Changing Your Coolant? You're Doing It Wrong

This New Cooling System Just Changed the Game, DIY and car review Scotty Kilmer. 7 Car Myths Stupid People Fall For. How your car's cooling system works. Expensive cooling system repairs. Car hacks that will save you thousands in cooling system repairs. 5 minute life hacks to make your cooling system last as long as possible. Make your car's cooling system last forever. Cooling system maintenance tips. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@Andrew-th8jk]

Hello Scotty! I was wondering if a ford galaxie 500 was a good first car. I really enjoy everything about classic muscle cars and am not looking for anything fuel efficient or technologically advanced.

[@Andrew-th8jk]

@Mark Codiroli do you know how fuel efficient it is? And does it accelerate quickly?

[@Andrew-th8jk]

@Mark Codiroli the preferred option would be the 7l v8

[@Andrew-th8jk]

@Mark Codiroli jeez, saying you are living the dream would be an understatement

[@m14v81]

Very useful I'm currently doing a complete overhaul on my Toyota camry 1996.. Also what performance shocks would you recommend for the Toyota camry and for the calipers does it matter if I install abs calipers on a non abs system?

[@slpthebull]

I’m a mechanic and I finds theses video so educational. I send them to my kids. Good job Scotty.

[@devinr7198]

does a chrysler 2005 300 touring have a bleeding valve? i drained the coolant an tried to refill , put in about a gallon but it wont sink in had car engine running but didnt know fans must blow or atleast air turned on very confused on whats the issue

[@yime6631]

I've met people who are so good at their crafts and careers. Those who can teach this well what they know as well as Scotty are more rare. He's more than just an excellent mechanic.

[@solascripturaPR1517]

That's why he seemingly gains another 500k subs, each year. I first started watching his channel, back when he first had around 2.5M subs.

[@anitakotowicz5049]

No system will be as cool as Scotty 👌🏼😎

[@BRIGGS2710]

lol : )

[@NKP73]

Profound 🧐

[@jayrob7418]

Lol awww 😂😊

[@49495lwbrmoxybe]

Hey

[@TheHailstorm77]

An no system is as cute and hot as Anita! 😉 call me

[@HighestIQ]

After seeing several Scotty thumbnails I have come to the conclusion he likes to point a lot.

[@unconscioustruth7139]

👈🏼Good Point 👉🏼

[@w13rdguy]

Studies show experts say pointing generates more clicks.

[@GilbertJagot]

He's very "hands on".

[@mry82]

lol; I'd like to point out that these puns are good!

[@neepgang4091]

Yeah

[@massivecumshot]

Your production values are off the chain, dude! This should be on PBS, right before a Ken Burns documentary. Very impressive - you not only demonstrate the WHAT but describe the WHY.

[@gionova1]

This reminds me of the nearly 20 year old Honda Civic my dad had most of my life. It had cooling problems that he couldn't diagnose so he had to have containers of water in his car when it got too hot and this dude gave him a coolant cap from Mexico that was basically a cheap cap with a hole in it. It was more common for people in Mexico to fill the radiator with water since the cheaper cars in mostly rough terrain driven by mostly poorer people wouldn't last anyway. The cap was designed to prevent internal water damage by letting the pressure release from the hole.

[@jpteknoman]

my father used to put plain old tap water in the radiator. had to scrap the car after the cylinders warped because the radiator was rusted and the temps kept getting too high (even blew the head gasket a couple of times)

[@veronicahawthorne3452]

I’m such a big fan of yours Scotty! I thought I knew about cars, having grown up around them, but your videos have taught me infinitely more that I’d ever learn while watching my mechanic! I try to watch ever video you post. Keep up the great work Scotty! We love you! 💗

[@BusterKitten]

love these classes Scotty puts on

[@jackiegarcia7800]

Good afternoon Scotty! I just wanted to thank you for the the information and knowledge you're sharing with us! Take care!

