Level

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  • Опубликовано: 10 янв 2025

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  • @dombhuphaibool
    @dombhuphaibool 2 года назад +9

    This video saved me big time! My car overheated on a route with no cellular reception. I inched my way and finally found a house that was kind enough to let me use their landline. Got towed to the nearest gas station where there was finally reception. Watched your video. I didn't know what it was supposed to look like after I took off the radiator cap. Most sites say that you should only fill the reservoir. It was 105 degrees consistently where I was traveling and I had no idea my radiator was so low. After watching your video, I realized that I had to put coolant in both the reservoir and the radiator. Thank you so much! You saved me big time!

  • @dank41582
    @dank41582 3 года назад +20

    Excellent video. Very refreshing to see a diy video where the explanations are clear, without any rambling or confusing statements, and the camera work is steady without any shaking or moving around aggressively.

  • @blackisaki
    @blackisaki 14 лет назад +24

    Very good instructor! You not only tell "what"
    thoroughly for someone like me who doesn't know, you also explain "why" for better understanding. Thanks bro.

  • @Barbara-zu4pl
    @Barbara-zu4pl 6 лет назад +56

    Hey! I needed to put water in the radiator & I have never done this before. I was too stubborn to call anyone else. So I found your video, and it was so easy. Thanks so much for the info and the easiest way to get the job done! You're an absolute blessing! I subbed, because this little thing gave me so much confidence. You really do explain it well, and also show how to get the job done. I can't thank you enough! It may seem silly, I only put gas in my car, but I feel worlds better knowing that I have an option to at least try minor things. Even putting the cap back on correctly was cake because of you! Thanks again for your time and help. Be well! 🤗😄 🙏

    • @ccxfrank109
      @ccxfrank109 Год назад +2

      learn how to check your tire pressure. that's also basic and easy to learn

    • @f.u.spammers3846
      @f.u.spammers3846 2 месяца назад

      I think using water is a no-no. Use coolant fluid, like the video says.

  • @taz200032
    @taz200032 8 лет назад +679

    i am currently watching this while parked on side street. almost over heated

    • @taz200032
      @taz200032 7 лет назад +63

      CEN CAL dang that was 8 months ago.. well i called a tow truck and waited for around 5 hours. He never came. So since it was night time and pretty cool outside i decided to risk it and drive home. Made it and then took car to shop the next day

    • @youtubeme1071
      @youtubeme1071 7 лет назад +10

      taz200032 and then what happened?

    • @Hottopicaz
      @Hottopicaz 7 лет назад +6

      Sassy Saddles what happened after?

    • @eshuster86
      @eshuster86 6 лет назад +1

      taz200032 same here

    • @mspixiedust100
      @mspixiedust100 6 лет назад +3

      Oh man! I was in that position the other day :/ Thankfully there was a jiffy lube across the street!!

  • @sceamson
    @sceamson 9 лет назад +60

    You are far detailer and perfect than other videos.

  • @ndounaben
    @ndounaben 4 года назад +1

    Learn how to make Radiator Antifreeze and subscribe to the channel : ruclips.net/video/IJShbc5mBA0/видео.html

  • @josephbillanes3017
    @josephbillanes3017 Год назад +2

    One of the best car vids ever made

  • @Chinchilla56
    @Chinchilla56 Год назад +1

    I'm watching this video in November 2023. My car has overheated. I've got coolant etc with so i'm watching this video while my car cools down. Thankyou for this clear and easy to understand video 😊

  • @freecheese4143
    @freecheese4143 10 месяцев назад +3

    I'm a 60 year old woman. I just am finishing a 3 hour drive and will check this immediately when I get home!

  • @m.bernal9540
    @m.bernal9540 5 лет назад +5

    Excellent video. I don't have to be a mechanic to understand. Thank you for a clear explanation. I'm on my way to help a friend with an overheated car.

  • @grammadog1947
    @grammadog1947 13 лет назад +4

    Excellent....good, basic information for the non-mechanic...not too technical and showed clearly what you were talking about. (And it helped that you were working on a car just like mine....perfect!)

  • @brandyhousemedia9042
    @brandyhousemedia9042 2 года назад

    Thank you for making videos/tutorials for single mom's is a life saver

  • @triplemusclefitness
    @triplemusclefitness 12 лет назад +6

    This is probably the best expertvillage video I've ever seen!!!

  • @JNoel1234
    @JNoel1234 6 лет назад +14

    This is such a good video. It's detailed and to the point. I'm not a car guy so this helped simplify the job for me. Thank you! 😁

  • @TheAjeeshnair85
    @TheAjeeshnair85 6 лет назад

    I have seen lots of videos regarding radiator coolent, u the one guy who explained very well nd simply... Thanks for the simple explain...

