Honda Accord 2013 to 2022 Coolant flush Easy DIY

[@92TampaChick813]

My accord is 9 years old and I’ve had it since 2017 and never did a coolant flush 👀 I already ordered the type 2 Honda antifreeze and the Lilly funnel. The dealership always recommended it when I had the free oil change with the warranty but they wanted almost $200 but luckily I’m having no issues with the car and it’s at 140k miles. Thanks for the informative video and helping regular people save some money because times are tough and I’m very appreciative for your content 😊

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yes do it urself!! Burp the car well and check it after day or two to top it off should level out!!! Update me how it goes

[@babajara2725]

Thanks my man, you just saved me $100+. Dealership wants $169 but I just did it for $60.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Hell yeah hood job!!!!!

[@brandonvillanueva1926]

Duhhhh bro !!!!!!

[@troutmansfinest1]

Same I'm gonna do mines today KZbin is literally a money saver

[@HonNey-xi4ef]

Do i need to put coolant to max level of reservoir before i do the blurping thing? Thanks

[@Dro91689]

My was asking 220 lol

[@xraychey]

Great video. I am a mechanic's daughter; you make great videos, and I appreciate the help. This is my first foreign car. My knowledge base is GMCs before 1970, especially without power steering. I live at an apartment complex, so I am limited in what I can perform as self-service.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah thanks!! Wow that goes back 80s well u as much as u can these cars is simple to maintain

[@jonganzer7478]

As always, explained really well, with every detail. Really appreciate these videos where the person knows how to talk! You've got a gift, buddy!

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[@skud7480]

I just watch this guy when I try to search something because no bs and he explains really good.thank you sir.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup thank you bro!!!

[@TwistDaWurld]

Just saved $100 bucks following these steps 👍🏽 very detailed, Good job

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice!!!!

[@cardo1111]

Excellent vid. No bs just well explained and demonstrated expert how-to advice 👍🏽

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup thank u!!!

[@grassroot011]

Also a good practice is to change out the Thermostat after about two or three anti-Freeze changes too. Easy to do on this car and would save some possible damage to the engine if the 'stat gets stuck closed. An easy to forget or overlooked item.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup avoid over heating issues and mistery to resolve the issue

[@bill1828]

Thanks for the straight-to-the-point instruction. I will be using your tutorial with a 2008 Fit.

[@RBTheMechanic]

No problem !!

[@DD-lv3zs]

Learn a lot from this channel, I will try this over the weekend as a project.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice good job!!!! I have good videos coming out

[@swaggerjacker1482]

I have that funnel. It does make it easier and a little quicker. I did a drain and fill around the five year mark, 55,000 miles just because I wanted too.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice good job!!! And yeah love the funnel

[@Zz2424zxcvbnn]

Thanks for the great video! I have a question though. I’ll be using a basic funnel to pour in the fresh coolant. Do i need to fill it up all the way in the radiator and then half way between low and full in the reservoir before running the engine with the heat on?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Fill the radiator and I would fill more than half I’m sure it will suck it in

[@Zz2424zxcvbnn]

@@RBTheMechanic Thanks for the advice and the great video

[@davidding8538]

Thanks for the video. Question: why turned the heat on? Why not AC to cause radiator on? Thanks

[@RBTheMechanic]

No I need it to get hot and circulate so thermostat can open also it’s a test for heat

[@avikaj.6287]

Props to you my man, just saved like $150 doing it myself 💪🏾

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice good job!

[@kevintabares3085]

After you burp the system and have let the fans come on twice to circulate through the system, do you let the car cool down before taking off the lily or can you take it off right away and just put on the radiator cap?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yes let it cool off u less u can manage quickly and not burn ur self

[@jeremiah3543]

Seriously you should be a instructor. I have been an instructor for over 4 years and u have a good flow to instruction. Think about it bro!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah I though about that maybe I will open school!!!

