RAM 1500 Coolant Flush Replacement - 2009 to 2018

[@gregkraft7292]

Very informative but would you really call this a flush? The radiator was drained and refilled. How do you flush the whole system?

[@bagitson]

Since I have seen it asked, the petcock requires a tube with an inside diameter of 5/16" as the petcock itself is 5/16"

[@ozgultekin6100]

you would think the person making money off of showing how to "do this" would have mentioned the size of this tube needed.......smh - also, thank you very much!

[@dennisjackson6998]

The petcock shown in the video has recessed allen hole. Why not use a proper size allen socket to turn the petcock rather than an 18mm wrench?

[@zash008]

All you did was change the coolant in the radiator. You have about 3 more gallons still in the engine and heater core.

[@shawnakatrustluby9847]

I have a 2010 Laramie and I was told 203 degrees on thermostat. And. You said 180. What am I missing?

[@patricklayton9748]

Any reason you didn’t remove the drain block plugs from both sides? This method may remove 2 gallons.

[@29roadie17]

This wasn't a coolant flush. All you did was drain some of the coolant and put it back in. There's much more coolant in the engine than would fit in your container. The book says 18.7 quarts or 17.8 L.

[@skimask9021]

How do empty the engine bay coolant? Doing this as we speak lol.

[@joysatterfield1842]

I ❤️ 👍 agree!!

[@runenrayray9574]

You just said drain coolant and putting back in. 😂 isn't that a coolant flush.

[@axelmensch3369]

Agree. That was way far from a flush

[@Texan_BoyKisser]

@@runenrayray9574Read it again.

[@captainjerryboggs8522]

Are you supposed to move the radiator cap so the water will drain I mean if you’re going to do it do it correctly

[@kenneththurman7437]

What size hose do you use for the drain

[@vicspmpnful]

What about the motor and heater core? You only drained the RAD-iator?

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[@juaquiqui-kun4333]

how do u drain the heater core

[@aarony8534]

Yea, I removed both the small hoses coming off the left side of the water pump, then flushed them with a plastic T. Let them said a bit

[@jeremydammerich3730]

Maybe I missed the flush part but pretty informative explains where and what each parts is.

[@coloradonativefishingcnf6175]

You didn't flush shit bruh

[@NTG223]

Your garage is what I aspire to have with my house

[@looseunit1615]

How do you bleed air out of your cooling system after you change the fluid?

[@jonburrows2684]

The world may never know.

[@dennisjackson6998]

Remove the bleeder plug to the rear of and just above the thermostat level (it's a plug with a recessed 5/16 allen to remove). Add coolant till if lows out from the bleeder. This is the proper way to get the air out of the system. On most systems the temp sender is at about the same level as the bleeder port. This is an alternate way to bleed air out if you remove it and the fill until coolant flows out of the temp sensor port then replace temp sensor.

[@GermainMoya]

My drain plug just spins, is it like a pressure cap also?

[@Shelter93]

I have about 90k I'm not leaking. Should I change the thermostat at the same time as I flush? Or is it it's not broken don't fix?

[@PhOeNiXpIoLe]

What size hose did you get to fit over the drain spout?

[@983damon]

What size hose

[@1DannyboyOnly]

Watched to change the fluid for n my 17’ Ram and I am changing my bypass coolant valve 👍👍appreciate it

[@eddiel.mccoyjr.9704]

I have a 2013 dodge ram 1500 V-8, but it has a 16 spark plugs in it. It blows warm air on the passenger side and no heat on the drivers' side, warm air comes out on the passenger side only. And the truck has 245,345 miles on it, I changed the thermostat out but did not flush the radiator

[@CarlosTorres-tf6il]

My 2003 Ram did the same thing with the ac turns out it was low on refrigerant. My mechanic charged the ac properly and it worked fine after.

[@kbwade3309]

I have the same thing happening rn on my 2013

[@kjwade]

Yall flush ur heater core with clr im actually doing that now and that what bought me to this video trying to make sure i dont spill coolant all over the ground

[@DeancentGarage]

When did you flush it? That was a drain and fill.

[@baloo217]

Thanks for this video man, what size hose you use to drain the coolant?

[@jimkeeling]

All aredifferent

[@anonimous2451]

typically 3/8, 5/16 or 1/2" depending on your year, as I have all this type hose in my shop, I simply forgot which ones i've used.

[@timothyparrucci809]

@@anonimous2451 thanks! Because that's helpful

[@anonimous2451]

Oopsey, Dangit meant 7/16" not 5/16 which is smaller than 3/8" ...My bad

[@TacticalNightBoy]

My drain plug will not tighten up. Is it supposed to be tight or does it just screw back in?

[@waltsonger1343]

I have a 2016 Dodge ram the upper radiator hose is hard I replace the thermostat,upper hose and cap it does not over heat is this normal can you please help me 5.7 hemi

[@alejandrotudonmanriquez7702]

what type of coolant does it take ?

