I am a full time truck driver by day and a part time mechanic by night. I watch these instructional videos just for fun and you are literally the only person on youtube i have seen do this correctly. I scream at the screen when i see people pour 50/50 blended antifreeze into a system that has just been flushed with water. Im glad you explained that you have to add full strength antifreeze equal to half the systems capacity and THEN top off with distilled water. Everything you explained really hit the nail on the head. Keep at it man. Great video!
@AdmiralOffRoad
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@codeyalan
7 жыл бұрын
it all depends on where you live as well here is south Texas i can run just water and be fine. But i add the 50/50 because its easier.
@lavachemist
7 жыл бұрын
If you were to run only water you would have several issues. First, the boiling point of water is 212 degrees F, just 2 degrees above the normal operating temperature of a Jeep 4.0. That means you'd most likely boil over if you used plain water (50/50 coolant has a boiling point of about 265 degrees F). And yes, another reason to run coolant/antifreeze is that when mixed properly, you will have a decreased risk of rusting any ferrous parts inside your engine (like the engine itself in the case of the Jeep 4.0). Rust is the reason that his coolant came out all brown and murky, it would have been much worse if he didn't have any coolant in the system at all! 2 gallons of undiluted antifreeze costs about $15 and it should last you several years.
@seansavage4766
6 жыл бұрын
micvee not true...water doesn't boil at 212 when pressurized as is the case of a typical cooling system... And actually water dissipates heat faster than coolant. So it works better by itself. But overall you are right.. You should run a 50/50 coolant mixture for reasons of freezing and very mild rust prevention.
@monicocarrera4434
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed this helped me a lot and details always make for a proper instructional video
@madcrazylp
7 жыл бұрын
This is definitely the most comprehensive flush tutorial I have found. I can't thank you enough for expressing how important it is to catch the old toxic coolant. The only other tip I might add would be to back flush the heater core with VERY light pressure from the hose, Especially on an XJ that could have a load of sludge and crap trapped in it.
@autumnwinter15
9 жыл бұрын
Good video. One thing I did additionally on my 99 XJ was back flush the heater core since my heat was lukewarm even after a thermostat change. Boy did I get some great heat after that . There is a very simple video on doing that.....simply disconnect both heater hoses and run water hose through bottom heater core hose till all the junk comes out. Refill the whole system, let air burp out of cap with engine running and cap off. Fill your expansion tank to full line. Put rad cap back on after coolant wants to run out constantly. Took mine for a short drive, turn off, check level, add if necessary to expansion tank.......keep in min that the expansion tank level may go down as the engine cools so check your level after it cools and for good measure check your level for the next couple days and recheck for any hoses that may be leaking at the clamp area from being disturbed. Not a bad idea to replace all heater and radiator hoses at this time. One other trick I do while I'm in jeep maintenance mode that I do to every cherokee I own....yes I own a few, is replace all the battery positive and negative cables with an assortment Imget from the auto,parts store. I also run a new cable from battery negative post to one of the air compressor bracket bolts to give the engine a better ground strap than the deteriorated woven strap from the factory at the back of the engine near valve cover. One of my jeeps was burning out ignition could due to a weak ground and this fix cured that and also made the engine start up noticeably faster and the engine just feels much stronger after this simple and rewarding preventative fix. Happy jeeping!
@autumnwinter15
9 жыл бұрын
Ignition coils....my bad.
@pauljensen9793
7 жыл бұрын
You back flushed your ignition coil?
@johnc5872
5 жыл бұрын
My heat is really weak. I have a 01 jeep grand cherokee. About to replace the thermostat. Any ideas if that doesn't work?
@justincady4457
4 жыл бұрын
@@johnc5872 backflush heatercore
@Smilex53
4 жыл бұрын
Man, that was a great video. Well explained but simple for the layman. You guys that do these videos honestly are helping a lot of people in the world. Even if it might seem like a simple thing to do for some. Much thanks!
@tomharrison7001
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you . I think your attitude and explanation were great . Not at all patronising or cynical just clear and easy.
