Coolant Drain and Fill 2014 - 2018 Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra

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  • @Thep352
    @Thep352 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wanted to shout you out and say thanks. Recently bought a 2015 Silverado 1500 and after finding your channel (trying to get Carplay), I've been following the rest of your videos (thermostat replacement...etc). These have been a great help and are very insightful - thank you!

  • @deejayzdesignz
    @deejayzdesignz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have a 2014 silverado 4.3 slightly over 82k. already changed out the brake fluid to keep it clean and now going to changing the radiator fluid.

  • @bigdickwilly8209
    @bigdickwilly8209 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video sir. Can’t wait for the next video

  • @belowzero8845
    @belowzero8845 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always enjoy the videos.

  • @crspcritter
    @crspcritter ปีที่แล้ว

    Right on ; got my 17’ to do .
    Was going to check it with Coolant ph strips first. Been through it with 13’ Camaro . Yeah pump was air locked and squeezed top radiator hose while runnning and it finally pickup prime . Scary !!! At least it had a radiator with cap !!! Easier to fill -
    It’s a can a worms but ; git-r-done !!!- ✊🏻👍👌

  • @andreinamarquez3296
    @andreinamarquez3296 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just wanna say I heisted to click on your video (it looked scary lol) but as a girl who was alone and I accidentally put green anti coolant where there was red, this helped a lot and I learned something new :) thanks for being nice explaining this!!!!

  • @yoddy0
    @yoddy0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video. Getting ready for a freeze and the truck has 84k miles on it so minus well get her done.

  • @45coopaloop
    @45coopaloop ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I just did the coolant flush and fill with my 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 L83 engine, here are some added notes that should be kept in mind when you do your coolant change next. System capacity is 16 litres (for my truck L83), with taking the coolant surge tank cap off and opening the radiator pet cock I was only able to get 5 litres of coolant out in a go. Meaning that I had to then close the pet cock and fill the surge tank with drinking water, run the engine to circulate the coolant and then repeat the process to drain more coolant out. I stopped this drain and refill process after I had drained about 40 litres of coolant, still was getting some pinkish orange even at the end, but it was clean enough that I then just filled the system with concentrate. However since you can only fill the system about 4 to 5 litres in a go before having to dilute it again this involved some calculations to get the concentration correct. What works out to a 50/50 mix is to do the following, drain 3.8 litres from your engine, add 3.8 litres of 50/50. Circulate, drain 3.8 litres of coolant add 3.8 litres of concentrate. Circulate, drain 3.8 litres of coolant, add 3.8 litres of concentrate, circulate and you're good to go! A long process but that's one way to get the job done! The only other way to drain more coolant out of the engine is to access the left side and right side engine coolant block plugs and to remove the heater element, but these three things are basically completely inaccessible so I wouldn't advise, I would stick with the dilution method I've gone with. Hope this helps anyone else out there who is thinking of giving this a go!

    • @enricoderojassarson5596
      @enricoderojassarson5596 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How about removing a heater hose return and draining it?

    • @lucasmeijer9111
      @lucasmeijer9111 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That seems like a real pain

  • @bengonzalez1730
    @bengonzalez1730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Did you warm up the truck for any amount of time.?Or did you start the process on a cold engine? Thanks..

  • @knownothingdrummer1579
    @knownothingdrummer1579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Im not going to change my coolant....because i can save money by not doing it....Well to those who dont....you will spend more in the longrun....because once that coolant gets to a certain level of acidity....its going to eat thru your headgasket....not to mention the calcites in the water building up and punching holes thru your radiator(unless you use distilled water) as well and possibly expanding between your head gasket mating surface and head thus causing a leak even if it doesnt eat thru it first....so kids.....change your coolant like dustin...and save in the longrun...good video Dustin....and Thank You for sharing!

    • @fike301
      @fike301 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I dont agree these trucks are known for leaking rads.....every silverado I have had the radiator begins to leak where the plastic tanks on side meet the aluminum fins. Change the fluid then

    • @kodyshowers
      @kodyshowers 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So if the acidity hasn't changed by a pH meter then there's no need to change right?

  • @Ben-tr7id
    @Ben-tr7id ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exactly what I needed, thanks!!!

  • @f.m.9419
    @f.m.9419 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Go with Amsoil severe gear for the differentials! 2014 LTZ and I did mine around 65k. Changed all my fluids then. Did front and rear diff, transfer case, transmission and filter, brake fluid. Still need to do antifreeze, but only at 73k today. But I’ll get it done soon. Best truck I ever owned

    • @knownothingdrummer1579
      @knownothingdrummer1579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @F.M.......Make sure and change your fuel filter to when you get around to it....GM nor Haynes does not mention it even exists....but it does...need to do mine still...from what i have been hearing its under the passenger side front fenderwell have to take the tire off and fenderwell cover to change it....need to do mine...takes alot of stress off of the fuel pump...by it not having to run as much to keep up with fuel demand because of a clogged filter...just letting you know man...take it EZ

  • @chargerboy2222
    @chargerboy2222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How much coolant did it take after doing this? Thanks

  • @ColonelEMHouse
    @ColonelEMHouse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. This helped.