[@CarlosRojas-oy7pm]

​@@JustHappy2bHere what about the purple Mopar?

[@johnf.6942]

At What miles to change a thermostat ?

[@amynewton6535]

So, just opened that 1/4 turn valve and nothing came out and yes there is coolant in the system. thoughts suggestions.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Takes more than 1/4 or a turn but they do get clogged pretty easily. Might just be easier and quicker to puller the lower radiator hose

[@dtownqdog]

Hey I have 2013 1500 with the hemi and my radiator fan is not coming on is there a relay or fuse for it, if so where is it located ?

[@tooltime4640]

I’m sure your local dealer can properly diagnose the issue

[@bagitson]

Is your cool air intake open box inside a hot engine compartment?

[@TriggerHappy007]

Soo most videos show the cap off the radiator and let it bubble? I watched several videos and no one said anything about the back up reservoir I did make sure I had a little bit in there. I did make sure I burped the system which I thought I was doing it correctly I was pressing the hoses I was seeing air bubbles come out I was pushing the accelerator more air bubbles came out the radiator sucked more coolant into the system and I added more into the air bubbles stopped. I thought it was good! NOPE! My new thermostat show that it was hot hot 🔥 but then it dropped down to halfway and then it dropped down the cold. So I'm thinking my new radiator thermostat is doing its job and working correctly. Then little further down the road my engine is smoking and the truck shuts off. It was smoking so bad that I thought I needed a fire extinguisher and called somebody! That guy I watched was an idiot apparently. Geez any suggestions? I have a 2009 Dodge ram 1500. Well I did. I pray it's not ruined!! My lord I can't believe this happened

[@pelonariza1505]

Hey man what kind of antifreeze do you use for your ram?

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Depends on the year so double check with the dealership on your VIN. Some use the 5 year pink stuff while others use the 10 year purple.

[@pelonariza1505]

Nice man thanks

[@zash008]

I see dexcool in every store. Mopar coolant cant find unless I go to dealer. My 2018 kinda looked like someone topped off with wrong coolant so I drained radiator filled with Flush and distilled water and drove for a day. Drained radiator, removed thermostat, filled with tap water ran engine, drained again, filled ran again.....over and over until it was all clear. Then I put dexcool in it. Only issue was that I cant get all the water out of engine. So i will have to drain radiator again a few times until i feel I have most of the tap water out and replaced with distilled water and dexcool. ( i have hard well water)

[@elmorossiii2805]

I have a 09 ram slt I changed my thermostat from a 203 to a 180 as I was testing it. It jump from 188 213 but when back down to 203 then 199 and slowly to 185 is that normal when changing the thermostat it's my first time changing it

[@SRR1213]

You probably have a 180° thermostat instead of a 195°. It opens at a lower temp. Both are fine.

[@danlewis9094]

Hello everyone just have a question, when doing a coolant flush does a water hose is required..???? I have 2017 ram 1500 5.7 HEMI

[@--emt]

Hey quick question when I start up my 2017 1500 hemi ...my truck first thing in the morning cold or hot the fans go on automatically right away ... how come your fan doesn't turn on till later.

[@--emt]

@WhoisDerek no its stock bought it new lol not a fan from a v6 put into a 5.7l hemi wouldn't even be a same size or compatible bro

[@UBDSLO1]

Another great content video John!!! Thanks again!

[@carltonmoncrieffe1516]

Hi I just wanna say thanks for all the videos you have posted they are very informative and helpful. I'm a new 2016 Ram 1500 sport owner and I'm happy I found you channel. Do you have issues with vibration at higher speeds, and if so could you shed some light on how to fix the vibration? Thanks very much sir. Looking forward to hearing from you.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks brother 🤟

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks man! Is your truck 4x4? Leveled or lifted by any chance? They are pretty notorious for cv shaft vibrations

[@carltonmoncrieffe1516]

@@BoostedMotorsports hello again and thanks for your response. No, it not a 4×4, also there are no modifications done to it. It have 61000 miles on it.

[@UBDSLO1]

Carlton Moncrieffe , could be a number of factors going on. Are your tires in good shape, and balanced properly? Could be the start of a wheel bearing going out, the drive shaft could be out of balance too.

[@matthewfuentes3083]

What coolant you running?

[@cliffordharris7986]

I change the radiator and thermostat because it was running hot. Now it’s not cranking

[@RT6.2]

Would it be the same procedures for a 4.7 motor...?

[@samuel4322able]

Yes

[@DanielLewismedia]

How much coolant do you need if you're replacing it after a flush?

[@SCTitan06]

Check manual for fluid capacities

[@KumarKush69]

There’s a thing called a manual

[@jasongreen6842]

Thanks for your expertise

[@audioexpertz6349]

Great vid man

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks! Let me know what you think of the other videos on the channel too when you get a chance 👍

[@Forged407]

Is this process the same for the V6?

