Thank you for this excellent video. Went smoothly. I didn't have time to order the funnel, so I made one by cutting the bottom off an empty one gallon distilled water jug. Worked pretty well!
Great comment ! Note its a danger to Pets and other wildlife such as racoons, skunks, opossums, etc, So leaving an open container in a garage would be bad for other critters. And if you spill any on the driveway, hose the area down to dilute and remove it.
Thanks for sharing this video. It was super helpful. I had replaced the radiator and hoses, then after completing the repair and a test drive I was very confused after seeing some drops of coolant under the reservoir. Now I understand that it can happen if I fill it to the MAX level.
Good info, thanks!. At 1:36, I think you could attach a piece of old vacuum hose/brake line hose to the n_i__pple. And if you don't have that, then take 1-2 feet of old garden hose and hold it over the n---i--pple and loosen the drain screw. That will at least direct the coolant over the cross member , into a bucket, and not make such a mess. And while your process works fine if the coolant has been regularly replaced, but for say a vehicle with dirty coolant and lack of service history, I would run a garden hose through the radiator with the drain open. Let it drain, close drain and fill with distilled water (varies by area, but hard water is very bad for cooling system) start vehicle, run for say 20 minutes, turn HEATER on hot and medium fan. Press and hold gas to 2500 rpms and hold for minute. Stop vehicle and let cool. Drain and see if coolant is dirty. Repeat as needed. Then put in full strength coolant as the system will have approx 1 gallon of water left in it, and when you add 1 gallon of full strength that gets you to 50/50 mix.
Wondering what is the Pressure Specification for your new radiator Cap. Mine is 3.3 L engine, want to know is it correct to use 16 psi Radiator Cap? Let me know. Thanks.
Usually when you have dirty coolant and are changing to a different compatible coolant. Have to be careful not to mix 2 different chemistries of coolant.
I filled my coolant since the heater wasn't working and that fixed the heater, but after a quick drive i had coolant spraying all inside the engine compartment. Did i overfill it? I let it run for 10 min with the hood open and did not see any leaks
so i just did mine today followed your steps, is there a bleeder screw to let air out of system, it did go past the half way mark for awhile but then shut back down and also when i checked the stop hose to the thermostat it wasn't hard or had coolant in it.. is that normal? these newer vehicles are so different to the older ones with a bleeder screw on top of the housing.
When just adding coolant to the right reservoir on a Dodge Grand Caravan 2006: Do you ensure all filaments are “covered/unseen” inside the left chamber? I’m not sure but don’t want to over-fill.
Great video, we have 3.8 engine on 2002 Grand Caravan EX, assume directions are the same. One question: are you supposed to empty the overflow tank somehow? If so, then how? Thanks, Alan
I have a important question the tube that the coolent in how do I put a new one on a 2005 Duge van oh an what name is it I look for would you help me with this
he forgot a lot of things, like maybe how many things he took apart to show the drain plug I looked under mine and never found the plug i think he skipped a few steps if I knew how to do it i wouild not be looking here. lol
I have a question. I filled the reservoir tank first, rather than second. Is that going to be a problem? Can I just fill the section under the radiator cap now?
Is there no concern about mixing coolant types? I've heard that mixing factory HOAT coolant with a "universal" coolant has the potential to turn it into a gel. And since you only got about half out with that drain, that's exactly what you did here.
@@billherzog5375 . Sure that has been a problem, but its really something from mainly the past and not really an issue today. At least my reading up on the topic. It was based on lack of timely changes, manufacturers promoting Lifetime Coolant (bad idea), running coolant 20% or more low, mixing coolants, etc. You would need to do a search on that for more details.
Here is a post from a Chrysler Forum. Spec coolant on that vehicle is MS 9769. Do you need to spec fluids, that's your decision. You can do 50 hours of research and have endless debates where no one has actual facts or lab testing data. Or you can just use manufacturers specs and call it a day. ******* The cooling system is designed around the coolant. The coolant must accept heat from engine metal, in the cylinder head area near the exhaust valves and engine block. Then coolant carries the heat to the radiator where the tube/fin radiator can transfer the heat to the air. The use of aluminum cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, and water pumps requires special corrosion protection. Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant, 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula (MS-9769), or the equivalent ethylene glycol base coolant with hybrid organic corrosion inhibitors (called HOAT, for Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) is recommended. This coolant offers the best engine cooling without corrosion when mixed with 50% Ethylene Glycol and 50% distilled water to obtain a freeze point of -37°C (-35°F). If it loses color or becomes contaminated, drain, flush, and replace with fresh properly mixed coolant solution. The green coolant MUST NOT BE MIXED[/b] with the orange or magenta coolants. When replacing coolant the complete system flush must be performed before using the replacement coolant. CAUTION: Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant, 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula (MS-9769) may not be mixed with any other type of antifreeze. Doing so will reduce the corrosion protection and may result in premature water pump seal failure. If non-HOAT coolant is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, it should be replaced with the specified coolant as soon as possible.
