GMC Yukon | How to Remove and Replace your Radiator | SUV | Truck | Yukon Denali XL 6.0 1500 | DIY

I will show you how to Remove and Replace your Radiator on a 2005 GMC SUV / Truck / Yukon Denali with a 6.0 Engine AWD with rear AC/ Heater in Back. This repair does not take any special tools. I know this repair looks intimidating but it really isn't. Did you know this radiator fails at the same place a good percentage at a time. If you SUV or Truck has a lot of miles you may want to change your radiator now before it's too late. Did you know that there are 2 different Radiator core sizes. Which one does your SUV or Truck take? Watch this KZbin video a few times to build up your confidence. Check out all my other GMC DIY videos on my Channel. The link is below.
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[@smgwarrelics]

Man this guys voice is so relaxing. Makes every task seem like a walk in the park. I could fall asleep listening to this guy talk a about fixing his yukon. Then im sure i would dream about fixing mine. Lol

[@notsofast2325]

lol. Thank you.

[@chasefamily7455]

This is hands down the best video I’ve found on how to replace a radiator! I have absolutely no mechanical background yet I just replaced my own radiator on my “02 GMC thanks to you. I am incredibly grateful to people like you who take the time to create such helpful videos like this! I will be buying you a few coffee for sure! Thank you!

[@notsofast2325]

thank you very much. Glad i could help you out and save some money. And thanks for your input and thanks for stopping by. and thanks for the coffee!!

[@fredcousin6688]

Best video on how to replace a radiator

[@notsofast2325]

thanks ! i need all the good feed back i can get.

[@CHIRAQSAVAG3]

Best video I've seen thanks but you don't have to take out the clips on the new radiator u can snap the lines right in there meant to stay on the new one

[@markkostelic485]

I was wondering, thats why I watched this. I snapped mine in, but I was also able to snap it out which concerned me. Should you be able to pull it out?

[@CHIRAQSAVAG3]

@Mark Kostelic they shouldn't be able to snap right out , they should stay in snugged and tight will cause leak thru pressure or get damaged

[@brionferranti9403]

Great video! Loved the step by step information.

[@notsofast2325]

Thanks!

[@goofy79720]

Very informative, great step by step

[@notsofast2325]

Thank you, and thanks for stopping by.

[@johncasor9698]

i saw a video where the man just pushed in the fitting that had those clips on them, so why would you remove them on the new unit ???

[@ryanknutson912]

The darn driver side on my 13 yukon radiator split on me in the same area and im replacing with an all aluminum 2 row unit this weekend. Anyhow this is the first video I've seen with the electric and fans and "the burp". Also i like the price breakdow and knowing how much fluid ill need. Would you also need to top off engine oil and trans fluid for the fluids lost in the replacement? Thanks for the video 👍

[@notsofast2325]

You should check. There wasn't much that I lost. But yes check.

[@neriksenju25]

11:00 what if you don’t have actual oil cooler lines that goes there what can I block that off with ?

[@juanarmendariz5718]

Puedo poner un radiador de aluminio aun yukon denaly

[@Raptor-7]

Nice, im not sure how to order the radiator tho...i have too a 6.0 denali yukon xl...could be the 1 3/8s width or thickness. Also do you know how much coolant dexcool it needs to refill

[@notsofast2325]

It could be. Like I said I used about 3 gallons. Thanks For Your input.

[@notsofast2325]

You can always return the radiator if it the wrong size, just don't install it.

[@zerog1262]

Where is the radiator plug flush in the bottom I can't find it. I have the same Xl as yours

[@notsofast2325]

if you look at 9:54 , you can see at the bottom of the radiator there is the screw to drain your radiator.

[@markkostelic485]

should you or should you not used Teflon tape on the oil line connections>

[@notsofast2325]

Good Question.. I never have.

[@zerog1262]

Hi! When you buy a new radiator, do you get extra clips? At the middle of your vid I seen you took out some clips from it.

[@notsofast2325]

Yes.

[@z3roproductions]

My father just got his new radiator but it’s not installing cuz the cooler line on the driver side is not screwing in.

[@vektorman1938]

Does it matter how you disconnect any of the coolent lines or transmission or oil lines. Taking off and putting back toghther

[@notsofast2325]

no, just make sure you have something to catch any drips and don't get any debris in them. You can cover the end with tin foil if you want.

[@jeremyrewoldt290]

Problem they don't carry the inch and 3/8 anymore anywhere. So now what? Where did you find it? I'm in WA state if that matters

[@notsofast2325]

try 1.800 Radiator the part number is 103285

[@ryoryo8303]

Do you need to bleed out the system for this?

[@vektorman1938]

Where is the hose or plug to drain the coolent? And how do you bleed the system?

[@notsofast2325]

At the bottom corner driver side. good luck

[@vektorman1938]

@@notsofast2325 thank you

[@vektorman1938]

A friend of mine told me he got coolent into his transmission doing that ...how do you prevent from that happening on the oil lines?

[@notsofast2325]

Doing what?

[@vektorman1938]

@@notsofast2325 changing the radiator coolant line that goes the the transmission ...not sure how he did it but his coolant look dark and had radiator coolant in his transmission.

[@notsofast2325]

@@vektorman1938 sounds like that happened before he removed the radiator, something inturnal was happening. When you remove the line and afraid you going to mix fluids just put tape over the lines.

[@vektorman1938]

@@notsofast2325 would aluminum foil work because I got the same truck... I was thinking he did it after and put a transmission line in the wrong hole.. So you mean as soon as I disconnect the lines put tape on them right? How would they mix if no tape was put on the lines?

[@notsofast2325]

​@@vektorman1938 There not , i was saying that if you were nervous. Foil is better, never thought of that , thanks , but my girlfriend is going to get mad now me raiding the kitchen for foil. If you take it apart its pretty obvious how things back together. its pretty hard to screw this repair up. if you can i would replace the fans with new ones if you have the $, i wish i did that. But there is people have a short memory span or careless if that's the case they should have someone else do the repair.

[@ivadahome]

So how much should replacing the radiator on my 2004 GMC Yukon cost ? And how much if I can do it myself? Should I do it myself?? Someone please help 😒

[@notsofast2325]

Repair Pal says ..The average cost for a GMC Yukon Radiator Replacement is between $1,256 and $1,378. if you do it yourself the radiator is 125 to 150 and the fluid is about 30 bucks, like I said I can show you how to save real big money. Your welcome.

[@ivadahome]

@@notsofast2325 Where should I buy from? Is it okay to buy this from AutoZone or O'Reilly's

[@notsofast2325]

it really doesn't matter. your going to get i life time warranty. if i remember correctly. @@ivadahome

[@notsofast2325]

@@ivadahome yes, if there's a problem they can help you.

[@gameman2936]

Do I need to disconnect my battery to disconnect my fans?

[@notsofast2325]

anytime you work on Electrical and do not have experience it is advisable to disconnect your battery

[@gameman2936]

@@notsofast2325 did you disconnect your battery when you took yours out?

[@dee780]

What tool are you using

[@notsofast2325]

When?

[@dee780]

Looks like a electric ratchet tool red one?

[@notsofast2325]

@@dee780 MILWAUKEE 2457-20 M12 Cordless 3/8" Sub-Compact 35 ft-Lbs 250 RPM Ratchet w/ Variable Speed Trigger. There about 100 bucks. i "try" to give one away once a month. watch my videos to see if and when i give one away.

[@arshedmiah1802]

Am i one car elections makanik or rediouter fan work in sawdi arabia work please one work.

[@ksuragdeen]

Great video I am a woman help me fix my car

[@notsofast2325]

yes even you can do this. Good luck!