How to Check and Test Your Coolant/Antifreeze

How to Know When You Need to Change or Flush Your Coolant. Do you need new antifreeze or a radiator flush? Learn 4 different methods to test your coolant including doing a visual inspection, using a hydrometer to test the freezing point and boiling point, using a multimeter to check the antifreeze, and testing pH.

After watching this video you will know if your coolant is still good or if you need to do a coolant flush and fill!

**If the video was helpful, remember to give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing. New videos every Thursday**

Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.

[sjkraal]

Straight to the point, no bullshit and no music. THANK YOU.

[stevejette]

A couple years ago, when I was 15, 70 now,  I traded a stereo for a 1933 Chev with a 57 Olds engine, Rural Minnesota, no garage, no tools,   no help,   (my dad couldn't change his own oil, never did), no books, no money, no auto parts stores for 20 miles ... Turns out that popping thru the carb was a "cracked head", whatever THAT is. But the beginning of a life-long obsession with fixing cars !  Nowadays people have the NET and people like Chris Fix. I just hope they APPRECIATE that !!  Just bought a basket case 1994 4Runner.  And your videos are SO good !!  Good script, camera, sound, content. THANKS AGAIN.

[saevurr]

Hey Chris, I wanted to let you know that my instructor for my college course (automotive engines) uses your videos, including this one, a lot as references. Me and a few of my classmates also watch them on the side. I wanted to say, I appreciate all the hard work and the detail you put into them. You really do make working on cars enjoyable.

[en.mdk.]

I really love your videos. I am a girl so sometimes even if i ask those people who are knowledgeable about cars, they won't answer me seriously and just slide it off so I'm really grateful. 🙏🏻

[ffgus]

This is how thorough Chris Fix He even cut the electrical tape to size to cover the anti freeze manufacturers name. "Give that in itself a thumbs up"!!!

[johnmpantojr]

Chris, All of Your video how to's are outstanding. They're clean, straight forward, educational, without excess talking fluff. It's like hanging out with a good friend who doesn't mind teaching you how to do it without extra nonsense and economically. Thanks for sharing your time in doing these videos. John

[benjaminknudson]

The linus tech tips for cars, If anyone here gets that reference

[KostaRST]

Chris, your videos are very instructive and easy to understand :)

[nathanbroadbent]

Hey Chris, your videos are great and helped me to do a bunch of stuff that was cheap and easy to do by myself. Nobody ever taught me how to change my oil, coolant or car battery etc, but your videos made it a breeze to do all of this without needing help. +1 thumbs up from a poor student who needs to look after an old car :)

[CollosalTrollge]

Really interesting fact on the multi-meter test, wow

[alw]

I know your clips are the best, because there are over 43, 000 other subscribers who will obviously agree with me.
Thanks

[lunarmale]

I appreciate you showing the diagnosis not just the fix in your videos. Too many folks (myself included) will jump at what we think is causing a problem before figuring it out for sure and end up spending time and money without solving the root cause.

[kingkevin]

Pepsi=BAD
Mountain Dew=GOOD

GOT IT!

[skarletcharity]

This is the first video of yours that I've watched and I have to thank you. Im a single mom, my dad passed away a few years ago, and I have a mobile pet grooming business. I hate not knowing anything about vehicles, I tend to put off maintenance out of fear of getting screwed over. My ac started blowing warm on friday, thank you for showing me how to fix this

[ericverster]

Even as a full-time auto tech it is clear I have much to learn. Thank you for the great video!

[rosie]

Hi Chris, thank you for the outline of how the cooling system works. Just showed it to my daughter. I learned a lot from my Daddy and when my kids were teens they were too bz to learn from Grandpa. They just wanted to hang with friends. Now that he's not with us any longer, they wish they would of learned from him. I taught them the simple things like changing a tire, a head light, the air filters, replacing battery, getting a jump, checking fluids...etc Just the basics becuz I'm disabled. When they're away from their home they call their dad & he hands me the ph, lol. My hubby practically raised himself & didn't have anyone to teach him. Anyhow, when they call I send them one of your videos & say, let me ask Chris & they're able to fix whatever the problem was. Plus, there's alot of things I don't know & you give us ideas as to how we can do it to save time...And money, definitely money! Keep up the good work, you are helping so many of us!
Thank you!

[silenceimurderyou]

did you cut the tape at 1:07 to curve with the bottle? dedication m8

[an-tm]

Thank you. Spouse used to handle these things. I didn't tell him enough how much I appreciated this.

[SubterraneanChick]

I learn so much from you, Chris. Thank you so much for giving us information to keep our cars healthy and inexpensive, thus happier lives!!!

[mskillo]

I am miles beyond impressed with all of your videos! I can't thank you enough for your methods, clarity, and willingness to share your knowledge. :)