Basic Car Care & Maintenance : Checking Car Radiator Coolant Level

Check the car's radiator coolant level to prevent it from dropping damaging levels; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.
Expert: Jeff Wong
Bio: Jeff Wong has a masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has owned & operated an aftermarket automotive parts business for five years. He has been working on automobiles for 17 years.
Filmmaker: Joshua Kidwell

[@taz200032]

i am currently watching this while parked on side street. almost over heated

[@taz200032]

CEN CAL dang that was 8 months ago.. well i called a tow truck and waited for around 5 hours. He never came. So since it was night time and pretty cool outside i decided to risk it and drive home. Made it and then took car to shop the next day

[@youtubeme1071]

taz200032 and then what happened?

[@Hottopicaz]

Sassy Saddles what happened after?

[@eshuster86]

taz200032 same here

[@mspixiedust100]

Oh man! I was in that position the other day :/ Thankfully there was a jiffy lube across the street!!

[@dombhuphaibool]

This video saved me big time! My car overheated on a route with no cellular reception. I inched my way and finally found a house that was kind enough to let me use their landline. Got towed to the nearest gas station where there was finally reception. Watched your video. I didn't know what it was supposed to look like after I took off the radiator cap. Most sites say that you should only fill the reservoir. It was 105 degrees consistently where I was traveling and I had no idea my radiator was so low. After watching your video, I realized that I had to put coolant in both the reservoir and the radiator. Thank you so much! You saved me big time!

[@freecheese4143]

I'm a 60 year old woman. I just am finishing a 3 hour drive and will check this immediately when I get home!

[@Barbara-zu4pl]

Hey! I needed to put water in the radiator & I have never done this before. I was too stubborn to call anyone else. So I found your video, and it was so easy. Thanks so much for the info and the easiest way to get the job done! You're an absolute blessing! I subbed, because this little thing gave me so much confidence. You really do explain it well, and also show how to get the job done. I can't thank you enough! It may seem silly, I only put gas in my car, but I feel worlds better knowing that I have an option to at least try minor things. Even putting the cap back on correctly was cake because of you! Thanks again for your time and help. Be well! 🤗😄 🙏

[@ccxfrank109]

learn how to check your tire pressure. that's also basic and easy to learn

[@dank41582]

Excellent video. Very refreshing to see a diy video where the explanations are clear, without any rambling or confusing statements, and the camera work is steady without any shaking or moving around aggressively.

[@blackisaki]

Very good instructor! You not only tell "what"
thoroughly for someone like me who doesn't know, you also explain "why" for better understanding. Thanks bro.

[@Chinchilla56]

I'm watching this video in November 2023. My car has overheated. I've got coolant etc with so i'm watching this video while my car cools down. Thankyou for this clear and easy to understand video 😊

[@josephbillanes3017]

One of the best car vids ever made

[@m.bernal9540]

Excellent video. I don't have to be a mechanic to understand. Thank you for a clear explanation. I'm on my way to help a friend with an overheated car.

[@JNoel1234]

This is such a good video. It's detailed and to the point. I'm not a car guy so this helped simplify the job for me. Thank you! 😁

[@sceamson]

You are far detailer and perfect than other videos.

[@MrJotheyoung]

Wut .?

[@sl4983]

+JOTH3YOUNG Lol

[@TheAjeeshnair85]

I have seen lots of videos regarding radiator coolent, u the one guy who explained very well nd simply... Thanks for the simple explain...

[@catcat2084]

So detail, that's exactly what we layman need. Thanks!

[@JK-zu3lp]

You explained simply & detailed at the same time great video!

[@JGalz]

Thank you for being so clear and covering all the bases!

[@triplemusclefitness]

This is probably the best expertvillage video I've ever seen!!!

[@grammadog1947]

Excellent....good, basic information for the non-mechanic...not too technical and showed clearly what you were talking about. (And it helped that you were working on a car just like mine....perfect!)

[@arhamjamil4735]

This is a really informative video. Helped me a lot ,as I m a new driver not aware of such tecnical things. Well thanks a lot!!!

[@davidgodoy9561]

Thank you for explaining this so clearly!

[@hazmania4794]

Excellent video, thanks! Clear, concise, easy to follow instructions and demo. Wonderful speaking voice, and, as a bonus, dayum! You’re handsome! ❤️

[@sc7140]

Excellent information. I learnt so much from this vid. Thanks Jeff!

[@egyptcatproductions]

I like how he explains very well ad gets to the point and tells you the things that you need to know

[@shortyandhorses]

Thank you so much for a perfect and simple explanation.

[@keithhernandez6154]

Awesome video man thumbs up!! Wow I learned alot about the fluid going back and forth wow

[@brandyhousemedia9042]

Thank you for making videos/tutorials for single mom's is a life saver

[@swaminathan2789]

I saw 4 videos on coolant flush - this is the best, I mean the best precise, to the point and well explained video. thanks.

[@nobuhh]

watching this at work on break rn praying my car is fine and i can make the 1h30m drive home

[@LizzurdJaefly42]

oh my goodness this helps SO MUCH

[@KyoruMizuruki]

This guy should have his own car talk on UA-cam. Very good at explaining :)

[@iHSAN_9T3]

Very informative video, I found my car cooling issue after this video, my car is new but it has leak, and the reservoir tank ran out of water and I have never checked the water level carefully I thought it's new model it doesn't need full checking.

[@MrNaaveedanjum]

Helpful for a new car user...thanks a lot

[@lilarreola27]

i like how this guy always gets to the point.

