How to Quick Flush Your Cars Cooling System

[@shokikoyagune2224]

"Always check the weather before doing a project" Couldn't agree more... Especially when you're underneath a car changing out mounts in 30 degree weather in a pouring storm. I couldn't stop shivering

[@chrisfix]

Yea sometimes it stinks :/

[@willowandluka5302]

That sounds better than not having anywhere except the hot ass asphalt to work on. I wear a jacket when it’s 110 degrees so I can lay down lol

[@nazmulrouf1224]

Doing an oil change on a windy day...did not end well...

[@CallumAtwal]

@@nazmulrouf1224 yep! The oil coming out of the sump kept blowing in different directions. Had to keep moving the drain pan. Was a bit of a mess!

[@nkamogelangsamore5990]

L

[@scatcat1994]

You know it's an old ChrisFix video when the "Hey Guys ChrisFix here" Isn't thundering with enthusiasm haha

[@chrisfix]

Old school ChrisFix!

[@scatcat1994]

@@chrisfix Fucking hell lad you dont half get around haha

[@skatepark02]

You know its old school when you see his face too

[@zjw5]

Just turn the playback speed to 1.5

[@sasukeuchihaanbucapt]

@@chrisfix shows it was dragging you down and if it wasn't for the money and popularity you would have probably been done right? F# tools

[@gabrieljuarez1000]

Just did it on my car. Saved me from spending $450 at a dealer mechanic. Thank you Chris!

[@NecrovoidTV]

Damn 450? Mine only charged for $100.

[@asiacarr6998]

Damn

[@Elmero_mero]

Mine wanted $250. That’s why I’m here😊

[@AbhishekRamesh1]

Dealer qouted $230 for 2016 Honda civic..

[@emjay2d]

I also got $100 qouted.

[@austenfairbanks5604]

The only guy I know that will like a video 6 years later. Love ya man. Great content.

[@arcadeblast4752]

But he didn’t like yours 😂😢

[@austenfairbanks5604]

Yeahhh, thats just about sums up my life 😭​@@arcadeblast4752

[@rprcharron]

So I just realized that the last 4 times I have used KZbin to search for a video to show me how to do something, the videos that I ended up using, have all been yours. Great job man! Definitely subscribing.

[@galleryofrogues]

Great video. After watching this a few times I was able to do my own coolant flush and saved like $80-$100 I would’ve spent paying a mechanic. Your videos are all super helpful, thanks again!

[@hjer731]

You probably did a better job

[@MicroSoftner]

lol

[@Chriss12027]

Did you put the 3 gallons of water and the cleaner or only 2 gallons and the cleaner ?

[@cleanerhustle9969]

@@hjer731 agree.

[@adamgarcia3092]

@@Chriss12027I’m sure it’s all based off what the car manual says

[@smittysmith6173]

Chris? You are a freaking hero. Make everything simple and easy. You Sir have a new subscriber. Keep it coming man.

[@saamtech]

That's one of the things I have noticed that he makes things simple. Sometimes he doesn't show challenging steps and cuts them out when he has to struggle to get something done or straight. But still his videos provide enough to know the basics of what to do.

[@shanemichaelneal]

Smitty Smith Thats Christopher to you, jackass

[@bbob5050]

Exterminence it's New Jersey!

[@gleemcananly4724]

Exterminence

[@zoraidavelez-diaz282]

Smitty Smith jeeps

[@alecb3332]

You know he's from South Jersey when he says wooder. You're one of us Chris...One of us....ONe of Us....ONE OF USSSS!

[@Riley-uh6ef]

he’s from pennsylvania lmao

[@oachare-braineddeejayz3888]

GOOBLE GOBBLE GOOBLE GOBBLE

[@Juangomez9186]

I didn’t have enough antifreeze so I topped it off with Mountain Dew

[@markusflanks4024]

I love bacon lol

[@adamjensen2.0]

I love bacon that's good because it will then atleast look like coolant

[@HarrydawgFrees]

LIL BIT OF BARTLE SKEET WILL ALWAYS DO THE TRICK

[@liveandletlive2894]

@kiyonexus when did dr pepper start coming in a can? .......since his wife died 😜

[@bstmnt82]

Use Munster in shed of antifreeze

[@Meekmillan]

KZbin has made not having a dad soooo much easier lol

[@kingkruzader]

My thoughts all week

[@chris-uc7nc]

Real shit 😂

[@carljackson1858]

Nothing beats having one though 😊

[@kyail]

I swear to god it has!!! Lol

[@NapoleonBorn2Party]

They just forgot their way home after buying milk

[@1965GIJOE]

I just followed your instructions. And now I have heat. Couldn't believe how easy it was to do. Great video keep up the good work. I will be coming back frequently. Thanks again.

