I just had my radiator replaced. Honestly this is something you could do yourself so next time I got this! I watched the mechanic do it and it was super easy! Took less than 30 minutes.
Some times I have to completely fill up both the rad and the reserve tank every day, or even after a few hours of straight driving. It leaks that much, you could watch it leak at a light, it’s gotten to the point where I have two gallons of coolant/water mix in my trunk. Hope it’s not a water pump but it seems like it. 2007 Accord V6 Auto - 110K
I have a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado that keeps overheating after I accidently left the cap loose and it blew off and the truck got hot. I replaced the cap the water pump and have replaced two thermostat and still nothing. I don't think its the head gasket because there isn't coolant in the oil. And when you crank it up it doesn't shoot coolant out of the reservoir I have also tried burping the coolant system. I don't the no it's the radiator but that will most likely be my next step in trying to fix it. Can you tell me anything to help thanks.
Hello Robert, thank you for an informative video. I have a 2000 Toyota corolla 1.6i, and when we went into our hot summer weather - I noticed a bubbling /boiling sound. Took it to the mechanic and the said the reservoir was empty (I had topped it the week before) they filled it and I booked it in next day. I thought the reservoir bottle was cracked because I saw water under that area of car that evening when I got home. They changed the radiator cap, flushed the radiator, and checked thay the fan was kicking in, and they cleaned the pipes. It did help, however when I drive it it still tends to leak out that little hole or vent on the reservoir bottle. If I do a lot of driving on a hot day when I stop that's when it leaks out that little hole. I'm topping the reservoir bottle every week, my Mechanic and my brother tell me this is normal because the coolant in the radiator expands and goes into the reservoir bottle and if it's too full it comes out that little hole /vent at top of reservoir - if this is true why has it only start doing this I've had the car for 15yrs and it's never done this before... What do you think it is. The car doesn't over heat /temperature gauge even when really hot stays consistent and fan comes on if necessary. Would appreciate your advice as I'm worried there is something more serious happening and no one is taking me seriously (including the mechanic - who has always being fantastic) - thank you
Pity they didnt stick to seperate radiators :-( Sounds like a nasty situation, hopefully people will find your video and save there car. Im amazed by the amount of videos you make robert, virtually every few days something comes to mind and another fix it is born :-)
Question, my 1998 jeep cherokee is leaking water. Whenever i move my car from where ive parked there is always a little puddle of water. Can you give me advice on what to do?
Mr Robert I just brought a 2005 jeep grand Cherokee we drive about 60 mph come to a stop and then the stream come from the front on the car what wrong but it not running hot
Hi Robert, my daughter got a new radiator last week on her RAV4, and since then the ac doesn't work. The shop tells us there's no connection. Is that true? Thanks!
Hello Robert my father's lancer had a head gasket leak so our mechanic replaced the gasket and resurfaced the head.All of that happened because of overheating problems before.So anyway our mechanic insisted we should change the radiator too cause he thinks it's faulty.We couldn't afford that,so we drove the car with the old radiator which supposedly is broken but really the temperature is steady no overheating no leaks and the radiator seems to be doing fine and coolant does circulate without any problem.Should I really change it or he just tries to scam me any ideas?.Sorry for the long comment.
Hello, Robert i have a 05 chrysler 300 my radiator plug peacock is leaking bad, can i replace the drain plug or do i need to replace the whole radiator? Thanks
Hi Robert. I have a 2000 cadillac deville that I bought with a blown head gasket. Muffler man told me it was apparent that they had put something in the coolant to fix whatever the problem was, unfortunately it didn't work. So In November of last year i decided to just replace the engine, but after I replaced the engine and the thermostat, the car still overheated. So I gave up on it until about two weeks ago. Mind you, by this time the car had been sitting for about 10 months. So I replaced the starter, which got it running again, but the car was still overheating. So I replaced the 4 gaskets between the throttle housing and the engine, AND replaced the water pump. I let the car warm up to normal operating temp, THEN let it idle for about thirty minutes and it doesn't overheat. But less than five minutes into driving it begins to overheat rapidly. So my question is, could a bad radiator be the culprit for this problem? Also, do you thing the thermostat could've went bad from sitting for so long? I'm low on funds and don't know what my next move should be. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
+Robert DIY Yes sir, I bought concentrated coolant and diluted it myself, so I'm positive it's the right mixture. Both cooling fans are operating during idle and driving, and once the car has overheated they even stay on for a minute or so after I park the car. The top radiator hose is firm and hot to the touch, I'm not sure about the bottom hose scene as I can't reach it.
+press play I bought the engine used, so I was worried about that this one may have a blown head gasket as well, but it seems like it would overheat even when at idle if it was a blown head gasket. Plus there's no cream on the oil cap.
Hey I have 2008 gmc envoy I got new waterpump thermostat and fan clutch and. Car sill overheating and antifreeze cooliant is all over fan belt and on top of battery what do i need to do replace radiator
Hello Robert, 1993 Chevy Silverado 6.5 diesel 151K miles New radiator and new GM Cap. Does not over heat. Small leak at heater hose at top of radiator. After truck engine is cool or has sit for days. I release cap and heavy pressure is released into the reservoir. The only thing a mechanic told be it could be a blown head gasket. I have no water in oil, no white smoke or rough idling or oil cap residue. Anything you could think of for me to check I would appreciate it. I enjoy your videos. Thank you.
My 98 Volvo xc turbo leaks at the top radiator hose right where it is clamped. I have replaced the hose and examined the nipple where it connects. I don't see any cracks around it but no mater how tight I clamp it it still leaks. Any ideas would help before I go to the time and expense to replace the radiator. Thanks again
Question. How come my radiator has a small leak but my reservoir tank never gets low. I have to fill the radiator by hand removing the cap and fill. I don’t think the hose is clogged.