  • @mabdiuhrman
    @mabdiuhrman 15 лет назад

    The only first guy to sound educated ! Sounds like he knows the he's doing !

  • @KyoruMizuruki
    @KyoruMizuruki 13 лет назад

    This guy should have his own car talk on RUclips. Very good at explaining :)

  • @hazmania4794
    @hazmania4794 3 года назад +1

    Excellent video, thanks! Clear, concise, easy to follow instructions and demo. Wonderful speaking voice, and, as a bonus, dayum! You’re handsome! ❤️

  • @JGalz
    @JGalz 10 лет назад +15

    Thank you for being so clear and covering all the bases!

  • @JK-zu3lp
    @JK-zu3lp 6 лет назад +2

    You explained simply & detailed at the same time great video!

  • @catcat2084
    @catcat2084 6 лет назад +5

    So detail, that's exactly what we layman need. Thanks!

  • @johnmbrady5036
    @johnmbrady5036 11 лет назад +6

    A well done video. Thoughtful, informative, and a real service. Excellent to teach all your children about this important good habit to help prevent problems. Thanks very much!

  • @swaminathan2789
    @swaminathan2789 9 лет назад

    I saw 4 videos on coolant flush - this is the best, I mean the best precise, to the point and well explained video. thanks.

  • @nobuhh
    @nobuhh Год назад +1

    watching this at work on break rn praying my car is fine and i can make the 1h30m drive home

  • @MrNaaveedanjum
    @MrNaaveedanjum 11 лет назад +2

    Helpful for a new car user...thanks a lot

  • @pafbikers
    @pafbikers 12 лет назад

    thanks dear, its very helpful for me, because my car's Radiator pipe (pipe go direct to engine) cracked and my car's engine gonna HEAT up..
    Thanks again..

  • @HinasDigitalWorld
    @HinasDigitalWorld 2 года назад

    best explained video for the first time coolant filling person lol thanks so much

  • @astromaxx7771
    @astromaxx7771 3 месяца назад

    Thank you! Very clear instructions! My rav4 doesn't have radiator cap, only the overfill bottle. So I can only fill the bottle. Thanks!

  • @iHSAN_9T3
    @iHSAN_9T3 6 лет назад +1

    Very informative video, I found my car cooling issue after this video, my car is new but it has leak, and the reservoir tank ran out of water and I have never checked the water level carefully I thought it's new model it doesn't need full checking.

  • @KnockoutInvesting
    @KnockoutInvesting 11 лет назад +28

    I like my mechanic to have a Master's in Mechanical engineering.

    • @Aieshoo
      @Aieshoo 4 года назад +1

      Knockout Investing Life Like most employers, I see.

  • @TahmidAhmed
    @TahmidAhmed 2 года назад +1

    Still helpful even after 14 years !
    It’s 2022!

  • @egyptcatproductions
    @egyptcatproductions 12 лет назад +1

    I like how he explains very well ad gets to the point and tells you the things that you need to know

  • @paulkeyboard
    @paulkeyboard Год назад +2

    Thanks for the advice this helps a lots.. Maybe I have to replace the coolant because when I touch the radiator hose its really so hot that I cannot hold for long.

  • @sc7140
    @sc7140 10 лет назад +2

    Excellent information. I learnt so much from this vid. Thanks Jeff!

  • @annnicholson4263
    @annnicholson4263 11 лет назад +2

    Great at explaining this and the camera work is good.

  • @seretamage4547
    @seretamage4547 2 года назад

    Well done! Still a helpful video 14 years later! 😅🎉

  • @sierra6music
    @sierra6music 9 лет назад

    I wish I can thank this guy in person.

    • @dukeearl5122
      @dukeearl5122 9 лет назад

      shoot him ur number and maybe you guys can meet up;)

  • @owengondo4408
    @owengondo4408 2 года назад +1

    Very good ,clear and patient in explaining

  • @lilarreola27
    @lilarreola27 12 лет назад

    i like how this guy always gets to the point.

  • @arhamjamil4735
    @arhamjamil4735 6 лет назад +1

    This is a really informative video. Helped me a lot ,as I m a new driver not aware of such tecnical things. Well thanks a lot!!!

  • @keithhernandez6154
    @keithhernandez6154 7 лет назад +2

    Awesome video man thumbs up!! Wow I learned alot about the fluid going back and forth wow

  • @1blondied
    @1blondied 2 года назад

    I just love your hair ...Thankyou for teaching us x

  • @davidgodoy9561
    @davidgodoy9561 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for explaining this so clearly!