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

Chris, nice presentation as always. You are a very skilled mechanic and teacher. I've learned many cool thing's from you over the past few year's.

[@lew708]

Chris, you’re an awesome, thorough, direct to the point teacher. I tell everyone I know about your channel. Appreciate you, bro!👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾

[@marioCazares]

Hello Chris! I want to thank you SO much for your channel because you just helped me fix my car! I knew basically nothing about cars, but using your videos I was able to figure out the problem! My Audi A4 2010 was shaking horribly and very violently and I couldn't figure out why. Tested the fuel injectors, changed the spark plugs, and still couldn't figure it out. Finally I tested the "ignition coils" I think they are called, because it doesn't really have Spark Plug "wires." I took out each coil one at a time (there's 4), started the car, and found which ones weren't contributing to the engine. Replaced the two that weren't working and Boom! Smooth SMOOTH ride :D Accelerates faster too If it wasn't for your videos, I would never have been able to fix it on my own and even know where the heck to start on fixing it! Seriously! I still have TONS to learn about cars, but I'm happy to have a successful first fix and start somewhere. So again, thank you so much Chris! -Mario

[@chrisfix]

mario Cazares Hey Mario! That is awesome! I am glad my videos have been helpful and you are learning a lot! It is great to hear you are fixing your car yourself! Good work diagnosing the bad ignition coil!

[@original415ivers]

@mario Cazares You should always replace replace all your coil packs in sets. Never just replace one or two because eventually the rest of of them will not fire correctly.

[@arcademode2910]

Did you have any fault codes?

[@VictorFreeMusic]

not gonna lie. your channel has saved me in some trying times bro. thank you for doing what you do and keep the videos coming. your thorough yet concise and you are appreciated.

[@ronalddesiderio7625]

Excellent Chris👍🏾 I completed rebuilt front suspension diagnosed and changed MAS sensor had her aligned and passed Ny inspection with flying colors. You saved this ole war horse 🐎 thousands and hours of aggravation. I’m spreading the Chris fix word 🙏🏼

[@RamusiewiczRockMe]

Chris, In ALL Truth I HAVE to Say That After Watching Quite a Few of YOUR Videos You ARE Truly Great in ALL Aspects of Your 'Presentations'. Thorough, Easily Followed Step by Step, in Their Correct Order of 'How To' Perform Various Maintenance and Repair on a Vehicle. (I'm 62 & Worked Part-Time After School Back in the Late 60's & Early 70's for a VERY Good Foreign Car Mechanic Who Not Only Did GREAT Work but ALWAYS Took the Time to EXPLAIN What the Car Needed. Back in Those Days You Didn't Have to Deal with ANY Type of Electronically Controlled Repairs That You do Today.) So, a BIG Thank You for Your SUPERB Videos & also to Let You Know I Tell EVERYBODY I Know About Your Vids, and Yes, I am Most Definitely Subscribed. Thank You Again, Allan G. Ramusiewicz, Boston, MA.

[@7ra44]

+TheRaellz because this is america USA. YOU CAN DO WHAT EVER THE HELL U WANT!

[@RamusiewiczRockMe]

***** If You Look Closely NOT All of My Words are Capitalized. It's Simply Just a 'Style' I Developed over My Years on the Net. I Absolutely Think People Who Believe Caps are a Way of 'Shouting' are Completely Caught Up in This Age of Electronic Communication. IF I Wanted to 'Shout' I Wouldn't Use Caps,I'd Use Words that Very Clearly got Across My Message.

[@RamusiewiczRockMe]

7 ra Thanks, 7 ra. ALMOST Whatever We Want........;-)

[@7ra44]

Ramusiewicz joking man, im Canadian, i just assume an american would say that lol!