@AdmiralOffRoad
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@phantomshtter
8 жыл бұрын
"Don't spill it cause it kills animals" *Spills all over the place* LOL
@AdmiralOffRoad
8 жыл бұрын
ya that didn't work out as planned. Just had to clean up afterwards
@phantomshtter
8 жыл бұрын
Just thought that was ironic funny, I figured you took care of it. lol
@TruckHomeSwitzerland
7 жыл бұрын
Do you fill up the reservoir tank aswell after filling at the radiator gap?
@ARBrenes
6 жыл бұрын
Then he used the garden house to pour water so the antifreeze was diluted. The animals wont die drinking it but will probably get cancer. Anyhow, it was a very instructive video. Will try it myself. Thanks.
@compunerd
6 жыл бұрын
At least he tried... Most people will just let it go everywhere
@wesg3084
5 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thanks for the video. I'm getting ready to flush my 98 Cherokee out for the first time on my own and needed that advice.
@ShawnjHiggins
6 жыл бұрын
Just got one of these Jeeps for 1k and I found this video. Watched a few more of this guys videos and now I know..... I HAVE TO SUBSCRIBE! Thank you so very much for the videos they are a great guide to getting me in the right direction for my new toy.
@AdmiralOffRoad
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Witty.Potato
4 жыл бұрын
Best instructional video I've seen for quick Jeep maintenance. Easy to follow step by step and straight to the point of what to do and how to do it. Thank you!
@steventure7939
4 жыл бұрын
My man, super helpful. Simple and to the point just how I like my youtube tutorials. Just picked up a 97XJ and I'm going through all my fluids/oils.
@joshb9364
9 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. It's a lot easier of a job than a lot of people think. Another option for a chemical flush is C.L.R. .....works like a champ!
@AdmiralOffRoad
9 жыл бұрын
Josh B That's a good idea. I'll have to remember that!
@robertg262
4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if CLR would be good to use. Glad to know someone has already tested int and it works.
@thebrokesoulone
8 жыл бұрын
Brother, you just saved me 150.00 BUCKS.... SPOT ON. 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4 4 door.
@AdmiralOffRoad
8 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@brandyf1932
4 жыл бұрын
I'm updating mom's '91 (Limited Ed.) after it sat over 6 years, ugh.
@pitot1988
9 жыл бұрын
Great video, detail and clear description. Thanks for posting buddy!
@AdmiralOffRoad
9 жыл бұрын
pitot1988 thank you very much!
@turkturkleton6030
7 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video! I'm trying to get an old Jeep running that's been sitting for a long time and you've been a huge help.
@AdmiralOffRoad
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad to hear it!
@kris.monroe
7 жыл бұрын
Huge help! Just got a '93 and this was big help.
@AdmiralOffRoad
7 жыл бұрын
glad to hear it!
@damianndrums
7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, as always. I can't believe shops charge so much to do something simple. My dilemma is that I live in the city and do not have access to a hose. I can ask a friend, but I do not want to make a mess in his driveway. Maybe a DIY car wash place will let me get away with it..or ill just bite the bullet at a shop.
@swaltou
3 жыл бұрын
Good job I like to see young guys fixing and repairing own stuff!!!
@CaptDan-zk4tt
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, mine is a 2000, saw your video on radiator replacement, led me here now subscribed.
@dennisbraxton3770
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Now I can flush my wife’s radiator system my self without paying a shop an arm and a leg to do it. I did give you a thumbs up on the video.
@AdmiralOffRoad
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@blueridger28
6 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for the info. I was getting ready to go in blind but im glad i found your video.
@infinphoenix13
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video. My 95 Cherokee SE will do very well in the Miami heat today.
@AdmiralOffRoad
8 жыл бұрын
+Grover Mitchell You're welcome!
@dickJohnsonpeter
5 жыл бұрын
Great video, no bullshit, just an accurate, easy to follow explanation. This is the first winter since I bought my '97 xj so wanted to get some info before I did a coolant flush. Thanks!
@kotaman232
7 жыл бұрын
This is the ONLY good video I've seen on this. Keep it up!