  • @robertsracing70
    @robertsracing70 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just did mine on my 2014 silverado with 218,000 miles on her

  • @mr.timjohnston546
    @mr.timjohnston546 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im always shooting my mouth off about ppl on here with long on nothing and a lot of crap to listen to. You got this to where we need it. To the point and done.. got a thumbs up from me and I don't give them out much.. cheers.

  • @Godisourfather92
    @Godisourfather92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got a 2017 Chevy Silverado and now I got check engine and it won’t let me pass over 40 you got a idea how come ?

  • @jameschester3986
    @jameschester3986 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What do you do with antifreeze after it’s out does any place take it 😏 like they do oil

  • @johnmills837
    @johnmills837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If you tow you will notice cooling system issues over time. My 5.3L LM7 used to tow in summer heat maintaining 188F on a cruise. Over time rust and other contaminants reduce block heat transfer to the coolant. Flush it, you will notice the difference. Also ditch the Dex cool. Your water pump will last longer.

    • @billmonroe8826
      @billmonroe8826 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      According to the dealer, dexcool has been improved. My 07.5 has always had dexcool an no problem yet. knock on wood!

    • @ericr530
      @ericr530 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      DexCool type coolant is GM spec for their Gen V 5.3 and 6.2L V8 gasoline engines. Using coolant not to this spec will cause the problem you claim, among a host of others.

  • @user-pb1yp9yq5f
    @user-pb1yp9yq5f ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video @Dustin, based on your instructions i was able to get to petcock without any tools needed. (from bottom of the truck as well as from TOP of the truck) :)
    My question is regarding air stuck inside the engine/hose/radiator... i tried to squeeze the hoses after filling the coolant with engine running, however not sure if all air came out, do you suggest to let the engine run for a while with coolant reservoir tank cap removed ? so any air bubble left can come out ?
    I am wondering if i close the cap the trapped air might not get out ? please correct if i am missing anything.

    • @chuckfast6678
      @chuckfast6678 ปีที่แล้ว

      the air will come out. remember to have your heater ON as well so that the entire system is open.

  • @mlc4050
    @mlc4050 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video, thanks

  • @acewolfsstein5562
    @acewolfsstein5562 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks great video

  • @lugnutlarry1764
    @lugnutlarry1764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Drain the block?

  • @timenloe703
    @timenloe703 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which engine? 5.3?

  • @southpark159753
    @southpark159753 ปีที่แล้ว

    No engine block drain as well?

  • @arikalari
    @arikalari 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you very much

  • @miguelsanchez2354
    @miguelsanchez2354 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful thanks

  • @rauljuarez3884
    @rauljuarez3884 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the help.. May 15 2022..😎😎😎😎

  • @ekavoian
    @ekavoian 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did your truck ever have the lifter failure?

  • @elcoptro3382
    @elcoptro3382 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This helped thanks

  • @siul23able
    @siul23able ปีที่แล้ว

    I have seme truck what state do you live in friend

  • @ethanhassinger291
    @ethanhassinger291 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about alkaline water ?

  • @asaprocko9108
    @asaprocko9108 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you use a fluid extractor to extract the old fluid? Instead of draining it?

    • @chuckfast6678
      @chuckfast6678 ปีที่แล้ว

      you cannot get the extractor far enough down the radiator, so you won't get much out

  • @chrisrichey7828
    @chrisrichey7828 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 2016 with 5.3. Replaced coolant temp sensor for the second time in 2-3 months, fans went off, ac started working, and heat guage came to life. I just got home and as I was pulling in, fans came on, guage dropped, and ac quit. Any ideas? Am I just getting faulty sensors from Oreillys? I even tried to make sure it wasn't some sort of air pocket. I'm ready to set it in fire

    • @chrisrichey7828
      @chrisrichey7828 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@donash5174 did that before i seen this and that was it. thank you

    • @crdsnowboards
      @crdsnowboards 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What was the problem

    • @chrisrichey7828
      @chrisrichey7828 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @crdsnowboards turns out it was the thermostat itself. Apparently it's somehow part of the electronic system in this pos

  • @brandonnguyen9421
    @brandonnguyen9421 ปีที่แล้ว

    under $50? i spent 112 for a 2014 traverse

  • @rodolforios1057
    @rodolforios1057 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool 😎, thanks 🫡

  • @thebeast5571
    @thebeast5571 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Want to see High Mileage. I Have a 2014 Chevy Silverado 4.3 V6 with 174K miles and Still Running Strong. I wish my truck was nearly hitting 100K

    • @BikerJim74
      @BikerJim74 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dang man, glad to see its still going strong for ya. 71k on mine

    • @jacobjones9461
      @jacobjones9461 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      170k on my 2017 5.3 no probs yet

    • @spidermanisdabest1
      @spidermanisdabest1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmaoooo

    • @unitedwestand5602
      @unitedwestand5602 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      2014 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 4x4 barely hit 22k 🤷🏼‍♂️ still like new lol

    • @sirdumbthicc4294
      @sirdumbthicc4294 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@unitedwestand5602 lol you don’t drive it very often do you? I have 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 and I’m at 103k. But I also drive my truck daily and use it to tow dirt bikes about every weekend.

