You're a very good teacher. This is indeed a very well presented video on proper coolant replacement. However, please wear eye protection when handling chemicals. Cheers from Japan!
Thank you for this video. It is ironic that most people probably don't realise how to do a flush correctly; Me included. You were completely thorough with your guidance. Hoping to follow this and sort my van tomorrow! 👍
I’m going to be trying this on the mrs car today. I’ve watched your videos before and found them very helpful. Looks like you’ve helped a lot of people. Cheers
Good information, two thumbs up. Your technique is better than mine. My technique is to drain from the radiator when cold, fill with distilled water, run the engine until thermostat opens and top off with more distilled water, replace cap, drive car. Repeat Around 5 to 6 times, over the week. When the drained fluid finally becomes clear, fill with fresh coolant of the correct type. Think I might watch some more of your videos now I stumbled upon this one, 👍 Edit: only do my lazy technique when there is no chance of freezing temperatures.
I Intend to do my Cooling System Shortly On My Mitsubishi Shogun . Engine Temp started Running On QTR So I Suspect the Thermostat needs Changing So good time to do this .Very well explained Video 👍..
Dexcool is a OAT (Orange), you can mix OATs but not IAT (Green) coolents. When you mix OAT with IAT it turns brown and thickens up into a gel that the pump can not move. Back in the 90's GM had head gaskets blow because people mixed the IAT with the new OAT. Universal coolent (yellow) is just a OAT that can be used in all motors that use OAT, but not IAT. If you mixed up say, Toyota OAT (Blue) with GM OAT (Orange) nothing bad will happen, only a color change. It's like mixing gas from different stations. Gas is gas, it's only the additive package that changes. EVERY gas station gets it gas from the same spot in the area! The diffrence is when they pump it into the tanker, the driver pours in the additive package for that station, IE: Shell, Chevron, Mobil, Esso, etc...
I have a recycling center very close to where I live and they told me NOT to pour the coolant in the toilet because the coolant doesn't get filtered and it ends up in the water system, at the end. They also said many people do that but they shouldn't. I just need to bring a used-coolant tank to them and they will do it, for free. That's why I don't do that and it doesn't sound a good idea otherwise the garages would just pour it in the toilet as well.
This is the best I have seen so far, thanks for taking the extra mile to include so much information and clear explanation. What do you say about manufacturers specification on OAT coolant that says it should meet ASTM D3306 etc? Does this really matter?
I wondered how to get passed that pesky coolant thermostat with cool water. Thank you, Cyd; you solved that handily. I now have no excuse not to flush the coolant in my 5 year old vehicle. You gave me plenty of incentive with all that rusty, scaly buildup that is inevitable if I don't.
Awesome. Happy to be of help. There's no guarantee a flush and renew will stop you ever having a problem, but if you don't you can virtually guarantee you will. Stack the odds in your favour 👍
Verythorough thankyou. There is no way a commercial garage would do all this. They would just drain. Refill and maybe flush. No way they would do heater matrix, which is always hardest part for me
Great video thanks a lot! One question, do you know where the coolant bleed valve/plug is on the Diesel CDI engine? I did a cooling flush on my 2009 ForTwo CDI but could not find the bleed point location that I know should be near the cylinder head to bleed the air out of the tubing. Now the car is overheating with the water not circulating and I guess full of air pockets everywhere. I've searched all over the Internet and the all the information available is only for the gasoline engine not the diesel. Thank you very much😊😊😊
Thanks a lot for this detailed video. I am going to do the first coolant flush ever on my 12 year old honda this week and was looking for some videos on YT. Yours was the first one I found and straight it was the fantastic one. Subbed ofc :)
Just had mine done it garage. Guy did everything. Just recommended checking levels tomorrow morning and just top with Dwater. Failed to ask expectation tank or radiator
I'd be very surprised if any garage did as thorough a job as I show here. Virtually no-one would be prepared to pay the labour for such a job AND garages operate on throughput - doing jobs in less than "book time" while charging by the book❗ Methinks you're too trusting!
