Cheap Car Heater Fix at Home

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  • Cheap Heater Fix at Home. The two most common reasons heat quality in your car FAILS are addressed in this video. One is low coolant, the other is blockage due to corrosion or radiator stop leak blocking flow to the heater core. In this video we explain it and how fixing it is VERY EASY!
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  • @catgray1
    @catgray1 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The heat hasn't worked in my 2005 Ford F150 pickup in years. Haven't wanted to spend the money to have the hearer core replaced. Going to show thus video to my husband so we can try this! I'm sick of not having a defroster, nor heat, in the colder months. Thanks for this super easy solution!

  • @catgray1
    @catgray1 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    You are THE MAN!! Haven't had heat in our Ford F150 in like 10 years. Your video popped up in my TH-cam feed. My husband watched it, did what you said and it worked beautifully!! I have heat in my truck again! Can't thank you enough fir this video! Was easy, and only cost us about $65 for hose, coolant, cleaner and a radiator flush kit! Couldn't be happier! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @michaeldunn6760
    @michaeldunn6760 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I've been a Automotive Mechanic for over 20yrs (M242675)- and I think your videos are awesome.

  • @tomstapp2344
    @tomstapp2344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Great idea! My brother and I just did this and it worked perfectly. Can't believe how much gunk came out. Glad I didn't pay my mechanic $1,200 to replace it. Thanks for being so informative and I appreciate how you explained everything.

  • @MarzNet256
    @MarzNet256 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Great how to. I know some people use a garden hose or compressed air but the high pressure can rupture the heater core. Using gravity-like you did-is much safer.

    • @bdrichardson403
      @bdrichardson403 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Use garden hose only.

    • @michaelbailey4164
      @michaelbailey4164 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wrong. What do you think the pressure is at operating temp

  • @BlueRibbonSongs
    @BlueRibbonSongs 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Worked like a charm. Love that I finally have heat after over two years

  • @hcote4457
    @hcote4457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you for the video! I was having heating issues in my Nitro. I followed your instructions and wow! Went from 60 to 140 degrees… nice and toasty now! Thanks.

  • @martinradtke5181
    @martinradtke5181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Interesting way of cleaning out the heater core. Thanks for the novel approach that directly cleans the heater core. Myself I would take the drain hose and hold it up. Then mix the cleaner and hot water and let the chemicals sit in the heater core for maybe 10 minutes. Then drain the heater core. Then drain & repeat as needed. Thanks for the new trick!

  • @mannm950
    @mannm950 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey today's date 1/14/19. I just tried what this guy said do, it truly works. Last week my radiator started shooting out antifreeze and my cousin told me to try stop leak, worst mistake. I replaced the radiator, but the heat wouldn't come on. That stop leak mess clogged up my heater coil. So that's why I tried this, and now my heat is feeling really good. Thank you so much for this video. This will save u time and money, just do it urself

  • @codeyhanna767
    @codeyhanna767 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Seen a couple videos on how to do this. This is the best way and most simple way. No making anything or some confusing method. Thanks for sharing

  • @ronmassaro9527
    @ronmassaro9527 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Great video - followed every step and it worked. My 2003 Chevy Tahoe is blowing hot again! My only problem was both hoses felt equally hot, so I couldn't tell outlet vs inlet. I checked a few other videos and found one that said that the outlet is normally higher to allow for hot air to rise out of the system; that worked for me. Anyway, loved watching your video; great no nonsense style. You are the King!

  • @LatetotheFallout
    @LatetotheFallout หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video totally saved me hundreds of dollars. Followed your instructions, and it worked like a charm. I HAVE HEAT AGAIN. Thank you so much.

  • @garyolson3315
    @garyolson3315 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Very informative video. Having had 4 sons and rebuilding many motor vehicles, I can't stress enough, don't use stop leak. It is a band aid that will eventually turn into major problems in the future. I am currently having issues with no heat the on the drivers side of an '06 Land Rover LR3. Wish me luck........ ;-) Thanks for the video!

