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ever wondered how to keep your engine
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running smooth it's all about the
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coolant first things first safety gear
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on gloves and safety glasses are a must
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step one pop the hood and locate the
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radiator it's usually front and center
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look for the radiator cap but don't open
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it just yet the radiator cap is under
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pressure and opening it while the engine
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is hot can cause serious Burns step two
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place a drain pan under the radiator now
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locate the drain plug at the bottom and
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unscrew it to let the old coolant flow
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out make sure the engine is cool before
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doing this to avoid Burns let it drain
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completely this might take a few minutes
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so be patient step three once it's empty
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close the drain plug now mix your new
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coolant with distilled water usually a
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50/50 mix works best check your car
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manual to be sure some Vehicles May
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require a different Ratio or specific
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type of coolant step four slowly pour
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the new coolant into the radiator keep
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an eye on the level and stop when it's
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full pouring too quickly can cause air
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pockets which can lead to overheating
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remember patience is key here step five
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finally cap it up and start the engine
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with the heater on full blast let it run
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for a few minutes to get rid of air
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bubbles check the level again and top
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off if needed air bubbles can cause the
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engine to overheat so make sure they are
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all out and that's it you've just
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changed your car's coolant like a pro
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easy right don't forget to dispose of
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the old coolant properly and you're good
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to go most auto part stores will accept
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use coolant for proper disposal thanks
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for watching and happy driving
