changing thermostat question ?
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you need to get any air out that may be trapped...yes. I think the drain and fill procedure is in the sticky thread up top if you do not have it
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There is no bleeder screw. Here is the Service Manual procedure:
Draining and Filling Cooling System
Tools Required
J 26568 Coolant and Battery Tester
<A href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=1212094&evc=sm&pubid =319&cellId=37226&mspsdsubkey=2237#ss1-1212094">Draining Procedure
Caution
To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or surge tank cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding fluid and steam under pressure if radiator cap or surge tank cap is removed while the engine and radiator are still hot.
Bill
Draining and Filling Cooling System
Tools Required
J 26568 Coolant and Battery Tester
<A href="http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=1212094&evc=sm&pubid =319&cellId=37226&mspsdsubkey=2237#ss1-1212094">Draining Procedure
Caution
To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or surge tank cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding fluid and steam under pressure if radiator cap or surge tank cap is removed while the engine and radiator are still hot.
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Here's an easy way to do it.I always just leave the expansion tank cap loose, after filling, (about 1/4 turn) and go for a short warm-up ride. Let it cool and, if needed, add coolant to the "full cold" mark. Afterwords, put the cap back on tightly.
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Deionized water has it's minerals and electrolytes removed from it.
It is not corrosive at all. In fact, you can drink it!
D/I water is the next best thing to distilled water, and perfectly safe to mix with coolant.
