CAR TROUBLES

Overheating Repairs DIY

Repairing your car yourself is a great way to save money, and overheating problems are usually easy to do even with little experience.

Grandpa TJ: I've located videos which deal with many of the types of leaks you may run into when overheating. If you are handy with some simple tools and can get to a hardware store, these videos will give you enough information to get the job done.

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Cooling system repairs are relatively easy to do and can save you a lot of money.
- Grandpa TJ -

DIY overheating repairs

Diagnosis — Budget Mechanic Hawaii

If you haven't already done so, diagnosis is the first step. This video goes over how to diagnose the cooling-system problem.

Thanks to Budget Mechanic Hawaii for the YouTube video.

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Diagnosis — 1A Auto

A second diagnosis walkthrough for common overheating causes.

Thanks to 1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know for the YouTube video.

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WARNING: Don't open a hot radiator

Always wait for your car to cool before opening the radiator cap. Scalding hot fluid under pressure can spew out and cause severe injuries. These guys didn't wait — major fail.

Thanks to Packeteers & C10 TRUCKS for the YouTube videos.

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If you can't wait…

Sometimes you cannot wait 15+ minutes for the car to cool. Find running water (for example a service-station hose) so you can carefully relieve pressure and cool the system.

Thanks to Dr Valeriy for the YouTube video.

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