  • @paulseano5100
    @paulseano5100 2 года назад +1

    Informative and helpful. Thank you

  • @akukurt1
    @akukurt1 12 лет назад +11

    i learned a lot from this video. thanks samurai..

    • @jv-sj2eo
      @jv-sj2eo 3 года назад

      You’re welcome padawan

  • @3jasonwebb
    @3jasonwebb 11 лет назад +12

    Good video! For car ignoramuses like me this is really helpful.

  • @LizzurdJaefly42
    @LizzurdJaefly42 8 лет назад +7

    oh my goodness this helps SO MUCH

  • @historysky
    @historysky 14 лет назад

    best expertvillage video ever

  • @Enpassantful
    @Enpassantful 9 лет назад +3

    Cobblers, you pour the coolant in, then add water to finish topping up and it will mix itself.

    • @darrenmadigan3912
      @darrenmadigan3912 9 лет назад

      Joss Cues absolutely coz you never really know if you have removed all of the old fluid and its better to be slightly over in the mix than under

  • @marianauger7863
    @marianauger7863 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for info. the best one I found and easy to follow .

  • @shortyandhorses
    @shortyandhorses 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for a perfect and simple explanation.

  • @robertruiz1265
    @robertruiz1265 3 года назад

    Good video. Easy to get.Not boring at all.👍👍

  • @Compwhiz128
    @Compwhiz128 15 лет назад

    Checking the level involves checking the overflow bottle, if theres no overflow bottle, check the rad.
    By checking the radiator, you get air into the system and it takes weeks to purge all the air out of the system and that can lead to corrosion.

  • @fiveonadub
    @fiveonadub 13 лет назад

    Great video.
    Here is another site that was helpful

  • @gracegabon4689
    @gracegabon4689 4 года назад +1

    U explained so well. I love u already haha

  • @Steve-l9v
    @Steve-l9v 3 дня назад

    How often should you have to add coolant to your vehicle? I have to add a little bit about every month but I also do a lot of driving I drive on average around 40,000 miles a year.

  • @moreno_163
    @moreno_163 11 лет назад +1

    this guy explains everything good

  • @nm3547
    @nm3547 Год назад

    Great video and explanation.

  • @emordnilap6567
    @emordnilap6567 7 лет назад +28

    and what if your radiator is not full already?

    • @victoriasmith490
      @victoriasmith490 3 года назад +1

      Then you fill it with either pre deluted coolant or delute antifreeze with destiled water according to the instructions.

  • @brownskin3926
    @brownskin3926 8 месяцев назад

    How often do you need to check antifreeze in the radiator cap. And did you check your antifreeze tank level at the same time you check your radiator cap for fluid level?

  • @MyHenti
    @MyHenti 2 года назад

    thank you so much..this helped me such a lot!!!! great video explanation.

  • @condorX2
    @condorX2 15 лет назад +1

    pro stuff. ty mr Wong for all those smooth and informative info : )

  • @maddwasp_ownway9403
    @maddwasp_ownway9403 3 года назад

    I love this VIDEO it's explained everything very well good job

  • @ninhbac04
    @ninhbac04 11 лет назад +2

    For safety only open the radiator on a stone cold engine. Don't even risk opening the radiator cap after a few hours of cooling down.

  • @Harry6552
    @Harry6552 10 лет назад

    Good tutor! Keep it up your good teaching skills!

  • @671guamnevermindroad9
    @671guamnevermindroad9 5 лет назад +1

    Jeff if coolant reservoir fill up what are causing that?
    Cap,radiator,water pump!

  • @congausa1
    @congausa1 11 лет назад +2

    yes go straight to the point like that. not like others......"let me show you..blah blah blah..... (10mins later).......takes your car to the shop. Thanks for watching"

  • @martinmukonje6739
    @martinmukonje6739 5 лет назад

    This is a very informative video, enjoyed watching it, thanks

  • @lisa-anncampbell2900
    @lisa-anncampbell2900 2 года назад

    This was awesome!!

  • @Kwahm34
    @Kwahm34 2 года назад

    Idk if anyone will see this, but nowadays is most coolant at gas stations and stores usually 50:50?

  • @agent-ht5ri
    @agent-ht5ri 2 года назад

    Damn I had to get towed towed, topping off the radiator fluid now and then off to webuyanycar tmrw. Wish me luck ! 😊 🤙

  • @lawrenceremedios6737
    @lawrenceremedios6737 2 года назад

    Thank you for your guidance.
    I have poured diluted coolant directly in the radiator instead of the reservoir. Can this damage the engine.
    Noted that coolant level in the radiator is not receding and remains full till the top radiator cap. Your guidance to rectify the same will be highly appreciated.
    Regards Lawrence , Mumbai, India

  • @gerbercollision
    @gerbercollision 13 лет назад

    Great video, Jeff.