  • @ipwee
    @ipwee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My heater works fine, But I still watched and loved the video. Thank you.

  • @mikeoxlong1167
    @mikeoxlong1167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You just became my new go to TH-cam vehicle repair guy! 1st time watching, and u are really articulate, and love how u aren't affected by someone's brittle feelings, lol! That's awesome, thanks for the info!

  • @Eurospec73
    @Eurospec73 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Brian I'm brand new to your channel, thanks for posting this video, it really gives me a better understanding of how to flush out my heater core instead of replacing it.

  • @donaldcarter3393
    @donaldcarter3393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love it because you didn't have tear dash. And no need of removing a lot of bolts etc. I also love the idea of flushing rather than buying and tearing down as I've previously stated up top. Thanks Brian

  • @Nuke21
    @Nuke21 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm glad you mentioned to not use stop leak. People don't realize those cheap "fixes" either don't do anything, or they cause more damage than before. I have a million idiots bring their car to our shop and wonder why their injectors are bad because they ran injector cleaner in their gas tank. They don't realize it doesn't work. It is common sense that if it is safe for your plastic gas tank, it isn't going to eat carbon.
    Anyways, on-topic, as a last resort for a customer that flushing didn't work because it was so blocked, knowing I was going to have to replace it anyways, I put a low pressure heated pressure-washer to one end and that was enough to break the blockage without rupturing the heatercore. Just a thought as a last resort especially if it doesn't work or breaks the heatercore, you had to go in and do it anyways.

    • @All2Skitzd
      @All2Skitzd 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There are service manuals and TSB that beg to differ, On some Cadillacs and other aluminum blocks it says to ACDelco cooling system tablets (which are Bars stop leak tablets according to MSDS) and on the trucks that had issues with the fuel sending unit they say to use ACDelco complete fuel system cleaner (Chevron according to MSDS) and ACDelco injector cleaner (also Chevron) on injectors and ACDelco fogger (forgot what brand it really is) on the carbon buildup
      Using a pressure washer with either a soap tip or no tip at all on the gun works about the same as a pulsating cooling system cleaner (and surprisingly enough cost about the same)

    • @boondock6055
      @boondock6055 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nuke injector cleaner might not be so bad depending on what it is still will do little to none but all that other mechanic in a bottle shit is garbage

    • @Locococo000-j2d
      @Locococo000-j2d 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nuke what about lucas fuel treatment?

    • @boondock6055
      @boondock6055 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      No the only thing I've used to clean injectors is seafoam and never had a problem,but if they aren't spraying right it's best just to change it out

    • @mattrondeau7466
      @mattrondeau7466 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So muriatic acid that is packaged in plastic bottles won't eat carbon? Or concrete? Or flesh? Common sense, you say?

  • @jimmybrown1303
    @jimmybrown1303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just did this to my 2002 f150 and I have HEAT!!! THANKS!

  • @geekhillbilly2636
    @geekhillbilly2636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    You can reverse the coolant flow thru the heater core to quickly get heat. Use the engine to clear the blockage. I use a remote Oil filter Relocation kit as a coolant filter on the inlet side, going thru the filter then to the heater core. It catches the gunk that stops up the core and clears it from your coolant. You might have to change filters often at first for a real dirty system, but it pays for itself very quickly. I use this on my 1999 Ford Ranger with 213000 miles (2.5. L4 Engine). BTW I live in Southeastern Kentucky

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      @JuanPerez-ul8mu ปีที่แล้ว +2

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      @emanuelmyers3935 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @walterl5217
      @walterl5217 ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤NBC 2😊

    • @DustyBaker-z8s
      @DustyBaker-z8s ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Genius

    • @Richard-m6k
      @Richard-m6k 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cool.😂🔥 Baby

  • @chuckychuck
    @chuckychuck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You're a excellent teacher, follow your direction from this video lord and behold when i pull off my heater hose there was no fluid in it, nothing were flowing through it, heater core wasn't the issue there was a block in one of those line, I back flush both hoses and blew through the heater core lord and behold heat was coming through the vents this car never idle at 145 degree 120 was it ide temp now she's heating up like a boss my thermostat opens up at 197 for ford taurus antifreeze was green as it can be when I drain it

  • @ravipateluk
    @ravipateluk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Nice video...i would use electric kettle to heat & pour, i find it safer

    • @Ken-harris
      @Ken-harris 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the great idea I was over thinking it

  • @markthomas625
    @markthomas625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good explanatory/instructional video on heater core problems in vehicles.