Glad you enjoyed it. I hope the info is useful. I tried to make it comprehensive, because there are no other videos out there that give the 'whole picture'. I don't think I've done a monologue before either, where I'm just talking to camera explaining a subject. How did you find that bit, boring? engaging? interesting?
@@CycloneCyd I found the whole you talking to the camera part very interesting and engaging, you don’t talk a load of waffle you make your video’s straight to the point and give basic information of what and why your doing what your doing. Looking forward to following this information when I swap my coolant next month 👍
@@vauxaholic awesome, thank you. I can talk the hind legs off a donkey, but that's the beauty of video as a medium - I can edit all the 'fluff' out of it, lol🤣
Good video. Gave it a thumbs up. Although your belief of the three types of coolant is wrong. There's IAT (inorganic acid technology) the green old school stuff. OAT "Dex-Cool" (organic acid technology) all kinds of colors and the normal stuff now-a-days. Then there's HOAT (hybrid organic acid technology) in some newer vehicles, yellow or orange. Dex-Cool is an OAT coolant and the first OAT coolant. The only difference between Dex-Cool and all other OAT coolants is a copywrite name. The biggest issue with OAT coolants is getting air into the system, so all of your warnings about Dex-cool coolant applies to your engine, air and heat plus OAT coolant can cause fast corrosion of metals inside the engine and a thick mucky residue. So it's best to pull a vacuum on OAT coolant systems when filling them with a venturi device and an air compressor. Only way to be sure there's no air pockets in the system after refilling. Because all the troubles of Dexcool are troubles with all OAT coolants, mainly being air in the system. Gaskets and o-rings aren't really an issue any longer, as long as the right kind are used. This might've been mentioned elsewhere in the comments, I didn't read them all.
As long as it remains sealed and stored in a 'cool' place and out of the sun, I think most makers quote a 5 year shelf life. I've used coolant well over 10 years old before with no apparent ill effects, but in this instance I would add a bottle of water wetter to the coolant mix to bolster the anti-corrosion package. amzn.to/3IIbAe6
Hi Cylone cyd, Thanks for your clear explanation. The copper washer around the coolant drain plug is the same size as the oil ring? So it seems and that is also socket wrench size 14. How many Nm should the ring be tightened? And the pipes you took out of the block, for the heating matrix, are those the two narrower ones on the block at the group of four pipes on the C1, 107 and the Aygo? Thanks in advance
Not certain of the exact spec, but at least 30Nm. I did mine F tight! The hoses are easily visible, follow them back from the heater to the block, but I think so, yes.
Sadly most people haven't got a clue about preventive maintenance and have to go to Halfrauds to change a wiper blade so flushing a cooling system would be like brain surgery!
Rubbish, many people use these type of vlogs to help themselves… me included and I maintain 4 vehicles, always slightly different. Ever grateful to guys like Cyd
@@volt8684 Your a member of a relatively small church . Just look on ebay at the amount of cars sent to an early grave with neglected oil / fluid changes people just drive cars into the ground . Ive been in the motor trade most of my working life!
@@paddrivers they should teach it in schools. Basic maintenance is very doable but these vlogs give confidence. Still don’t agree with your opinion so we have to agree to disagree. Its motor trader costs that prob deter people servicing their cars. I am 64 I have never changed my brake fluid on any cars or motorcycles. Never had a problem. Lots of maintenance is overkill. Each to their own and I drive to Spain twice a year in my old banger.
Great video Cid, many thanks. Apologies if you've already covered this, but as the C1s do not come with a temperature gauge, do you think it's necessary to fit an aftermarket one? Many thanks Harry
Dex-Cool will mix just fine with regular OAT coolant imo, Dex-Cool is just the GM brand of OAT coolant, it even comes in the colour red these days I believe.