@AdmiralOffRoad
7 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@shinriley
7 жыл бұрын
I went to a mechanic shop and they told me they needed to flush my system out. They made it seem like it was a big deal and charged me 125 dollars to do it. Just finished watching this video and I'm incredibly pissed that I paid those fu#@ers that much money to do it!!!!!!!! Thank you for making this video. Now I can do this $#!% on my own.
@AdmiralOffRoad
7 жыл бұрын
sorry to hear that! glad to help
@michaelkaybecker
6 жыл бұрын
Jesse Riley well you got to remember time is money. It may not be that hard to do but probably took at least 1 hour. If the shop rate is like $95 and hour then you have to ad that to materials. It already cost a lot more to get someone else to do it.
@MCatwar
5 жыл бұрын
ngl coolant is something i stay away from. i’m not sure if i’d do this to mine
@philliptaylor5981
6 жыл бұрын
The only recommendation would be to show the results of doing the engine flush? Always fun to see that ! Great video!
@IShould.veKnown
5 жыл бұрын
Nice truthful content and smooth modern editing. Good job kid.
@ricksuton6605
7 жыл бұрын
tks for the video. gonna go out & try this now for first time ever...
@Gonzo.S.Thompson
5 жыл бұрын
Me too. How'd it work out for you?
@dustincmills
6 жыл бұрын
That reservoir is held in with two 8mm screws. Takes 2 minutes to dump out and reinstall.
@cdwalkman8401
5 жыл бұрын
That reservoir doesnt have a outlet of any kind near the bottom so if you fill it with water like a giant DONG SLOBBERER! Just skip the 8mm part and go strait to COCK POUNDING your own FACE!!!!
@zigzigzig
5 жыл бұрын
@@cdwalkman8401 lol bro wtf
@tollie1221
4 жыл бұрын
These 2 screws are difficult to unbolt. Another solution is to disconnect the small hose from the canister but not on the canister side but on the radiator side. Let this hose hang on a lower position than the canister and the gravity will empty the canister. You can do an extra flush with the garden hose from the top op the canister.
@enzov9772
8 жыл бұрын
hahah "I don't want to leak out any onto the street" *proceeds to monsoon everywhere onto the street* good video though very informative. thanks bud
@StormLaker
8 жыл бұрын
It's too bad it doesn't drain as nice and neat as say...an oil change, haha.
@AdmiralOffRoad
8 жыл бұрын
If you are able to drain the radiator through the drain valve instead of the lower hose, it is less messy but still not neat by any means
@StormLaker
8 жыл бұрын
Neither way is. On my Jeep my issue right now is nasty sludgy rusty antifreeze that needs flushed out. I put down cardboard, and was really careful....and I still ended up with rusty spots on the concrete, haha.
@user-uu8wy5xs1t
3 жыл бұрын
You can catch it all and keep the rust off your driveway if your lifted by using a little wading pool. I don't know why everybody feels the need to criticize the boy for getting a little fluid on the ground
@laneyclaridge5065
2 жыл бұрын
Question for all you good folks out there. When I pulled the top radiator hose off to start the engine flush, no water would go in past the thermostat. I had to pull my thermostat out before I could get water through. Is that normal or was this a case of a bad thermostat? The Cherokee overheated recently that’s the reason I got off my rear and decided to do my own flush. Living in Costa Rica, not only do I have language issues but have been warned repeatedly that the local mechanics shouldn’t be trusted. Thanks! And great video!!!
@techinfoandhelp
2 жыл бұрын
Bad thermostat snd do not put green coolant in a chrysler/gm vehicle it takes the orange/yelllow/red (OAT) Organic Acid Technology coolant/antifreeze or you will corrode the cooling system and all its parts with the green (IAT) Inorganic Additive Technology coolant/antifreeze
@sonjahjh
8 жыл бұрын
thank you admiral. my 2000 jeep actually started doing this on me and I cant drive it. I figure it could be clogged so that is what I am going do tomorrow before work.
@taajbarnett2976
4 жыл бұрын
What was wrong with your Jeep? I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee too. But mines keep over heating. I don’t have any coolant in the coolant reservoir tank.