  • @dustinharnden6373
    @dustinharnden6373 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Watched your vid when my heater crapped out. Flushed my core. Works great now. Thanks man!!

  • @StyleRevisedByCstclair
    @StyleRevisedByCstclair 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for saving me from paying a mechanic hundreds of dollars to LITERALLY give my car a blow job…

  • @hungrynapps
    @hungrynapps 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is d best explanation i got on TH-cam so far. .lol. i think my radiator cover wasnt tight enough n i was losing water . got a new cap. need to top up my coolant . n try to flush my clog

  • @JayPoster490
    @JayPoster490 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this video. I do not have a hose outlet at my home and I never thought of the zip tie trick. You the man!

    • @briansmobile1
      @briansmobile1  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome!

  • @donshields4470
    @donshields4470 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You are one of the great mechanics!!! And, you teach very well...thanks!!

    • @bdrichardson403
      @bdrichardson403 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, Brian's methods, his teaching, lighting and camera work are superb...as is his outlook on life.

    • @sneekysmurf4754
      @sneekysmurf4754 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I concur wish we can be friends

  • @amejia3305uuujjeggtt
    @amejia3305uuujjeggtt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just found your channel and I gotta say I love it man. I hope this helps me. I’ve got no heater or defroster and idk what my problem is.

  • @bobbybanks7554
    @bobbybanks7554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Chris.... I think that might be my problem after I went and bought and replaced my blend door actuator and still have the same problem... blowing warm on one side and cold on the other side...I'm gonna try the flushing method.... thanks for your knowledge and time.

    • @dcforte123
      @dcforte123 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably your control module for the climate control

    • @Wheels1026
      @Wheels1026 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Bobby. I got the same hot driver, cold passenger heater temp problem after attempting to resolve an overheat problem. 2010 Subaru Impreza outback sport hatchback, 150k miles. Coolant was way too old, so flushed, added conditioner and subaru coolant and new thermostat. Burped. Vehicle still overheated but also the hot driver, cold passenger heater problem began. -10 January in Iowa. No good! The top radiator hose is Hot. The bottom radiator hose was quite cold. Figure the thermostat was good since new OEM so started to focus on water pump. Its not a hard job but not easy either. Sooo, i researched heater cores and figured that would be a cheaper easier thing to fix. Flushed the heater core with water, did get some fine sediment but nothing major. Current status? Car goes a 100mph for a hour, doesn't overheat, but the top rad hose is hot, bottom rad hose is cool, heater core inlet hot, heater core outlet warm.....and still the darn driver heat is hot, and passenger side cold. Just don't make sense to me. So, my question for you, the blend door actuator, did you do it yourself and did it solve the hot cold heater issue? Heater core replacement looks like a huge pain in the rear. So my next steps are: change cabin air filter, use an actual flush product with hot water on the heater core both ways several times. That don't work, change the water pump. Id sure like to do the actuator door first but havent found a single video after days of searching.

    • @bobbybanks7554
      @bobbybanks7554 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have more than one blend door actuator I have to change the one on the driver's side... I've already flushed my system and changed my thermostat.... I'm gonna do that And I'm pretty sure that should solve My problem bruh.

    • @timeless4495
      @timeless4495 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My 04 Toyota highlander has same issue. Help!

