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can you please include the footage between applying the solution and removing the old adhesive? That's the only part I really need

I had a 2012 Cruze with the same 1.4 litre engine. The vehicle I plan on doing the coolant change on is a 2019 Encore. The Cruze and I’m pretty sure the Encore have a bleeder screw on the top corner of the radiator. It’s a plastic plug with a Phillips style as well as a 10??? Mm bolt style head. Before filling the coolant tank unscrew that bleeder plug, not until it falls out but maybe 4 or 5 turns. Once the coolant tops off 5he rad the bleeder will spew out a dribble of coolant ( have your pan ready to catch the dribbles. You should also see a few bubble like dribbles. Once this happens you can screw the plug back in carefully, it’s plastic don’t over tighten its plastic. One of the Encore, Tran, Cruze and Sonic 1.4 litres common issues is coolant leaks etc. changing the coolant more often than the 150,000 or 5 year thing is a good idea less so if you only put 25-30,000 miles on in that time but once again good insurance to do it more often. The best purchase you can make for doing coolant changes yourself is a “ coolant change kit “ which is a fairly big see through funnel that comes with several caps and plugs to fit into almost any coolant system. That funnel also has a tee handle plug that you can plug 5he inside of the funnel when the coolant system is full and pull off the funnel put it onto the coolant jug and pour the extra coolant back into the jug. The other feature is you can easily monitor the coolant both to make sure the reservoir doesn’t run dry and most importantly to see th3 air bubbling out. Once 5he blurb blurb bubbles stop you know the air is bled out but squeezing the top radiator hose a few times is also a good idea ( use a fairly heavy rag as the hose will be very hot after a while. The best part is that coolant fill kit only costs around $20. p.s. measure how much fluid you take out and have that same amount, maybe a bit more ready to go while filling. Never hurts to monitor the coolant level a fe2 times over the next week or two.

This was the best guide ive seen. So fast, so straightforward. Thanks brother.

Just imagine having v6;) No plastic removal, no labeling b-b-a-a, no 'this most likely fall', no pliers, no "this peace should come out, then I can remove"... Personally, I'm done with cars, that make basic maintenance that complicated (except Porsche)

Awesome video, thanks man. You cover all the critical info to repair this common issue. I'm working on a 2016 Encore that is full of refrigerant with a good compressor, but cold air won't come out of the vents. I suspect a bad mode door actuator (the top one in your video).

Thank you so much for this video!!!

Great video. Not many tutorials on this. One question though. I want to flush my system and get it all out. Should I do this procedure, purge the system with distilled water, drain it again, and then refill with 50/50 coolant?

Great content tech is very patient

What did you do,how

Hi, what is the coolant capacity for 08 X5 3.0 si Thank you

There is a groove just inside the bore on the bracket. The rubber bushing (the bellows-like part) has a ridge which must go into that groove to complete the seal. To install the pin and bushing correctly the bushing must be installed in the bracket first, then the pin will lock it in place when it is inserted through the bushing. If not done correctly the repair will probably seize when water enters and causes corrosion. When you do it this way, be sure there is sufficient lubricant in the bore, because the bushing will wipe most of the lubricant off the shaft of the pin as it is installed. Be sure to use brake grease because it is compounded to work in the temperate range brakes will endure, from below freezing to many hundreds of degrees.

Hi there, can you tell me what type of coolant are you using ? I have BMW X5 3.5I and i dont know what type of coolant is in there and i have to fill it to max because the level is under minimum.Thank you !

Fan does not need to come out in order to remove hoses.

I’m currently dealing with my 2018 Buick Enclave Blend Door Actuator on the drivers side. I can’t find it!

You forgot to put grease on all the small contact surfaces between the pad hooks and the bracket. And the torque is 110 Nm (81 lbft) on the bracket bolts.

Had a 2014 Encore. I did trade it in for a 2023 Buick Encore. I bought it for the tech feature. The 2014 Encore was a well made care and well appointed. It was a great car to drive. I miss it sometimes. Thanks for the video.