[@RamusiewiczRockMe]

7 ra Canadaian, "Ay" ? That's a GOOD Thing; I LOVE Montreal !!!

[@mrc8155]

Thanks Chris, your videos are very well executed. My girlfriend doesn't know much about mechanic but you make it interesting enough that we watch your videos very often with our morning coffee. Keep going man!!

[@MrMda777]

This is the kind of DIY video I'm looking for! Straight forward with quick and easy instructions! Thanks! ..another subscriber here.

[@glynparker9524]

Chris next to the filler cap is a bleed valve, undo to assist getting air out of the top of the radiator.

[@ApartmentKing66]

Chris: Thanks SO MUCH at 4:07 for saying what you said about starting the engine so that the water pump will force out any water you think might be still in the engine block. Ya kinda left that step out of your "Super Flush" video when you flushed the Mazda. A *lot* of people, myself included, were wondering how you emptied the engine block of ALL the water.

[@ApartmentKing66]

@Gideon Well, you'd only be running the pump dry for a few seconds. I don't think that's enough to damage it. Chris even does it in this video at 4:12. Getting as much of the old water out is preferable because that old water has contaminants in it that you don't want in your cooling system, which is why you're flushing it in the first place. You want only fresh coolant and water in your system. So when it runs dry, shut off the engine and add the coolant until no more will go in, then start the engine and make the pump circulate the water throughout the system. Keep adding water/coolant as needed. I live in a warmer climate, too, but I still put 50/50 in as nighttime temps in winter are known to drop into the 20s here.

[@ApartmentKing66]

@Gideon Good questions. Pouring a little oil into the new oil filter is a great idea, especially if the filter is completely upside down because then you can fill it up, but I always end up with cars whose oil filters are tilted 45 degrees, so you have to be careful not to put too much in them to avoid spilling oil when you're screwing it onto the base. Or just keep your catch basin in place when you're putting the new one in so the new oil doesn't hit the ground, but to me, either way is a waste of fresh oil, so I just screw it in empty to keep that from happening. Having said all that, I've *never* had a problem putting a new oil filter in empty. Yes, the engine could run empty for maybe a few seconds, but that's nowhere near long enough to do any real damage. I've never had a problem with doing that, and I've been changing my own oil for over 30 years. After a couple of seconds, fresh oil gets pumped into the whole engine anyway, and I've never seen an engine that's that unforgiving.

[@AnthonyLemma24]

Been going back and re-watching your older videos, and I think it's cool your friends let you make videos of their cars for simple projects.

[@Aamir-2999]

its a win win he got content they got free fixes.

[@rmcdaniel423]

Rust inhibitor additive . . . looks like rusty wooder. Perfect.

[@Pilzi02]

lol

[@fuckyou96]

@@adelaideautowashes 🐽😂🤣

[@corymott7657]

Oooh, that's a lotta damage. Sounds like the Flex Seal guy.

[@tm5346]

@@adelaideautowashes thanks people would Probably do that and make a terrible mistake thanks for the information

[@markthurman3414]

If he says “wooder” one more time….🤿

[@JerryLassi]

We have to protect Chris at all costs folks… 👍🏿🙌🏿👍🏿 Thanks a Million Times!!!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks!

[@acbent11]

Always enjoy your videos. I prefer using concentrated coolant and almost always OE coolants and other fluids. I add 1/2 the system's capacity with concentrate, then top up with distilled water. That way you don't have to worry about residual water in the system diluting your 50/50 bottled mix. There can be a fair bit of water left in the galleries. This is particularly important where I live as we have very cold winters and getting a minimum 50/50 concentration is pretty much imperative.

[@loden888]

That's pretty smart. So if you know your entire system is 10 quarts, and you filled in 5 quarts of concentrate, then what's left over has to be distilled water!

[@GamerKiwi]

That's smart. This is why I go into the comment section of these sorts of video

[@bauertime]

Thats what I do. Seems like it would be hard to get the water out of the block and heater core. I figure half the water is in the block and heater core, so I just fill the radiator with 100% and it should end up 50%.