    • @bobbybanks7554
      @bobbybanks7554 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Wheels1026 I know it's a Lil minute since I've been on here but I think I owe you a reply ...changing the blend door actuator did the trick for me...I actually have 2 blend door actuators passenger and driver side..I didn't know I had one on the driver side until I did a little more research...that fixes my issue..no I have to change another r one in my truck..its blowing hot in the front and cold in the back...I hope you've found the remedy to yours...good luck Mwrry Christmas

  • @bigboyjeans9198
    @bigboyjeans9198 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m subscribing. Which probably means that you’re about to get some more traffic. Thanks for this awesome vid!

  • @MrDmmeeks
    @MrDmmeeks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Have done this more than once. Always used clr and let it set overnight in a warm garage. Flush like made with water in both directions. Saved a lot of headaches.

    • @MiguelA-qb4ye
      @MiguelA-qb4ye 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Amigo, with all do respect, CLR even dried heater core, you did removed about 70 % of debris , CLR same , so every time you use your heater, you are been exposed (lungs) I am an old school person, with a humble suggestion. Goggle : is dried CLR bad to breath. Using hot water only , 2 or 3 different times (once a week) it will last you at least 3 years, for the next clean up.

  • @unclaritypodcast501
    @unclaritypodcast501 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just came by the say I love your thumbnail on this video! 10/10!!!

  • @sand0077
    @sand0077 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info and easy to follow. Will try this on my wife's 91 Mitsubishi Eclipse and see what happens. 👍

  • @kevindemoss1347
    @kevindemoss1347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your videos and your calm informative voice! Just performed this on a 09 Jeep Liberty this morning which is the same motor and layout as your video. Worked like a charm! 😁 🙏 Thanks for the great video! Keep up the good work! Thanks, Kevin

    • @kevindemoss1347
      @kevindemoss1347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A little update a year later. The problem has come back, so my advice when you are doing this for the firsr time is to use low pressure compressed air in borh tubes after doing this proceedure to make sure the core is totally open.

  • @666pinkster
    @666pinkster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think you just saved me an awful lot of money!!! THANKS MAN

  • @grantharper7515
    @grantharper7515 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to try this. Thank you! Will let you know how it goes.

  • @toddoconnor4121
    @toddoconnor4121 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent video for this cold time of year. Thank you.

  • @Miguelsotelo0
    @Miguelsotelo0 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    EXACTLY THE VIDEO I NEEDED TO SEE. 2 days ago my 2010 Honda crv is experiencing this no heat problem. I'm commenting mid video btw

    • @baileywhanau
      @baileywhanau 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Did you resolve your issue using this method?

  • @leebarnes655
    @leebarnes655 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bar's leak name used to mean something. It wasn't the copper or aluminum powdered gimmick deal, but Bar's had so much competition from alumaseal they went ahead and made their own and now you can buy it with Bar's name right on it too. In the meantime the original formula for Bar's leak went away, it was actually molasses and plant parts such as ground pepper. This molasses formula type does not plug anything but where it leaks. Until you know what you are doing be sure to stay away from anything containing silicate though. Used to be known as water glass, it WILL slug up a heater core or radiator as well, flushing will not work on it. Please follow directions for use religiously. Silicate was mandated to be used in the clunkers for cash program where the silicate was poured into the engine oil while the dealer ran the engine at near WOT. The silicate would convert to glass on the inside of the cylinders and lock the engine up tight, ruining it with government approval, this were the only way the dealer got reimbursed via that big fat ol guberment check. So silicate stop leaks might be best used as a last ditch resort, hmmmkay? Yet Prestone advertised it as a water pump lube for better than 30 years calling it silicone, and chrysler always had it in very dilute amounts in their mopar anti-freeze from day one. End of the day you can't fix a leak on a water pump with any stop leak, it must instead be replaced entirely. You can not lube your water pump, no ifs ands or butts.

    • @dennisnelson7777
      @dennisnelson7777 ปีที่แล้ว

      Toyota's Coolant contains no Silicates, where as all other brands do...

