How to Check your Car's Coolant Level

[@WorkingWeston]

That no funnel pour was extremely impressive.

[@JayPeekee]

Dude is a legend. I have never gotten it right ever!

[@superdave354]

Not a single spill outside the reservoir

[@Traci.Johnson.Francisco]

That's what happens when you remove the excess hate lol

[@2112musician]

Glad to hear that engine coolant removes excess hate from your car's engine. Down with hate!

[@findingnory]

One thing I'd like to point out is that the overflow tank is not pressurized as he's saying in the video, so you can open it when the car is hot. However, do not open the pressurized radiator cap when hot. Some cars do not have an overflow and the only cap to refill coolant is the pressurized radiator cap...again, not to be opened when hot.

[@njsongwriter]

But don't add coolant to a hot engine. Why? Because the "Full" & "LOW" marks on the reservoir are only accurate when the engine is cold. Add coolant only when the level is at or below the low mark on the reservoir when the engine is cold. Add coolant to bring the level up to the full mark (again - when the engine is cold).

[@gdaaps]

what about the honda accord from 1990?

[@njsongwriter]

The indicators on the reservoir only apply when the engine is not hot. Don't add coolant unless the engine is cold and the level is at or below the "LOW" level on the reservoir.

[@Ottointtl]

what if it's above the low level by a tiny smidge...you saying don't add up to the full mark?

[@lottasunshine1325]

Thank you. I just had an oil change at a local tire shop and they were supposed to check all of the fluid levels. I just added a lot of washer fluid and noticed my coolant level is right at the low mark, so I doubt if they added any. Even if it were halfway between low and full I'd be happy, but it doesn't look as if they checked the reservoir.

[@njsongwriter]

I wouldn't trust a tire shop to use the correct coolant or the correct ATF. I'll top off my own fluids; thank you very much. Coolant level should only be checked or topped off when the engine is cold.

[@dennissanchez5171]

@@njsongwriter good idea!

[@beeastman1235]

Engine coolant removes excess hate?

[@williamallan5791]

The coolant is there to tell your engine to chill out

[@jermelhester1826]

Lmao

[@Stantheman848]

Damn we should have used coolant before all the brexit peasants voted.... get rid of all that hate.

[@1koti]

Lmao 😂

[@alexanderoscar2623]

Magic, the world needs more of this coolant stuff!!! :)

[@greigarjoon6210]

How he poured that w/o any spilling . .

[@thelion9489]

This what called expert.

[@MachoRaton]

Use a funnel

[@guopa1]

He doesn't drink alcohol, that's why! Have you ever seen an alcoholic pour water into a glass? The water will never enter the glass :)

[@streamingvideo6654]

Thanks for the info! Very straight to the point. No useless intros.

[@djggravy3750]

Simple straight to the point great video thank you so much

[@dennissanchez5171]

Great video, thanks! and nice accent

[@bryanrizzo9377]

I'm actually pretty fed up with the mechanics I bring my car to for fixing an issue and even for a full inspection. They always tell me everything great and that they fixed every issue with the car... and then one or two days later one of my warning lights come on and I'm like....ARE U FUCKING KIDDING ME! It's the 5th time this has happened to me...so it's like they do it on purpose at this point.

[@livinglifeleona]

Omg! Check every 2 weeks? This might solve my problem I’m having with my ford escape hybrid 2006. Sometimes when I try to start, it goes into fail safe mode and I have to pull over. I had my battery changed but it still does it. Check engine light comes on and says “check emissions system.” Also the wrench light which never goes away.

[@adrianmorales6154]

If your car is boosted is it possible that you’ll need to check your coolant a lot . Every time I cold start my car it’s killing my spark plugs and I’ve changed them several times already and I can’t find the reason why it keeps doing it .

[@melkennedy4195]

Thank you so much for tutorial x

[@eliefares2755]

Is it normal for engine coolant level to drop with time? If so how much is considered normal?

[@sashbar]

What nobody says is how cold the engine should be. Sometimes you just can not wait for 6 hours for it to cool down completely. So what if it's not cold, but, let's say 50 C? Or if it stayed parked for a couple of hours and now feels warm to the hand? Why exactly is it not recommended to top up coolant when the engine is hot - because of the danger to get burned or because of the possible damage to the engine/ cooling system as well?

[@MarkAguirreBlessed]

Could this be an indicator to why my heat is not working, 2006 Toyota Camry, I’m not sure if it’s got a filter in it that maybe I gotta change it to, rarley my heat kicks on, then it’ll turn itself off and blow cold air.

[@ericbentsen1785]

Driving 25 miles to the service center only to tell them the coolant was too low didn't work out for me because the engine was hot by the time I got there and the reservoir was half full when they took the cap off. I'll have to buy my own coolant and add it before driving for the day. Most videos omit this detail.

[@MotivatedMia]

If my engine coolant is low does anybody know if this can affect my heater / ac and cause it not to work???

