Just did this on my mom’s van. One thing to realize is that after you flush entire system, water will remain in the block. Even if you drain the radiator completely. Some blocks have plugs to drain the water. I just added 100% antifreeze to the radiator and reservoir. After driving for a while, I checked the coolant with a tester and found that the strength was perfect. The reason why is because all that leftover water in the block combined with the 100% antifreeze in the radiator.
I never use tap water in my cooling system. chlorine can eventually damage or corrode the cooling system over the years. Allways use bottled, spring, or well water depending on where you live. In some cities or towns the water may be a little softer which makes it safer to use over time.
Please take into account that antifreeze is sweet tasting to animals. DO NOT flush at home if you have animals, kids, a well. antifreeze is extremely poisonous
does anyone one knows where is the pipe that i am supposed to install the water hose connector onto. i cant find it, my car is a mitsubishi eclipse 96 rs….please can someone help me….i dont have a manual or nothing….
Just did this on my mom’s van. One thing to realize is that after you flush entire system, water will remain in the block. Even if you drain the radiator completely. Some blocks have plugs to drain the water. I just added 100% antifreeze to the radiator and reservoir. After driving for a while, I checked the coolant with a tester and found that the strength was perfect. The reason why is because all that leftover water in the block combined with the 100% antifreeze in the radiator.
I never use tap water in my cooling system. chlorine can eventually damage or corrode the cooling system over the years. Allways use bottled, spring, or well water depending on where you live. In some cities or towns the water may be a little softer which makes it safer to use over time.
Here in Europe a lot of modern cars don’t have a separate radiator cap anymore.
You just have to use the resevoir to add coolant or flush the system.
Great Video! Thanks for posting this.
Change that Radiator Cap and Thermostat ONCE a year no matter what (CHEAP) easy to protect cooling system and your VEHICLE.
i mean it does not have a cap in the actual radiator. but in the reservoir
@GAROmx You mean they actually give people like you a driving license?
all cars have a radiator cap unless you have an air cooled engine. some cars have the cap on the coolant reservoir, not on the actual radiator
is your car a 420a or 4g63
Sir. You are an idiot.
this video is for old cars my truck dont even have a radiator cap.
Please take into account that antifreeze is sweet tasting to animals. DO NOT flush at home if you have animals, kids, a well. antifreeze is extremely poisonous
Check out my video series on Water Pump replacement for Honda.
does anyone one knows where is the pipe that i am supposed to install the water hose connector onto. i cant find it, my car is a mitsubishi eclipse 96 rs….please can someone help me….i dont have a manual or nothing….
thank u, thank u!
Thank you for this step by step video! It will be very helpful especially for someone who had no idea before!! THANK YOU!!!!!