[@philscalessr.7134]

Can prestone be added to original ram anti freeze???

[@tooltime4640]

Absolutely not.

[@philscalessr.7134]

Works fine

[@phunk875]

It's highly recommended to use mopar fluids. You might wanna drain your coolant if you mixed it unless it's compatible but even then you run the risk of it possibly corroding.

[@philscalessr.7134]

Preston said it would be compatible with this 2016 ram.only did radi fair and not a lot..

[@DanielGarcia-pf4sx]

I have a 2013 v6 ram an it got hot, my question is I bought the green antifreeze because it was the only one available can I keep that or switch it to the one ram says thanks in advance

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Depends what color is in your system currently. If its pink or purple keep the same color antifreeze

[@RobertSiwik1968]

Nice video brother!

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks Rob!!!

[@geraldfournerat5]

Where is the flush?

[@miguelrodriguez2764]

What happens if you replace coolant and not thermostat??🤔

[@tooltime4640]

Nothing. Just preventative maintenance

[@bobeschwin-mat768]

I have a 2009 but my hemi thermostat is suppose to be set at 203 degrees. Did they lower it in newer years

[@geraldbradner5801]

No, this guy probably just put a 180 thermostat in his truck.

[@gonzalezgrant]

What color fuid did you use

[@tiobueno2109]

what about the throttle body on a 2004 i drive my truck and when i go on a rough road or hit a bump the signal for the throttle body goes off

[@tooltime4640]

I’m sure your local dealer can properly diagnose the issue for you

[@jquintero1192]

Easy, simple, informative, to the point, great video man👊👍I'm sure a lot of people appreciate these kinds of DIY videos, it's also great that your trying to build a library of as many mods and maintenance videos for people looking for answers, or trying to learn👍👍

[@BoostedMotorsports]

La Empolvada the for the support brother! That’s my goal is to have as many informative videos on these trucks as possible before we move onto the next project! 🤟😀

[@DJCT1000]

great video as always!

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks man 🤟🤟🤟

[@thegamingfox2533]

I have a 2011 ram what coolant should I use?

[@Texan_BoyKisser]

Do you have your owners manual?

[@louindorato6855]

Was that just a radiator flush or complete coolant flush ?

[@Texan_BoyKisser]

Radiator

[@samjohnson9761]

Is that an Allen socket head? 1:15 lol

[@danlewis9094]

I didn’t get the flush part 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@brandonroe8308]

Just put a hose in it and let it drain.

[@jimkeeling]

Thank you for taking your time to teach an old dog ..new tricks!

[@dasmjr95]

Thank you.

[@Razorokc]

This didnt show flushing it at all.

[@joysatterfield1842]

I'm just a girl and not that kn owledgable with vehicles but I'm trying. I agree with the other man...I didn't see u flush the radiator and yes, of course, you should have got more radiator fluid out if you had drained the radiator completely so you shouldn't call this video rad flush ...u just drained some of the fluid and that was it. You need to fix video but thank you for trying!!

[@emilion4408]

buen video gracias👍

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks Emilio!

[@BuckingHorse-Bull]

8 people could not find an 18in socket

[@markd1199]

RAD- iator! 🤙🌊🏄‍♀️

[@kbarstad]

Does this method drain the radiator as well, or just the reservoir?

[@WalterEGough]

I believe it drains the radiator and reservoir - but not the engine. The Chiltons manual says to also remove a drain plug on the bottom of the engine - was hoping to see that here but looks like he skipped it. The book says it takes a total of 16 quarts / 4 gallons - when I followed the procedure in the video, I only got two gal out. Also note that the factory thermostat opens at 203F (on 2014 1500 Ram with 5.7L Hemi) - he clipped this video from another one were he put an aftermarket thermostat that opens at a lower temp. Good video but always do you own research.

[@Eggsconwienies]

Thank you bro honestly thank you

[@dericklebron7962]

Ty!!

[@Aerospace_Education]

Video was incomplete. You didn't flush anything.

[@Razorokc]

It's not a rad or a rad e ate or. Its a raid e ate or.

[@FBKnismo]

18mm*

[@lifeofagypsyfarmgirl]

Why so many jerks thumbs down? Jealous?

[@johncampbell9725]

Move the camera to that part your working on don't cut straight to that shop I DONT KNOW WHERE YOU ARE POINTING RELETIVE TO ME

[@chargrams9906]

Cap 14 Quarts

[@williemartin5442]

😂straight forward dude now I have ram 1500 stall out shuts off but runs like new,135000 on it want trade for nothing how to fix stall out problem

[@peterbuiltcummins413]

Lol I have the same silver ram but gen 5 viper

[@bull5919]

wtf was this?lmao

[@TODD-KOBELL]

You did nothing!

[@mylesm7947]

Incomplete job

[@markd1199]

RAD- iator! 🤙🌊🏄‍♀️

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Tomato/tomatoe. How do you pronounce radiate? 😂