  • @pi1797
    @pi1797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video.
    I have a 01 S-10. That crazy truck since we bought it had 50k miles on it. Now at 115k. I have had to replace the water pump and radiator twice. All because of that Dexcool.
    I used Blue Devil radiator flush then replaced the coolant with universal coolant. OMG that little truck will roast you now. After the flush it did go through another water pump. But no more radiator replacements

  • @miami1393
    @miami1393 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    We were having a hard time w/ a 2003 Acura TL, did full coolant flush and flushed the heater core as well, coolant would come out nice and clean and clear, but the car would continue to overheat whenever we turned on the heater in the cabin, and of course, the heat was never hot enough, it would hover around 95° at the hottest. We thought we still had air bubbles so we kept bleeding it and bleeding and still nothing would cure the problem. Flushed the heater core again and the water would come out clear. Finally, I bought a 'typhoon' air gun for my compressor. I again did a flush of the heater core, but this time I poured about 8oz of distilled water at a time, after pouring the water in, I'd take the typhoon air gun and press it against the return hose (I attached clear vinyl hoses to the existing heater core hoses), squeezed the trigger on the typhoon gun and it rushed a violent amount of air into the core, at the other end a lot of that copper sand and crud came out with the water. I did this 'till I got almost no sand/crud come out the other end (about 10 gallons worth, no kidding). This finally solved the engine overheating and lack of heat out of the vents. Note, make sure you secure the out-hose down at the basin and cover the basin with a towel or something or it will thrash around like a chicken w/o a head spilling water all over. Hope this helps.

  • @nmattcar
    @nmattcar 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    "stop leak or some other type of garbage" perfect word choice.stop leak is the Devils egg

    • @briansmobile1
      @briansmobile1  8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I've seen plastic components from water pump impellers, coolant flanges, flush kit T's, etc plug everything up when they get old and disintegrate.

    • @sneekysmurf4754
      @sneekysmurf4754 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have recently herd the same thing. Replace your girls Radiator or she will replace you wink 😉

  • @buddycochransr.1842
    @buddycochransr.1842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Done this way saves $. 🤠Older Michigan Mechanic

  • @Russi4N
    @Russi4N 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Good video, thanks for the info. Although would be nice to see a before and after temperature reading from the vents.

  • @danny4866
    @danny4866 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this!
    Save alot of work and winter coming!

  • @markieb98
    @markieb98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When you reversed the hoses to the heater core at the end to continue the back flush process as you drive, aren't you sending any knocked loose particles into other parts of your closed system?

    • @adiadrian1758
      @adiadrian1758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same question here !!??

  • @killawattgarage
    @killawattgarage 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I typically run a garden hose with full pressure through the heater core to flush.

    • @leebarnes655
      @leebarnes655 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Dangerous advice as automotive coolant systems aren't rated for more than 17 PSI typically. They will pop apart at 60 PSI which is the typical water hose pressure.

    • @killawattgarage
      @killawattgarage 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I would love to have 60psi out of my house hose. Would be lucky to have 10psi!

    • @leebarnes655
      @leebarnes655 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ahh, the old well pump I take it then. Same here although 20 is top end, 1 gal per minute is about all I can count on.

    • @lieutenantlawson4295
      @lieutenantlawson4295 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lee Barnes lee are you in ALABAMA?

    • @bdrichardson403
      @bdrichardson403 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've done that dozen's of times. Rarely did it not work, tho I had to do it every fall on my grandmother's '65 Fairlane.

  • @colinandrews2380
    @colinandrews2380 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Been following your channel for quite some time. Have recently become a first year Automotive Tech Apprentice and the knowledge I've gained from your videos have given me a boost going into the trade. Big fan, will be sending you a plate soon. Another thing I've found involving that stop leak stuff is sometimes it clogs up the thermostat and holds it open which causes lower than normal temp through the vents as well. Cheers Brian! Love the vids! Huge fan!

    • @briansmobile1
      @briansmobile1  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great point- and great to hear that you're doing well- thanks!

