How to remove the radiator from a Hyundai Elantra?
Bleed air from the cooling system. Start engine and let it run until it warms up (until the radiator fan operates 3 or 4 times). Turn off engine. Check the coolant level and add coolant if needed. This will allow trapped air to be removed from the cooling system. Put the radiator cap on tightly, then run engine again and check for leaks.
Where is the drain bucket on an Elantra?
Start the engine of the Elantra with the radiator cap still off and the drain bucket positioned below the radiator cap. This will allow the Elantra to burp any air bubbles in the coolant system to purge out of the radiator and fall into the bucket.
How much coolant does a Hyundai Elantra hold?
The radiator on the Elantra holds approximately two gallons of fluid, while the water table holds another gallon or more. By just draining and filling you’re only successfully replacing a little more than half the fluid, but some is better than none at all in the event a coolant flush machine is not available or too expensive for your budget.
How do you change the coolant in a Hyundai?
1. Park the car on level ground, set the parking brake and remove the radiator cap when cool. 2. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise without pressing down on it, until it stops. This relieves any pressure remaining in the cooling system. And remove the radiator cap by pushing down and turning counterclockwise. 3.
What kind of coolant should I use on my Hyundai Tucson?
Use a high quality ethylene-glycol coolant in a 50/50 mix with water. The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts. Additional corrosion inhibitors or additives should not be used.
What should coolant level be when replacing engine coolant?
Never allow the concentration of antifreeze to exceed the 60% level or go below the 35% level, or damage to the cooling system may result. For proper concentration when adding or replacing the engine coolant, refer to the following table. The coolant level can be seen on the side of the plastic coolant reservoir.