Auto Repair: Cooling System - Radiator, Thermostat, Hoses, etc. - 1 of 4

[rikino2009]

how is called the tool in 3:57 ? please tell me <3

[mystiqueman366]

it doesn't matter how old these videos are, they provide lots of information for diy'ers regardless of experience.

[rodnisimo]

I have a Vanagon and my "mechanic" used standard green coolant. Big NO NO. The Vanagon requires "phosphate free" coolant. It's blue or red and they do not sell it at gas stations. The phosphates eat the head seals in a VW. That can cause your motor to go kablooey. Not good. Be careful.

[98770]

@rodnisimo fortunately, many major brands changed their formulas especially with the number of modern cars requiring phosphate free / silicate free formulas. you would be OK if the coolant used was a phosphate free / silicate free formula. regardless of color. many European car makers wanted phosphate free is because is due to the hard water content they have in Europe. so if you mix coolants containing phosphates plus the hard water they use in Europe corrosion can occur.

[izzyslash1]

i have a 93 del sol and i think one of my radiator hose is leaking :(

[steve89z]

nice stache

[Breeze2much]

@steve89z HAHAHAHA!! Come on!!

[steve89z]

i was being sarcastic

[Breeze2much]

@steve89z I know! Classic one line though. LMAO!!

[umbrosoccerkid]

where can i find cheap radiators!!?

[lewy0701]

ebay

[JOHN146BIBLE]

( make sure you add the right coolant)

if you have toyota red only add red.

if you have green only add green.

if you have orange only add orange.

never mix dexcool orange with green !!

if you have dexcool orange use only distiled water if you add water and change dexcool orange every 2 years.

only add distilled water . if you can.

[latinoboy206]

I have a Ford Taurus the Radiator coolant everytime that i put in new radiator fluid 50/50 the next day that i check it it's all ready low.

[luetheblackmamba]

is it leakin out?

[zjjeepman1993]

there could be many ways to fix it first check all hoses to make sure none are kinked or broke. If there is none flush your cooling systom and replace the thermostat. If that doesnt work you may have a little more seirious problem like the water pump. and if all else fails try a coolant additive like water wetter.

[Amitboy1980]

hi there i got overheating problems any tips cheers

[Zeron18]

There are many factors that causes overheating. I'm assuming that you're driving normally on flat roads. Common problems that cause overheating: 1.) Overloading the car's maximum capacity. 2.) Insufficient coolant. Recommend 50/50 mixture 3.) Broken Thermostat. 4.) Broken water Pump. 5.) Blown head gasket 6.) Relay fuse is dead 7.) Leak somewhere in the hoses 8.) Leaky or blown radiator 9.) Not burping the radiator Just check for leaking fluid after driving. Cheers^^