How to Flush Coolant System 07-13 Mini Cooper S

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[@dldfarm]

They just tried to charge me $150 for a radiator flush. Now I’m here. Thank you

[@Blinknone]

Reconnect the lower radiator hose before refilling with coolant. Also, no flush is happening here and a lot of old coolant is being left in the engine block.

[@applenotbanana749]

Planning on doing this soon, how would you recommend making sure it is truly all flushed out? Just running water through a few times?

[@Blinknone]

@@applenotbanana749 That's what I usually do.. Several (3-5) "drain and fills" with plain water, then filling up with a final mix of new coolant and distilled water. Make sure to drive it enough to open the thermostat a few times each time you drain and fill. Need to get all that fluid circulating.

[@yazzyfresh]

Your going to check your temperature gauge that’s not in the car

[@aymenem5304]

Where can i find it ?

[@Tryinglittleleg]

@no you explained it correct, sir!

[@dwalker7264]

For those who don't have a temp guage, get yourself a scan tool that registers live data. Monitor the temp using the scan tool. If you're doing your own maintenance, a scan tool is a must anyway.

[@co7y123]

How much coolant is needed for a coolant change?

[@tm5346]

I’ve tried to order stuff from A1 auto I love your videos every time I do my car always says fraud sucks

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[@jeffreyraguindin8359]

This video is very helpful to us mini cooper owners.. followed every step and now my coolant is so clean.. but, my check engine light is on,how can i fix it? TIA

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+Jeffrey Raguindin Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Unfortunately, we can't diagnose your vehicle to tell you exactly what's wrong, we'd suggest getting it checked out by a local mechanic. 1aauto.com

[@amiscellaneouschannel3098]

At what point do you reconnect the hose in the bottom?

[@michaelbarber5651]

lol

[@aaronhelms1311]

I know. I watched that part 3 times. He never did.

[@olsend]

Before you put the new coolant in.

[@angel-xh5vz]

hahahahaha I know he also never said why to turn on the key and all that jazz!!

[@hmzmohamed]

I'm guessing before adding the coolant. I came to the comments for this question haha

[@Iamontothegameicasee]

I just did mine and I found that the best way is to blow air to the coolant reservoir when the lower hose is disconnected. I did and blew all the remaining coolant in the system. It should be low pressure only. I reconnected my hoses and added coolant to the system, then bleed the system, started the vehicle with the heater on full blast, and done.

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+@Iamontothegameicasee Thanks for the feedback!

[@huwjones5879]

Is there not an aftermarket replacement for that hard plastic hose coupler to make draining the system easier?

[@andyb5187]

Mine doesn't have a temperature gauge, PITA

[@denzelcrocker4956]

My Expansion Tank boils over. I have done it Like you did. Any Tips??

[@David-rk2cw]

I think Steve be puffing the magic dragons at work

[@guppylove7200]

Hi guys I’ve done the coolant change But I don’t think my fan is kicking in ? Any ideas thanks guys

[@chloeh04]

Was there any need to put the heater on? If so do you leave it on while u r filling it up?

[@Revved_up_jb]

Probably too late but yes, coolant will flow to heater matrix. It’s best to do this on every car you do a coolant change on

[@Salamiboy34]

probably dont touch the controls in the car with the coolant gloves, but thats just my opinion.

[@shawndavis1952]

thank you

[@miguelsuarez7919]

Do you have place in ny???

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+@miguelsuarez7919 Our video studio is based out of Massachusetts.

[@kdengo]

What is the reason to flush the coolant lreservoir? I took to Walmart to change the oil and the reservoir broke and needs replacement* I am going to order this part with you guys but I would like luto change it myself, do I need to do all that or if I remove the liquid and replace will be just fine.

[@90210sky]

if your MINI is not too old, you ll be Ok using the same coolant, although it would be a great opportunity to change it, then you ll extend the life of your components. peace of mind.

[@dlively3013]

Sounds to me like Walmart broke your reservoir. You have to partially remove it to access the oil filter. That's probably how it got broke.

[@lucyfyrearchoftwilight9282]

@@dlively3013 Except that Mini's are infamous for the reservoir to crack and the plastic weld line. If it's leaking from there.... that's Mini for ya. I am currently swapping my OEM plastic one (plastic weld leak) with an all-aluminum welded reservoir. End of that BS.

[@alihersi3259]

To view your engine temperature google mini hidden temperature menu.

[@yosefpoysun3534]

This is how to fill and bleed, not flush

[@GoForGold256]

Joe Culbertson to flush the coolant, empty the drain pan into the bowl and depress the button on the cistern.

[@yuroll2723]

thank u

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[@campbellgraham2735]

Load of crap why would you turn blower switch to full to open thermostat when thermostat doesn’t open till the waters warm

[@BradThePitts]

This is freaking weird. Typical, overly-complicated German engineering. I'll never buy another German car. Fantastic video though - no blabbing and perfectly explained.

[@melm8808]

This didn’t help me. I’ve never done this to my car. I need like step 1 .

[@azucenaenriquez7342]

Thank you

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