Hey robert i have an 04 tahoe that ive changed thermostat, fan clutch, temp sensor, but is still overheating; could it be clogged radiator and or water pump?. When í changed the thermostat í saw corrosion deposits. Thks
My radiator keeps leaking at the top were the cap is at and only when i drive it its a small leak do you think the radiator is cracked or is it something more serious it dose not over heat
Hello Robert, the coolant in my overflow bottle keeps rising, seems like there is high pressure building up in the radiator, I got the head and block changed and the car is still having the same problem... Do you have any suggestions?
Question, h3 2008 hummer and my temperature gauge only rise above 1/2 with it's very hot outside, it's goes to 3/4 and I had everything check and still cannot find a problem. I notice when I turned the heater on high, then it starts to go back down.
how do you check if its the radiator that's bad or the hose, on the video at :47 Im having some sort of leak around the engine cooler connection that's around the coolant hose, as seen at :47 on your video, I am having some thick green gloopy material forming from that side where the leak is, and I also have the issue of the gloopy brown stuff on the overflow capcan you do a video on how to check out transmission fluid on Volvo since they don't have good clear access
How you doing Mr. Robert. I have a 2005 Nissan Murano I'm have some overheating problems. I had a blown head gasket. I fix that. the blocks was warped. I got them repaired. I change the water pump and I change the thermostat and it's still running hot. only time it don't run hot when I have the heater on, but when I had the blown head gasket I poured some stop leak in the radiator the to sale it up could that be the problem and my radiator or any other clogging problems....
Hello, my husband pulled the harmonic balancer from dodge charger, we noticed some wet spots on the back of the radiator and some drainage under the car. Is this an indicator that the radiator has been leaking?its my adult son’s car so we werent driving it before it overheated and blew a head gasket.
Subscribed and following. Loving the helpful information. Nice clear video with audio besides the kiddos in background lol but it’s all good. Keep the videos coming.
Hey Robert, thank you sir for the videos - they have served me well while working on my 1998 V70R Manual .. I have recently brought a C70 T5 1998 manual also - yeah I love the manual and hold their price better :) but I do have a slight problem that leads me to a fault radiator , but your advice would be great to.. the car runs extremely well considering it's a 18 year old car but once the car is warm before giving her some boost the temperature only starts to raise 2 notches off before it hits the first red bar , I instantly pull over wind down my windows and blast up the heating . once doing that the temperature drops back down to normal operating temps (3 o'clock) and remains there if I keep her steady and lay of the boost ... thermostat will be changed for a new one and a fluid flush (dirt cheap items be criminal not to) but if the problem remains it has to be the rad not cooling the water down hence the overheating at high speeds?? am I right or wrong ? the car was brought dirt cheap for a manual T5 , 105,000 on the clock , the engine runs / sounds well even when it shows its overheating and again the symptoms above only started recently...
Robert DIY thanks Robert for the reply - I might just do all 3 - themo .. rad.. water pump + belt while I am in there. I will report back with a update
I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, and recently I noticed that I have coolant leaking from the bottom of my car, towards the front on the passenger side. My coolant level remains steady but the plastic reservoir needs to be filled up every day or so. Also, my car is not overheating at all. Do you think it could be the radiator or something else? Please help!
my coolant reservoir boils when not using AC and coolant rise up to the top, thus making me add coolant every other day. Is this a sign of clogged radiator?
hey ROBERT I have a truck that i believe is over heating cuz my a/c tem changes.also i noticed that one side of my truck it gets real hot. hoter then the other side.u think is a clogged radiator?
Robert DIY I know but I was told by a mechanic that the radiator may be leaking from the top because of a faulty freeze plug. He said that I might not have to replace the radiator if that was the case. I didn’t get it either.
Hi, I have a 2005 dodge magnum 3.5 liter that keeps running hot. I tried everything. From changing the sensor to replacing the radiator fan. Even checked the fan relay, nothing is working. Is it a bad radiator or a blown head gasket.
why my motecarlo not circulatin warter i bought new thermostat put it in i seen rust in radiator.......warter not circulatin.....i bleed line nothin but steam coming from it....could u help me with the solution
Robert i change 2001 marquis change heater core do to your video i change it i now have issues it want crank it turns over but want fire there two plugs on the passager air bag a small one a big one i couldn't find anywhere that the big one plugs in would that cause the car not to start its my daughters car help in nc i need your help i checked everywhere i cant find anything unhook but thats not saying much when daughters rushing me
Hey there robert. I just replaced my water pump, and my thermostat on my 07 Pontiac g6 and it still heating up. There is no leaks, and both my fans work. Any suggestions? Hope to hear from you.
Robert DIY autozone..and do i have to bleed my system or is there a special way i have to add coolant since the system drained when i took off the thermostat most of coolant leaked out. About a gallon or more leaked out but less then a few pours went back in when i was done
Just got it fixed this morning. I just bled the cooling system and test drove it for a long distance and not heating ip anymore. Thank you for you time tho and help appreciate it very much. Keep the channel running strong brotha
My car camry2000 is not overheat but coolant splash out from radiator when engine hot if put rad cap on, the coolant will flow through reservoir and coolant come out from reservoir cap, i did replaced headgasket ,temostat ,water polly,rad cap. But result remain the same...Any idea? People in my country (Cambodia) drive car without temostat and i am hesitate to do that..
Hard for me to know what the problem may be. How long have you had it? How much has it been driven in the past year? How long ago was the water pump last replaced?
I have a 2004 Chrysler Sebring V6 2.7L Its been driving fine for a week and the other day the temp gage went a little bit above the middle line then the car shut off. I popped the hood and noticed the anti-freeze in the plastic reservoir bubbling. Soon as the car cools down, it starts, i drove home, popped the hood and it was bubbling again. It didn't do that all week. Weathers been the same all week 103-107 degrees. Never overheated or wanted to til now. The hose from the radiator to engine is hot so that tells me the thermostat isn't closed. What could be the problem? Thanx.
Tazh702 Not really sure. Is the cooling fan working? A thermostat can be broken and not opening all the way. Bubbling could mean it has a blown head gasket. If the vehicle has a sealed, pressurized system, you should NEVER open the bottle cap when the car is hot/warm.