[@macknumber9]

So you don't have to actually premix the water coolant...it will take care of itself when it is pushed through the entire coolant system

[@aunelill]

You flush with hot engine, thermostat open and distilled water circulating through motor block and heater core, but drain with cold engine and thermostat closed. So without removing the thermostat a mixture of distilled water, some old coolant and chemical flush remains in the block. Filling the radiator with premixed means coolant concentration of the whole system will be well below 50/50. Am i correct?

[@quickscopesheffield6316]

Very helpful! You'll be surprised on how many people that didnt know about this stuff.

[@aforerunner1773]

Legit that is the reason he made the video lol

[@ThatsMyDawgFasho]

I would say more than 75% “didnt know about this stuff” its not like they teach this in school use your brain kid

[@joew.4073]

@@ThatsMyDawgFasho I would say anyone who has parents who are reasonably resourceful should know this, but I have no clue if that impacts the percentage you gave

[@ThatsMyDawgFasho]

@@joew.4073 alot of people who have parents who are resourceful but i only had a mom with 3 brothers and she knew this but didnt have time to teach us the nice basics about cars

[@musicman1180100]

I’ve been doing some research because I need to flush the coolant out of my 05 Chevy impala and this is one of the simplest videos that I came across thank you!

[@chrisfix]

Glad I could help!

[@ratimaat9397]

Thank you! I can do this myself instead of paying someone

[@chrisfix]

Awesome!

[@tanunttanunt3315]

Hell Yeah I feel you...Ready to do this Myself now

[@ratimaat9397]

@@tanunttanunt3315 lol

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

How did it go for you?

[@winwinwin481]

You got a jag

[@NutelloNutelloNEIL]

By far one of, if not the best videos I have seen .. and thank you so much. You are a blessing!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!

[@CB-br9jc]

You’ve helped me with so much with your channel! Some mechanic tried getting more $ from me but I showed him one of your videos!

[@focuslane9305]

Top Tip: If you aren't rich, you should definitely do these. There are a lot of scammers out there. I was supposed to only get my oil change but they also drained my coolant without my permission. I had problems overheating my engine on my way back home. My coolant was on max before I went to the oil change place.WHen I got out, it was empty.

[@HM-ke1qm]

Kappa Pride I had a similar problem. I took my car to the dodge dealership for transmission flush. They gave me back the car with no transmission fluid inside.

[@narastserendagva9380]

And if you are a woman the carshops are notorious for screwing you. Trying to do some stuff myself, due to them

[@Mollygaga42]

Kappa Pride what did you do about it,did you confront them,you should always remind them that you are very good at leaving comments on social media!

[@deathuponusalll]

I had the same done to mine!!😤 that’s the last time I took my car to sears automotive

[@shorelinefishingmafia6133]

That means more business for them! But more money and problems your way

[@michaelbarcz326]

Glad to see there are " no entertainer" type INFO videos out there. Nice job 👏🏼

[@chrisfix]

Thanks!

[@TheShawVMedia]

I'm just here, almost, 4 years later to say.. "What-her."..lol. I love watching ChrisFix videos. Thanks for doing these good sir.

[@markbarr7701]

Man, you are “the man”. TY for all the info

[@yazidabdullah7964]

Keep on trucking bro I’m still here learning how to do it right thank you kindly for your guidance yazid

[@chrisfix]

Thanks man!

[@shannont5049]

Thank you! I was never taught any of this and I can’t afford the shop too much anymore. This will really help me.

[@deepwaters3335]

Being a single woman, God Bless you, and thank you so much for helping me. Smiles so big...... I think I can do this.

[@Infiniti-Benz]

I am a single man, what does gender have to do with it? Lol

[@deepwaters3335]

@@Infiniti-Benz If you don't know, I'll let you parents explain it to you.... LOL you set your self up for that one. Smiles. Seriously, It was very much out of my comfort zone.

[@rosinaramahlo5539]

​@Infiniti-Benz l might be wrong, but I don't think deepwaters was not up to the answer you have just mentioned, as the topic is about the cars here. Therefore it was not really necessary for you to let her know that you are a single man. Don't you think you are out of order a little bit. Deepwaters just wanted to extend a thank you massage to the owner of the video, as she managed to do that being a single woman. On the other hand, deepwaters, be brave and just say I am wrong, if you feel i am wrong, because I promise i won't be angry with you.

