How to Check and Test Your Coolant/Antifreeze
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Date: 2021-02-01
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Comments and reviews: 10
Aaron
looks like you went to Economy Lube ya they messed up bigtime. There are three colors of coolant Dexcool which is made by AC Delco this is only suppose to be put in GMs that are not GMC or Pontiac the only trucks that use it are those that say GM or Chevy on the hood. Don't pore dexcool into your engine you will destroy it. The next type is glycol which is green this is the only antifreeze you put in that truck. and last but not least is frostoff which is made by Peak and is blue don't get this one mixed up with wiper fluid and don't pore that stuff into into the wrong tank you can destroy your engine.
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looks like you went to Economy Lube ya they messed up bigtime. There are three colors of coolant Dexcool which is made by AC Delco this is only suppose to be put in GMs that are not GMC or Pontiac the only trucks that use it are those that say GM or Chevy on the hood. Don't pore dexcool into your engine you will destroy it. The next type is glycol which is green this is the only antifreeze you put in that truck. and last but not least is frostoff which is made by Peak and is blue don't get this one mixed up with wiper fluid and don't pore that stuff into into the wrong tank you can destroy your engine.
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Daniel
Hey Chris! I have a 1995 F150 and recently replaced my water pump, thermostat harmonic balancer and my timing cover. After the replacement I topped off my truck with coolant 50/50 green mix and eve since the engines temperature stays cool. The temperature gauge still rises a tad bit but not to normal operating temperature. However on a long 3 hour drive the temperature did eventually rise up to normal. Not sure if you can help out with this?
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Hey Chris! I have a 1995 F150 and recently replaced my water pump, thermostat harmonic balancer and my timing cover. After the replacement I topped off my truck with coolant 50/50 green mix and eve since the engines temperature stays cool. The temperature gauge still rises a tad bit but not to normal operating temperature. However on a long 3 hour drive the temperature did eventually rise up to normal. Not sure if you can help out with this?
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James
Really appreciate the video but also want to share that, as I understand it: A hydrometer can't be used for Propylene Glycol Coolants (only Ethylene Glycol) and those test strips often can't be used on orange or red dyed coolant as the dye can affect the reading and make it seem okay when it's not. I believe a refractometer would be the best option that would work on all coolants.
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Really appreciate the video but also want to share that, as I understand it: A hydrometer can't be used for Propylene Glycol Coolants (only Ethylene Glycol) and those test strips often can't be used on orange or red dyed coolant as the dye can affect the reading and make it seem okay when it's not. I believe a refractometer would be the best option that would work on all coolants.
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slingshotcircus8
You can also give your finger in there when it's cold I just barely stick your tongue on your finger if it's real sweet it's good it's real shower it's no good the sweeter the better I don't necessarily recommend this but it's what I do but like I said just barely the tip of your tongue so you can taste it and then wash your mouth out real good but it works
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You can also give your finger in there when it's cold I just barely stick your tongue on your finger if it's real sweet it's good it's real shower it's no good the sweeter the better I don't necessarily recommend this but it's what I do but like I said just barely the tip of your tongue so you can taste it and then wash your mouth out real good but it works
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Saevurr
Hey Chris, I wanted to let you know that my instructor for my college course (automotive engines) uses your videos, including this one, a lot as references. Me and a few of my classmates also watch them on the side. I wanted to say, I appreciate all the hard work and the detail you put into them. You really do make working on cars enjoyable.
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Hey Chris, I wanted to let you know that my instructor for my college course (automotive engines) uses your videos, including this one, a lot as references. Me and a few of my classmates also watch them on the side. I wanted to say, I appreciate all the hard work and the detail you put into them. You really do make working on cars enjoyable.
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88Petry
The coolant in my car is 8 years old, looks clean, temperature reading tool shows it's still good and my voltmeter also shows that it's still good.
Should I still be flushing it, seeing as it's 8 years old (even though everything else shows it's still good? It's the pink stuff btw.
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The coolant in my car is 8 years old, looks clean, temperature reading tool shows it's still good and my voltmeter also shows that it's still good.
Should I still be flushing it, seeing as it's 8 years old (even though everything else shows it's still good? It's the pink stuff btw.
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Psilos
I'm so confused with what type of water I should mix my G13 antifreeze, the car manual says distilled water, but I read in the net that's not good to do that, and I should use soft water. what is the correct water to use with antifreeze?
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I'm so confused with what type of water I should mix my G13 antifreeze, the car manual says distilled water, but I read in the net that's not good to do that, and I should use soft water. what is the correct water to use with antifreeze?
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xGeekMenace--
Hey Chris my 2013 v6 mustang is making weird splashing and bubbling sounds no leaks or over heating I was told it was an air pocket or something but how do I know for sure it sounds like its right next to my dash
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Hey Chris my 2013 v6 mustang is making weird splashing and bubbling sounds no leaks or over heating I was told it was an air pocket or something but how do I know for sure it sounds like its right next to my dash
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Lonnie
This video is just what the doctor ordered. I just paid for a flush and because the coolant in the overflow bottle still looks dirty, I am beginning to doubt the did it, now I can test it. I hate dishonest car dealers.
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This video is just what the doctor ordered. I just paid for a flush and because the coolant in the overflow bottle still looks dirty, I am beginning to doubt the did it, now I can test it. I hate dishonest car dealers.
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Clay
Outstanding. First time I've seen the multimeter method! I'll be using this from now on in addition to the visual test. Same same the pH test. I happen to have a very accurate pH tester.
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Outstanding. First time I've seen the multimeter method! I'll be using this from now on in addition to the visual test. Same same the pH test. I happen to have a very accurate pH tester.
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