[@lts7565]

Mr. Kilmer, you're a master educator...thank you! You are appreciated.❤

[@jesus.christis.lord.foreve899]

if I had known the things you share in this video, my car had not died. I pray MANY cars' head gaskets are saved by those who watch this video putting into practice all this wisdom. and thank you, Mr. Kilmer

[@laurieannrodriguez4551]

Good afternoon Scotty thank you for the good news and auto education! YOU are the coolest! Even a lizard stepped on my porch to listen to you!

[@TA_Plus_Hemi]

Love the Camry TRD pulling a j-turn just to pull in the driveway

[@jefferyreuben9259]

Scotty you're the best! I absolutely trust your car insight! Love the HORSE JOKE PIC!

[@Braveheartman123]

The visuals are great on this one. Even better than when Scotty stands there and waves his arms around a lot.

[@zalden2565]

Always appreciate your videos! Also, I am enjoying the new format!

[@T.Lspitz]

Keep em comin Scotty! I love the informative infograph videos.

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

The Florida pool pump motor repair guy approved ! that was good info Scotty

[@UriyZ9mb8e]

what a truly amazingly informative video. teaches everything you need to know about the basics of engine cooling, and was fun to watch, especially with all the music

[@mry82]

I remember bringing the ol' Le Mans over a mountain pass here in the Appalachians back in 90s and it started overheating (it was summer)... cranked up the heat, rolled down the windows, and made it to the other side with no real issues... good times!

[@buskE46]

Good trick for a cooling system not quite designed for hills in some parts, or possibly a low drag fan pulley.

[@mry82]

@@buskE46 I've got an e46 too... we gotta know our cooling systems, lol

[@johnchandler1687]

Former cooling system mechanic here. In an emergency re move the thermostat, cut the valve from the center and put the outer ring back in. Don't run it without that restriction or the pump will send it through the radiator so fast it won't have time to remove the heat from the coolant. I always keep an old thermostat with the valve removed in my 2 older vehicles just in case. Also, when changing the thermostat test new one in boiling water on the stove to be sure. If you drill a 1/16 or 1/8 inch hole in it just outside the valve center it will let trapped air purge from your engine. Otherwise it can take up to 2 weeks of driving to completely purge that air that gets into it anytime you open the cooling system.

[@ghostofsparta6579]

Now this intro is somthing out of this world!! Way to go scotty🔥

[@kents.2866]

Weird not seeing Scotty's hands moving around. 😁

[@obque86nz]

I come to scotty first for advice and knowledge when it comes to cars. Solid bloke and funny af.. Quality

[@nythanorayvri]

Well detailed Scotty my all time mechanic KZbinr help us a lot.

[@johnnytsunami6185]

Wish Scotty lived around my area he would be my go to mechanic without a doubt

[@emy1godfrey221]

Thank you Scotty. These your videos are very educative.

[@DJGrasshopa]

Thanks! I always learn something from every vid I watch!

[@richardmoreno6409]

Very informative. Thank you, Scotty!

[@illidari12211]

This was a great video. Lots of good info and not too boring or too drawn out.

[@muhanc.a.9299]

My mind overheated with so much cool information.

[@al-mubdizahir8704]

It would be nice if we had a guy like Scotty for diesel trucks like semi's

[@magcitrate]

All failed engines that I’ve experienced are from faulty cooling system. Leaking radiator or water pump, and I didn’t fix them in time. 😵

[@lariciajones8450]

Same or a thermostat 😢😢😢

[@MrAcacio]

you are the best. thank you for teaching us those amazing videos. May God bless you.

[@jackeldogo3952]

Whenever Scotty does these narrations, he sounds just like Joe Pesci doing his voice overs in Casino.

[@kylosolo8815]

I thought the same lol

[@clbcl5]

I can't understand him without yelling at the camera.

[@1pointt21gW]

hahahahhahahah. WHAT?? YOU THINK IM FUNNY?!? AM I FUNNY TO YOU???

[@Gallagherfreak100]

@@1pointt21gW : DO I AMUSE YOU?

[@davekostka7151]

Scotty just needs a hair more Brooklyn accent.