[@deepwaters3335]

@@rosinaramahlo5539 Thank you.

[@michaelhoward3321]

Chrisfix, All of your videos are informative and well done. Even the noobs can understand them. Keep up the great work. I know it takes a lot of your personal time. you are appreciated!

[@watfordman]

Michael Howard I'm sure he is rolling around in money from these videos now anyway.

[@tylerpuckett7213]

The best video on how to flush ur radiator

[@MUSHIN_888]

Here we go, I bought a Toyota hatchback off an old man for cheap. The accessory belt was old and snapped. The belt might have hit the hose or the coolant was so hot that it started spraying out of the hose. I drove it around for 2 weeks until I read online that it can be very bad for your car. So today I gave it a crack, coolant went everywhere but we’re getting the job done slowly! Thx Chris ur a gangster

[@artompolski6698]

Hey Chris my father was a mechanic his whole life but I never learned anything. Only after he passed away I'm now teaching myself everything there is to know. Chris can this whole process be done on a 2016 Hyundai Elantra? And other vehicles? Thank you Chris for your free videos and tutorials your a blessing to us all❤

[@patgar1956]

Well done ChrisFix. Keep up the good work. Cheers from Australia

[@rogeryanez8107]

Love the simple clear instructions with no bs 👍

[@cfh13]

Thank god for youtube. I had no clue the steps necessary to flush the coolant. I replaced the slave cylinder on tuesday & soon will be replacing the oil pan gasket, coils & spark plugs. Flushing the anti freeze will be the final check mark on the mazda to do list. Thanks

[@matolittleelkwells5377]

Great video brotha keep rollin those cameras and doing what you do always great to see things getting done the right way

[@chrisfix]

Thanks

[@pxl9365]

This explanation is so straightforward and easy to understand!!!!! Thank you very much

[@kylelei93]

Thank you for the simple easy steps on a coolant flush. Definitely will be doing this myself.

[@bubbleblonde9600]

Has anyone else tried to book an appointment with Chris? I mean seriously, have you tried? ( I would suggest you book now , even if you don't know what your problem will be , because when it happens you won't be able to see him . He is booked for the next decade?? 🤷‍♀️ I think so, because I think he has to be that popular from being that good. 😊. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I'm learning all the time. Viewing your videos, are clear and simple to understand. 👍 A big THANK YOU, to you.

[@coloradoboo1071]

But wait, it's a BMW, don't the folks at the dealership say ONLY a BMW mechanic can work on it? (And charge you $599)

[@batking28]

Colorado Boo so says every car dealership, nothing special about working on a bmw or any other car.

[@migu003]

Yeah you need the special coolant with the bmw logo

[@southparkmexican10]

BMW= Big Money Waste

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

within the last ~10 years car dealerships scare the consumer and tell them they MUST take their cars to them for all maintenance in order to keep their warranty .... Lets just say that didnt work for us and thats why we dont buy new cars anymore

[@chrisnoble2084]

Theres alot of stigma with people thinking BMWs cost loads to repair or are more difficult to work on, if anything there easier, due to thier engines being Inline so all the stuff is easier to work on with loads of space at the front of the engine, so no jacking engine up or removing engine mounts to replace pulleys, belts and water pumps etc. Theres always loads of room around the engine bay compared to transverse engines

[@thomasvicente6013]

You are incredible Chrisfix!!! Why pay $100 to a car dealer when you can have fun and do it yourself?!

[@chrisfix]

Exactly, and do a more through flush.

[@thomasvicente6013]

+ChrisFix Chris what about mixing coolants?

[@DeusEx_Machina]

+Thomas S Don't

[@WeKnowTheTruth2012]

+Thomas S its like mixing oil not good

[@elvamp789]

Depends on your vehicule. Check the notice. For my VW I can mix g12 + with g11 or g12++.

[@ronnyleon2200]

Chris I just finished my first flush in my 2013 ford mustang and followed your steps and made it so easy thank you.

[@jimesanchz9286]

Thankyou you saved my car you’re like the dad I never had .

[@cricvid6036]

Who watches but never does any of this

[@dzgfdg]

lol here, 01 civic that's a beater. I wanna do all this shit but I could also use that money saved up and as a down on a newer car or something.