Hi,cyd,Any help with driver's door, citreon c1,metal (arm) makes clunky sound ,when you open and close door,have oiled it,but when you close door, you can here clunky sound, any Help, kind regards Mike. Norfolk 👍
If you mean the check arm: lubricate the arm using silicone grease when the door is fully open and swing the door back and forth. Repeat a few times. Also check this ua-cam.com/video/k-svdNfST2E/v-deo.html
They would say that, they want to sell you "their"* coolant at inflated prices. Buy a reputable brand and flush thoroughly and you'll have no problems. * - OEMs don't make their own coolant, nor oils. They buy from the large refiners and package it as their own. And then put the scarers on you with stories of failures because you didn't use their brand.
👉 How to clean and lubricate a car door lock: ua-cam.com/video/9PKT1d1n3a0/v-deo.html
Taken the extra mile to explain engine cooling and coolant types. Well done!
We want more videos 😊
I now have a certification on passenger car coolant maintenance just by watching this video..... once.
Thank you for the thorough details Good Sir!
Thanks for watching!
Very clean and detailed presentation of all steps to be followed for proper flush and coolant replacement. Many Thanks!
You'd never get such a thorough job from a garage, that's for sure.
You're a very good teacher. This is indeed a very well presented video on proper coolant replacement. However, please wear eye protection when handling chemicals. Cheers from Japan!
Thank you for this video. It is ironic that most people probably don't realise how to do a flush correctly; Me included. You were completely thorough with your guidance. Hoping to follow this and sort my van tomorrow! 👍
I’m going to be trying this on the mrs car today. I’ve watched your videos before and found them very helpful. Looks like you’ve helped a lot of people. Cheers
How did you get on?
Spot on and thorough, cheers
Good information, two thumbs up.
Your technique is better than mine.
My technique is to drain from the radiator when cold, fill with distilled water, run the engine until thermostat opens and top off with more distilled water, replace cap, drive car. Repeat Around 5 to 6 times, over the week. When the drained fluid finally becomes clear, fill with fresh coolant of the correct type.
Think I might watch some more of your videos now I stumbled upon this one, 👍
Edit: only do my lazy technique when there is no chance of freezing temperatures.
I Intend to do my Cooling System Shortly On My Mitsubishi Shogun . Engine Temp started Running On QTR So I Suspect the Thermostat needs Changing So good time to do this .Very well explained Video 👍..
Dexcool is a OAT (Orange), you can mix OATs but not IAT (Green) coolents. When you mix OAT with IAT it turns brown and thickens up into a gel that the pump can not move. Back in the 90's GM had head gaskets blow because people mixed the IAT with the new OAT. Universal coolent (yellow) is just a OAT that can be used in all motors that use OAT, but not IAT.
If you mixed up say, Toyota OAT (Blue) with GM OAT (Orange) nothing bad will happen, only a color change. It's like mixing gas from different stations. Gas is gas, it's only the additive package that changes. EVERY gas station gets it gas from the same spot in the area! The diffrence is when they pump it into the tanker, the driver pours in the additive package for that station, IE: Shell, Chevron, Mobil, Esso, etc...
I have a recycling center very close to where I live and they told me NOT to pour the coolant in the toilet because the coolant doesn't get filtered and it ends up in the water system, at the end.
They also said many people do that but they shouldn't.
I just need to bring a used-coolant tank to them and they will do it, for free.
That's why I don't do that and it doesn't sound a good idea otherwise the garages would just pour it in the toilet as well.
This is the best I have seen so far, thanks for taking the extra mile to include so much information and clear explanation. What do you say about manufacturers specification on OAT coolant that says it should meet ASTM D3306 etc? Does this really matter?
I wondered how to get passed that pesky coolant thermostat with cool water. Thank you, Cyd; you solved that handily. I now have no excuse not to flush the coolant in my 5 year old vehicle. You gave me plenty of incentive with all that rusty, scaly buildup that is inevitable if I don't.
Awesome. Happy to be of help. There's no guarantee a flush and renew will stop you ever having a problem, but if you don't you can virtually guarantee you will. Stack the odds in your favour 👍
Glad I randomly came across your channel ...all ways good to learn the nitty gritty.