I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am and my vehicle heats up quickly and it throws out the coolant out of the reservoir. It'll run for about 10 minutes and then heats up. the coolant won't stay. I took it to get it fixed and they changed the, water pump, thermostat, coolant temperature sensor and the thermostat gasket. None of these changes helped and it keeps doing the same thing. now my engine light turned on. any idea what it can be?
I accidentally didn’t tighten the radiator tight enough and it blew truck over heated. After I put some coolant back into reservoir and radiator it still heated up quickly after starting it
Hi i have a 2012 Audi Q5 3.2L my car was throwing a cooling system performance code so the mechanic replaced T stat, water pump, heater core valve, and Sensor. The heat was worked fine after replacing heater core valve but after i went to the car wash i let the AC run and maybe after an hr the hose blew off on the bottom hose and all the coolant fell out and now the heat or AC isn't working. The mechanic fixed the hose and no overheating but car still throwing that same code .. do you think this could be from a failing radiator or do these symptoms sound like it could be something else?
You need to let an Audi specialist look at it. That is above my pay grand. Just to let you know, most cars should not be running unless they are being driven according to most owners manuals.
Hi Robert. I have a 1998 Volvo S70. I changed the water pump because it was leaking, so I replace it and replace the timing belt and thermostat as well. Now. I turn on the engine and after 5 or 10 minutes the coolant reservoir get full and start leaking through the cap. What could possible causing this? Thanks in advance.
+cubansonero Did you overheat the engine while the water pump was leaking? That is a common sign of a blown head gasket. Make sure the cap is not cracked and it green.
hi robert My car has been recently overheating a lot. I took it to a mechanic and he said my head gasket's blown, and I'll have to replace the cylinder heads and replace the radiator because it's cracked. I took it to Midas the next day and they said it's only a cracked radiator because the oil has no milky texture in it, so the head gasket's fine. I think im goimg to go with the radiator but whose word do you think i should take? I have an '06 Kia Spectra5.
Robert DIY well it wasn't "my mechanic". It was just a random repair shop down the street. The coolant doesnt seem to be bubbling, neither does the oil look milky. The car drives just fine, just that it starts overheating and the A/C turns warm after 10 mins or so. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. I dont want to end up sending the car to the scrapyard.
ok i have a mazda 626 year 2000 and i noticed that alot of coolant was leaking from the car after i was driving the temperature gauge was on hot so i have to keep putting coolant in. sometimes but i notice when i drive it now its on cold then slowly gets to hot after a short 15 minute drive cold it be the water pump rather than the radiator? cause the car is 15 years old 158 thousand miles
My car has water and everything but the pipe that is connected to the radiator and the water pump doesn’t have water in it and is like the water pump is trying to get water from the radiator but the radiator don’t have or the water does not flow through it Can you help?
Robert DIY the computer in the car is telling me that need engine coolant but like I said, the water deposit has water in it and I don’t know what else could it be if isn’t the radiator 🤕
Hello how's it going I'm having a problem with my car whenever I drive it for about 30 min it start kinda driving sluggish for a min and I got my temp gauge to work it wasn't working before but I'm not shore if it reading right it reading very hi my question is would it drive king of sluggish if it over heating and if yea what do you think it can be I change their thermionic state a while back it a 85 Monte Carlo
Hello so i have a Mini cooper S , couple days ago the coolant was boiling i had to stop the car to let it cool down..after 2 days i lost power while driving about few minutes and then it was working ok again ...can someone Help?
My 2000 honda accord ex 2.3 liter just suddenly started leaking coolant just last night, the only reason I noticed was because I poped the hood open to check on the fluids (oil, steering fluid, brake, and coolant), I have checked the lower coolant hose and it doesn't seem cracked nor is it leaking from the hoses, it is coming more from the radiator not the main body (if you will) but the upper surface, around the cap. If anyone has some suggestions or info I would appreciate it.
How would I confirm it is my radiator and not something else, I checked the cap and it looks to be in good condition, do you know anyway of confirming (at home and not have to take it to the mechanic for a diagnostic) I have a bad radiator?
Sure, keep driving it, playing coolant roulette. If it lets loose and it dumps all of the coolant, then the engine overheats, you'll be 100 percent sure.
I just put my car into the shop but i think i blew my radiator. I was out getting food and i was pulling out of Buffalo Wild Wings and i was going 10 miles to the left lane to U turn back up. Well when i got the left lane i heard a loud pop like a gun shot and pulled into the closest place i could. I looked under my car and it was leaking very bad. I drove it back home but the weird thing was my temp stayed in the middle the whole time.
You probably damaged the engine driving it after you seen the massive leak. You have less than 30 seconds to shut the engine off when you loose coolant. A tow is cheaper than an engine rebuild. :(
Thanks for this video. My car was overheating. at 173K miles and a 9 year engine. After flushing the radiator it worked for a day before it overheated again. we were afraid it was a head gasket as there seemed like there was light oil in there. but did not have other head gasket failure clues We figured we might change the thermostat. After removing the thermostat we decided to change the water pump and radiator as well after inspection, the radiator seemed to have big wet spots towards the bottom and small wet spots between the plastic. We also realized it has a transmission fluid for in and out at the bottom of rad. After watching this video I will definitely flush the transmission fluid as well after all is done. BTW OBD2 scanner came back with an issue with the coolant sensor. Could that have caused the coolant to overflow as well?
Not sure what kind of car you have but the temp sensor can go bad and cause the gauge to raise even when the temp is normal. Also, over heating sometimes damages the sensor.
Can you flush a clogged radiator? I don't have signs of overheating, however my coolant overflow/recovery reservoir was clogged. I noticed that it never fluctuated and it always had the same amount of coolant in it even when the radiator was low on coolant. The whole hose was clogged with debris and the reservoir had clumps of debris in the bottom of it. This leads me to think I may be better off just replacing my radiator then chance overheating my engine.