[@Simufreund309]

I don't have a car yet, my Grandpa's Car never brakes and my dad drives his car to the workshop and doesn't give me a chance.

[@wades623]

+dzgfdg I had onee of those, it was the biggest piece of shit in the planet

[@абвгдђежзијклљмнњопрстћуфхцчџш]

lol me but I plan on doing it

[@grzegorz16100]

:)

[@1satisfiedmind]

Thanks, this is my 1st attempt at flushing my own system.

[@MrDave7680]

thank you for taking the time to post this helpful video. may GOD bless you

[@doityourselfwithsal-z4m]

Great step by step video. Builds my confidence on trying this myself and save $150 or more

[@Flipsticks2]

Your info is gold. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks!!! Glad the videos are helpful!

[@toonybrain]

As usual, great stuff: to the point, ordered, clear, helpful.

[@gregornator]

Dude you’re video tutorials are amazing! Very straightforward and informative. Thank you for making these!

[@traustisokki]

The absolute best place to get the know how, tips and tricks to work on your own vehicle. ChrisFix thank you man.

[@pilzj3263]

6:21 you have 106°C coolant temperature and at the end you have 40°F ambient. Beauty of diversity although metrification is the forward direction to go. Well done video, thanks Chris and your assistant.

[@kblo7619]

Ktmp Koolant temp: gotta love the Germans!

[@crazy4trains345]

What you were calling the reservoir is actually an "expansion tank". It's called that because there is supposed to be an air cushion in there to allow the coolant to expand. BMW cooling systems are a weak link in the car and filling the expansion tank to the top is a recipe for disaster. No room for the coolant to expand results in extremely high pressures which results in bye-bye cooling system. That red bobber is there for a reason. Only fill the expansion tank to the point where the top of the red bobber is no higher than the top of the tank.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for sharing!

[@anotherone3957]

So the expansion tank was a overfilled here?

[@Chainsnatcher]

I’m gonna pull the plug on my ex’s car so it can overheat and blow her engine. Thanks Chris!

[@jeremiahhenke2037]

Solid!

[@immersiveparadox]

Just so you know, your ex can notice the pile of coolant leaking on the ground.

[@dozzy000]

Hahahahaha

[@waterboy8999]

Check yours first, I heard she loves watching Chris Fix............

[@DeathByLego]

The Paradox she dated him to begin with. I don’t think she’s that smart

[@P00P_]

Just got my first car and now I’m watching all of your videos

[@davidgiesbrecht4254]

Your videos are always so helpful and easy to follow. Thanks so much!

[@danr4197]

The problem with this is that you didn't take out the thermostat so there is old coolant in the engine block and heater core not getting replaced. You need to remove the thermostat and back flush the system. It is also best to gently flush the heater core if you can find the houses to it and remove them. Then drive it like you did for awhile. Let it cool then drain and flush everything again and put in a new thermostat. Now you can fill with all new coolant!

[@vincnt9537]

why is no one else acknowledging this? i think you make a pretty good point dan

[@billsmith7673]

@@vincnt9537 Yeah, I'm wondering now. Wouldn't the thermostat have opened when he was driving the car around with the flushing water and cleaning chemical in it?

[@vincnt9537]

@Bill Smith this is possible, and also the fact that the thermostat would open while he was driving could explain why he didn't bother to mention it; it is part of the instructions to drive the vehicle, to circulate the fluid.. very interesting

[@MoreThanRocks]

I’m confused how there would be old coolant in the engine block if he ran the car with the flush?

[@TT-hd3zi]

​@@MoreThanRocksthe cooling system comprises of multiple circuits. The thermostat controls the flow between these circuits. If the thermostat doesn't fully open, it's possible for old coolant to remain in one of the circuits like the engine block.

[@martylamkin620]

I watch these kinds of videos often, and I would like to THANK YOU for not using extra words ! I understand people that watch these helpful videos aren’t experts but so many videos are made like they are talking to morons and you didn’t. You explained in great details with just the information needed to complete the task. I will subscribe and you’ll be the first fix it video I watch from this point forward. Very Well Done ! Side note (my extra words) I’ve never commented on any video I’ve watched. Again Thanks for a well done, straight information video.