Verythorough thankyou. There is no way a commercial garage would do all this. They would just drain. Refill and maybe flush. No way they would do heater matrix, which is always hardest part for me
Link for a drain plug bolt please 🙏🏻 Great video mate
This is such a good informative video. Deserves way more views!
Why, thank you sir. I would agree, but I'm too modest 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for this video, Cyd. Have a nice summer!
Thanks, you too!
Great video thanks a lot! One question, do you know where the coolant bleed valve/plug is on the Diesel CDI engine? I did a cooling flush on my 2009 ForTwo CDI but could not find the bleed point location that I know should be near the cylinder head to bleed the air out of the tubing. Now the car is overheating with the water not circulating and I guess full of air pockets everywhere. I've searched all over the Internet and the all the information available is only for the gasoline engine not the diesel. Thank you very much😊😊😊
Excellent video cyd thanks 😊👍
Glad you enjoyed it Jim!
Very informational video! Good and understandable explanation as well. Now I’m going to change my coolant too. Thanks 😊
Great to hear! Thanks
Thank-you. Excellent video! Luckily I have a C1!
Thanks a lot for this detailed video. I am going to do the first coolant flush ever on my 12 year old honda this week and was looking for some videos on YT. Yours was the first one I found and straight it was the fantastic one. Subbed ofc :)
Many thanks. Glad you found it useful. Do let us know how you get on.
he did not let us know how he got on lol =) @@CycloneCyd
Nice video as always mate thanks 🙏
Will we get the vacuum line video for the 93?
Yes, soon (ish)
@@CycloneCyd thanks man
Excellent as it is very informative and detailed.
Just had mine done it garage. Guy did everything. Just recommended checking levels tomorrow morning and just top with Dwater. Failed to ask expectation tank or radiator
I'd be very surprised if any garage did as thorough a job as I show here. Virtually no-one would be prepared to pay the labour for such a job AND garages operate on throughput - doing jobs in less than "book time" while charging by the book❗ Methinks you're too trusting!
Great video as always 👍
Glad you enjoyed it. I hope the info is useful. I tried to make it comprehensive, because there are no other videos out there that give the 'whole picture'. I don't think I've done a monologue before either, where I'm just talking to camera explaining a subject. How did you find that bit, boring? engaging? interesting?
@@CycloneCyd I found the whole you talking to the camera part very interesting and engaging, you don’t talk a load of waffle you make your video’s straight to the point and give basic information of what and why your doing what your doing.
Looking forward to following this information when I swap my coolant next month 👍
@@vauxaholic awesome, thank you. I can talk the hind legs off a donkey, but that's the beauty of video as a medium - I can edit all the 'fluff' out of it, lol🤣
Good video. Gave it a thumbs up. Although your belief of the three types of coolant is wrong. There's IAT (inorganic acid technology) the green old school stuff. OAT "Dex-Cool" (organic acid technology) all kinds of colors and the normal stuff now-a-days. Then there's HOAT (hybrid organic acid technology) in some newer vehicles, yellow or orange. Dex-Cool is an OAT coolant and the first OAT coolant. The only difference between Dex-Cool and all other OAT coolants is a copywrite name. The biggest issue with OAT coolants is getting air into the system, so all of your warnings about Dex-cool coolant applies to your engine, air and heat plus OAT coolant can cause fast corrosion of metals inside the engine and a thick mucky residue. So it's best to pull a vacuum on OAT coolant systems when filling them with a venturi device and an air compressor. Only way to be sure there's no air pockets in the system after refilling. Because all the troubles of Dexcool are troubles with all OAT coolants, mainly being air in the system. Gaskets and o-rings aren't really an issue any longer, as long as the right kind are used.
This might've been mentioned elsewhere in the comments, I didn't read them all.
Thank you!
Ok I’m doing this today…I’ve absolutely no idea where the block drain is….theres no manual for my car so ? I will flush it out through the hoses?
Nice one, let the wife get stranded ! 😁
Cyd great video, Thanks. Does unused coolant have a shelf life. Bye Heck coudnt get that drain undone, Next to the water pump. Thanks.