[@zoysiaguy3757]

Quality knowledge and entertainment as always sir.

[@davebruins8623]

this probably covers 2 days in auto-tech school ;)

[@happinesshotel5375]

There is a whole section on this. He explained it in less than ten minutes. He seriously is a go-to guy!

[@DanA-st2ed]

is that all you lasted?

[@AndrayaSmith-ds1rr]

We will always love and remember you Scotty! May your legacy of teaching others about the importance of maintaining their cars continue on for many years to come. ❤️

[@r4k10]

Great info Scotty!

[@Some.Legend]

I was waiting for this video, thank you

[@frankfrankenstein979]

Cool video! I've been using some great car care software named Automotive Wolf for years. It keeps track of all the maintenance on both my cars and a motorcycle. My 2008 Toyota has over 300,000 miles and still runs like new. I only use Toyota Oil and filters in it. Keeping up with a vehicle maintenance schedule is critical to avoiding repairs.

[@isaacsaenzcurrencytrader]

My wife's car overheated a month ago. I noticed the day after i put a new alternator. To make the story short I had forgot to put the connector back into the radiator😅

[@Mohapi_Tau]

So does it still run?

[@dioanindra2920]

Lucky you figured it out immediately haha

[@misterudik6101]

another fail DIY

[@williamoneal3947]

Stay away from any car repairs. You are a danger to yourself.

[@yeetedon]

Rip

[@gmzx3]

I agree about using the proper coolant. In the old days, coolant was coolant. Now some have different chemistry, especially long life organic acid ones, and should not be mixed. This is one place I won't try to save money and will get the recommended coolant and transmission fluid at the vehicle dealer's parts dept. I have a Honda with no temp gauge, just a cold and hot light. I hate that, reminds me of domestic cars in the past.

[@rogacz5966]

My Honda also only has the cold and hot light. Did you use the universal all year honda type 2 coolant? My service book says to use it , but it's literally three times more expensive than a well known brand in my country

[@gmzx3]

I am due for a change and plan on using the Honda type 2. I have seen Peak ones made for Honda etc. Given how long life the coolant is, I'll pay for the Honda stuff knowing it is fully compatible.

[@gordonwaldner9792]

One of your best videos. Water is good in an emergency. My car foiled over once. I got a couple gallons from a nearby farmer. It worked fine until The next day when I got it to a garage to replace the coolant. Sometimes mixing two types of coolant they will form a gel and won't do a thing. GM requires a special coolant. Mixed with regular coolant the gel will quickly kill your engine.

[@Red_Hawk334]

This was very informative, thanks!

[@tonyperez6978]

Thank you for your videos!

[@tthoy7338]

Now that’s a Great Scotty video !! No arms flailing all over the place. Just calm “cool” (pardon the pun) & collect.

[@bbutc]

I once had a car with a malfunctioning cooling system. The only way to keep the coolant temperature down and out of the red on the dial, was to turn the cabin heat up to MAX. This was OK in winter, but in the middle of summer - not so much.

[@mendoblendo321]

Thermostat??

[@carlbrooks90]

if your radiator is leaking buy the oem, i had a leaking rad in my is300 and got the premium car quest one for it and it started leaking less than a month

[@originalflavor]

I remembered when I had to direct connect my radiator fan on as the solution. Went through a handful of fans from the junkyard. 1994 Pontiac Sunbird same as Chevy Cavalier.

[@charlesstuart1119]

Excellent video well done Scotty !

[@crpro5420]

Excellent content quality ❤️👏👏👏

[@CaseAgainstFaith1]

Back in the late 70’s, my broke brother drove a beater 66 Buick Special. We live in Houston, which usually doesn’t get all that cold, but, can occasionally. It had a leak somewhere not easy to fix, I don’t remember. But it would only leak a little every day. So, for several years, he just filled it with water (only) daily and it worked sufficiently

[@GoldGlizzyGang]

I remember opening the radiator on my honda when it was overheated... learned the hard way😂

[@williamoneal3947]

Stay away from anything under the hood. You could be a danger to yourself.