[@Sushihunter250]

Good video. When I do my radiator, I always flush with plain water (from the hose). After dumping old coolant, will stick the hose in the top of the rad or overflow tank and let it run for a bit, the start the motor and let both run for a few minutes. You can get a kit that will allow you to hook your hose to the heater hose that will help flush it better. After getting a good flush I will add the flushing fluid and fill with water. Take the vehicle for a drive to make sure it mixes and gets all through the cooling system. I like to leave it in there for a day or so before flushing with plain water again to remove the flushing fluid and any crap that has come loose in the system. Then drain, flush til clean and fill with the proper mix of anti-freeze and a waterpump lubricant/conditioner. Don't worry about leaving the flushing fluid in the system for a day or two, it won't hurt anything. I once left mine for over a year without any problem.

[@austenfairbanks5604]

I love how watching this still makes me nervous to flush my coolant but I literally just did a trans pan drop after watching that video😅. I can't wait till I'm conformable working on anything in my car

[@sjquin669]

Same lol

[@leahgulotta4770]

Yeah same here, ive done an oil change perfectly fine but im sitting here contemplating if ill actually be able to do this lol

[@austenfairbanks5604]

@@leahgulotta4770 well I did it and everything went fine. Just pick a nice day, get everything you may need out and ready and just take your time. Pretty easy to do and some music in the background always helps🙃

[@Ownage4lif31]

You've saved me a lot of money from paying others to do this for me. Lol

[@Ownage4lif31]

From preventing me to pay others *

[@eazyazpie3767]

silly random fuk

[@yousefal-hadhrami7853]

big respect for environment & animal friendly content

[@Noway-sg8md]

Thanks again for another great vid, Chris. Unfortunately I had to do exactly this job in some 40 degree rain the other night but I am so thankful that you have a quick guide, because otherwise I would have been having one hell of a time.

[@Colombo5218]

As always, excellent and very helpful. Thank you.

[@chrisfix]

I'm glad the video was helpful!

[@SuperCyril2]

I personally wouldn't add those rust preventative additives to the cooling system. They can cause trouble to your heater core. I have learned from experience. But its totally up to the owner. When you flush the system its a good idea to replace the thermostat at the same time.

[@itsdimitriymedvedyev]

Yea he did that in his complete flush video for his truck, but this is a quick one :P

[@jerkboy58]

SuperCyril2 g

[@Nikkk6969]

Yeah the actual coolant already has anti rust and gasket inhibitors and whatnot

[@cityguyusa]

Did you use enough "wooder"?

[@KronicDaydreamZ]

Dont you need to bleed the cooling system after that?

[@ssgbrooks1]

I've been watching this video for over 6 years and still return to this video.

[@onefastcyclist]

good video, but I'd like to add that most modern engines have a coolant drain on the engine block as well

[@YoStu242]

Mine has drain plug at the back of the engine and I hear it's very difficult to get off. Also there's danger of damaging threads on the block so I'm not sure if I want to try opening that

[@rofotheman2230]

Thanks again...this tutorial helped a lot!!

[@leswhynin913]

Sweet video! My only comment is that adding rust inhibitor may not be necessary depending on the coolant you are using. Some OEM coolants already contain a rust inhibitor package.

[@jonmo2694]

And can the sealer compound in it clog up the heater core?

[@roberttoro5167]

Nice video Mr. Fix, you have the best instructions. I understand your language more than most people on KZbin. I spent a lot of time fixing myself but saved a lot of money thanks to you. 👍🏻

[@logan5326]

A job well done & explained! 👌🏻😎 Dealers wants to charge you and arm & 3 fingers for it.

[@comscom]

“Wuder”

[@Iliek]

Sounds like Wadder to me.

[@AaronsDooM]

The comment I was looking for 😂

[@MysteriousSystems]

Wooder

[@80visionary]

Philly accent

[@ZZTX]

Gitch yeself warshed up wit' some wudder from the spikkit.

[@EllipticalMotion]

At 4:11 you should mention not to run engine too long with no coolant inside! Also at 5:06 what do people do once they realize they left too much water and flushing agent inside the cooling system? They've already added most of their new coolant and it's contaminated with cleaning agent too. How do they make sure they get all of the water/agent out in the first place?

