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Old 08-14-2018, 12:06 PM
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to properly bleed turn the ignition on, but don't start the engine. Turn the heat on and turn it up to full high. this will kick on the secondary water pump. Remove the cap from the expansion tank and open the bleeder screw. If there is air in the system you will hear it as it bubbles out at the bleeder. When the coolant coming out the bleeder stops bubbling any air out you can close the bleeder screw, turn everything off and top up the tank.


I have tried this before and nothing seemed to happen after several minutes. Will try again.

So coolant will come out the bleeder (bubbling at first if air but then not)...but coolant will not come out the open lid?

How long should it run before you open lid and bleeder and see all this action?
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