Twiztidguy Drain the radiator, disconnect the lower hose and run a water hose in the top. If you get a nice flow through the bottom you should be fine. It is very rare to have sludge in the motor or radiator since it always flows with hot pressurized coolant. The reservoir on the other had usually does not circulate coolant. They also sell coolant system flush at most auto part stores.
Im getting some leaking under where the reservoir tank is. Its a pressurized system and and it leaks after i drive it for a few minutes. Plus it starts to over heat but the needle on the gauge goes back down after a few seconds while driving. I had the water pump replaced a few months ago so Im pretty sure thats not causing this issues. I also hear what sounds like a screech when I turn the car off. Its a 2002 lincoln ls, any ideas?
Robert DIY. Thats what I thought but the fan kicks on. When I drive i watch the needle closely, it starts to rise above operating level and for a few seconds and then it goes back down to normal and when I park it I see the coolant dripping from under where the reservoir tank is. I kinda think its the thermostat sticking, check I don't know with is Lincolns.
If you got to flush the transmission fluid you might as well junk the car cause once it gets replaced you're transmission will start slipping. That's why just changing it every once in awhile is always the better option over flushing it.
+Robert DIY it's on a 85 firebird , I've replaced the waterpump , thermostat and housing , all new hoses , and flushed the system. do you think it's the heads
Please help I have a 99 crown vic and it only leaks once it’s warmed up do you think this is because the radiator is cracked and when it gains pressure it leaks?
I have a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado that keeps overheating after I accidently left the cap loose and it blew off and the truck got hot. I replaced the cap the water pump and have replaced two thermostat and still nothing. I don't think its the head gasket because there isn't coolant in the oil. And when you crank it up it doesn't shoot coolant out of the reservoir I have also tried burping the coolant system. I don't the no it's the radiator but that will most likely be my next step in trying to fix it. Can you tell me anything to help thanks.
i have a motecarlo not circulatin warter i bought new thermostat put it in i seen rust in radiator.......warter not circulatin.....i bleed line nothin but steam coming from it....could u help me with the solution.....there is
I just had my radiator replaced. Honestly this is something you could do yourself so next time I got this! I watched the mechanic do it and it was super easy! Took less than 30 minutes.
Wow! That is fast. What car was it?
04 Chrysler Town and country
Or I should say about an hour to be honest.
Cool, always best when 5 things are not in the way. ;)
Some times I have to completely fill up both the rad and the reserve tank every day, or even after a few hours of straight driving. It leaks that much, you could watch it leak at a light, it’s gotten to the point where I have two gallons of coolant/water mix in my trunk. Hope it’s not a water pump but it seems like it. 2007 Accord V6 Auto - 110K
+Bernie why don't you have it fixed?
I have a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado that keeps overheating after I accidently left the cap loose and it blew off and the truck got hot. I replaced the cap the water pump and have replaced two thermostat and still nothing. I don't think its the head gasket because there isn't coolant in the oil. And when you crank it up it doesn't shoot coolant out of the reservoir I have also tried burping the coolant system. I don't the no it's the radiator but that will most likely be my next step in trying to fix it. Can you tell me anything to help thanks.
Hello Robert, thank you for an informative video. I have a 2000 Toyota corolla 1.6i, and when we went into our hot summer weather - I noticed a bubbling /boiling sound. Took it to the mechanic and the said the reservoir was empty (I had topped it the week before) they filled it and I booked it in next day. I thought the reservoir bottle was cracked because I saw water under that area of car that evening when I got home. They changed the radiator cap, flushed the radiator, and checked thay the fan was kicking in, and they cleaned the pipes. It did help, however when I drive it it still tends to leak out that little hole or vent on the reservoir bottle. If I do a lot of driving on a hot day when I stop that's when it leaks out that little hole. I'm topping the reservoir bottle every week, my Mechanic and my brother tell me this is normal because the coolant in the radiator expands and goes into the reservoir bottle and if it's too full it comes out that little hole /vent at top of reservoir - if this is true why has it only start doing this I've had the car for 15yrs and it's never done this before... What do you think it is. The car doesn't over heat /temperature gauge even when really hot stays consistent and fan comes on if necessary. Would appreciate your advice as I'm worried there is something more serious happening and no one is taking me seriously (including the mechanic - who has always being fantastic) - thank you
As explained in the video, the coolant can be tested for exhaust gases. Have that done.
Pity they didnt stick to seperate radiators :-(
Sounds like a nasty situation, hopefully people will find your video and save there car.
Im amazed by the amount of videos you make robert, virtually every few days something comes to mind and another fix it is born :-)
zx8401ztv LOL, Yes the needs of these cars breed the VOTD = Video Of The Day.
Question, my 1998 jeep cherokee is leaking water. Whenever i move my car from where ive parked there is always a little puddle of water. Can you give me advice on what to do?
+Hannah Oviedo Find the leak before you blow the engine.
Mr Robert I just brought a 2005 jeep grand Cherokee we drive about 60 mph come to a stop and then the stream come from the front on the car what wrong but it not running hot
Simple and easy to understand. I appreciate it!
You are welcome.
Hi Robert, my daughter got a new radiator last week on her RAV4, and since then the ac doesn't work. The shop tells us there's no connection. Is that true? Thanks!
I have no idea. Have a shop check it out. They may find a connector or something disconnected.
Ac pump connects to the radiator
Mechanics be doing shady shit. Js
Hello Robert my father's lancer had a head gasket leak so our mechanic replaced the gasket and resurfaced the head.All of that happened because of overheating problems before.So anyway our mechanic insisted we should change the radiator too cause he thinks it's faulty.We couldn't afford that,so we drove the car with the old radiator which supposedly is broken but really the temperature is steady no overheating no leaks and the radiator seems to be doing fine and coolant does circulate without any problem.Should I really change it or he just tries to scam me any ideas?.Sorry for the long comment.