If I turn off my car once it hits operating temp while the funnel is half full, and all the coolant goes down when I shut it off is that normal? It also bubbles quite a bit before going down
I have that same van. Just replaced the lower intake gasket and after refilling the coolant it gets extremely hot and the engine struggles. I assume it is a "Limp mode"? Do I have an air bubble that I need to purge? Or would it be something else?
It sure does. It calls for HOAT coolant according to the owner's manual. Newer Chryslers require OAT coolant. I don't recall it saying "or equivalent", plus the guy in the video obviously didn't do his homework. 😆
Every video out there never talks about anti freeze amount needed in Routan or Caravan not I just replace my thermostat and drained 2 gals but when I try to fill it only took one gallon why?
I have a 2015 Caravan with the 3.6 Pentastar. It has just over 200,000KM's. Is the coolant draining process about the same and should I have done it by now??? As of now, the coolant has been topped up but never replaced...
Franklin Workman you should absolutely not put regular water in. Regular water will cause cavitation and increase the freeze temp of the coolant. If in a pinch the only water I would use is distilled.
Be careful using the generic antifreeze for all vehicles. The Chrysler minivans (2010 4.0L) are filled with a special antifreeze Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolant. There are warnings about not mixing the OAT and HOAT coolants (not compatible). I wasn't aware of that and found the type requirement in my owners manual. Shops like Walmart use OAT coolant in everything.
I was a bit surprised he didn't talk more about the funnel. It's not there just to make it easier to fill your radiator, rather it is designed to remove the air out of the system as it fills (note the bubbles coming out as he filled it). It's a GREAT tool to have around for coolant duties!!
Technically the heater core which is technically not apart of the engine. Bit of a misspeak on my end. The thermostat is there to keep the engine at a minimum operating temp. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. I am looking for the radiator drain plug. My car has an aftermarket radiator and the original one is too small in diameter. Yours looks like exactly what I'm looking for. Can you tell me the part number or where to purchase it?
He must have assumed we knew where it was in which case we would not be wasting our time watching this. I called my mechanic after not finding out how to do it here. lol
@@dalehershberger2152 Ha yeah, I got rid of that car at the end of 2019 so this had to be more like 2 years ago cuz it had it been before that. Knew I wasn't going to be the only one, and I couldn't even tell what side it was on from this video, so at least tried to put that up for you guys, heh.
@@DrDeathpwnsu ty chad ty.. appreciate it so much. that was my comment. so then i looked at another vidio and the guy said he had a problem with his plug (wherever is was lol) and so he showed you how to remove the lower Radiator hose.....solves the problem. Thank you so much God bless you.
Say I have an 08 TC and Im leaking oil on the pass side engine getting all over the belt and engine.. i cant seem to find the leak.. i get about 500 miles before adding more oil
you had to get lazy and neglect to include the coolant requirements for people who buy straight antifreeze instead of the no brainer 'ready to rock' mix... nuts. And no, you won't catch me next time.
Thank you for this excellent video. Went smoothly. I didn't have time to order the funnel, so I made one by cutting the bottom off an empty one gallon distilled water jug. Worked pretty well!
Fantastic!
Thank you for pointing out the danger of coolant to pets! Very responsible!
Thank you so much for watching! :)
@GOD OVER MONEY Cat lives matter!
@@2carpros I have an '03 with the V6. Same rules apply?
Great comment ! Note its a danger to Pets and other wildlife such as racoons, skunks, opossums, etc, So leaving an open container in a garage would be bad for other critters. And if you spill any on the driveway, hose the area down to dilute and remove it.
Thanks for sharing this video. It was super helpful. I had replaced the radiator and hoses, then after completing the repair and a test drive I was very confused after seeing some drops of coolant under the reservoir. Now I understand that it can happen if I fill it to the MAX level.
Good info, thanks!. At 1:36, I think you could attach a piece of old vacuum hose/brake line hose to the n_i__pple. And if you don't have that, then take 1-2 feet of old garden hose and hold it over the n---i--pple and loosen the drain screw. That will at least direct the coolant over the cross member , into a bucket, and not make such a mess.