[@h.k.7360]

Please make video for 2018 Honda odyssey coolant flush. I don't know where is coolant flush valve of 2018 Honda Odyssey.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Will do waiting on car for customer to agree to do the work

[@TheAikiToneRanger]

What are your thoughts on doing a proper flush and changing from the Honda OEM coolant to (gasp!) an aftermarket coolant so you can upgrade to HOAT coolant?

[@edmon179]

Does my Crv 17 1.5 turbo same process and how many liters do i need..first time to change and how many km? thanks appreciated.

[@RBTheMechanic]

It’s about same process with tight spot

[@edmon179]

Crv 17 i only have reservoir and radiator fill up area all in one. If i use same process my reservoir will exceed max level after i take off the lily. Can i sucks the excess coolant from reservoir until reach between Min and Max? Thanks appreciated

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@edmon179 yup u can do that

[@Mark-um3hm]

Why wouldn’t you finish showing the complete process? Once the thermostat opens, will the overflow tank fill to its proper level, or do you have to add it to the full line, if it doesn’t?

[@RBTheMechanic]

I did

[@carsonboy7262]

it is okay when i flushing purified water before i put the new coolant?sir thank you for your answer

[@RBTheMechanic]

Don’t put water alone just do what I did is fair enough

[@estebanfebres-cordero3937]

Do I only need to but one of the one gallon antifreeze or two is better?

[@RBTheMechanic]

2

[@shadowman1992]

Do you believe changing your coolant is enough to protect the system from corrosion? Or do I need to do a full flush ?

[@RBTheMechanic]

As long as u do this in time u should be good

[@jvolstad]

Should I also replace the water pump? I am doing the 105K mile service.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yes that’s lotta milage and tensioner would be good idea

[@javierramos4865]

When you run the heat, should the A/C be on too? Or just turn the temperature up?

[@RBTheMechanic]

No only heat

[@starkeymorgan4142]

2012 CRV. How often. Dealer says 70,000 but that makes me a bit nervous. Trying to make it to 200.000 before I replace thermostat and hoses, water pump. At 138,000 now but had this service last done at 98,000 3 years ago. Thanks!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah these go for long time

[@mchevownr]

Excellent tutorial video sir! Thank you. I like your explanations and the lighting. Great job and you made it look easy. Saved me lots of money and using OEM fluids. Question, are there any differences from this 4 cylinder to the 9th generation accord v6?

[@RBTheMechanic]

What u mean by difference ? In the service?

[@garyrhea8507]

Do you really need the OEM antifreeze I notice other videos people using Supertech Honda antifreeze blue

[@RBTheMechanic]

I would go oem same cost and better

[@mxgf514p7]

Love your videos! Is there a difference between this and what the dealerships do when hooking up the machine to extract all the old fluid from the heater core and engine block entirely? Is that really more effective or is this process just as effective?

[@RBTheMechanic]

I don’t think I need to do All that if u love ur car and u flush it regularly it should be good just doing what I do I been doing that on my honda since 2004

[@mxgf514p7]

@@RBTheMechanic ah okay nice to hear thank you! The vehicle is over 100k miles and this would be the first coolant service done to it. That’s why I didn’t know if there was a huge difference between the drain and fill, and hooking up the machine that “supposedly” removed any contaminates that may be present, per what the dealerships have said. Do you ever recommend flushing it the old school way with any liquid solvents or water and flushing it multiple times until the system is completely clear and rid of the old coolant?

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@mxgf514p7 o I would do drain and fill

[@Rich-ei4wy]

Hi, I followed this video and drained the coolant, but my 2013 accord only needed one gallon of coolant to fill back up to the cap. I made sure to wait for it all to drain out. Does that mean something is clogged?

[@RBTheMechanic]

No not all of the coolant comes out unless u let it drain for long time should be like 1.5 gallons there’s also drain on the block which I don’t mess with cuz it can snap

[@syedrizvi8488]

Hello boss Gud Morning.Yesterday night my honda accord 2017 water pump got leak.and the temp guage was on HOT.then i tow my car to repair shop.the guy changed the water pump assembly.and then put the after market antifreeze coolant ( Pride xl yellow gallon) because we dont have the original one so the guy use Pride XL coolant.Is that ok to use this after marker antifreeze???