Hello, Robert i have a 05 chrysler 300 my radiator plug peacock is leaking bad, can i replace the drain plug or do i need to replace the whole radiator? Thanks
You may be able to plug it with a bolt.
i have a 06 pontiac g6 2.4liter, i have a leak radiator, but i dont know how to remove it from a car, any ideas?
No, I have not looked at any of those.
Maybe check on a Pontiac forum.
Hi Robert. I have a 2000 cadillac deville that I bought with a blown head gasket. Muffler man told me it was apparent that they had put something in the coolant to fix whatever the problem was, unfortunately it didn't work. So In November of last year i decided to just replace the engine, but after I replaced the engine and the thermostat, the car still overheated. So I gave up on it until about two weeks ago. Mind you, by this time the car had been sitting for about 10 months. So I replaced the starter, which got it running again, but the car was still overheating. So I replaced the 4 gaskets between the throttle housing and the engine, AND replaced the water pump. I let the car warm up to normal operating temp, THEN let it idle for about thirty minutes and it doesn't overheat. But less than five minutes into driving it begins to overheat rapidly. So my question is, could a bad radiator be the culprit for this problem? Also, do you thing the thermostat could've went bad from sitting for so long? I'm low on funds and don't know what my next move should be. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
If the coolant mix right? Are you sure it is overheating? How hot are the hoses to the radiator, top and bottom? Does the fan work?
+Robert DIY Yes sir, I bought concentrated coolant and diluted it myself, so I'm positive it's the right mixture. Both cooling fans are operating during idle and driving, and once the car has overheated they even stay on for a minute or so after I park the car. The top radiator hose is firm and hot to the touch, I'm not sure about the bottom hose scene as I can't reach it.
+press play I bought the engine used, so I was worried about that this one may have a blown head gasket as well, but it seems like it would overheat even when at idle if it was a blown head gasket. Plus there's no cream on the oil cap.
I don't know. Maybe you can check on a Cadillac forum.
Hey I have 2008 gmc envoy I got new waterpump thermostat and fan clutch and. Car sill overheating and antifreeze cooliant is all over fan belt and on top of battery what do i need to do replace radiator
Did you blow the head gasket?
Hello Robert, 1993 Chevy Silverado 6.5 diesel 151K miles New radiator and new GM Cap. Does not over heat.
Small leak at heater hose at top of radiator. After truck engine is cool or has sit for days. I release cap and heavy pressure is released into the reservoir. The only thing a mechanic told be it could be a blown head gasket. I have no water in oil, no white smoke or rough idling or oil cap residue. Anything you could think
of for me to check I would appreciate it. I enjoy your videos. Thank you.
Have you checked for exhaust gases in the coolant?
Thank you Robert for the fast reply. I just called auto zone to rent a detection device.
My 98 Volvo xc turbo leaks at the top radiator hose right where it is clamped. I have replaced the hose and examined the nipple where it connects. I don't see any cracks around it but no mater how tight I clamp it it still leaks. Any ideas would help before I go to the time and expense to replace the radiator. Thanks again
Replace the radiator.
Question. How come my radiator has a small leak but my reservoir tank never gets low. I have to fill the radiator by hand removing the cap and fill. I don’t think the hose is clogged.
Some of those vehicles have overflow tanks not really a reservoir.
Hey robert i have an 04 tahoe that ive changed thermostat, fan clutch, temp sensor, but is still overheating; could it be clogged radiator and or water pump?. When í changed the thermostat í saw corrosion deposits. Thks
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My radiator keeps leaking at the top were the cap is at and only when i drive it its a small leak do you think the radiator is cracked or is it something more serious it dose not over heat
Probably a bad radiator.
Hey I have a 98 Volvo V70 there is smoke coming through the vents I was wondering if you knew what the problem was coming from?
+andres garcia No, does it have an odor? Does the fan work? Has the cabin filter been replaced in the past 18 years?
Hello Robert, the coolant in my overflow bottle keeps rising, seems like there is high pressure building up in the radiator, I got the head and block changed and the car is still having the same problem... Do you have any suggestions?
What kind of car is it? If a Volvo, make sure the reservoir cap is in good condition.
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Question, h3 2008 hummer and my temperature gauge only rise above 1/2 with it's very hot outside, it's goes to 3/4 and I had everything check and still cannot find a problem. I notice when I turned the heater on high, then it starts to go back down.
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how do you check if its the radiator that's bad or the hose, on the video at :47 Im having some sort of leak around the engine cooler connection that's around the coolant hose, as seen at :47 on your video, I am having some thick green gloopy material forming from that side where the leak is, and I also have the issue of the gloopy brown stuff on the overflow capcan you do a video on how to check out transmission fluid on Volvo since they don't have good clear access
What kind of Volvo do you have?
If you see a leak, either the part is about to explode or the hose is leaking.
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95 Volvo 850 turbo
How you doing Mr. Robert. I have a 2005 Nissan Murano I'm have some overheating problems. I had a blown head gasket. I fix that. the blocks was warped. I got them repaired. I change the water pump and I change the thermostat and it's still running hot. only time it don't run hot when I have the heater on, but when I had the blown head gasket I poured some stop leak in the radiator the to sale it up could that be the problem and my radiator or any other clogging problems....
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Hello, my husband pulled the harmonic balancer from dodge charger, we noticed some wet spots on the back of the radiator and some drainage under the car. Is this an indicator that the radiator has been leaking?its my adult son’s car so we werent driving it before it overheated and blew a head gasket.
Could be a bad water pump. You have to find where it is leaking from .
I have a 2000 buick century custom and my radiator is backflushing by re-filling the reservoir tank. Any suggestions on what the issue could be.
Not really. Has it ever overheated? Maybe be a blown head gasket.
Yes it has overheated
Subscribed and following. Loving the helpful information. Nice clear video with audio besides the kiddos in background lol but it’s all good. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks for watching
Hey Robert,
thank you sir for the videos - they have served me well while working on my 1998 V70R Manual ..
