2017-2023 Chrysler Pacifica Coolant-Antifreeze Change
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2022
- I walk you through a coolant change on a 2017+ Chrysler Pacifica.
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 3.6L Chrysler Pentastar V6 how to perform antifreeze change - Авто та транспорт
Great vids! I was a good mechanic pre computer cars! 74 years old. After watching I am sure I can do cop coils and plugs on my 2017 Pacifica. Starting to smell antifreeze now! 35000 miles.
I’m glad that you are finding value in my videos. That is disappointing that you are already smelling coolant, at least you know what you are facing.
You should uae distilled water if you can when adding water to the system. You are introducing a lot of minerals into the closed system tap water or well water. The premix that you buy in store is made with distilled water.
Good point, I used softened water but the premix fluids are probably an even better choice.
The water softening process adds some measure of sodium to the water, which I won't chance when a gallon of distilled water is less than two bucks.
That's still cost effective compared to buying the same volume of pre-diluted that's currently $2 less.
Helpful video. Thanks
Gotta know this stuff - Nice video!
Thank you!
I hadnt been able to change my own oil because its too low for my ramps. I never thought to put it on jack stands. You just saved me a bunch of money again.Thanks
I like ramps too but the chase for mpgs has made everything so low to the ground the won’t fit.
They will work on my Jeep but I can roll under it without them 😆
@@TheLawnEngineerIll use my trusty harbor freight jack stands.
@@alienprepper5918 oh yeah gotta love the harbor
I just jack the passanger side up a bit to change the oil.
Get the plastic 8 inch long ramps from Walmart..I use them easiest vehicular to do oil on is my pacifica
Great video keep it up
Appreciate it
The coolant cork valve is on the front right hidden by the lines but it does have a cork valve
Great, thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Thank you for all your time and effort. I really appreciate your Pacifica videos. Let me buy you a beer.
Thanks man, I really appreciate it! Cheers
You gave me the courage to buy more than 100,000 miles of minivan.❤❤
Knowledge is power, good job on taking the maintenance of a vehicle into your hands.
It's should be after filling up new intifreez coolant open little cap over big house to move all air in coolant system cycle around, thanks for video.😊
You’re welcome, thanks for checking in 👍
Good job done
Thank you
Thanks!
You’re awesome
Hey, I just replaced the radiator on my 2019 Pacifica yesterday. After taking the kids to school this morning, my cooling was boiling and the level of coolant was going up and down. I tried getting rid of the air in the system removing the expansion tank cap (letting the car run for 20 mins with the heater on max). However, someone on the forum told me there a bleeder port on top of the engine to rid the system of air. I don't know if I may have gotten rid of all the air in the system, will have to try that bleeder port next.
After a few heat cycles, all the air should get to the expansion tank. Once the level is steady, the air is purged.
@@TheLawnEngineer I was concerned from I saw, since I don't want to overheat the motor. Researching more on the forums, someone mentioned to also partially open the coolant air bleeder port/screw to help purge the air. However, I don't think these 3rd generation of 3.6L V6 Penta Star have such port anymore. This morning, I removed the expansion tank cap with the engine On, heater on high for about 20 minutes and I think it got much better. I will try the same tomorrow with a big yellow funnel over the expansion tank, to reassure purging all the air out of the system. Thank you for the reply.
Wow 👍👍
Thanks for the support
Thanks for the video and effort. Is after market coolant ok to use? Is it 12106 compliant? Manual says to stick to factory... Other question is tap water ok to use?
If you ask the aftermarket coolant manufacturer’s they say it’s not a problem 🙃. I changed it again recently when I replaced the oil filter housing. That time I used Mopar purple that Oreilly carried. They have a pretty good selection of OEM compliant coolants. My tap water is softened, the key is low hardness.
All that said, most all aftermarket coolant manufacturers have adapted their formulas to work with almost all OEM coolants. I have not come across any coolant problems for quite some time…even in the past was usually because it wasn’t touched for 20 years not because it was changed.
Do not use tap water of any sort, it almost always carry’s minerals that you don’t want in your engine. The cost of distilled water is so low, just use that
Isn't using the hose tap water introducing minerals and contaminants that will corrode the radiator? Edit: I see you use "soft water" but isn't this still problematic?
The main problem with tap water is the hardness. When water is heated the minerals (mostly calcium) comes out of solution and plates the solid materials its in contact with. In this case it would be the inside of the radiator. Calcium is great insulator and will prevent proper heat transfer from the coolant to radiator material. This can cause high temperature variation and the resulting thermal stress can crack the radiator.