[@inderjitsidhu3601]

It can affect

[@MotivatedMia]

@@inderjitsidhu3601 thank you for responding I put engine cooling but my ac and heater still doesn't work. I have to take it to a mechanic.

[@Gary-cc8oe]

can i add additional coolant without flushing the existing one?

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[@jarwins649]

Yes

[@DetroitP]

Thank you so much!

[@tonilee212]

Hi it's it ok to mix different branded coolants? I just purchased a car second hand and noticed that the coolant is on low. so I'm not too sure what type of coolant to put it?

[@shankarimmanni9301]

Same question from my side?

[@latedriver9019]

@@shankarimmanni9301 ABSOLUTELY NOT. You can use different colors of the same formula, but you MUST use the same formula. If you mix formulas, you're probably going to end up with a lot of sludge.

[@Cb-vg1om]

@@latedriver9019 how do I know what coolant is in it

[@latedriver9019]

@@Cb-vg1om if you don't know, best to flush it.

[@njsongwriter]

Check the owner's manual.

[@luckylucky344]

I thought if you fill the Overflow tank at FULL level . When the Engine heats up, it will Spit out coolant because coolant expands when HOT?

[@OnlyUknow2]

It will

[@kensato8040]

It is not supposed to overfill the tank and spill out. Unless your car overheats or you have a leak in your head gasket. Coolant rise in your overflow tank, but it shouldn't spill out.

[@njsongwriter]

Only check coolant level when the engine is cold. If it is at or below the "LOW" level then add coolant to bring it up to the "FULL" mark. Nevermind what level the coolant is at when the engine is hot.

[@laserdiscbeatz9846]

It is normal to have the coolant level slightly above the reservoir when the engine has not been turned on. Start the engine and let it warm up, then check your reservoir while the engine is running and the coolant level should be near the max mark on the reservoir. Imagine you add more coolant to the reservoir which you didn't have too, you will see coolant spilling out from the reservoir cap while the engine is running. Keep that in mind.

[@CurlyFromTheSwirly]

What kind of car do you drive that has excess hate?

[@HelloImClipClop]

Scion tC

[@UcranianoUKR]

Do you ad into the radiator? Or the reservoir??

[@njsongwriter]

You can add to both as long as the engine is cold.

[@johnrussell3755]

can we add more fluid above the full mark

[@charles-ng6jj]

yes, but don't

[@njsongwriter]

You only add coolant when the engine is cold and never above the full mark.

[@geoffreyg.n4503]

Is it also not important to check the level of the coolant in the radiator?

[@njsongwriter]

No... The reservoir is connected to the radiator. However, if the reservoir was empty and you filled it to the full line when the engine was cold then after you've warmed up the engine to full operating temperature then you should re-check the level while the engine is cold on the following day as it is possible that the cooling system siphoned coolant out if the overflow reservoir.

[@KnowArt]

hey it's the automatic cat water spray gun guy

[@kstayblessed]

I have a 2014 toyota camry. The woman added a different bland of coolant to my car then recommended in the car manual. It was the same color though.What should I do?

[@njsongwriter]

Chances are, if it was the same color, it is compatible.

[@jko7654]

Need to add water ratio 1:1?

[@clovelly1946]

Thankyou so much...

[@georgerivera8834]

Thank you very informative 👍

[@JoyinCrafting]

Is it still safe to drive if coolant is in between low and high

[@the.internet]

Yes

[@BrianBoruish]

Thanks for the video...Um, are you the guy that made the cat repellent video? You have to be. Good stuff man.

[@mehmetDr1453]

My Nissan note car does not have min/min level written on the side?

[@sherinehill9586]

thank you sir

[@progress-l6q]

How if i fill the coolant beyond full mark?

[@InShotProductions]

Often there is an overflow and the excess will be expelled automatically when the engine is warm. (generally)

[@helloworld3043]

Great Vid👌

[@hypercube33]

What if I have a cat pissing on my tires?

[@zainsaeed2885]

Is there is any damage if we will full the coolant in box??

[@spencerglenn4404]

Yes pump it out or suck it up with a turkey baster

[@salmanlunat8722]

Yes, the liquid expands when it is heated. If the reservoir is full & the liquid has nowhere to go, it will find the weakest spot to burst out from. Not a mechanic, but I think that's what happens.

[@iwillnotcomply2002]

Well explained thanks

[@InShotProductions]

No worries hope it helped

[@Sam_pah]

Do I just need to add more coolant in that tank? What about flushing them out?

[@njsongwriter]

Long life coolant should be good for five years. Flush and refill then.

[@georgeholmes1490]

Nice one, appreciated much..cheers!

[@InShotProductions]

No worries

[@chriswilson1968]

Did he call the hood a bonnet?

[@callumbarton7259]

Yes that what you call it In the uk

[@elvira3268]

Of course!

[@thelion9489]

Thank you very much

[@tacolover8559]

so cold ass turkey engine is the proper way to know??? because after a small 5mind drive the coolant level says medium and on the cold turkey engine it said Low....