I have recently brought a C70 T5 1998 manual also - yeah I love the manual and hold their price better :)
but I do have a slight problem that leads me to a fault radiator , but your advice would be great to.. the car runs extremely well considering it's a 18 year old car but once the car is warm before giving her some boost the temperature only starts to raise 2 notches off before it hits the first red bar , I instantly pull over wind down my windows and blast up the heating . once doing that the temperature drops back down to normal operating temps (3 o'clock) and remains there if I keep her steady and lay of the boost ...
thermostat will be changed for a new one and a fluid flush (dirt cheap items be criminal not to) but if the problem remains it has to be the rad not cooling the water down hence the overheating at high speeds?? am I right or wrong ?
the car was brought dirt cheap for a manual T5 , 105,000 on the clock , the engine runs / sounds well even when it shows its overheating and again the symptoms above only started recently...
+L “EL NACIXEM” Singh Probably a bad water pump.
Robert DIY thanks Robert for the reply - I might just do all 3 - themo .. rad.. water pump + belt while I am in there.
I will report back with a update
OK.
I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, and recently I noticed that I have coolant leaking from the bottom of my car, towards the front on the passenger side. My coolant level remains steady but the plastic reservoir needs to be filled up every day or so. Also, my car is not overheating at all. Do you think it could be the radiator or something else? Please help!
Melissa Chamberlin Not sure but you have to find the leak. Radiator is a likely suspect. Coolant roulette, not fun.
my coolant reservoir boils when not using AC and coolant rise up to the top, thus making me add coolant every other day. Is this a sign of clogged radiator?
+JG nope, a blown head gasket. What kind of car do you have? Is the cap and bottle in good condition?
hey ROBERT I have a truck that i believe is over heating cuz my a/c tem changes.also i noticed that one side of my truck it gets real hot. hoter then the other side.u think is a clogged radiator?
No, probably a problem with the climate control unit or a temperature sensor inside the truck.
How do u know if it’s the radiator and not the freeze plug? Is it true that a bad freeze plug can cause the radiator to leak?
Radiators don't have freeze plugs.
Robert DIY I know but I was told by a mechanic that the radiator may be leaking from the top because of a faulty freeze plug. He said that I might not have to replace the radiator if that was the case. I didn’t get it either.
More fake news. ;)
Hi, I have a 2005 dodge magnum 3.5 liter that keeps running hot. I tried everything. From changing the sensor to replacing the radiator fan. Even checked the fan relay, nothing is working. Is it a bad radiator or a blown head gasket.
Nikki Simms Grrrrrr, is the water pump bad? Is the thermostat stuck closed?
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I never checked
why my motecarlo not circulatin warter i bought new thermostat put it in i seen rust in radiator.......warter not circulatin.....i bleed line nothin but steam coming from it....could u help me with the solution
I have a truck that is leaking coolant but we dont see a leak we just see a puddle on the ground could the radiator be bad?
+Shavonne Garvin yes, that is possible. Could also be a hose.
Robert i change 2001 marquis change heater core do to your video i change it i now have issues it want crank it turns over but want fire there two plugs on the passager air bag a small one a big one i couldn't find anywhere that the big one plugs in would that cause the car not to start its my daughters car help in nc i need your help i checked everywhere i cant find anything unhook but thats not saying much when daughters rushing me
Did you unplug the connector?
I learned a lot, thank you.
You are welcome
Hey there robert. I just replaced my water pump, and my thermostat on my 07 Pontiac g6 and it still heating up. There is no leaks, and both my fans work. Any suggestions? Hope to hear from you.
Where did you get the thermostat?
Robert DIY autozone..and do i have to bleed my system or is there a special way i have to add coolant since the system drained when i took off the thermostat most of coolant leaked out. About a gallon or more leaked out but less then a few pours went back in when i was done
If the vehicle overheated, it could have a blown head gasket. I would get a thermostat from the dealer.
Just got it fixed this morning. I just bled the cooling system and test drove it for a long distance and not heating ip anymore. Thank you for you time tho and help appreciate it very much. Keep the channel running strong brotha
Good to hear.
Robert I need some help my radiator blew I have a 1999 Volvo V70 2.4L FWD 5cyl. can you tell me what size I need
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My car camry2000 is not overheat but coolant splash out from radiator when engine hot if put rad cap on, the coolant will flow through reservoir and coolant come out from reservoir cap, i did replaced headgasket ,temostat ,water polly,rad cap.
But result remain the same...Any idea?
People in my country (Cambodia) drive car without temostat and i am hesitate to do that..
Hard for me to know what the problem may be. How long have you had it? How much has it been driven in the past year? How long ago was the water pump last replaced?
I just got my radiator replace but now I'm having major transmission issues! Could it be possible that it got affected by the change?
Yes, have the fluid checked.
I think your supposed to add trans fluid when u change them out hopefully your mechanic knew and did that
I have a 2004 Chrysler Sebring V6 2.7L Its been driving fine for a week and the other day the temp gage went a little bit above the middle line then the car shut off. I popped the hood and noticed the anti-freeze in the plastic reservoir bubbling. Soon as the car cools down, it starts, i drove home, popped the hood and it was bubbling again. It didn't do that all week. Weathers been the same all week 103-107 degrees. Never overheated or wanted to til now. The hose from the radiator to engine is hot so that tells me the thermostat isn't closed. What could be the problem? Thanx.
Tazh702 Not really sure. Is the cooling fan working? A thermostat can be broken and not opening all the way. Bubbling could mean it has a blown head gasket. If the vehicle has a sealed, pressurized system, you should NEVER open the bottle cap when the car is hot/warm.
Same problem I'm having, been having for sometime now
i have a bmw e46 2001 and when i pour anti freeze into the radiator it comes right out the bottom. what might that be is the radiator bad?
twistoffate01 That or a hose. Either way I wouldn't drive it until it is repaired. A tow is cheaper than an engine.
I have an 08 g35 and the temp gauge goes slightly above the operating temp during daytime. Do I need to worry?