@StormLaker
8 жыл бұрын
I took the thermostat out of my 95' today. It came out quite easily. Getting it back in with that lower bolt not clearing the serpentine belt- stupidity on Chrysler's part:-(. So now my 10 minute repair is going to take me half the morning tomorrow to put it back in- grrrrrr! This video was of great help, that petcock doesn't do anything to drain off the cooling system, you gotta pull the hoses! My other "DOH!" for the morning was having my bucket in the wrong place- my neighbor walked up to say good morning and have a chat for a few minutes, and I wasn't paying attention to where the water/antifreeze was falling. We got it cleaned up. TOmorrow I am flushing my heater core- always make sure you do that when you flush your system!
@AdmiralOffRoad
8 жыл бұрын
glad the video was helpful! That seems to be the way it goes sometimes. A 10 minute job turns into a much larger job because of one stupid bolt or part in the way
@StormLaker
8 жыл бұрын
Now I have a cutoff tool just in case...haha. I have a feeling when I go to put in my lift next year it will come in handy..along with my reciprocating saw and my breaker bar/pipe setup. I might spring for a 30 gallon air tank and an impact gun before then, haha.
@AdmiralOffRoad
8 жыл бұрын
StormLaker1975 i did my first lift without an impact and my second one with an impact gun and it made it so much quicker
@StormLaker
8 жыл бұрын
It's on my wish list for Christmas, haha.
@user-vm7oc4sz5j
4 ай бұрын
Very good video you explained everything perfectly.❤
@AdmiralOffRoad
4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@andersd3579
7 жыл бұрын
Good vid! Imma bout to do this on my 95' XJ. This video was great inspiration and helpful - thanks!
@AdmiralOffRoad
7 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@shaggyone3924
7 жыл бұрын
back flush your heater cored while you're at it...
@AB714AA
7 жыл бұрын
Shaggy one how did you do that?
@rickydecker8341
6 жыл бұрын
i love driving this vehicle its fun to drive
@kd6844
9 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot. I was wrestling with that stupid plug for an hour before I found your post
@AdmiralOffRoad
9 жыл бұрын
+K. D. Mann I tried to get mine out first too. Not sure why they made it such a pain to get to and remove.
@kd6844
9 жыл бұрын
+Admiral Off-Road I would even prefer your hose clamps. my 99 has the clips which are more difficult in tight quarters
@AdmiralOffRoad
9 жыл бұрын
+K. D. Mann that sucks. The hose clamps are pretty easy.
@AdmiralOffRoad
9 жыл бұрын
+K. D. Mann By the way, I think you're subscriber number 600! Thanks!
@_JEBUS
Жыл бұрын
Should mention that the thermostat being closed won't allow for a full flush of the engine block and removing it is not advised if you dont have to. Bottom bolt is a pita and the design of the housing is common to leak. Dont mess with it unless of course the stat is bad and needs replaced.
@scottbradley2503
7 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very easy to understand and follow. Thank you.
@AdmiralOffRoad
7 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@baysidewise
5 жыл бұрын
Great videos I am doing this twice a year before summer and then again before winter. Only step that Is recommended is to blow the hose water out with air from a compressor. I actually used a small portable desalt leaf blower. Probably not a big deal but the theory is the minerals in the water from your hose will cause issues.
@NicoleHerrickDIY
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, so easy to follow. Thanks mate.
@AdmiralOffRoad
8 жыл бұрын
+NicoleHerrickDesign Thanks!
@bezalelex31
9 ай бұрын
You apparently failed to mention that you MUST have previously removed the THERMOSTAT! Otherwise water would NOT flow from the TOP radiator hose into the engine compartment to flush it out. The thermostat is a spring coil heat activated valve that opens up when maximum temperature indicated on the thermostat is reached to ALLOW hot coolant to pass thru and circulate into the cooling system for heat dissipation and to maintain a consistent operating temperature.