[@jby2009]

hi, you said coolant is mixed with water, but i dont see you adding water?

[@Eon70799]

youtube commenter i hope you're joking

[@Eon70799]

Coolant is a mixture of water and antifreeze, which comes already mixed when you buy it

[@johnalkh6185]

@@Eon70799 lol

[@edwardsmith7276]

It not always mixed​@Eon70799

[@MarcKlark]

What if you overfill?

[@crazytech5755]

I doubt anything will happen at all, which is why the tank is so big. It'll prob be ok. Although, the "pressure" may be a thing. So, it just may not work as well.

[@robinaakther6524]

Thanks good video 👍🏽

[@MrDodozor]

I highly recommend that you use safety goggles for radiator and coolant. Secondly I also advise to use gloves at all times when in the engine bay as you could scratch or cut your hands or well it just gets unclean. When DIY, take a mate with you and yeh safety first Regards, Alexei

[@iwillnotcomply2002]

Got be a man sometimes mate. Never touch a hot engine. Radiator/resovior top up is best done in the morning dead cold along with checking yr engine oil dip stick level.. thank me later.

[@shadowwolf9503]

Gloves ?! We don't use no stinking gloves ! LOL 😆

[@bluestar9463]

Probably be a good idea to wear a helmet and Haz-Mat suit while pouring the coolant through a sterile hose approximately 1/4 mile from the vehicle - Safety first, right mate?

[@shadowwolf9503]

@@bluestar9463 Absolutely ! Lol 🤣

[@amacolambage9740]

Great buddy.. thanks...

[@MixedArarash]

Thanks

[@dildobaggins2759]

lol i thought he said excess hate from the car engine at the start the accent was so strong... lol

[@lisaalexander1824]

So, a fire in the engine is not a good sign then 🤔

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

when you have a fire in the engine it's best to get a frying pan, place it on top of said fire then add grease or oil. doing so will then allow for ample time for chicken to be placed in to fry. just add bread rolls, vegetables and beverage of your choice and enjoy your meal. 😂🤣😜

[@kathleenstress]

Thank you! 👌👍

[@itsmesteve1081]

My car is making swishing sounds like water in my car hood. I can hear it when I start the car and turn off my music.

[@gtgreatman3325]

Might be a bad water pump.

[@mchamhawk]

Overflow tank has nothing to do with the radiator level itself.

[@shessoheavy6130]

That's what I was told too.

[@findingnory]

I respectfully disagree and would like to provide folks clarity. The two are connected. The overflow reservoir holds the excess coolant from the radiator as the levels naturally fluctuate over time, eg. The overflow. That intrinsically means the two have a relationship.

[@jsephhd]

Why do people add water?

[@conorbrown5996]

Late reply but better late than never. Water because it works quite well at cooling an engine. It would be used without the coolant mixture if not for its boiling point and tendency to free. The coolant is used to compliment waters already existing usefulness. Using coolant alone would be harmful as it has a lot of chemicals. Hope this helps!

[@InShotProductions]

yep. (I'm not as expert) but water alone generally can get you out of an emergency situation, ie get you home, but shouldn't be used longer than that. As water alone goes through the head it can boil, as it changes state to a gas (steam) it can create pits in the head which can eventually lead to a blown head gasket or even needing to replace the head. Same thing can happen if you buy premixed coolant that is not strong enough concentration for your cars needs.

[@sreupheara5206]

Hello sir

[@Francis.dsouza.4274]

thank u sir

[@stevemuldoon9451]

A lot of coolants have to be mixed 50/50 with water.

[@AlexDeChristian6323]

That English accent is nice, England.

[@HelloImClipClop]

Definitely aussie lmao

[@sreupheara5206]

If below LOW levels can I add water?

[@lamxung5000]

not advised

[@miltondearmon8182]

Use 50/50 so you won't mess up ratio

[@MB-rv9dx]

Guy Pierce

[@geraldbull9272]

I am sorry but why the noise, it does my head in.

[@user-2qgp9gbvez]

Great accent

[@joshbeavan9683]

Is this the cat guy?

[@NashTheGreat]

Im fucking sure this is the guy that build cat repellent system that shoot water to cat!

[@JohnsonOyeniran]

he is!! LOOL

[@hucklesnook1848]

And your number is?

[@larbisahli2273]

where is the cats

[@miguelmendoza4626]

That's what I said. Lol.

[@MrNandNgames]

You yo zu fzuudi

[@donnosk2757]

low mark means cold, he should of not filled unless it was hot

[@njsongwriter]

Only add fluid when the engine and cooling system are cold. Good enough that there is no pressure in the radiator. Only add coolant if the level is at or below the "LOW" mark on the reservoir. Add coolant until the level is at the "FULL" mark on the reservoir.

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodin1559]

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[@lnpwirelessvideos6516]

You never answered the question of what the coolant should look for in the reservoir or overflow tank. You seem to be a good guy but this video is a complete fail.

[@Brodyjaxon]

Appreciate it

[@InShotProductions]

No worries thanks for commenting