I have heard that when water cooling, a few people use smaller tubing on their barbs to keep leaks from occurring at these points. Is it recommended to use this sort of system, or should i do the obvious and math the hose size to barb size?
also, how aften should you change the coolant on a liquid cooling system? I was planning to use distilled water as coolant, so how often should I change it? Would it be better to use a premade colling solution such as Fluid-XP?
thanks for the help,
eagleWater Cooling Setup: 3/8%26quot; tubing for 1/2%26quot; barbs? and how often do I change the Coolant?You make no mention of what it is you're cooling..
Friday, June 3, 2011
How long until you should change the engine coolant in a vehicle?
i hear the coolant turns to acid but how long does this take.How long until you should change the engine coolant in a vehicle?conventional anti-freeze should be changed every 2 yrs or 24k miles. longlife I would not stretch past 5 yrs or 50k miles. avoid adding tap water as it will shorten the life drastically.How long until you should change the engine coolant in a vehicle?eveery 5 years is goodHow long until you should change the engine coolant in a vehicle?every 2-3 years
Hey mechanics!! should i get my coolant flushed at valvoline or at the dealership?
i know very little about cars, but i know i need my coolant changed out. i want to know the best place to go (valvoline instant oil change or the hyundai dealership). i have a hyundai elantra about how much coolant will my car take(in gallons)?? thanks for your help!Hey mechanics!! should i get my coolant flushed at valvoline or at the dealership?Take it to your local mechanic , they can do that there. It only takes 1 gallon of coolant the rest is water. Cheaper at your mechanics shop.Hey mechanics!! should i get my coolant flushed at valvoline or at the dealership?If you are still under warrenty I would go to dealership. The cost is more, but it will not invalidate the warrenty. Your car holds about 1.2 gallons of fluid, but the mix ratio may be 60/40%, meaning 60% antifreeze, 40% water. Your owners mauel should say.Hey mechanics!! should i get my coolant flushed at valvoline or at the dealership?dealership
those one stop oil places just hire teenagers that dont know anything
those one stop oil places just hire teenagers that dont know anything
How to change the coolant in a 00 jetta vr6?
If you are not sure how to do this simple procedure, I would suggest that you take it to someone who knows how to do it. Overheating a VR6 motor can be a costly little exercise..
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How to change transmission and coolant fluids on a Dodge Neon?
We called a place for pricing on these two, the tran was $250 and the coolant was $90 to change. That seems rather pricey!
Can someone give me step by step instructions on how to do it?How to change transmission and coolant fluids on a Dodge Neon?there are websites tht explain everything.
As far as the transmission is concerned you have to consult your owners manual to be absolutely sure you use the correct type of trans fluid. Using the wrong type will definitely cause problems.
Thats the problem with shops that do the work,,,,they often put in the wrong fluid,,,,and the trans goes kaput. That includes the dealers also.
Can someone give me step by step instructions on how to do it?How to change transmission and coolant fluids on a Dodge Neon?there are websites tht explain everything.
As far as the transmission is concerned you have to consult your owners manual to be absolutely sure you use the correct type of trans fluid. Using the wrong type will definitely cause problems.
Thats the problem with shops that do the work,,,,they often put in the wrong fluid,,,,and the trans goes kaput. That includes the dealers also.
How to change the coolant?
I want to replace the coolant and am not sure how to empty the radiator. I need to do this first prior to adding the new coolant. I have a chrysler 2002, 300MHow to change the coolant?First make sure the engine is cool and the system is not pressurized. Safety is always the first step.
There is a drain plug on the bottom of the radiator somewhere, usually on the right. With the radiator cap still on, open this and drain the coolant into a container. Please keep this container in a place animals cant get to. They are attracted to the sweet smell of ethylene glycol and will drink it and die.The coolant recovery bottle should empty first. Once this is empty, remove the radiator cap and let the remaining fluid drain. Refill with 50/50 mix of new antifreeze.
This will do fine in many situations, but i always do a complete flush on my vehicles.
Some people say to get a bottle of cooling system flush, but in my opinion it isn't needed unless your car has 100,000 miles or more, or you have circulation problems, which could be indicated by temperature being higher than normal, but not enough to be considered overheating.