@donalddday7741
4 жыл бұрын
when i’ve done mine i would run engine with heat on to get that dirty stuff out, but nowadays at over 60 years old i look for shop that has the flush system that pulls old stuff out and new stuff in its fast and no mess, of course it costs more be worth it
@Zazquatch1
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your video. It gives us newbies a chance to get around to actually do some work on our cars on our own. =) Great, helpful attitude. God Bless you.
@AdmiralOffRoad
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@droma2366
3 жыл бұрын
Alright, just a heads up for whoever lands on this video. It is not as easy as the video makes it to be. 1. Removing the hose clamps is easy but installing it back, specifically the one by the air filter is very hard. Space is limited. 2. They drain 3 gallons of coolant but when you try putting back 3 gallons, it won't take all 3. I was only able to get 1 gallon of straight antifreeze. I regret not buying the 50/50 mix since 1 gallon of that would have been better than 1 gallon of straight coolant. 3. Flushing the fluid from the top hose, nothing came out. Dont know if i wasted 10minutes of just making a mess. 4. These do yourself videos make it easy. But i wish i could have my 2.5 hours back. I will pay jiffylube the 150$ they quoted me before trying to do the job myself. I ended paying over $50 for gallons of straight coolant, distilled water, and hose clamps. This is easy if you have time to do it. I had to get the kiddos fast food for dinner cause this took longer than it was worth doing. Yes i was at an incline nose up.
@techinfoandhelp
2 жыл бұрын
I think he failed to mention his thermostat is out or he is none the wiser it will not flow back through the return hose unless the thermostat is broken or not there
@RickC-jg4bj
5 жыл бұрын
Best thing to use when draining the system is a cement mixing tub there low and rectangular they catch it all. You can get them from a home improvement store. Because the fluid spills everywhere otherwise. You never really get it all in the bucket.
@Zoofactory
5 жыл бұрын
Rick C137 You never really did get it all in the bucket,, Another trick is laying out a tarp under the vehicle and and surround it it with any absorbent.. It catches all that doesn’t go into the bucket, soaks it up, and can be swept/scooped up pretty easily. I do the same thing for oil changes to protect the ground or garage floor. Thx Rick
@mr.giggles1344
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Justin Beiber for saving my xj
@YZYTX
3 жыл бұрын
Undoing the plug from the bottom and disconnecting the small hose from the side of the cap then put the tip of the hose under the car and suck through it a little bit then gravity will do the rest and you rinse and drain your reservoir.
@MileytheJeepV2
2 жыл бұрын
Good video my cherokees coolant also looks like that so im gonna do this and hopefully thatll be problem solver.. It only overheats on real hot days
@johnevans8522
5 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video. Thanks.
@stx-boyz8553
6 жыл бұрын
Great video just did my 99 xj
@SandDownSouth
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Question though. How does the water flush through the engine via the top hose with the thermostat closed/cold?
@doomid23
9 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks for video! Just what I needed!
@AdmiralOffRoad
9 жыл бұрын
Doomid 23 glad it helped!
@Stahlbucks420haha
8 жыл бұрын
my fav. 4:47.... thank god you wernt looking at the hose lol.. yet another great video, tho!!
@AdmiralOffRoad
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@cjsmithfl
5 жыл бұрын
If you’re able to fill/flush from the upper radiator hose your thermostat is possibly bad/stuck open. Just a thought.
@shinjihns8751
3 жыл бұрын
Hey great video, gonna flush this weekend.
@eleveneleven572
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate - just the video I needed!!
@AdmiralOffRoad
9 жыл бұрын
Tancred de Beaumanoir Thanks for the share!
@Silversquirrel8
4 жыл бұрын
Hey so I got to the top hose flush with the hose and it's just spewing right back out. Not going to the lower disconnected tube. What's that mean?
@iriehiphopgirl
2 жыл бұрын
Dude me too dammit
@ethanwalton980
2 жыл бұрын
@@iriehiphopgirl This guy had a defective thermostat, allowing the water to flow into the block. Another good way is to spray water through the heater hose that connects into the water pump. This is the bypass hose that bypasses the t-stat.
