Summertime is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and get your car in shape for the winter. However, before you take your car out for a spin, it is important to make sure that you check the level of engine coolant and add if necessary. This video tutorial from YouTube user JerryRigga will show you how to do just that!
What is Engine Coolant?
When your car’s engine is working, it needs coolant to prevent it from overheating. Engine coolant is a mixture of water and ethylene glycol that circulates through your car’s engine. It helps your car start by lowering the temperature of the engine block andcylinders.
Your car’s cooling system includes a radiator, fan, and hoses. The radiator cools the engine’s hot metal surfaces. The fan blows air over these surfaces to keep them cool. The hoses distribute the cooled water to the engine’scooling system.
You can add engine coolant yourself or have it done at a dealership. Fill your car’s reservoir with cold water and add enough ethylene glycol (anti-freeze)to make up 4 gallons of fluid. Swish the mixture around until it is completely dissolved. Add more cold water asneeded until the reservoir is full. Pour the liquid into your car’s cooling system and replace any hoses that are clogged with sediment ordebris.
Once you have added engine coolant, be sure to drive slowly and smoothly so that the fluid can
How to Add Engine Coolant to Your Car
If your car needs engine coolant, there are a few things you need to know before you start. Engine coolant is a type of antifreeze that helps the engine run more smoothly. It is also important to note that different cars require different amounts of coolant.
First, check the car’s owner’s manual to see what type of engine coolant your car requires. Next, find a container of the correct size and fill it up with cold water. Make sure the water is cold before filling the container as this will help prevent scalding when adding the coolant. Once the container is filled, pour the water into the radiator or cooling system and let it sit for a few minutes to distribute the cold throughout the system.
Now it’s time to add the engine coolant. Open the hood and locate the thermostat. The thermostat should be on the side of the engine or between the engine block and cylinder heads. Remove the Thermostat by unscrewing it gently with a Phillips head screwdriver (or using a special tool if your car has one).
Next, find where the coolant lines come out of the engine
What to Do if You Can’t Find Engine Coolant
If you can’t find engine coolant, there are a few things you can do. First, check the hoses, connectors, and seams of the system. If the coolant is leaking from any of these areas, it will need to be replaced. Next, look for signs of overheating. If the car is over 120 degrees Fahrenheit, the system may not be able to hold enough coolant and it may need to be replaced. Finally, if all of the other checks out and you still can’t find the coolant, then you may need to take your car into a mechanic.
Conclusion
If you’ve ever had to change your car’s cooling system, you know it can be a hassle. But if you have the right tools and enough knowledge, adding engine coolant should be pretty straightforward. In this article, we will teach you how to add engine coolant to your car, step-by-step. By the time you finish reading this guide, you will have everything you need to do the job yourself!