I would.
Robert DIY what do you think might be the issue?
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I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am and my vehicle heats up quickly and it throws out the coolant out of the reservoir. It'll run for about 10 minutes and then heats up. the coolant won't stay. I took it to get it fixed and they changed the, water pump, thermostat, coolant temperature sensor and the thermostat gasket. None of these changes helped and it keeps doing the same thing. now my engine light turned on. any idea what it can be?
Blown head gasket.
I accidentally didn’t tighten the radiator tight enough and it blew truck over heated. After I put some coolant back into reservoir and radiator it still heated up quickly after starting it
Well, once you cross that bridge, you are on the other side.
Hi i have a 2012 Audi Q5 3.2L my car was throwing a cooling system performance code so the mechanic replaced T stat, water pump, heater core valve, and Sensor. The heat was worked fine after replacing heater core valve but after i went to the car wash i let the AC run and maybe after an hr the hose blew off on the bottom hose and all the coolant fell out and now the heat or AC isn't working. The mechanic fixed the hose and no overheating but car still throwing that same code .. do you think this could be from a failing radiator or do these symptoms sound like it could be something else?
You need to let an Audi specialist look at it. That is above my pay grand. Just to let you know, most cars should not be running unless they are being driven according to most owners manuals.
Hi Robert. I have a 1998 Volvo S70. I changed the water pump because it was leaking, so I replace it and replace the timing belt and thermostat as well. Now. I turn on the engine and after 5 or 10 minutes the coolant reservoir get full and start leaking through the cap. What could possible causing this? Thanks in advance.
+cubansonero Did you overheat the engine while the water pump was leaking? That is a common sign of a blown head gasket. Make sure the cap is not cracked and it green.
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+Robert DIY Thank you very much for your reply. It was helpful.
can u tell with me how i can check my radiator of my car b/c my english not good can u type for this ?my car is camry 2007 le
Can u help me?
If you see leaks just replace it.
I have a Volvo s80 when I add antifreeze it comes out the bottom on the driver's side thus happened after I hit a big bump what could it be
leak lol
i have 2002 grand prix with no heat i check the hose going to thermostat nothing coming frm that hose why is that
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My car has been recently overheating a lot. I took it to a mechanic and he said my head gasket's blown, and I'll have to replace the cylinder heads and replace the radiator because it's cracked. I took it to Midas the next day and they said it's only a cracked radiator because the oil has no milky texture in it, so the head gasket's fine. I think im goimg to go with the radiator but whose word do you think i should take? I have an '06 Kia Spectra5.
+ESKeTTIT so you think the Midas people know more than your mechanic? Good luck with that. 😎
Robert DIY well it wasn't "my mechanic". It was just a random repair shop down the street. The coolant doesnt seem to be bubbling, neither does the oil look milky. The car drives just fine, just that it starts overheating and the A/C turns warm after 10 mins or so. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. I dont want to end up sending the car to the scrapyard.
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ok i have a mazda 626 year 2000 and i noticed that alot of coolant was leaking from the car after i was driving the temperature gauge was on hot so i have to keep putting coolant in. sometimes but i notice when i drive it now its on cold then slowly gets to hot after a short 15 minute drive cold it be the water pump rather than the radiator? cause the car is 15 years old 158 thousand miles
Young Visionary Age and miles really don't matter. If you have a leak, fix it before you destroy the engine.
I know this is a old video but thought I ask. I filled the coolant then hour later it all spilled out??? Any ideas
I don't even know what kind of car you have...🤔
Something similar to this happened to me i have an Infiniti i30t 99’ v6
I had a front crash on my car and had minor damage to the radiator. I'm replacing it. if the transmission fluid mixes with coolant I'm done.
I understand
My car has water and everything but the pipe that is connected to the radiator and the water pump doesn’t have water in it and is like the water pump is trying to get water from the radiator but the radiator don’t have or the water does not flow through it
Can you help?
Do you think is a new radiator?
How do you know that the antifreeze isn't flowing?
Robert DIY the computer in the car is telling me that need engine coolant
but like I said, the water deposit has water in it and I don’t know what else could it be if isn’t the radiator 🤕
I don't even know what kind of car you have. 🤷🏾♂️
Robert DIY
I have a
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2003 745li
Hello how's it going I'm having a problem with my car whenever I drive it for about 30 min it start kinda driving sluggish for a min and I got my temp gauge to work it wasn't working before but I'm not shore if it reading right it reading very hi my question is would it drive king of sluggish if it over heating and if yea what do you think it can be I change their thermionic state a while back it a 85 Monte Carlo
+G-BODY BOI sounds like a problem with the carb.
+Robert DIY so should I get it rebuild ?
If someone can verify that. Have you tried some carb cleaner?
Hello so i have a Mini cooper S , couple days ago the coolant was boiling i had to stop the car to let it cool down..after 2 days i lost power while driving about few minutes and then it was working ok again ...can someone Help?
+Vonet Vonet how do you know that the coolant was boiling?
Great vid amigo. Thanks for sharing. Great info that applies in general. Thanks again
Glad it was helpful!
My 2000 honda accord ex 2.3 liter just suddenly started leaking coolant just last night, the only reason I noticed was because I poped the hood open to check on the fluids (oil, steering fluid, brake, and coolant), I have checked the lower coolant hose and it doesn't seem cracked nor is it leaking from the hoses, it is coming more from the radiator not the main body (if you will) but the upper surface, around the cap. If anyone has some suggestions or info I would appreciate it.
Replace the radiator before you overheat the engine and blow the head gasket.
How would I confirm it is my radiator and not something else, I checked the cap and it looks to be in good condition, do you know anyway of confirming (at home and not have to take it to the mechanic for a diagnostic) I have a bad radiator?
Sure, keep driving it, playing coolant roulette. If it lets loose and it dumps all of the coolant, then the engine overheats, you'll be 100 percent sure.