And while your process works fine if the coolant has been regularly replaced, but for say a vehicle with dirty coolant and lack of service history, I would run a garden hose through the radiator with the drain open. Let it drain, close drain and fill with distilled water (varies by area, but hard water is very bad for cooling system) start vehicle, run for say 20 minutes, turn HEATER on hot and medium fan. Press and hold gas to 2500 rpms and hold for minute. Stop vehicle and let cool. Drain and see if coolant is dirty. Repeat as needed. Then put in full strength coolant as the system will have approx 1 gallon of water left in it, and when you add 1 gallon of full strength that gets you to 50/50 mix.
Thank you for the info. Much better than crawling around looking for the plug
I literally watched this video twice and did everything myself. Thanks for explaining everything very simply and the extra tips.
Nice work! Thanks for watching!
Excellent! My icon came on while driving & thanks to your easy tutorial I was able to perform this task myself.
Excellent!
pro-tip on replacing the rad cap, as you say a few bucks, but no-one does it... fixes a lot of issues, that washer wears out
Wondering what is the Pressure Specification for your new radiator Cap. Mine is 3.3 L engine, want to know is it correct to use 16 psi Radiator Cap? Let me know. Thanks.
when is a flush of all the old coolant necessary?
Usually when you have dirty coolant and are changing to a different compatible coolant. Have to be careful not to mix 2 different chemistries of coolant.
Going to use what I've learned here and try to get mine done. I'll update asap. Thank for the vid bro!
Nice! Thanks for watching!
I filled my coolant since the heater wasn't working and that fixed the heater, but after a quick drive i had coolant spraying all inside the engine compartment. Did i overfill it? I let it run for 10 min with the hood open and did not see any leaks
so i just did mine today followed your steps, is there a bleeder screw to let air out of system, it did go past the half way mark for awhile but then shut back down and also when i checked the stop hose to the thermostat it wasn't hard or had coolant in it.. is that normal? these newer vehicles are so different to the older ones with a bleeder screw on top of the housing.
Hey is it the same for 09 grand caravan 3.8 liter
Glad we got the answer...
That funnel works great! I have one, but shouldn't you use the mopar HOAT coolant for that vehicle?
Its amazing! You totally can but, it is not necessary. Thank you for watching and commenting! :)
HOAT is highly recommended not necessary mopar but anything that's HOAT certified
edit: and yes, that funnel is very cool, i use it on all my vehicles
When just adding coolant to the right reservoir on a Dodge Grand Caravan 2006: Do you ensure all filaments are “covered/unseen” inside the left chamber? I’m not sure but don’t want to over-fill.
Great video, we have 3.8 engine on 2002 Grand Caravan EX, assume directions are the same. One question: are you supposed to empty the overflow tank somehow? If so, then how? Thanks, Alan
Hello 👋, thanks for the video but where’s the link for the funnel ?🧐
This also works for 2003 Chrysler Voyager!
Does that funnel come with different size radiator cap adaptors for different vehicles or is this funnel just for caravans?
Comes with loads of adaptors for different radiators and reservoirs.
I have a important question the tube that the coolent in how do I put a new one on a 2005 Duge van oh an what name is it I look for would you help me with this
Do you have a video on a radiator flush of a 2017 Pacifica? Thanks
he forgot to add that when you start the engine you should turn up your front and rear heaters full blast as the engine is running
He also forgot to use, run a coolant system cleaner. Only replacing the coolant does nothing for the residue, build up within the system.
@@maximusgias7256 coolant system cleaner, the best thing to break your coolant system, dont use it, no need to
he didn't mention it because it's self bleeding
he forgot a lot of things, like maybe how many things he took apart to show the drain plug I looked under mine and never found the plug i think he skipped a few steps if I knew how to do it i wouild not be looking here. lol
@@dalehershberger2152his model was the SXT I presume which has a different Setup than other 2010 models.
How much fluid did you use? including the amount you added to the reservoir? Is two gallons enough for drain and refill? thanks!
Yeah 2 gallons is good. I used about a gallon and a half. Thank you for watching!
2CarPros appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge
Thank you for the video❤
Thanks for watching!
I have a question. I filled the reservoir tank first, rather than second. Is that going to be a problem? Can I just fill the section under the radiator cap now?
Yeah that will work just fine. Just make sure you don't over fill and it is spilling on the ground. Thank you for watching!