  • @kikoyyoutubetv8206
    @kikoyyoutubetv8206 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great sharing sir i should do that steps first or if not work I'll change my heater core

  • @joblowu
    @joblowu 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i only have heat when im driving and it blow cold air when i do my stop. do you know
    what could cause the problem?
    awesome video btw

    • @sneekysmurf4754
      @sneekysmurf4754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      joblowu possibly a water pump I’m not 💯% but I would target that area first just to cross it off my ( that’s not it ) List. Keep ur head up there’s help out here bud

  • @spelunkerd
    @spelunkerd 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't know of any professional mechanic who recommends Stopleak, and there is only one popular but sloppy online mechanic I know who uses it. Mostly it seems to be guys who put it in with the intent to sell the car and pass future problems on to the next owner. That's a cool trick to permanently backflush the core! I wonder if burping is more difficult when flow is reversed -- presumably if flow goes in the top and out the bottom of the core, air bubbles might be reluctant to travel downward before getting back to the radiator. I guess if there was any problem you could burp the core manually before finally hooking the bottom hose back up....

    • @banno6938
      @banno6938 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most things including stop leak have it's proper use.
      It is when you do stupid things that problems arise.
      Like if 1 can of stop leak is good 6 must be better .

  • @colejohnson1960
    @colejohnson1960 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. To the point and easy to understand instructions. Thank you.

  • @jeffspishock1722
    @jeffspishock1722 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A great and very informative video packed with valuable information, not boring either.Thanks for all your hard work, we need more like you!!!

  • @justlooking6898
    @justlooking6898 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredibly-well-done video and highly-explanatory narration. Will put to good use after having done the 'I-shouldn't-have-thought-to-have-done-it-able' thing, lol---😭😰

  • @saddlebroncSilver
    @saddlebroncSilver 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sire thanks for all information , that's help me a lot an'd that's why my 92 cadillac seville stopped heating, in the past I have used stop linking without knowing was happen and this s**** product clogged my heat core also mess up my radiator and cooler reservoir, I'm going to try clean those stuff until this winter and replace all on next summer =) thumbs up dude, thanks again.

  • @SundeMeshelle
    @SundeMeshelle 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video. Learned a lot. Thank you

  • @Papacbjr
    @Papacbjr 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Appreciate you brother a lot of people on TH-cam. They just don’t explain shit the way it should be explained and you did an excellent job. Really appreciate it.

  • @baileywhanau
    @baileywhanau 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great Vid !!
    Just to clarity...
    You mentioned rinsing the 'soapy' water and disposing down the toilet.
    So, after you poured the initial flush chemical into the heater core, what soapy solution did you pour into the heater core afterwards to clean it out?

    • @sneekysmurf4754
      @sneekysmurf4754 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      baileywhanau did you ever find the answer or one just as good please??

  • @raymathews7035
    @raymathews7035 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why not use the garden hose?
    Attach a garden hose nozzle to the heater hose and turn on and do a reverse flush. This is how I use to do it. It always work for me. But you do have useful information here.👍🙂

  • @geraldball8997
    @geraldball8997 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant presentation, keep doing these

  • @KennethWatson-g4h
    @KennethWatson-g4h 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is a screw that holds the windshield wiper cowel right above the passenger side that has a small o ring. The o ring might be deteriorated, or the screw is missing or loose. Had the same problem on my 97 Suburban. Drove me crazy for a couple weeks fixed the problem, no more leak. Good luck.

  • @MrBowNaxe
    @MrBowNaxe ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff Brian! Another project to add to my list... Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see what's next.

  • @jeffburtonnottheracecardriver
    @jeffburtonnottheracecardriver 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Remember the old Prestone T-connection to back flush the whole system from the heater hose? Makes one realize that garden houses are also 5/8" and you can use a Tee (clamped into an accessible section) with a cap and just connect the garden hose whenever you want to flush. Just use partial pressure from the house, so as not to blow out your car system that is only use to 15-20 PSI.