@iriehiphopgirl
2 жыл бұрын
@@ethanwalton980 thank you so much for the advice! I ended up flushing out the system section by section, starting at the heater core. I inherited my 92 Jeep XJ and my mom hadn’t flushed the cooling system in over 5 years…. It was a doozy. She’s running good now though!
@nancybell7689
10 ай бұрын
Help I’m a 63-year-old female and I’ve done everything you said but I can’t get the water to flush through the engine from the top radiator hose. I called my mechanic and he says it’s because my engine is cold in the thermostat has it shut off. Not sure what to do. When I went to refill the car I could only get in 1 gallon of antifreeze in about a half gallon of distilled water. I feel like there’s something going on between the top radiator hose inside the engine block because the check engine light keeps coming on, but I don’t know how to get the Flush completely done.
@ericunderwood1186
9 жыл бұрын
Great video man, I'll be doing mine soon.
@AdmiralOffRoad
9 жыл бұрын
Eric Underwood Thanks!
@douglaschonto9845
Жыл бұрын
I like this guy!
@gebeme11
2 жыл бұрын
That was super useful. Thanks man.
@jayman1601
8 жыл бұрын
One thing I would do is check the antifreeze with a hydrometer after it's been driven for a little to see how close the mixture is to 50/50. Should be seeing around -34*F.
@thomascolbert2687
3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU. I must have looked at 5 other videos, and none of those morons even showed how to find the drain valve, let alone how to work around the ridiculous set up by Chrysler. Best Video for this job!
@brettcannon74
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I plan to use this to help me change my 99 XJ soon. What I can't understand is we need to use distilled water and yet you use city water to flush it out. Surely some city water is still in the system and could cause long term damage?
@deegaw11
2 жыл бұрын
About to flush my xj this weekend and would like to know the answer for this also.
@JohnDoe-gm5qr
8 жыл бұрын
I hate it when I have to take everything out to get to a radiator drain. It reminds me of my Aunt's vehicle nearly needing the front end taken off to get to a head light. Meanwhile, I can get to ALL of my headlight bulbs on my 06 Jetta without having to take anything out. I scoff at people who say that only a dealer can work on them or you need "special tools" for everything. sTo me those ones are just talking out of their a$$es and they never had a VW before obviously because they are no harder to work on than a Honda or Toyota. It is just people who are afraid of things that are different and they make everything seem harder than it is. I never ask them for car repair advice because of that. We once had a Jeep similar to yours.
@miketambini8747
9 жыл бұрын
Solid video man
@AdmiralOffRoad
9 жыл бұрын
mike tambini Thanks!
@coleperry1446
2 жыл бұрын
When I spray water into the upper radiator hose water does not come out of the lower hose, it just builds up in the upper hose. Why doesn't mine behave the way yours is? 98 XJ 4.0.
@Diesel-rocket
9 жыл бұрын
Good job, buddy.... keep up the good work.
@AdmiralOffRoad
9 жыл бұрын
Thank You!
@donnybonfiglio1325
9 жыл бұрын
Great video man I blew my top radiator mudding and got a professional flush and it didn't solve my over heating problem so I may think it's my water pump but first I'm doing exactly what you just did!?
@AdmiralOffRoad
9 жыл бұрын
Good luck! Hope it solves your problem.
@ney7931
7 жыл бұрын
donny moran any update on your overheating issue?
@heathsilcott5540
6 ай бұрын
I just want to know how you managed to get water to flow through the thermostat housing. If the thermostat is in place and functioning properly, running water into the top radiator hose should simply fill up the hose.
@AdmiralOffRoad
6 ай бұрын
I found out later that the thermostat had actually failed and was stuck open. You would need to remove the thermostat to do this
@GalaxyVette
8 жыл бұрын
thanks man !! good video
@AdmiralOffRoad
8 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@rgrote3
4 жыл бұрын
Good job man👍Thank you!
@gilbertperez8002
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm wondering why my jeep is overheating. I also noticed the coolant isn't draining from the reservoir. It seems like its not going through the system. What could be causing this???
@matrivera7667
5 жыл бұрын
Well done, thanks!