Soft water removes much of these minerals but distilled water is better.
Body shields are designed for eliminating road noise.
I am not a fan of road noise, so I’m glad I keep putting it back on.
Shields are for aero, protecting components behind them ( splash or road grit), or nvh, or all of the above. It depends on the location and design intent. The front shield on Pacifica will have some noise properties but it is definitely great for aero with the 34 mpg these vans can achieve highway.
Thanks for this. Just replaced my coolant on my 2018 with 59000 miles after replacing the oil cooler. It's been a couple weeks now and I find myself having to fill the resevoir back up to the min line every week or so. I don't have any leaks or obvious resedue under the car or engine. Snake camera shows zero leaks under the new oil cooler.Thoughts on if this is just more air bubbles or something else?
I suspect that it is just purging the last bits or air. Unfortunately these engines do occasionally have head gasket issues…if this keeps up you likely have a failed head gasket.
Hello and thank you for your videos. My 2017 Pacifica just had a huge leak with the Oil Cooler housing after I accelerated all of a sudden and I had it replaced. The tech used Land Rover XLC Coolant LRN2279 and said he uses it on other vehicles. I wanted to get your opinion on this coolant? I’ve been driving the car for a few days but today I seemed to smell a burnt smell coming from under the hood. I am now wondering if this coolant could cause any issues. The temperature reader on the dash goes up to 1 bar below the middle. Thank you in advance! I’m not sure if you have done motor mount replacements but the tech said I needed that done too.
That coolant is used in Chrysler vehicles so it shouldn’t be a problem. Your temperature sounds perfect.
A bad coolant won’t cause a leak that quickly. Mixing non compatible coolant was cause buildup and possible blockages in the internals.
How long ago was the job done? The smell might be from the previous leak. It will take a bit for that to completely go away.
Thanks for confirming this coolant is ok. The leak happened about 1-2 weeks ago. The entire coolant tank was empty and car had a little smoke with coolant drained onto the floor. I tried adding water but it would just leak out the bottom of the car within a few minutes. I left it untouched after towing it to my house. The tech showed me the leak was coming from the left side of the oil filter housing piece you replaced. He purchased a plastic one from the dealer and replaced it last Friday so I’ve been driving the vehicle for a few days now. I am also not sure if he cleaned up the inside around the oil cooler housing since that had a lot of water/fluid too…
I'm wondering with all the issues with the 3.6 pentastar I just hade to remove replace my oil filter/cooler housing ..it was leaking like crazy .I used a dorman improved aluminum housing as the original plastic one is prone to warping and leaking coolant and oil and fillng the engine valley with both . it uses coolant as a catalyst to co the engine oil ..have you hade that issue
I have not had that problem but you are the second commenter who has experienced it. I’m thinking I should replace mine before it fails.
Warmup and cool down cycles create high stresses in heat exchangers
From what I've read it's very common failure if not inevitable, I've seen posts on chrysler forums over it failing at as low as 20,000 mi.the dealer fix is to replace the seals only, and reinstall..as it will fail againe, then they will install the improved housing the 2nd time ..Dorman 926-959) also it's quite the project..the egrcooler upper/lower intake /fuel rails ,throlllebody airbox/etc all hase to come off ..and you'll need a nm/inch lb. Torque reach to reinstall everything ..also new oil and coolant temp sensors ..good info on your videos I appreciate your knowledge and input ..
Great video , very informative. What kind of antifreeze did you use?
Thank you.
I used Prestone. Oreilly carries that line with all the different OEM mixes. I went with Mopar purple even though Chrysler is listed as Orange. I dug into it a bit and it sounds like some shipped with orange and others with purple. Anyway, purple came out when and I drained it so I put purple back in. The color does change over time to a reddish purple.
@@TheLawnEngineer Thank you!
I'd recommend using the oat formula 50 50 mix from Mopar. I don't use oem parts all the time but when it comes to the family hauler oem or better is the way
You're just using tap water? I use distilled water in all my mixes. Too much crap in tap water to make me feel safe about it.
I am using softened water but I agree distilled is the best.
Considering that most people never change their coolant, I’m ok with softened water but I respect everyone’s right to choose.