[@seretamage4547]

Well done! Still a helpful video 14 years later! 😅🎉

[@owengondo4408]

Very good ,clear and patient in explaining

[@UnderstandingCode]

Thanks Jeff, youre a great guy!

[@johnmbrady5036]

A well done video. Thoughtful, informative, and a real service. Excellent to teach all your children about this important good habit to help prevent problems. Thanks very much!

[@marianauger7863]

Thank you for info. the best one I found and easy to follow .

[@martinmukonje6739]

This is a very informative video, enjoyed watching it, thanks

[@tetramusic4408]

Great video 🙌 taught me everything I need to know 🙏 thanks 👌🔥🔥🔥

[@TahmidAhmed]

Still helpful even after 14 years !
It’s 2022!

[@maddwasp_ownway9403]

I love this VIDEO it's explained everything very well good job

[@Harry6552]

Good tutor! Keep it up your good teaching skills!

[@annnicholson4263]

Great at explaining this and the camera work is good.

[@mabdiuhrman]

The only first guy to sound educated ! Sounds like he knows the he's doing !

[@robertruiz1265]

Good video. Easy to get.Not boring at all.👍👍

[@natureisbeautiful6598]

best explained video for the first time coolant filling person lol thanks so much

[@MarkSicilio]

Perfect.. Thank you for such a detailed oriented video.

[@condorX2]

pro stuff. ty mr Wong for all those smooth and informative info : )

[@paulkeyboard]

Thanks for the advice this helps a lots.. Maybe I have to replace the coolant because when I touch the radiator hose its really so hot that I cannot hold for long.

[@moreno_163]

this guy explains everything good

[@MyHenti]

thank you so much..this helped me such a lot!!!! great video explanation.

[@1blondied]

I just love your hair ...Thankyou for teaching us x

[@nathanroach4974]

Excellent information. Thanks.

[@irismyo]

Thank you for good explaining... I got knowledge from you. Intresting talk.

[@deseraydugan8795]

Myo Kyaw Thu my coolant light comes on soon as I turn my car on and after driving it bout 30 min I smell antifreeze no over heating but when I take the cap off the reservoir it over flows for a good 3-5 min the drops low what could this be ?

[@lloydharvey2430]

Perfect vid. Thanks!

[@HorrorFreakNY]

Thanks for the information, great video!

[@a.jackson3073]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@junoflux]

PERFECT! Thank you.

[@KnockoutInvesting]

I like my mechanic to have a Master's in Mechanical engineering.

[@Aieshoo]

Knockout Investing Life Like most employers, I see.

[@smokeymcpot851]

Great informative video I can send to my sister a state away!

[@paulseano5100]

Informative and helpful. Thank you

[@Jeffsne2]

Well done and thanks for the info!

[@pafbikers]

thanks dear, its very helpful for me, because my car's Radiator pipe (pipe go direct to engine) cracked and my car's engine gonna HEAT up..
Thanks again..

[@centurychallenger]

Thank you very much. I give me right information to refill the coolant

[@TheRastaRye]

Good job! Very helpful!

[@3jasonwebb]

Good video! For car ignoramuses like me this is really helpful.

[@michaelmason1986]

Great video thanks for the tips

[@fiveonadub]

Great video.
Here is another site that was helpful

[@missval555]

I appreciate this video- seriously

[@nm3547]

Great video and explanation.

[@gracegabon4689]

U explained so well. I love u already haha

[@Justin_Truax]

Great video! Good job

[@gerbercollision]

Great video, Jeff.

[@JudyAbbott494]

Great video, thanks alot.

[@sierra6music]

I wish I can thank this guy in person.

[@dukeearl5122]

shoot him ur number and maybe you guys can meet up;)

[@BlackWolf-di9gq]

Very well explained

[@newbieOo]

Great job!

[@AzucaNegra16]

Thanks this info was very helpful.

[@SonDinh-cq1cq]

Great movie mate!

[@historysky]

best expertvillage video ever

[@hectordepaz9086]

Appreciate it master ❤️🙌🧎🏻‍♂️

[@scottmanns5926]

Great videos jeff!!!!

[@solinjar]

great job,that s the correct way to do it

[@JakeOfAllTrades17]

Good stuff, thanks!

[@vswayz490]

Thanks for the help.

[@sendaiscoloursable]

Thxs, very thorough.

[@jamesmcguire7207]

Great video.

[@brownskin3926]

How often do you need to check antifreeze in the radiator cap. And did you check your antifreeze tank level at the same time you check your radiator cap for fluid level?

[@bucksuade]

Ight cannon..... Thanks for the advice. Very helpful

[@imahmud]

very informative.. thank you

[@hugoguerrero4332]

You are the man!

[@davinatest8467]

Very good, thank you.

[@redhorse6967]

thanks bro very helpful and informative

[@eveningstar1]

THANK YOU!

[@kiwiradioNZ]

thank you!

[@Anne-cd9eu]

Aug 3 2019. 7:45PM. Philippines. 😊🇵🇭

[@merlinambrosius2554]

Thank you, Sir.

[@juanfontecilla4921]

Thank you very much for the inf.

[@missmable6015]

Very clear information.

[@jamescc2010]

When my 2015 Corolla engine is cool, coolant levels in both radiator and reservoir is very low. Should I simply add coolant to the radiator (or easier in a reservoir half way), or there might be leak in the system that required mechanic?
Does simply add coolant introduce air in the system?
btw very detail and good to follow video. Thx