To do a complete flush, follow the above instructions, then fill the radiator with water.let the engine run for a few minutes with the heater control on high.shut of the engine, and drain the radiator again.repeat this process until only clean water comes out. Refill with 50/50 mix of antifreeze.(the green stuff, the other types are worthless)
If you do choose to use the cooling system flush, there should be instructions on the bottle, and i recommend the brand Zenex. Beware, though, your skin will get irritated it if it gets on it. And be sure to dispose of the old coolant properly.How to change the coolant?On the bottom of the radiator is a drain, open it into a container. Drain fully, refill, and dispose of coolant to a parts store or recycler.How to change the coolant?normally on the drivers side bottom part of the radiator. But always on the bottom of the radiator due to this is the lowest point in the system which all the Fluid can run out
There is a drain plug on the bottom of the radiator somewhere, usually on the right. With the radiator cap still on, open this and drain the coolant into a container. Please keep this container in a place animals cant get to. They are attracted to the sweet smell of ethylene glycol and will drink it and die.The coolant recovery bottle should empty first. Once this is empty, remove the radiator cap and let the remaining fluid drain. Refill with 50/50 mix of new antifreeze.
This will do fine in many situations, but i always do a complete flush on my vehicles.
Some people say to get a bottle of cooling system flush, but in my opinion it isn't needed unless your car has 100,000 miles or more, or you have circulation problems, which could be indicated by temperature being higher than normal, but not enough to be considered overheating.
To do a complete flush, follow the above instructions, then fill the radiator with water.let the engine run for a few minutes with the heater control on high.shut of the engine, and drain the radiator again.repeat this process until only clean water comes out. Refill with 50/50 mix of antifreeze.(the green stuff, the other types are worthless)
If you do choose to use the cooling system flush, there should be instructions on the bottle, and i recommend the brand Zenex. Beware, though, your skin will get irritated it if it gets on it. And be sure to dispose of the old coolant properly.How to change the coolant?On the bottom of the radiator is a drain, open it into a container. Drain fully, refill, and dispose of coolant to a parts store or recycler.How to change the coolant?normally on the drivers side bottom part of the radiator. But always on the bottom of the radiator due to this is the lowest point in the system which all the Fluid can run out
Oil change and coolant flush?
I'm looking for a tutorial on how to change my oil and flush my coolant system..and maybe even my tyranny fluid..I have a 2001 vw gi 1.8tOil change and coolant flush?The book that comes with your car tells you haow to do it.
Dr AOil change and coolant flush?thats basic maintenance and if you need a tutorial you might as well pay someone to do it.Oil change and coolant flush?what are you going to do with the old oil and antifreeze??? to say nothing of how to add oil to trans//where did you check the trans oil at//no dipstick on that car//cheaper and easier to get it to jiffy lube/in out and done/no oil drain pans/no lifting worries and get prices before/your better offOil change and coolant flush?Here's a good explanation of the oil change process on eHow.com:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5196309_change-cars-oil-layman-terms.html
This site has other ones too.
If you plan to do regular maintenance on your car then I would recommend that you get a copy of the Haynes Repair Manual for your make and model. It is the bible for auto DIYers. Costs about 20-30 bucks. If you can't find it at the parts store look for it online.Oil change and coolant flush?alldata diy its the same price as a book and tells you anything and everything about your vehicle. used alldata in tech school, best there is.
Dr AOil change and coolant flush?thats basic maintenance and if you need a tutorial you might as well pay someone to do it.Oil change and coolant flush?what are you going to do with the old oil and antifreeze??? to say nothing of how to add oil to trans//where did you check the trans oil at//no dipstick on that car//cheaper and easier to get it to jiffy lube/in out and done/no oil drain pans/no lifting worries and get prices before/your better offOil change and coolant flush?Here's a good explanation of the oil change process on eHow.com:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5196309_change-cars-oil-layman-terms.html
This site has other ones too.
If you plan to do regular maintenance on your car then I would recommend that you get a copy of the Haynes Repair Manual for your make and model. It is the bible for auto DIYers. Costs about 20-30 bucks. If you can't find it at the parts store look for it online.Oil change and coolant flush?alldata diy its the same price as a book and tells you anything and everything about your vehicle. used alldata in tech school, best there is.
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