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Engine coolant systems - how do I flush them? Learn about flushing coolant systems in this free car maintenance video.
There are 10 videos in this series:

What tools are needed to flush an engine coolant system. Learn about flushing coolant systems in this free car maintenance video.

How to safely de-pressurize an engine coolant system. Learn about flushing coolant systems in this free car maintenance video.

What is an engine coolant system's inlet heater hose? Learn about flushing coolant systems in this free car maintenance video.

How to install an engine coolant flush kit. Learn about flushing coolant systems in this free car maintenance video.

Reconnecting a back flow prevention valve, garden hose, and drain hose. Learn about flushing coolant systems in this free car maintenance video.

How to perform the coolant flushing procedure. Learn about flushing coolant systems in this free car maintenance video.

How to remove a coolant system's hose and back flow valve. Learn about flushing coolant systems in this free car maintenance video.

How to fill and displace engine coolant. Learn about flushing coolant systems in this free car maintenance video.

How to finish topping off a coolant system. Learn about flushing coolant systems in this free car maintenance video.

Testing the concentration levels of engine coolant. Learn about flushing coolant systems in this free car maintenance video.

The automobile—a machine that means so much to so many—is a complex system built on the designs and ideas of men and women who are long gone from the world. And while we’ve enjoyed traveling the back roads of childhood, the streets of adolescence, and the highways of adulthood, the car has remained a reliable means of transportation, as well as a vehicle that embodies the hopes and dreams of reaching exciting new destinations, or returning home.
For a car to operate normally, it must have some basic care and maintenance. One major system that must be maintained is the engine coolant system, which needs to be flushed regularly. In this free video series, a car repair expert will teach you how to avoid taking your car to the shop to flush your coolant. You'll learn tools for flushing a coolant system, how to de-pressurize it, how to connect back flow prevention valves, and how to test for coolant concentration. Flush your own engine coolant system with these tips and techniques!
Nathan McCullough Nathan McCullough graduated from Nashville Auto-Diesel College with a GPA of 3.5 and received their Craftsmanship Award and Honor Seal. He has managed several automotive facilities over the last eight years. His many certifications include front end suspension, brakes, manual transmission, engine tune up, engine overhaul, heating ventilation and air conditioning, automotive electrical and many more. In his spare time, McCullough enjoys working on cars, performing everything from minor repairs to complete overhauls.dkdk
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