[@michaell3711]

Wow!!!! What was the cost for the plastic surgery 😅???

[@freeguide8912]

Ouch!🥵

[@gaphneastanislaus8482]

Me too, ouch!

[@user-jl1gn4xf4p]

Very informative and helpful Thank you

[@petrepiscoi]

Good job, you spoke so much about the Lexus so now I want one. Just curious, would it be still a good deal for Europe as well? More exactly East Europe where all the wrecks from the West come too? There aren't many here from what I've seen and I heard they can be quite expensive to fix... I'd still want a diesel engine as I don't feel a particular pleasure in going to the gas station too often and I also love my standard transmission

[@globalnetizen956]

I once owned a 98 Camry , the shop who changed timing belt and water pump forgot to refill the coolant after the work done. I drove it the next day to work 45 miles one way, the car overheated on the return trip when it stuck in traffic. I just turned on the fan and continue to home, the needle stayed in the middle all the way to home. What a car!

[@marvthedog1972]

great video. love the new format.

[@k1n63d]

Scotty I really enjoy your voice. You have a voice that is perfect for teaching. I think I'll subscribe to you asap.

[@leogmafire001]

Wow! This was an amazing video. Thank you.

[@mattfy5392]

I love this new video format!

[@southernautodiy2643]

same bro

[@Happy_persn]

Same

[@theurbanloner8879]

Same

[@DavidEdwards9801]

Yes

[@christianlarsen7872]

@@DavidEdwards9801 no

[@davebanner8666]

This was so awesome. Thanks Scotty

[@stephenrogers4537]

Good Tuesday evening to Scotty hope you and yours are doing well 🧰🙌👍🍺

[@muhammedshah4582]

Love ur channel going to community college for mechanical engineering. Not necessarily for automotive just cause, I love the field. You got any tips

[@NKP73]

Afternoon Scotty, enjoy your vacation

[@robertheinkel6225]

I was driving my sisters van up Pikes Peak, when she stated it was overheating on the interstate. Cranked up the heater, but only made it about 2/3 of the way up before it overheated.

[@rowdyringsak9448]

Nice. What a perfect video to come up. I'm going to be replacing the radiator on my 2000 ford ranger tomorrow morning. And probably some power steering parts. Who knows what else. I'll know once i get into it. Lol

[@chadfree4719]

Thank you for this. Have you considered writing curriculum for high school/ comm college auto tech programs?

[@robertdatario85]

Scotty is keeping up with EV technology. I like it. Job security I guess. Before all the internal engines will disappear and the word piston is part of history.

[@sirimsapple9820]

@@mcc7762 Doubted

[@Jen-sz9cq]

Scotty, Thank you!!!

[@janetrowe186]

Wow! Thank you Scotty!!!👍👍👍

[@robertcalamusso4218]

Always great. Thx

[@mikegonzalez8071]

Afternoon Scotty! 🏁

[@scottykilmer]

afternoon!

[@evoevannismo8141]

Yep I actually learned something but it'll still take me time to learn more. That's because when I buy my own car soon which will be a temporary old car with a stick shift, I will probably refer back to this video if I can find it LOL. Same thing when I buy my dream car sooner or later, refer back to this video. Anyways I will share this video.

[@Blue-jn1ph]

Yeah lol. I have a beater rn just to properly learn about cars and then later on when I buy a newer one I'll have a lot more knowledge from taking care of the one I have now

[@joecoffee968]

Mr. Scott: I’m interested in purchasing either a Nissan Xterra or a frontier. I really like these vehicles, my one concern is what they call Strawberry Milkshake of Death. I understand somehow the coolant gets mixed in with the transmission fluid and destroys the transmission and radiator both. Could you tell me please if this is still a problem? Presumably, they fixed it, but could you tell me what year model of these cars no longer had that issue? Would you say that everything from 2011 on his fixed? Or could still be an issue? Thank you sir.