  • @scottmanns5926
    @scottmanns5926 8 лет назад

    Great videos jeff!!!!

  • @tetramusic4408
    @tetramusic4408 3 года назад

    Great video 🙌 taught me everything I need to know 🙏 thanks 👌🔥🔥🔥

  • @satishbhagwat9206
    @satishbhagwat9206 4 года назад

    Good informative video 👌🏻👌🏻

  • @pankkkk
    @pankkkk 3 года назад

    Hello. I want to completely remove the water from my radiator and add new water and coolant. I want to many litres of coolant is require to mix with water for my car ? I have a Honda Civic 2008. Thank you. Looking forward to hear from you soon.

  • @Redzoob
    @Redzoob 6 лет назад +17

    Shoutout to this cool dude, I wonder where he at now 😂

  • @Justin_Truax
    @Justin_Truax 10 лет назад

    Great video! Good job

  • @nhoweru
    @nhoweru 6 лет назад +1

    Good video. See 1:38 vs 2:32 what new in that scene?

  • @mayner17
    @mayner17 14 лет назад

    it is important to do this after a very long drive

  • @jamescc2010
    @jamescc2010 6 лет назад

    When my 2015 Corolla engine is cool, coolant levels in both radiator and reservoir is very low. Should I simply add coolant to the radiator (or easier in a reservoir half way), or there might be leak in the system that required mechanic?
    Does simply add coolant introduce air in the system?
    btw very detail and good to follow video. Thx

  • @superml2000
    @superml2000 14 лет назад +2

    Thank you. I am heading out to buy some coolant now.

  • @hectordepaz9086
    @hectordepaz9086 3 года назад

    Appreciate it master ❤️🙌🧎🏻‍♂️

  • @ravenrhyme4783
    @ravenrhyme4783 5 лет назад +1

    Downloaded the video then I'll go down to the garage later to check my car like a boss

  • @AnytthinggGoes
    @AnytthinggGoes Год назад

    Should I fill the radiator AND the coolant reservoir? What if I accidently overfill the reservoir?

  • @AqueleDoHonda
    @AqueleDoHonda 6 лет назад

    Tell me about it , here in brazil to this day more than 80% of the cars runs with just water in the coolant ,all gets fulled with rust than the car overheats it then boom there goes an engine .P.S did anyone ever mistaken you with D.K from the Fast&.. 3?

  • @irismyo
    @irismyo 11 лет назад +1

    Thank you for good explaining... I got knowledge from you. Intresting talk.

    • @deseraydugan8795
      @deseraydugan8795 6 лет назад

      Myo Kyaw Thu my coolant light comes on soon as I turn my car on and after driving it bout 30 min I smell antifreeze no over heating but when I take the cap off the reservoir it over flows for a good 3-5 min the drops low what could this be ?

  • @christianco905
    @christianco905 Год назад

    Should the coolant in radiator cap be always full?
    My reservoir is always at the right level but the radiator cap always goes down in level. Just had change a radiator due to leak.

  • @SonDinh-cq1cq
    @SonDinh-cq1cq 7 лет назад

    Great movie mate!

  • @nathanroach4974
    @nathanroach4974 6 лет назад

    Excellent information. Thanks.

  • @duranjohnson7277
    @duranjohnson7277 11 лет назад

    Bomb video very useful! Honda World

  • @a.jackson3073
    @a.jackson3073 10 лет назад

    Very informative. Thank you.

  • @UnderstandingCode
    @UnderstandingCode 9 лет назад

    Thanks Jeff, youre a great guy!

  • @savanalexis1947
    @savanalexis1947 Год назад

    Thanks for the video..im late but this help

  • @smokeymcpot851
    @smokeymcpot851 5 лет назад

    Great informative video I can send to my sister a state away!

  • @HorrorFreakNY
    @HorrorFreakNY 4 года назад

    Thanks for the information, great video!

  • @bronzemilan
    @bronzemilan 5 лет назад

    What if the radiator is full but the reservoir is empty with just a little water? Can I pour the 50/50 in there? Before I got most of the water out I did use only water and eventually purchased 50/50 it’s an 2005 Honda Accord.

  • @bucksuade
    @bucksuade 12 лет назад +1

    Ight cannon..... Thanks for the advice. Very helpful