@BostonianBroker
Жыл бұрын
I just took off all the Cooling system components on my engine and replacing everything. Can I just now or should I wait until I get all the new stuff back on? Thanks again as always Admiral -Fletch
@TheRossillini
2 жыл бұрын
What do you do with the old coolant when you’re finished?
@Aaron-gm1th
4 жыл бұрын
Hey! I was going through your video step by step, and I noticed when I turned my jeep on to let the flush go through the system that it started to creak here and there when I turned on the heat, is that normal?
@TRUMP20Z4
Жыл бұрын
Great video ,u r a natural.
@11eF1ND70U
4 жыл бұрын
2020?
@6400az
9 жыл бұрын
Great video, unfortunately it's what I hate about all things mechanical. My jeep cherokee has a different type of hose clamp. Impossible to get a wrench in there.Thought it looked too easy...lol.
@AdmiralOffRoad
9 жыл бұрын
Bummer! There is a drain plug on the radiator, but that's a pain to get to as well.
@6400az
9 жыл бұрын
Admiral Off-Road Just got it done at the shop, cost me a pretty penny dang it....)
@tommymazza9485
2 жыл бұрын
“Use distilled water not tap” uses the hose
@rodsfrenchies
2 жыл бұрын
Question if when I try to out water on the upper hose by the battery of water returns back does that mean my thermostat is open and doesn’t let water thru?
@dianac2783
6 жыл бұрын
1999 Jeep cherokee sport 4.2 6 cyl. Great video, easy to do. I also changed the coolant sensor as well because my gage stopped working, it's working great now, temp is reading a constant 210 when vehicle is warm. The issue now, is I lost all my cabin heat! The heater was working great when I ran the coolant cleaner through it, and after the coolant change for the first day. But today the heater does not blow hot air anymore, just cool. The blower is working fine. Any clue why? Thanks for your help!
@AdmiralOffRoad
6 жыл бұрын
Sounds like some air trapped in the system. The heater uses the hot coolant to warm the air that the heater blows into the cabin.
@keyworksales6241
7 жыл бұрын
Great guide. Just bought a 93 xj with overheating issues and just replaced the thermostat, water pump and fan clutch. Up next is a coolant flush for piece of mind. Hope that helps my problem. Is there anything I might be missing?
@AdmiralOffRoad
7 жыл бұрын
sounds like you've got the basics covered. If you continue to have overhearing issues you can get into fan upgrades and hood vents but i would do all of the things that you mentioned first because the other two won't do much if your cooling system isn't in good shape.
@keyworksales6241
7 жыл бұрын
Admiral Off-Road okay, and thanks for the quick reply! Gonna subscribe now 😊
@leeschaefer81
6 жыл бұрын
Drain wate,r
@leeschaefer81
6 жыл бұрын
Drain water
@justinbarnhart2416
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure if I just missed it but after you refilled the radiator at the end did you also refill the overflow?
@MarkAdamsOnline
9 жыл бұрын
Hey man, thanks for this video. Before I do this I was wondering... how long did you run the Jeep while it had the water/flush cleaner in it? Thanks!
@AdmiralOffRoad
9 жыл бұрын
***** Hi Mark. i ran the jeep just long enough for it to reach normal operating temperature (210ish). it took about 10 minutes or so.
@MarkAdamsOnline
9 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks so much! I'm looking forward to doing this. It's amazing how much car maintenance is easy to do if you just know how!
@taajbarnett2976
4 жыл бұрын
How do you know when you’re completely done putting water or coolant in the system??? That’s the part I’m now confused on.
@casabella2132
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Do you know why my jeep's horn keeps activating itself, this is a very annoying problem. Thank you again.
@AdmiralOffRoad
7 жыл бұрын
I had that happen to me once. I ended up disconnecting them for a few hours and when I connected them again they were fine. I think the connection can get loose at the horn itself and make the horn activate on its own
@JagexAnarchy
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you fixed problem, but there is a fuse that if removed, will turn off horn. Also if your check engine light is on, get codes read. If it says clock spring,that is your problem. Bad clockspring sends high voltage to the TPS causing rough idle and also makes your horn go off nonstop
@utistudent099
4 жыл бұрын
Any cylinder head cracks yet? Mine just cracked between cylinders 3 and 4 which is the typical spot. If you crack since this is a design flaw on the 0331 head for 2000 and 2001 get a TUPY head or one from Alabama Cylinder Head with a very improved casting.