Thanks so much!
Is there no concern about mixing coolant types? I've heard that mixing factory HOAT coolant with a "universal" coolant has the potential to turn it into a gel. And since you only got about half out with that drain, that's exactly what you did here.
Turn into a gel due to mixing. That's a new one. No I have never heard or seen that. Thanks for watching.
I could be wrong but I think that is only a problem with dexcool coolant
@@billherzog5375 . Sure that has been a problem, but its really something from mainly the past and not really an issue today. At least my reading up on the topic. It was based on lack of timely changes, manufacturers promoting Lifetime Coolant (bad idea), running coolant 20% or more low, mixing coolants, etc. You would need to do a search on that for more details.
Here is a post from a Chrysler Forum. Spec coolant on that vehicle is MS 9769. Do you need to spec fluids, that's your decision. You can do 50 hours of research and have endless debates where no one has actual facts or lab testing data. Or you can just use manufacturers specs and call it a day.
*******
The cooling system is designed around the coolant. The coolant must accept heat from engine metal, in the cylinder head area near the exhaust valves and engine block. Then coolant carries the heat to the radiator where the tube/fin radiator can transfer the heat to the air.
The use of aluminum cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, and water pumps requires special corrosion protection. Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant, 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula (MS-9769), or the equivalent ethylene glycol base coolant with hybrid organic corrosion inhibitors (called HOAT, for Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) is recommended. This coolant offers the best engine cooling without corrosion when mixed with 50% Ethylene Glycol and 50% distilled water to obtain a freeze point of -37°C (-35°F). If it loses color or becomes contaminated, drain, flush, and replace with fresh properly mixed coolant solution.
The green coolant MUST NOT BE MIXED[/b] with the orange or magenta coolants. When replacing coolant the complete system flush must be performed before using the replacement coolant.
CAUTION: Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant, 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula (MS-9769) may not be mixed with any other type of antifreeze. Doing so will reduce the corrosion protection and may result in premature water pump seal failure. If non-HOAT coolant is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, it should be replaced with the specified coolant as soon as possible.
Ant the a screw valve on the thermostat that u loss in when fill tell u get a steady flow coming out then screw it back And the heaters going 🤷🏾♂️
If I turn off my car once it hits operating temp while the funnel is half full, and all the coolant goes down when I shut it off is that normal? It also bubbles quite a bit before going down
did you put coolant in ther eservoir tank?
Which threaded adapter do u use for the town and country? I don't see one on the Amazon page of the funnel Chrysler just ford and g m.
I have that same van. Just replaced the lower intake gasket and after refilling the coolant it gets extremely hot and the engine struggles. I assume it is a "Limp mode"? Do I have an air bubble that I need to purge? Or would it be something else?
Do you think the drain plug on the rad would be in the same spot on a 2015 Caravan with the 3.6 Pentastar??
Dont Chrysler/Dodge Cars require a specific Coolant? Zerex G-05 for example?
It sure does. It calls for HOAT coolant according to the owner's manual. Newer Chryslers require OAT coolant. I don't recall it saying "or equivalent", plus the guy in the video obviously didn't do his homework. 😆
Prettty sure all coolant is the same
@@barrric5509 no, not all coolants are the same. And mixing them can cause the coolant to gel up. Not a good idea to mix coolant types
@GOD OVER MONEY Hay is also for horses. 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Every video out there never talks about anti freeze amount needed in Routan or Caravan not I just replace my thermostat and drained 2 gals but when I try to fill it only took one gallon why?
Because you have air in the system somewhere. It will burp out as it warms up with the cap off, keep adding. Thanks for watching!
Thanks man you are a super man.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
I have a 2015 Caravan with the 3.6 Pentastar. It has just over 200,000KM's. Is the coolant draining process about the same and should I have done it by now??? As of now, the coolant has been topped up but never replaced...
It should be very similar if not the same. And yes I would swap out the coolant at that mileage. Thanks for watching!
I have a question, the yellow cap on the right, what is that?
At 0:37 (the one with the logo looking like a half filled box)
Oh that's the cap for the over flow reservoir tank for the coolant system. Thank you for watching!
@@2carpros does water go in it or the same coolant you used?
You can put regular water in it it doesn't matter
Franklin Workman you should absolutely not put regular water in. Regular water will cause cavitation and increase the freeze temp of the coolant. If in a pinch the only water I would use is distilled.