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah it should be fine they put the blue one so once’s some one changes the color it’s a reason for them to void ur warrnty other wise u should be fine but the blue one is better

[@syedrizvi8488]

@@RBTheMechanic thankyou sir

[@MarilynT-nw6ui]

Should u flush this twice the first time with whatever is in there a the second time with the new stuff and the third time keep it a lock it ?

[@RBTheMechanic]

No just do regular flushes on time it should stay fresh and good

[@rxlee339]

If you put the cap on shouldn’t it be left unlocked to let the air escape when not using the funnel system?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nope it creates pressure and when it u pressures it sucks from reservoir

[@EchoMeToo]

I was waiting and waiting with the engine running. The coolant was just dripping. The fans did not start. It is 60F here so maybe that is why? The engine temp gauge was in the middle. I got nervous and turned the car off. Then more coolant came rushing after turning the engine off. The total coolant collected including the reservoir was 1.2 gallons. Any idea? Is this enough? Should I let the car idle for even longer watching the temp gauge?

[@RBTheMechanic]

No problem drive the car and do a small trip grocery or somthing then when u come Back let the car cool off totally for hour or 2 then top off radiator and resorvar and ur good!!

[@valerieanne4092]

Thank you! I did it on my 2017 accord’

[@Se7endSe7en1]

My accord only took somewhere between 1 and 1.25 gallons. Also, the fan kicked on shortly after startup when the car wasnt even warmed up yet. I used a lily and besides the few bubbles that came out when I squeezed the hose, the coolant level in the lily didn't really go down after the initial fill. I let it idle for quite a while and test drove it and everything seemed fine, so hopefully it's ok. I'll check it in a couple days

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah check it should be ok

[@plowe7981]

Hey RB, thanks for the detailed vid. I just bought a 2016 Accord with 23k miles. I don’t know if the coolant has ever been changed. Even though the miles are low, should I be changing the coolant cos the car is 8 years old and it could be the original fluid? Thanks.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Change it!! Start fresh

[@plowe7981]

Will do. Thanks!

[@sassoukhabou1225]

Hey RB, I have a 2013 Honda Accord LX with the 2.4L engine and had a question about the coolant reservoir level. When my engine is cold and has sat overnight, the coolant in the reservoir reads exactly at the "min" line. After a drive and getting the engine fully warmed up, it is about 1/3 of the way between "min" and "max". Do you suggest I top off my coolant reservoir, or should I be good for now? Thanks for the help and keep the vids coming!

[@RBTheMechanic]

I would top it off

[@sassoukhabou1225]

I just bought some Honda Genuine coolant from the dealership. It says “Extended Life Type 2” instead of “Long Life Type 2”. I’m 99% sure they are the same thing, but I just wanted to double check with you. Thanks!

[@jimbike8064]

Any worry about air in the system? How would you deal with that? The yellow funnel?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Not on these Hondas they self bleeding

[@zigwil153]

This is a partial flush. It's better than not doing anything. If you are particular do the flush/refill procedure.... then heat up (idle or drive it) the engine until thermostat opens (WATER TEMP GAUGE STOPS GOING UP AT A LITTLE LESS THAN HALF OF GAUGE RANGE), let circulate for a bit... let cool off... repeat until drained fluid looks new.

[@RBTheMechanic]

As long as u do ur coolant change on time u shouldn’t have to go beyond and over I had bad experience with block valve it never stopped leak now I don’t touch it it’s ok

[@vbuen323]

awesome video man, you saved people $300 to change the fluid!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice job!! And done by urself is better

[@edubb2491]

300$? around here its 140$ but still to high..ill do it myself with this helpful vid!