From 9:39 to the next clip you do not show how to assemble the brake. Not a good video because of that.

What about the rear? I'm not seeing an existing video. I have the pads changed by watching this. But there is a "BREAK" light still on. The "drive moderately" warning is off though.

where did you do your alignment? Tires look evenly worn.

Couldn't you just use goof off or some sort of adhesive remover

I just purchased a 2018 Encore about a month ago... Luckily it still had a limited warranty and I caught that the coolant was low... Took it to the mechanic the warranty sent me to and it needed a water pump, thermostat and a serpentine belt... They replaced it...

2020 Buick encore, SUCKS!!!!!!

Would bad plugs cause engine to chug and check engine light to blink and traction light to come on?

Every video ive seen about how much Grease to use on Caliper Pins they say dont over Grease Pins ! Use less ! Over greasing can cause suctioning with pins & they'll become sticky ! Cheers from Bundaberg Australia 🇦🇺🍺🕺

Hey great vid 👍 question: I have a 2012 Buick Verano *(86k mi)* it’s never had a trans mission oil change. Is this the best method for this situation as well? Change a couple of liters, drive 2-3 months and change again? Flushing it completely I think would ruin it.. thanks 🙏

Long term owner here. I have a 2014 with close to 180k. Aside from the plastic cooling components (now replaced with aluminum bits) valve covers that only last 40-50k, and one turbo replacement at 145k the car has been extremely dependable. Still gets 35.6 average MPG. I’m very focused on maintenance and this car sees oil changes every 4000 miles.

Thanks, very helpful and clear. Can the qty 4 M12 bolts be reused or do they need to be new to get proper stretch? For the 310 ft-lb torque, I calculated my 235# weight at 16" from the center of the socket should give approx 310 ft-lb (i.e. 310lb/235lb = 1.32; then multiply 1.32 x 1 foot or 12" = 15.84", approx 16" should be pretty close)

Hi Chris...Iam looking at a 2013 x5 3.0l diesel with 100.000miles. Is that too much miles? I plan to keep it as long as possible

Theres one in the dash too

Thank you for this video.

What about the right side do you have a video of that.

Does it work on f15

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my 2013 x5 is at 191k miles and going strong😄

hey man, I’m having some problems with my ECM and I was looking at this one company called ECU pros to order a ecm from, they simply state that it’s just plug-and-play after they repair/replace the ecm, or do you suppose I will need a new immobilizer regardless?

I use heat gun start from the top work slowly job take one hour for four window. Just have to be patient

WOW, didn't even clean up the face of the hub before fitting the new disc. Also you are supposed to remove the coating on the disc as this will contaminate the new pads when fitted.

Mine has been a money pit

Thank you after watching this video on the x5 i subbed.. thanks again!

I use a short rubber fuel line to attach to the top of the spark plug for reinstallation.......the feel allows for you to detect cross threading issues whereas the metal tool doesn't give you that assurance to detect as you reinstall. Also anti-seize to apply to the spark plug threads. I believe there is a torque spec for spark plug tightening. Spark plug gap should be inspected for the new ones as a verification they are correct.

You deserve a 🏅

I believe that you should not grease the bottom of the sliding pin.

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i clened it with carb cleaner verry easy, i did not remove the calliper

i heated it up ,i hit it with a hammer verry hard a few times and it blew like a champagne

awesome video!

I appreciate the video but what does it teach ? 6 min long video and about replacing belt but you don't show how to remove or replace the belt except for maybe a 20 second flash of you pulling on the tensioner.. . again thanks but I have no more info on how to do this then I did before watching the video

all videos show the the trany change and guess at the level of fluid

Great video! Don't forget to replace the little rubber caps back on the caliper retaining bolts to keep them sliding and keep dirt and grime out.

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I will change my fluid on my X5 E70 and also I will do a vlog for Romania! Good job, teacher! Wish you the best!