How to Flush Coolant

Summary: 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!