[@TheXenogias]

my reservoir was low so i added some 50/50 antifreeze by super tech into the reservoir. is that ok? or should i do a full drain and fill with the honda oem antifreeze?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Do flush with original honda fluid

[@adrianamendoza2887]

Hi I have a 2016 civic and wanting to do a coolant flush but there’s so many ways to do it. Is it the same?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Same way as this

[@leonjohnson7982]

Thanks good info for a noob question can I just add antifreeze/coolant to the reserve for right now

[@RBTheMechanic]

If it’s low yes u can

[@leonjohnson7982]

@@RBTheMechanic thanks

[@tylerfranzen1986]

Did you refill with 50/50 premix or concentrate coolant in the video?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Pre mix 50/50

[@taymahj]

Question: This will be my first time changing my antifreeze, what’s the next best brand to use? I went to Auto Zone and picked up Prestone. I was told once you go peak you can’t go back because you’ll mess up your car switching antifreeze.

[@RBTheMechanic]

If it’s blue then ok! If not blue then return it

[@taymahj]

The Prestone was like a neon green. Returning it now.

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@taymahj yup return it

[@joshuacharlery5826]

When do I know to change my coolant? Does a sign pop up on my dashboard? I have a 2013 Honda Accord

[@RBTheMechanic]

No signs u just do it as regular Maintance at certain milages there will be no signs or indications to tell u usully 60k miles is good idea or 3 years what ever comes first

[@210gumby210]

I have a 2017 Accord Sport se with 80,000, no overheating but I smell coolant when driving and parked, any ideas on whats happening

[@RBTheMechanic]

I would check look around radiator pipes and by water pump to see if it’s leaking any of those areas

[@adelsuleiman4476]

If you don’t have the funnel system, how do you need how much antifreeze to put?

[@RBTheMechanic]

U fill it to top and then close the cap and test it let it run warm up drive around let it cool off and once is nice and cold refill it and repeat the process 2-3 times and ur set

[@superodfx]

Will opening the petcock drain all the old antifreeze completely?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Not 100% come out

[@charlesswan2083]

I have a 2014 Acura TSX. If I don’t have the same funnel system you have. Fill up the radiator and tighten the cap, fill up the reservoir and tighten the reservoir cap also ? And then run until fan kicks on twice and refill ?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup u just need to check the coolant level few times once’s it cool down it will suck In from reserve

[@charlesswan2083]

@@RBTheMechanic thanks! I just wasn’t sure if the reservoir cap should have been tight after watching several times. Appreciate it.

[@GG-un5wk]

Hey buddy, do you know if the same procedure applies for a 2012 accord 3.5L v6 coupe? Thank you for your help!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Same exact thing

[@GG-un5wk]

@@RBTheMechanic thx ! I really appreciate it. There are not to many videos out there about maintenance on the 3.5l v6 engines than there are plenty of videos for the 2.4L.

[@MrFakherabbas]

Once we drain the entire coolant , How many jugs ( gallons ) of new antifreeze do we need to fill in the radiator?

[@RBTheMechanic]

If u wanna go beyond and above open the valve on engine block drain out completeeeeee and u need 2 gallons

[@gtopor]

i have 2016 acura ILX with 2.4L engine. Since acura is Honda do you think its the same type of project as you just did? Im at 54K miles. Also i saw you mentioning You have worked on Infiniti/Nissan vehicles. I have 2016 QX50 3.7L AWD. Is the flush similar to Honda? I do have the "lily" as well i just purchased.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup same thing might be a bit diffrent set up but same same process

[@jeanlucdesselle1447]

When using funnel system, we do you fill the resoviror back up, I saw you put extra back in it at the end is this the only time or before you turn car on?

[@RBTheMechanic]

That’s the only time. But u can check it again few few drives it might go down a bit

[@sandeepjavastudio]

drain plug for my Honda Accord is super tight I couldn’t crack it loose with my hand. By any chance did you know any tool that can loosen it?