@dcbrot
7 жыл бұрын
Ok good sir, your channel is definitely the best out there for such things. So, I followed your steps like the Bible and everything worked great except the upper radiator hose flushing. I put my garden house in there and it just filled up with water and never came out the lower radiator hose (which of course was detached). I kept filling it up, and you could hear it filling up, but the water never would come out except for when I turned that upper radiator hose upside down. When I plugged everything back up and filled with anti-freeze I could only get about 1 gallon of anti-freeze in there. What do you think is the problem? Everything else went well, no overheating.
@AdmiralOffRoad
7 жыл бұрын
your thermostat is probably blocking the water. I have a video on how to replace the thermostat, but if you remove the thermostat and reattach the housing, the water should flow through fine.
@dcbrot
7 жыл бұрын
Hey man thanks for the tip. I'm going to watch your video and give it a shot. Really appreciate your response!
@AdmiralOffRoad
7 жыл бұрын
Good luck! let me know how it goes!
@justinalvarado5234
4 жыл бұрын
My coolant looks clean and full but still going to clean the system, but I have one question: my coolant reservoir seems to drain very quickly so I sometimes run with no coolant in the reservoir, but the engine doesn't overheat. Do you know why this would be?
@affy619
6 жыл бұрын
What if the water isnt flowing through from the upper hose and the lower hose
@michaelbaker9801
4 жыл бұрын
I picked up an 89 XJ and the thermostat-heater core and water pump-heater core hoses were taken off. They also have the “T” inline for the pressure tank. My goal is to install the coolant filter but not sure where the four ends are supposed to be in accordance with the filter housing. You have any pointers?
@JagexAnarchy
4 жыл бұрын
Would running water straight to heater core hoses with the heat switch turned to high and the jeep off be a better way to flush heater core or is running water through the lower radiator hose like you did doing the same thing?
@bilferty627
7 жыл бұрын
thanks man helped me immensely. You in CA? I got a 01 Cherokee and it has some problems, I've been able to diagnose and fix some but there's others I have no idea where to start!
@AdmiralOffRoad
7 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! I'm in Arizona
@bilferty627
7 жыл бұрын
okay so i recently flushed, now it is overheating and smoking near where the upper radiator hose connects to the radiator. I am replacing the hose this weekend but it seems like very small leaks could be coming from the radiator wall where it connects? not entirely sure, wondering if you had any ideas.
@AdmiralOffRoad
7 жыл бұрын
Is it a plastic or metal side tank? I had a plastic one crack and had to replace mine
@MultiMckone
6 жыл бұрын
When running water through the top hose, does it have to be warm to get through the thermostat ?
@jlr0799
4 жыл бұрын
Nice job, dude.
@AdmiralOffRoad
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@JuanRodriguez-gq5fq
4 жыл бұрын
I tried to put water in the top hose and it seems clogged what can I do
@zombieapocalypsecherokee9224
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Admiral great video i just replaced my fan clutch radiator and water pump and serpentine belt on my 92 cherokee after doing all this i looked in my original owners manual and iv never seen or heard of this but there is a engine block plug under the manifold for the coolant flush it said to leave the radiator cap on and remove the engine drain plug and drain cock and supposably it will drain everything the over flow and block everything do you know if this is not recommended ? Also i know you live in AZ where its all ways hot what temp does your cherokee run at ? I had mine jump to 230 while 4wheeling on the beach and i read that it is NOT uncommon for it to go that high but normal operating temp is 195 and thats why i changed everything now it goes as high as 195 but at night when its cool it doesn't go over 190 which im happy with but i worry when im on the beach again that it will shoot up again under the heavy strain does yours ever go up to 230 when 4 wheeling ? Thanks Admiral
@murphnturph2664
2 жыл бұрын
So how do I go about bleeding or burping my coolant if I have no heat? 😅
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