I just put my car into the shop but i think i blew my radiator. I was out getting food and i was pulling out of Buffalo Wild Wings and i was going 10 miles to the left lane to U turn back up. Well when i got the left lane i heard a loud pop like a gun shot and pulled into the closest place i could. I looked under my car and it was leaking very bad. I drove it back home but the weird thing was my temp stayed in the middle the whole time.
You probably damaged the engine driving it after you seen the massive leak. You have less than 30 seconds to shut the engine off when you loose coolant. A tow is cheaper than an engine rebuild. :(
Once the coolant is gone, it is no longer on the sensor that reports the proper temp on the gauge. Ask me how I know...
How were the wings?
LMFAO at the how were the wings comment when that same thing happened to me it was the upper hose it completely failed and exploded
Thanks for this video. My car was overheating. at 173K miles and a 9 year engine. After flushing the radiator it worked for a day before it overheated again.
we were afraid it was a head gasket as there seemed like there was light oil in there. but did not have other head gasket failure clues We figured we might change the thermostat.
After removing the thermostat we decided to change the water pump and radiator as well
after inspection, the radiator seemed to have big wet spots towards the bottom and small wet spots between the plastic. We also realized it has a transmission fluid for in and out at the bottom of rad.
After watching this video I will definitely flush the transmission fluid as well after all is done.
BTW OBD2 scanner came back with an issue with the coolant sensor. Could that have caused the coolant to overflow as well?
Not sure what kind of car you have but the temp sensor can go bad and cause the gauge to raise even when the temp is normal. Also, over heating sometimes damages the sensor.
@@RobertDIY thanks for the reply, it is a 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i premium
Can you flush a clogged radiator? I don't have signs of overheating, however my coolant overflow/recovery reservoir was clogged. I noticed that it never fluctuated and it always had the same amount of coolant in it even when the radiator was low on coolant. The whole hose was clogged with debris and the reservoir had clumps of debris in the bottom of it. This leads me to think I may be better off just replacing my radiator then chance overheating my engine.
Twiztidguy Drain the radiator, disconnect the lower hose and run a water hose in the top. If you get a nice flow through the bottom you should be fine. It is very rare to have sludge in the motor or radiator since it always flows with hot pressurized coolant. The reservoir on the other had usually does not circulate coolant. They also sell coolant system flush at most auto part stores.
Robert DIY
Thanks for the quick feedback.
This video helped me out a lot!
Maurice Aucoin Thanks for watching.
Im getting some leaking under where the reservoir tank is. Its a pressurized system and and it leaks after i drive it for a few minutes. Plus it starts to over heat but the needle on the gauge goes back down after a few seconds while driving. I had the water pump replaced a few months ago so Im pretty sure thats not causing this issues. I also hear what sounds like a screech when I turn the car off. Its a 2002 lincoln ls, any ideas?
Probably has a bad fan.
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Robert DIY. Thats what I thought but the fan kicks on. When I drive i watch the needle closely, it starts to rise above operating level and for a few seconds and then it goes back down to normal and when I park it I see the coolant dripping from under where the reservoir tank is. I kinda think its the thermostat sticking, check I don't know with is Lincolns.
+Ignacio Pena a thermostat is not going to leak, some other part or hose is leaking. If the engine has overheated it could have internal damage.
i have a 97 sts that pushes water out the over flow
+Bruce Muth probably has a bad/leaking head gasket.
my 300tdi disco is pressure rising changed water pump
ok
Thanks
If you got to flush the transmission fluid you might as well junk the car cause once it gets replaced you're transmission will start slipping. That's why just changing it every once in awhile is always the better option over flushing it.
interesting.
i have a honda civic 2003 and it over heats
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+walter gorena thanks for watching.
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very very helpfull i needed to hear that
danny dash Good deal, thanks for watching.
It's definitely my radiator as there are no cores left in it
Ouch!
Just top it off with water until you can afford the radiator replacement then you can have coolant ready, it saves money!
Until it overheats or freezes and destroys the engine. Much money lost.
Robert DIY My engine only costs 1600 to rebuild much cheaper than getting a tranny rebuilt which i just did heh.
lol, Sounds more expensive than some coolant or a hose.
Robert DIY which is why im replacing the radiator next month silly. When I do Im filling it up with coolant sheesh.
Also, if the vehicle has a turbo, it really needs coolant.
my resivor bottle boils when I run the car for more than 20 mins
+stephen long What kind of car?
+Robert DIY it's on a 85 firebird , I've replaced the waterpump , thermostat and housing , all new hoses , and flushed the system. do you think it's the heads
+stephen long Is the temp high?
+stephen long the answer is yes. You can test the fluids for combustion gases. Test kit at the auto parts store.
I'll give it a test to see if the gas is in the fluid ,
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thanks for watching.
You like the guy from kick boxer.
Is that good or bad?
@@RobertDIY images.app.goo.gl/mw1d2gmrV6mCvk8Y8. I see its obviously not u
@@RobertDIY its not bad though hes a classical actor. His name haskell anderson from kickboxer
Can it be my radiator?
Yes?
+Hannah Oviedo lol what?
Yes the rad can be bad.
:)
thanks for watching.
@@RobertDIY sure thing!
Please help I have a 99 crown vic and it only leaks once it’s warmed up do you think this is because the radiator is cracked and when it gains pressure it leaks?
Where is it leaking from.
I have a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado that keeps overheating after I accidently left the cap loose and it blew off and the truck got hot. I replaced the cap the water pump and have replaced two thermostat and still nothing. I don't think its the head gasket because there isn't coolant in the oil. And when you crank it up it doesn't shoot coolant out of the reservoir I have also tried burping the coolant system. I don't the no it's the radiator but that will most likely be my next step in trying to fix it. Can you tell me anything to help thanks.
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i have a motecarlo not circulatin warter i bought new thermostat put it in i seen rust in radiator.......warter not circulatin.....i bleed line nothin but steam coming from it....could u help me with the solution.....there is
Maybe you need a water pump.