Samuel Eden yep! I just did it on my 2010 with 3.8L
Good job my friend
Did you also drain the any "old" coolant in the reservoir?
It all drained out when I drained the radiator. Thanks for watching!
How did you stay so clean working in a and where did you get all that room!!
Staying clean is a work of movie magic and that room in the engine bay is stock. Thanks for watching!
If the car is too hot when filling the radiator, will coolant start to spill out of the radiator opening?
Yes because when the car is hot. The system is under pressure. And removing the cap will cause it to burst open and will burn your face.
Isn't this only replacing part of the coolant? What about the coolant in the reservoir?
There is very little left, nearly all of it drains when you drain the system. Thanks for watching!
¿Como puedo conseguir tu deposito con el que vertiste el anticongelante?
I removed the pin under to drain but nothing came out. I need suggestions.
Then you need to take off the lower radiator hose. Thanks for watching!
@@2carpros thank you for responding. That is exactly what we were planning on doing.
Do
You need to do anything different iff you want to flush ?
You could fill it up with just water then drain it again if it is really bad in there. Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
nice funnel !
Be careful using the generic antifreeze for all vehicles. The Chrysler minivans (2010 4.0L) are filled with a special antifreeze Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolant. There are warnings about not mixing the OAT and HOAT coolants (not compatible). I wasn't aware of that and found the type requirement in my owners manual. Shops like Walmart use OAT coolant in everything.
Why didn’t fluid boil up? 15 min. running.. ?
Where is it on a 2001 dodge grand caravan sport?
Should be in the same or very similar spot. Thanks for watching!
Did this and overflowed like a volcano was the engine warmed up! Hot Damn A Bear
Don't you have to bleed that to get any air pockets out??
that is why that funnel is 12 bucks.
I was a bit surprised he didn't talk more about the funnel. It's not there just to make it easier to fill your radiator, rather it is designed to remove the air out of the system as it fills (note the bubbles coming out as he filled it). It's a GREAT tool to have around for coolant duties!!
Just squeeze the big rubber hose connecting to the engine. Keep squeezing it and you will "burp" the air out.
Don't you have to bleed the system?
Still no link 4 the funnel
What? It's been in the description. Thanks for watching!
@@2carpros I have an '03 Caravan with the same engine. Same rules apply?
The thermostat opening allows coolant to flow into additional areas of the engine? What areas are those?
Technically the heater core which is technically not apart of the engine. Bit of a misspeak on my end. The thermostat is there to keep the engine at a minimum operating temp. Thanks for watching!
@@2carpros wow. You need some basic education and experience. The heater core always has flow, it operates independently of the thermostat.
Thanks for the video. I am looking for the radiator drain plug. My car has an aftermarket radiator and the original one is too small in diameter. Yours looks like exactly what I'm looking for. Can you tell me the part number or where to purchase it?
This is just the stock OEM everything. Thanks for watching!
sweet funnel love...
I wish you zoomed out so I could see more where the drain was
(It's on the driver side)
He must have assumed we knew where it was in which case we would not be wasting our time watching this. I called my mechanic after not finding out how to do it here. lol
@@dalehershberger2152 Ha yeah, I got rid of that car at the end of 2019 so this had to be more like 2 years ago cuz it had it been before that. Knew I wasn't going to be the only one, and I couldn't even tell what side it was on from this video, so at least tried to put that up for you guys, heh.
@@DrDeathpwnsu ty chad ty.. appreciate it so much. that was my comment. so then i looked at another vidio and the guy said he had a problem with his plug (wherever is was lol) and so he showed you how to remove the lower Radiator hose.....solves the problem. Thank you so much God bless you.
THANKS FOR TIPS :
I want that funnel, lol.
I need help finding a leak. My wife has a sxt 3.3 2006. I'm pulling my hair out trying to find it
Say I have an 08 TC and Im leaking oil on the pass side engine getting all over the belt and engine.. i cant seem to find the leak.. i get about 500 miles before adding more oil
Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Quiero que los videos se tramiten en español no lo entiendo en gringo con una chigada
Aprende inglés. Así tendrás acceso a muchísima información. Es una buena inversión en ti mismo. Saludos.
The real question is what if I don’t have a funnel
Cut a large soda bottle in half. Thanks for watching!
you had to get lazy and neglect to include the coolant requirements for people who buy straight antifreeze instead of the no brainer 'ready to rock' mix... nuts. And no, you won't catch me next time.
Make is easy for people to follow along. They get mad anyway. Alright. Bye.
Only in usa english do silly words exist for a single item.