[@RBTheMechanic]

On the radiator I use small plyer don’t brake it just turn it but and then by hand

[@jamescc2010]

Should we give a rinse with distilled water before filling? Do I need 2 gallons just to be sure?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Don’t need to put in water if ur doing the coolant change on time yes u need 2 gallons u will have left over

[@holycow3355]

Is the engine running while the old coolant is drained ? So not removing the drain plug altogether ? In other videos theres a drain plug on the engine block as well, not sure if 2003 CRV has one.

[@pyro_warrior5924]

My son has a 2014 Honda Accord Sport, he needs to add antifreeze and went AutoZone to get fluid but they asked him what color the fluid was. What color should the fluid be for this vehicle? And is AutoZone a good place to get the antifreeze?

[@RBTheMechanic]

It’s blue yeah I can get it from there just get the proper one they make it specially for honda color is blue

[@hikgerguy1234]

Thanks for the video and advice. If all the dealer does is drain in fill, that's all I'm doing. :)

[@RBTheMechanic]

That’s all u need to do

[@DONJULIJUVY718]

Rb thank you manito 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 On my way to pick some up from hillside honda in queens to do the transmission too. Thank you again I appreciate it

[@RBTheMechanic]

No problem I’m glad ur doing it urself !! Same couple hounded $$$

[@imsochica]

What do you do with the waste? I want to do this myself. Seems simple and dealer wants $170 for a coolant flush. Can you use water at the end to flush it more? Thanks I've already changed engine and cabin filters myself and they wanted $90 for both. But also my coolant is green colored and seems fine. But I guess it needs done over a certain amount of miles. I got the 2010 civic at 50k. And now it's at 110k. It's never had a coolant or brake flush since I got it. Brake flush is needed too its pretty black colored. $150 for that at the dealership.

[@RBTheMechanic]

The waste get disposed I have company pick up.. and no don’t use water just do what I did simple and I think 2010 suppose to be bule so add blue dosent matter if it gets mixed anyways brake flush have to done by mechanic u don’t wanna mess that up unless u know how to do it

[@imsochica]

@@RBTheMechanic thanks. Yeah I saw videos on the the brake flush. It's more complicated. Great video thanks.

[@mb_wifty-frost5700]

i have one more question where can i find the screw torque for each >>service manual?? my car didnt bring that when i bought it

[@RBTheMechanic]

Might want to ask that parts department at dealer they can order one or check on ebay

[@jayrodriguez1971]

I have a 2021 honda accord at what mileage should i do that to my car? i drive alot everyday and most of time ac running too.. thank you brother

[@RBTheMechanic]

Coolant change do it 60k miles and this dosent have anything to do with ac it’s keep engine cooled

[@jayrodriguez1971]

@@RBTheMechanic thank you sir do you recommend any other maintence checks at 50k for 2021 honda accord only have done regular oil changes and tires

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@jayrodriguez1971 for this car do transmission fluid change every 30k miles coolant flush brake flush at 60 or 70k spark plugs can go good 80k miles air and cabin filters every 15k Pcv valve every 30k miles Check tire thread Check brakes usully they go at 50k miles Check wiper blade Do throttle cleaning Fuel injection

[@chriszanetti2619]

How much coolant will my 2020 honda civic need I just replaced it and purge it now my heater kicked on thank God but now I filed up the resivor 4 times allready and I don't know if I have a small leak or what's

[@RBTheMechanic]

I would check for leak but will burp it self and keep going down but not 4 times usully I measure how much came out capacity is like 2 gallons if u empty the whole block

[@edubb2491]

Curious queation..why not put the fans on while heater is on?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Don’t need to let it get hot on it’s own so thermostat could open up once up to temp making the fans come on will keep it cooled longer

[@edubb2491]

@@RBTheMechanic 👌

[@James-bl2dq]

Make a video on how to change the transmission fluid on a 2020 Honda Accord 2.0t 10 speed

[@bronniesboy]

Hi if I don't have your yellow coolant container so do I not just burp the system with the colling cap off and keep topping up as the water circulates and air dissipates with the heater fan on? I heard you mention to have the cap on if I don't have your yellow container method

[@RBTheMechanic]

U can just fill it up to top then run the car for 10-15 minutes make sure it dosent over heat and then let it cool off and it will suck in the coolant from the bottle if it needs more then u check coolant in radiator and bottle top it off and repeat the process one more time should be good

[@JohnS-il1dr]

@@RBTheMechanic so we don't have to "burb" the car if we do the cap on method?