[@ReubenAStern]

I like the pets and children at 7:56. They look like they're saying "Yay! Sweet, delicious coolant!"

[@blanc5522]

Ive learned lots of info from Scotty. Ive also bought couple vehicles since watching his car stories and I became diyer. I have done fixing 3 accord myself, changing timing belt, drive belt, suspension parts etc. I always like to challange.

[@cerny4444]

Good job Scotty!!!!

[@ndumbadavid20]

Perfect Mr Scotty 💯

[@Loudes012]

Good video. Coolant is the life blood of the engine.

[@santososornia5741]

Another awesome video!

[@martyp5976]

Si, great content as always!

[@ivanrico961]

Scotty we love you so much your videos have saved me so much money how can I send you money as a thank you? I would like to show my appreciation, you have literally saved me thousands I feel you deserve SOMETHING. 🙏🏽 God bless you sir

[@oliverp3858]

Afternoon Scotty!

[@scottykilmer]

afternoon!

[@KevZX-10RC1H]

@@scottykilmer Hi from England Scotty👌

[@RexRaven22]

Great video Scotty!

[@LEANOSS]

Scotty, what's your take on converting from a fan clutch to an electric fan

[@fsanchez6160]

Well dam I just saw the steam coming from under my hood and Boom Scotty says look out for steam under the hood lol. My guy!

[@ZZstaff]

Thank you Scotty. Love your videos.

[@andrewsivertsen9538]

Great video scotty,Scott, want to know your opinion on who makes the best 3/4ton pickup in your opinion?

[@ZZstaff]

@@andrewsivertsen9538 Probably Toyota followed by older Fords with a V-8 engine.

[@andrewsivertsen9538]

Hmm I think even he would agree toyotas 5.7litres are toilets.underpowered and un reliable unlike their cars

[@ok-mj3bz]

Good Afternoon Scotty

[@Finglesham]

Good evening Scotty from the UK . Here it is 21.37 BST. Very informative regarding the EVs. In 2030 the UK will stop selling new ICE cars so we will have to learn about this EVs whether we like it or not. One day , perhaps, the US will follow suit.

[@virginia7125]

Not the car I have now, but my previous car had cooling system issues generated by listening to Jiffy Lube. They told me on a 2004 Cavalier, my coolant needed changing. I bought the car new, so for warranty you had to go to one of these places for warranty to cover stuff. Jiffy Lube used a general purpose coolant in it. Didn't notice anything wrong for a while. Started smelling antifreeze. The seal shrunk around the water pump. I put the dexcool antifreeze back in it. Within a few weeks, the seal swole back up & the leak stopped. What use to piss me off was, they would bang my air filter up against the wall & distort the louvers in it. I would have to go buy a new air filter. No matter how new your wiper blades are, they said you need new ones.

[@GeneralChangOfDanang]

I stopped going to those places after being told I need a new battery when the battery was new.

[@victorgojocco1716]

THANK YOU SCOTTY!!😃

[@achimhaun2726]

Holy molly , I hadn't been watching your Videos for about a year and now this? Damn Scotty, this transformation is incredible

[@williamtootle2764]

Hey Scotty what coolant would I use in my 08 Mazda speed 3 I know it’s fl22 but what brand should I use

[@tcda3640]

Great videos Scotty

[@Gefkin]

Might have saved me a ton of money here thank you 😊

[@Lucifer_334]

Thank you So Much Scotty My car always over heat in the Summer time to change that

[@Mohapi_Tau]

It's because you're lucifer

[@Lucifer_334]

@@Mohapi_Tau Woah Epic😂

[@SmphnyOfBullets]

Morning from Australia Scotty 👍🏻

[@Grow_Your_Food]

How do you know/test what kind of coolant is in the car? I have no idea what coolant the previous owner put in. FYI, I have a 2008 Lexus RX350. I was going to put in the Toyota pink coolant (as instructed by The Car Care Nut), but now I realize I should probably identify what is in the car currently first...

[@Fire91ful]

Or you can flush it out and put what you know it has