As long as it remains sealed and stored in a 'cool' place and out of the sun, I think most makers quote a 5 year shelf life. I've used coolant well over 10 years old before with no apparent ill effects, but in this instance I would add a bottle of water wetter to the coolant mix to bolster the anti-corrosion package. amzn.to/3IIbAe6
Thanks
u can use demineralized water mix up with super longlife red additifs??* 50/50?
Thank you
Just gone to change my coolant and the drain plug won't go back in 😢
Hi Cylone cyd,
Thanks for your clear explanation.
The copper washer around the coolant drain plug is the same size as the oil ring?
So it seems and that is also socket wrench size 14.
How many Nm should the ring be tightened?
And the pipes you took out of the block, for the heating matrix, are those the two narrower ones on the block at the group of four pipes on the C1, 107 and the Aygo?
Thanks in advance
Not certain of the exact spec, but at least 30Nm. I did mine F tight!
The hoses are easily visible, follow them back from the heater to the block, but I think so, yes.
Sorry from italy numero uno top
where did you get your car ramps cyd and how much did they cost? could you leave a link for them? cheers
Back in the day I just dropped a liter of filtered water in my car :) Probably a bad idea haha.
Sadly most people haven't got a clue about preventive maintenance and have to go to Halfrauds to change a wiper blade so flushing a cooling system would be like brain surgery!
Rubbish, many people use these type of vlogs to help themselves… me included and I maintain 4 vehicles, always slightly different. Ever grateful to guys like Cyd
@@volt8684 Your a member of a relatively small church .
Just look on ebay at the amount of cars sent to an early grave with neglected oil / fluid changes people just drive cars into the ground .
Ive been in the motor trade most of my working life!
lol
@@CycloneCyd Very comprehensive and informative video as always Cyd👍.
@@paddrivers they should teach it in schools. Basic maintenance is very doable but these vlogs give confidence. Still don’t agree with your opinion so we have to agree to disagree. Its motor trader costs that prob deter people servicing their cars. I am 64 I have never changed my brake fluid on any cars or motorcycles. Never had a problem. Lots of maintenance is overkill. Each to their own and I drive to Spain twice a year in my old banger.
Did you take the H4 projector headlights out of this car? No good?
Great video Cid, many thanks. Apologies if you've already covered this, but as the C1s do not come with a temperature gauge, do you think it's necessary to fit an aftermarket one? Many thanks Harry
The STOP light comes on if it gets too hot
@@CycloneCyd thanks Cyd, feel slightly embarrassed that I didn't know that!
@@gumpfx no one knows everything
Dex-Cool will mix just fine with regular OAT coolant imo, Dex-Cool is just the GM brand of OAT coolant, it even comes in the colour red these days I believe.
Hi,cyd,Any help with driver's door, citreon c1,metal (arm) makes clunky sound ,when you open and close door,have oiled it,but when you close door, you can here clunky sound, any Help, kind regards Mike. Norfolk 👍
If you mean the check arm: lubricate the arm using silicone grease when the door is fully open and swing the door back and forth. Repeat a few times.
Also check this ua-cam.com/video/k-svdNfST2E/v-deo.html
@@CycloneCyd many thanks cyd,always helpful 👍 Mike
Which ramps do you use for the c1?
Hello, which pipe Do i have to Disconnect for the Radiator to clean it With Water? 😅 7:50
Silly question but where can I get a replacement washer from for the drain plug. I looked online everywhere.
Thanks in advance
Use a copper crush one off e bay or motor factor
Do I need coolant which Toyota approved? I have heard that it could cause water pump failure, if you use coolant which is not Toyota approved.
They would say that, they want to sell you "their"* coolant at inflated prices. Buy a reputable brand and flush thoroughly and you'll have no problems.
* - OEMs don't make their own coolant, nor oils. They buy from the large refiners and package it as their own. And then put the scarers on you with stories of failures because you didn't use their brand.
@@CycloneCyd I put Motul coolant in the end. So far so good :)
Mate why are your reservoirs full to the brim! That's bad! Don't ever do that
We cant see what your doing.