Can someone walk us how to put jack stands under paci? I had challenge figuring out location where to place them on front
You have to place the jack stands under the front suspension arms. If you jack the vehicle up on the pinch welds, that is the only structurally sound place left. It's not ideal, ramps would be better. The problem with ramps is that the front end is so low that most hit the front bumper when driving up.
@@TheLawnEngineer thanks 👍
There a petcock drain on the back of the radiator btw ..
I’ll use that next time 😆
May I aks how much coolant you drained out by removing the hose? Thanks
I would say 2 gallons.
Some vid on UA-cam showed how to mark & also use your oil dipstick as a trans dipstick. Watched your videos may do my trans. I have a lift I used on my muscle cars up to 2 years ago so that will make it easy enough. May do a flush. YOU HAVE AWAKENED ME.
I’ll have to look into that dipstick method 👍. Thanks for checking in and happy wrenching.
what's the ticking sound from the engen?
the valve train.
What does the new coolant look like when compared to old coolant.
New Mopar coolant is a light purple. While in use it turns reddish.
I went with a universal fluid. I thought it would be the light red/pink but it was green.
@@TheLawnEngineer I think I saw the van is missing from your garage now and sold. But there are many cautions online forums about only using the Chrysler OAT orange compatible coolants, due to universal fluids having some potential interaction with gaskets ( particularly high mileage engines) and causing leaks. I don't know if fact or fiction but there is a lot of chatter about using universal fluids, would be curious if you had any ill effects.
SAFETY!!!!! Please chaulk your rear tires. That's a front wheel drive vehicle meaning your rear tires will just spin.. you don't want to just rely on your e-brake
Good safety observation, thanks for sharing.
Most pacifica's have electronic emergency brakes that engage automatically when in park
Chock?
Good Pacifica vida what kind of coolant did you use?
It’s a OAT coolant, it’s available at most auto parts stores. The Chrysler stuff start out purple/reddish.
This video is good, but I take it to my local oil shop, they have a machine that changes the coolant in 10 minutes, only 80 dollars, beats having to do all this myself
Thanks for checking in. Yes, sometimes the value in a video is showing that its not worth doing a diy =).
I wouldn't trust any oil shop to do anything.
Love that your using amsoil! STAY AWAY FROM A CHEAP OIL FILTER! Never Fram just trash filters. Use the amsoil one or Mopar one. But imo stick with the chrysler oat coolant brand only. Also don't forget the brake fluid use the amsoil for that as well.
Great advice, thanks for checking in.
@TheLawnEngineer we own a 2018 and have been through a ton of issue but for some reason we love our van. Just found a oil Leak on the back head gasket so that's next. We just had a new warranty Trans install 5 months ago. I tried your Trans relearn process and it did absolutely nothing for us. Even showed it to the dealer they laughed of course and said it don't work. If it works for you and others that's great though. Amsoil is top notch fluids and filters. I have used since we had 300 miles on the dash I use Mopar coolant but brake and oil is amsoil. Just did a full brake fluid change I recommend this if you have and do it every 30k. Our factory fluid got burnt rather fast and turned black.
Reason to use the amsoil filters is they last as long as there oil and will cover a issue if it's engine oil related and your warranty won't. I spoke to a car that said they will infact cover a full engine replacement if any of there products fail and is proven its there fault. Not sure if your a member but join amsoil get the discount I am about to become a dealer my self. I enjoy your videos man Thanks again
Do you still have this car?
No, I had enough and sold it to Carvana when used prices were high.
@@TheLawnEngineer i am not getting a decent price. I have the same 2017 touring and dealer is giving 9.5k
@@TuffHaeTuff That stinks, have you tried Caravan or Vroom? I've used both and always get more than local dealers. Video here: ua-cam.com/video/uVVmixo4Sow/v-deo.html
Good video, But I must say that using tap water is NOT a good idea, distilled water is the way to go, and an extra empty coolant jug...you can mix 2 gallons of 50/50 coolant for less than premix.
Yes I forgot to mention I have softened water but distilled is best.
I'm an ASE Certified technician and can attest that most shops mix tap water with their coolant
@@xXFirstHandGamerMatt and probably more water than coolant...
That was my understanding, thanks for confirming.
At least the places I've been at it's always been 50 50, or as close to that as possible. Say you're using a washer fluid gallon jug it's hard to get it perfect.
That doesnt look like OAT type of antifreeze.
I don’t like how that tastes
The easiest way come on turn The wretched by hand. No power tools haha
Haha wrenchy McWrench Hands
Thanks!
You’re awesome 😎