    • @sneekysmurf4754
      @sneekysmurf4754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jeff Burton great tip your pretty cool for that Jeff !

  • @MultiCaseyR
    @MultiCaseyR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video. Will this method work on a 2006 E90 BMW 330i?

  • @bamamayo7890
    @bamamayo7890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So if leaking in floor board just replace heater core?

    • @Rancid_Ninja
      @Rancid_Ninja 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Just replace the heater core he said, like it was not something that the entire dash needs to come out for lol

    • @AraceaeFanatics
      @AraceaeFanatics 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, if it is leaking into the vehicle, the heater core is the culprit.

  • @timrichards8636
    @timrichards8636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude! Thank you ! I Have a 1999 jeep grand that came from FL they bypassed the heating system which for a Midwestern iowa dude makes no sense. I thought that they just bypassed it because it was leaking turns out its a FL thing i guess ?
    now i know what i need to fix this . fingers crossed !

  • @ThecardoctorTV
    @ThecardoctorTV 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff. Thanks for vid!

  • @NAL63
    @NAL63 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will a clogged heater core affect your engine temperature? Thanks for the detailed video

    • @3_AM__
      @3_AM__ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you getting heat though? Your thermostat could be stuck. Thermostats are cheap too.

    • @oLMNOo
      @oLMNOo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It can..but not enough to bother anything unless ur having overheating issues.if ur having overheating then running the heat at full bore could buy u a few minutes by helping dissipate the heat but honestly its not goin to save u. It will only really help to a few degrees

  • @shadholloman9225
    @shadholloman9225 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This worked for me!!! Thank you! Saved me $1000

    • @sikeonekf41
      @sikeonekf41 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @shad did you have to drain all the coolant before doing this?

  • @drewmanning1025
    @drewmanning1025 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Question - if your heater radiator has a leak in it, would fluid be dripping out all the time when the heat is turned on making you lose coolant? When you do your cleaning flush, would it drip out then? I want to do this but was told that my heater radiator had to be replaced and the entire dash had to be removed for $2000. I'm not putting that kind of money into my 2008 with 204k miles but CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THIS !!

  • @barrybowden5778
    @barrybowden5778 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video. I happen to have this problem so I will do this tomorrow. Thanks for posting.

    • @briansmobile1
      @briansmobile1  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome Barry!

    • @baileywhanau
      @baileywhanau 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you resolve your problem using this method?

  • @bigboyjeans9198
    @bigboyjeans9198 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think you just saved me $1400 at Midas man!!! I LOVE YA!!! Hahahahaha

  • @petrocksgarage
    @petrocksgarage 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Where you get that hood work light? How is it attached to the hood?

  • @paulB77166
    @paulB77166 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a good guy , easy attitude, god bless

  • @benabbey2214
    @benabbey2214 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Running rocket hot now. Thank you!!

  • @kickdowndoors4291
    @kickdowndoors4291 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Couple years ago I used two bottles of Bars Stop Leak two-part system mix. I used two bottles. At the time, I had a leak coming from the top of the 2000 Ford F150 engine. Didn't have the money or time to fix. Was hoping it would give me some time. Now I hear Brian telling me I screwed up.I will do this job when it warms up. I still need to replace my upper intake manifold, crossbar plastic cracks and leaks on all of these engines, 5.4L and the 4.6L.

    • @cragercrager9377
      @cragercrager9377 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes but msake sure u get the bubble out of the heater core bc i didnt an had to replace my intake ....

  • @greasyhandsauto-shaunbutte9726
    @greasyhandsauto-shaunbutte9726 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great tutorial Brian! I know you found BAR stop leak but I have had to back flush 1/2 dozen (maybe even 6:)) Jeep/Dodge SUV's recently. I don't know why it's almost like the old Taurus.

  • @MOUNTAINMANRC-MOTO
    @MOUNTAINMANRC-MOTO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will this work on a 2011 Dodge Avenger? I was recently told by a mechanic that back flushing doesn't work on newer vehicles because they re-designed the core to use some kind of saturation material instead of a normal style tiny radiator.