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@JohnS-il1dr it burps it’s self it will go down on level once’s it cools downs and retop off the radiator and resorvar

[@JmguyN8]

Is the Honda brand a must when changing Antifreeze or can I use a different brand?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Blue u got to use it’s the best

[@aaroncolvin2202]

I'm working on one as we speak. Do I put it on defrost or just high heat? I can't get the fans to come on. I'm using the same setup as you and it been running almost a hour. It won't even hit running temp. Please hit me back soon

[@RBTheMechanic]

Just heat

[@aaroncolvin2202]

Well I ran it for a hour and a half and it quit bubbling and I took it for a run and the way I was driving it. It should have heated up but it didn't so I believe it is good to go. Thank you for the response 🙏😊🙏

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@aaroncolvin2202 yup these Hondas r good nothing to worry about I would still top off fluid after few days to confirm the level

[@aronroth6027]

I need that funnel thing you have would I be able to use any funnel ?

[@RBTheMechanic]

On these honda u don’t need a funnel just fill it up till it can’t take anymore then fill up reservoir and close caps and drive for 30 minutes then cool it off for good hour or more and re top the fluid should be good enough

[@justinsingh5573]

I noticed you used 2 gallons should 1 gallon be fine?

[@carlovanrijk4039]

Justin Singh, the coolant capacity is approx. 1 1/2 gallons, so yeah you’d need 2 of the one-gallon jugs.

[@soniaburgos2544]

Hi RB. I had a coolant flush at the dealership and my heat hasn't worked ever since, it blows cold air. What could it be?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Not sure what could have happnes usully these are very friendly with cooling systym check to see if ur blend door motor work and switches to heat side

[@soniaburgos2544]

@@RBTheMechanic I appreciate your quick response. I'll check it out and thank you.

[@rootjunkies69]

How long do I wait for the car to cool? After it’s been running for 20mins.

[@RBTheMechanic]

I would say good hour or longer

[@user-fm6kw3ji2w]

I will be doing this form my 2014 CRV in coming weeks. This videos surely helps! Thank you for sharing. Since, I do not have spill free funnel, do I have to fill reservoir first before running engine for 20 minutes? To confirm, I have to put heat at max and fan speed at minimum during 20 minutes run.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Same process full the radiator much as u can fill the reservoir half way put the radiator cap on since u don’t get the funnel and let it run for 10 minutes then shut it off let it cool Off once it’s nice and cold fills radiator and reservoir if it goes down and run for 10 more minutes should be good

[@wagyu_killer]

do hondas have any pressure release valve? I see some toyotas have pressure release valve

[@RBTheMechanic]

No not Hondas simple self bleeding system just check ur coolant once or twice

[@ryanmiller8558]

Are you supposed to run the car after you drain the radiator?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Not after u drain only once u fill it up burn it like I show in video

[@debbieherrera7111]

Sorry but with what you fill the white bottle that you take off the car?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Coolant same thing halfway mark

[@financetips]

What if I want to Clean the system because it had "gunk", like brittle hoses. Is there a diy way to flush out the old before I replace with coolant. To confirm I have the temp setting on hot and the fans on full blast?

[@RBTheMechanic]

U might have to wash it out with pressure hose

[@charlesswan2083]

Is the reservoir cap tight on both methods with and without the funnel ?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup

[@JuORL]

I have a 14 v6 accord and was gonna replace the coolant, wondering if I need to find the bolt on the engine block and let that bleed out too

[@RBTheMechanic]

Not necessarily u should be good with drain and fill it’s perfectly fine this way should take about 1.5 gallon

[@javierherrera007]

my comments disappeared but would it apply to a 17 honda hrv aswell ?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yes same process might be but diffrent setup and have covers on but over all same same

[@manuelrey2203]

Do you have a video/tutorial at how to coolant flush DIY to a HONDA CIVIC LX 2016? Thanks in advance.