[@marshalllikebruh1257]

After 5+ hrs I got it done appreciate the video

[@JedTaneo]

Watching this step to apply on my scooter. Hehehe.

[@sameerstarck2705]

Did we just see Chris Fix when he drained the radiator 😂

[@fatman8435]

That was his buddy

[@ubayedkabir6977]

Not Chris

[@chief5981]

Nah man, U see that guy a dozen times while Chris is recording

[@cassatajimmy]

Good video, and quality info! Only thing to note is that the analog "temp" dial on the dash of this BMW is actually oil temp and not coolant temp.

[@_echo_off]

oh! let the car do the work! thanks Chris! saved me $150 today

[@dagod037]

Does the bottom radiator hose drain all of the coolant/ water from the engine? Also how possible is it to complete a flush without removing the thermostat?

[@gregorhughesjgh]

SAFETY GOGGLES!!! Great video, though - thanks.

[@ewarda100]

does it have to be a rainy day to flush the radiator.

[@loden888]

I was hesitant to use the Prestone flush kit you find in auto parts stores because you're filling the system with tap water, which you'd never get completely out. This method is cheap, effective, and works well. Another commentor said that after a flush with distilled water, fill it up with 1/2 your system's capacity with concentrate. Then top off with more distilled water. This way you're nearly guaranteed a 50/50 mix.

[@douglasdailey5998]

What about the antifreeze that is left in the block, you drained the radiator but not the block. The antifreeze will probably test less than 50/50 because there was water left in the block.

[@nyujay2010]

I just came across this video and it was so well done. I am very new to cars and trying to learn as much as I can through great videos such as yours. I do have a 2019 GMC Terrain SLT with 56000 miles that runs great but I never had any of the following checked, especially those items concerning flushes and/or fills: - Engine air filter - Cabin air filer - Coolant/Antifreeze - Power steering - Transmission fluid - Brake fluid I have read conflicting information online about if and when do get these checked out. Can you or any of your followers please advise? I really want this car to last and realize I don't know anything. I do check the oil and get that changed when needed - hehe. I'm just afraid since I am learning all of this and go to a mechanic, he'll have a field day with my wallet. Thank you in advance for your time and kind replies. Best, J

[@wigletron2846]

Old comment but the change intervals for all of those should be in the manual

[@funkmon]

Yes did you look in your manual?

[@thatruth10111111]

What about water in block you didn't drain out? You shouldn't use 50/50 for flush fill, because your starting at 50%coolant now the water in your block will mix with that and drop it lower, if you live in a area where u get below freezing you could possibly crack block, use concentrated coolant when doing flush & fill

[@amilcarherrera6077]

I was thinking exactly same.

[@basicdetail4512]

Me trying scrolling the infinite comment to search someone think like me😂

[@slacker_DIY]

Very true

[@GreasyReecey]

How to determine how much water is in the block?

[@Daschickenify]

@@GreasyReecey You can't, that's the point of why you fill half the entire cooling system's capacity with concentrate, then fill the rest with distilled water.

[@Hugo-ep4po]

I watched this because I need to flush my 1985 Sierra. My heater is stuck on cold though, and I think there's a leak somewhere (filled her up 3 times in one day) Edit 5 months after: Fixed it and have since learned how to do a lot more, thanks ChrisFix!

[@wyattandwill12]

When you're doing it make sure you take all preventative measures to having air in the cooling system because I did mine when I wasn't as experienced and didn't think to do it with one of the special funnels so now I have a blown head gasket/cracked and/or warped cylinder head. It was a great learning experience though and fortunately the car was a project and I didn't need it to get to work. It's my first car and I've been trying to get it running.

[@jusgeevum]

what special funnel? the one he used in particular?

[@christophermunoz2568]

Hoe does having air in your system cause a headmaster failure? Becuase your car overheats and yiu contine to drive it overheated, is this the reason?

[@Mr5Stars]

awesome video guys, thanks for sharing knowledge

[@chrisfix]

+Max Power Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeremiahhuntley4017]

Check out Chris's how to flush your heater core, and do that after you run the chemical cleaner and let cool, prior to refilling wire coolant, and you will be in great shape. I would imagine it would work well with your radiator as well.

[@jogmas12]

Did this today, thanks. Your videos are the gift that keeps giving!