    • @elizabethrowlands9419
      @elizabethrowlands9419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      maybe a con , ask a couple of other garages , or main dealer !

  • @thecrooner4jc
    @thecrooner4jc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video .. good job of clearly explaining things too !!

  • @ToveBelyea
    @ToveBelyea 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just came across your video what cleaner did you use? My mechanic wants to blow air through my heater core but I would rather try this first.

  • @nlitendnow
    @nlitendnow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a great help and worked perfect.

  • @EXPLOREWITHME.
    @EXPLOREWITHME. 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a question ⁉️ ❓? Ive heard that the orange coolant has stuff in it to clog the radiator or other things. And said use green coolant? How true is this? Also im just seeing some small water amount in the floorboard. No window fog or other signs
    I have noticed that when i have the ac on. That around the vents sometimes there is moist around vent area. But isnt that way all the time. So im just lost here. Thank you. A new sub here as well. 😊

  • @elchistarugo4794
    @elchistarugo4794 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm including a royal prestige pot to my tools 😁😁thanks my friend.good job.

  • @chilidog73
    @chilidog73 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Also if you look at those vents right under the windshield. Make sure they don't have leaves and gunk blocking air flow. : )

  • @ronnieholloway9109
    @ronnieholloway9109 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @kssnyder2
    @kssnyder2 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That thumbnail made me angry until I realized it wasn't a Tai video LOL

    • @briansmobile1
      @briansmobile1  8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ha ha ha! That's funny. He's in every add it seems now.

  • @jeffreypetree7163
    @jeffreypetree7163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you . Going to do this soon.

    • @briansmobile1
      @briansmobile1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome! Best of luck! I also just posted a heater core replacement video too. If flushing doesn't work long term that may help.

  • @chasingalaska3997
    @chasingalaska3997 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 2015 chevy trax, I just got a quote to replace the heater core. $2,500. Like wtf.

  • @erikramos3188
    @erikramos3188 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Question do you really have to pull off the whole dash to get heater core out or just pull it from the side 2006 jeep commander 3.7 v6 charge my daughter $1300 thinkin maybe i could take it on

  • @jon...6825
    @jon...6825 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Thanks very much for your help and God bless everyone...

    • @briansmobile1
      @briansmobile1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome John, and thank you!

  • @timmyneeley3913
    @timmyneeley3913 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a good teacher. Thanks.

  • @bradpryer
    @bradpryer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good teacher, well explained!!! Tnx!

  • @patrick9761
    @patrick9761 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome expaliner Thanx man from Tasmania

  • @seatime674
    @seatime674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You MUST run the heat during the year so coolant flushes the radiator core and won't clog!!!

  • @NebukedNezzer
    @NebukedNezzer 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heater cores are likely not a tough as long ago. I had a air injection to a water hose and would hook it up reversed. turn on the water slowly till a little was coming through then add air to the water. the air bubbles would really loosen up crud. yes, its dangerous to the core but if done properly it worked great. another thing I never get twisty or rough with the hoses. Don't want to bust the heater tank connections. Like your video. Your method is safe and effective.

    • @perpetualgrin5804
      @perpetualgrin5804 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just changed heater hoses, cut off old ones you right no stress to heater core, too fragile.

  • @brooklynleo7465
    @brooklynleo7465 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey thanks for the video it’s a great help😊

  • @alward9901
    @alward9901 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have stopped a rad leak in a emergence. With a tea spoon full of pepper , small leak only

  • @leviscott8519
    @leviscott8519 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    super skills and clever word play= briansmoble is numbor jone! your video had me learnin and rollin on the floor as usual! When I click on the video I acually thought that scam artst was acting like he knew about under the hood! LOL! I SHOUL HAVE KNOWN! THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN HULARIUS!

  • @ThePlowGuys
    @ThePlowGuys 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video Brian. Easy peezy as they would say. -John