[@RBTheMechanic]

No sorry I don’t will be making one soon

[@manuelrey2203]

@@RBTheMechanic THANKS A LOT !!! Appreciate it;Happy Holidays!!!

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@manuelrey2203 happy holidays!!

[@joelrodriguez7038]

Brother thanks always for your help and share your experience, you only need drain for the radiator right ?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yuppp u can also grain out the block but if u do it regularly this is the way

[@pinoy0125]

Best coolant flush video

[@RBTheMechanic]

Thank u bro this video will maintain the cooling systym of all the honda owners

[@jeffpowell4324]

Was gonna do my 18' Accord 2.0...unfortunately is different. Drain plug more on driver's side, can't reach from above and you have to remove metal skid plate underneath. I had already bought the coolant at Honda and the same funnel as in the video at Autozone....took the funnel back and went to a local shop where they used the coolant I bought and just charged me $65 labor. I got the Coolant at Honda Dealer $17 per gallon.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Well either way you got it done and now it’s up to date good job!!

[@jeffpowell4324]

​@@RBTheMechanic It's early...lol, just got the car new to me with 30K miles...have changed the oil, brake fluid, coolant, and tomorrow is transmission fluid drain/refill at the dealer. Trying to make sure this car lasts.

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@jeffpowell4324 yup cool that’s how it suppose to be I do transmission flush on my 2004 accord every 30k miles it’s runs super good no slippage or any other type of issue with transmission gonna make it last 10 more years

[@jeffpowell4324]

@@RBTheMechanic Thanks for putting out straightforward no BS content. Was helpful, although I couldn't do myself, I asked the mechanic if he minded if I watched from the sidelines. He was cool with that and he did what you did so I'm good. Take care and thanks again!

[@jaymartinez8231]

@@jeffpowell4324how did he access the plug?

[@jimbob4456]

Thank you. What do you do with the used coolant.

[@RBTheMechanic]

I have drum for old coolant once’s it fills up I dispose it propperly company that pick up oil also take coolant but they charge lot

[@dattienle37]

I have a 2016 civic ext 1.5L and I can't find the petcock. I think it's behind the intake resonator. Do you have any advice how I'd drain the coolant? Will it be better to just drain from the lower hose?

[@RBTheMechanic]

There has to be drain on the radiator just like I show on this accord other wise let the lower radiator pipe loose

[@Luvjjitsu]

Was thinking about going ahead and doing my 2013 accord with this, as I don’t think any shop has done it yet, not having any issues though, think some factory coolant still left in there. Should I still proceed to flush if no issues at 129K miles?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yes flush it hood for winter !! Then ur set for next few years!!!

[@TheFamliy790]

Great video, thank you for posting! when I did it, the drained fluid looked same as new from the jug.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah it dose look new but it May not have strength to not free in winter

[@rbcosajay]

My car is at 130k miles and I've never done a flush :/ Since I haven't done it often to do just drain/fill, I need to do a cleaning correct?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Drain and fill should be ok and use original blue fluid

[@AB-fs5ui]

Is -40 good for antifreeze pertection I tested mine today five balls floating showed negitive 40.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah

[@AB-fs5ui]

Thank you very much rb finally got my heat working properly doesn’t go cool hot anymore finally stays hot was actuator under passenger side middle coulom good hot heat .

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@AB-fs5ui nice good job!!

[@Polaniar]

Hey RB! Thanks for the video. Just flushed the old Coolant and added new one, when I went to turn the engine on the fan turned on twice as usual. Left the heat on and fan high but it does not seem to be heating up. After 20 min it heat up for a few minutes and then the air was cold again. Did I do something wrong? What do you advice I should do?