  • @Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit
    @Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That 3.5” lift helps
    I just tried this and was getting agrivated cuz I don’t have enough room stock
    I’m gonna do my zone 4.5” lift then finish this project I can’t feel around for the pet cock valve not enough room and don’t feel like getting radiator fluid in my eyes takin the hose off

  • @johngarland1059
    @johngarland1059 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Duramax head gaskets and heads such and 15000.00 dollars to change

  • @delbertpatterson257
    @delbertpatterson257 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You didn't drain the engine block, so you only replaced about 6 quarts of the more that 16 quarts total in this truck.

  • @Mr8L8X
    @Mr8L8X 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Good job brother, how many gallon does it need to be filled?

    • @luisp.2002
      @luisp.2002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yes please, how many gal. are added?

    • @ProfesorFrodoJSchitz
      @ProfesorFrodoJSchitz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Total capacity is 16.9 gal

    • @billmonroe8826
      @billmonroe8826 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ProfesorFrodoJSchitz Not gal. but qt.

  • @user-uz2yk7vg2j
    @user-uz2yk7vg2j 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cood!

  • @GrandPrix46
    @GrandPrix46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I prefer 70% distilled water/30% coolant myself, then again I'm in south Texas where it's supposed to be 110 out today.

    • @irishethanol
      @irishethanol 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How’s that working out for you now? ❄️

    • @GrandPrix46
      @GrandPrix46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@irishethanol no issues at all, thanks for checking up on me.

    • @douglasdever6134
      @douglasdever6134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You do realize that coolant is not just to stop freeze up, it is also used to allow raise the boiling point of the water. Need this stuff in a desert just as much as in a deep freeze. But, not my truck, and never met a texan yet who would listen (or could read) what really needs to be done and then do it correctly.

    • @GrandPrix46
      @GrandPrix46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@douglasdever6134 truck has 376k on it and running great. How many miles your rig have? I'm fairly certain it's not just Texans who don't listen to anything you say though, most likely everybody you talk to.

    • @billmonroe8826
      @billmonroe8826 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GrandPrix46 The Texan is correct on the first part but the last part wasn't necessary. 50/50 mix is always best but you obviously got by with a 70/30. Definitely can't do that up north here. lol

  • @25nathan25nathan25
    @25nathan25nathan25 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Roughly how many gallons did you take out/put back in from this process?

    • @DustinT
      @DustinT  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Around 2.5. I believe the whole cooling system is around 4.5

  • @jameschester3986
    @jameschester3986 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like to mix it before putting it in 😏

  • @paulkadamus2944
    @paulkadamus2944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tiptop shape LOL

  • @tonyf-1471
    @tonyf-1471 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No flush next time

  • @BMello80
    @BMello80 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've heard you can let your neighbors cat clean up any spills

    • @slalomking
      @slalomking 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, they love it !

  • @billmonroe8826
    @billmonroe8826 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do realize that you only changed the radiator coolant and not the block? So are you really gaining much?

    • @SF-yl2si
      @SF-yl2si 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, 3/4 new fluid!

    • @slalomking
      @slalomking 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SF-yl2sino 1/4 changed

    • @jrbowler84
      @jrbowler84 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So what do you do to also change the block?

  • @edadpops1709
    @edadpops1709 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No don’t agree with the flush thing

  • @Rock19621962
    @Rock19621962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Drain plug in block should be removed

  • @snakeboren4814
    @snakeboren4814 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FN'1ST!!!

    • @slalomking
      @slalomking 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s awesome

  • @fike301
    @fike301 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    these trucks are known for radiator leaks.....every Z71 have had did. On my 3rd truck now...its a 2018. Therefore wiuld not worry about changing the coolant....thats just my opinion. aint broke dont fix

    • @GrandPrix46
      @GrandPrix46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      So you don't change your oil until you have catastrophic engine failure?

    • @dhander55
      @dhander55 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GrandPrix46 lol

    • @douglasdever6134
      @douglasdever6134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Have had three...NEVER HAD A COOLANT LEAK.

  • @douglasdever6134
    @douglasdever6134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Appears just the radiator was drained; NO flush of the coolant in the engine. Like doing half an oil change. To do per manual, it needs to be completely drained, radiator, engine, hoses, core.
    Just another backyard mechanic with poor filming procedures on top of not doing the correct job.

    • @bushleaguesociety
      @bushleaguesociety 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Make your own, Hollywood

    • @slalomking
      @slalomking 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree but, sometimes you can’t get the block drains out or they are inaccessible. So then the changing by dilution has some positive effects.