[@JohnBham79]

Might want to look at your thermostat

[@oscarflores9719]

Or maybe there is air somewhere in your system and bubbles

[@lizforbes8022]

This is great you r the best….explained perfectly!!!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Glad u liked my video!! Always here to help don’t forget to subscribe

[@ateeqafzal4444]

Hi I got three codes on a check engine light only my 2015 Honda accord p0717, p0796, p0717 is my transmission going go fail I have 95,000 miles on it my mechanic said don't change transmsiom fluid it's too late? Am I in trouble

[@RBTheMechanic]

U need to take this to professional transmission shop and let them repair the sensors to start with then take it from there

[@ateeqafzal4444]

@@RBTheMechanic that's what I was thinking isnt this to early and too low of miles for transmission to fail

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@ateeqafzal4444 yeah u have codes for sensor it will shut down other things but u never know try the basics before chaning transmission

[@Sam-wg6ge]

Do you need to drain engine block?

[@RBTheMechanic]

If you do this regularly ur cooling system will keep cycling and no need to other wise u can but I had issues where the block drain valve didn’t stop leaking and I had one that cracked

[@oscarflores9719]

Hey rb I was going to ask what if the coolant is overdue do I constantly have to keep flushing it? Or is it the same thing just flush and top off?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Same drain and fill these Hondas r hood u can’t contaminate or rust by 10-15-20k extra miles

[@oscarflores9719]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@mablenay]

Thanks for this. What does it mean if the 2017 2.4L Accord (70Kmi) was running for 45min but no fan cycling occured?? Is this a bigger issue I need to address? 60⁰ outside when I did it, full-blast hottest heat in cabin as car idled. (I did rev the engine to 3500rpm for 30sec every 5min or so though, and squeezed hoses, and rocked car back and forth up and down)

[@RBTheMechanic]

No as long it dosent over heat just re check the coolant once or twice it will suck it in and make sure it’s cold when u check it

[@issaalmasoudi1502]

Maybe the radiator fan motor need to replace

[@LiveTheLimit]

Did you ever resolved the issue? I changed coolant today for my 2020 Honda civic EX 1.5L turbo, and the coolant won’t drain to the coolant hose, and the hose feels soft to the touch even when the car is at operating temp. The fan never kicked on either. Also my rpm seems a bit higher than before.

[@LiveTheLimit]

@@RBTheMechaniccan you see my comment above and see if you can help? Thanks

[@LiveTheLimit]

@@RBTheMechanicI drained all the coolant, and then put coolant in the system again, but seems like the system is not allowing coolant to circulate. My coolant hose is soft to the touch, and coolant from reservoir is not draining. The car is not overheating, but the rpm seems higher than before

[@jakec5618]

What's your thoughts on flushes vs drain and fill? I know for Honda the coolant is supposed to last a really long time. I also can't find any recommended service intervals/frequencies on how often/when to change it. Thanks..

[@RBTheMechanic]

Flushing is for those who never did the coolant change and slacked on coolant changes now it’s so bad u need to power flush it to get it all cleaned out which prolly wount even clean out drain and fill it u do regularly ur system should stay clean and it’s simpler to keep ur coolant up to date

[@jakec5618]

@@RBTheMechanic Yea, i'm trying to stay on top of it so can ensure longevity of car and parts. I just read somewhere that the flushes can sometimes push gunk into places it shouldn't be (where it ordinarily would not get to). That's why I was wondering which would be better for regular maintenance considering the owner does it on a regular schedule. But I see what you're saying. Agree tho, better to do preventative maintenance than get hit later with an even bigger repair bill. Do you know what's a good interval for coolant changes? I've read varying things on when to change it...So a liil unsure on how often to do it.

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@jakec5618 I recommend every 60k miles or 2 years yeah I never through of the kunk pushed to heater core yupp I wouldn’t do pressure flush

[@jakec5618]

@@RBTheMechanic Appreciate it.

[@kEEPITMOVIN408]

Bro thanks for the video I’m doing it myself definitely getting that tool also

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice update me once u do it let me know how it went