coolant purge procedure?
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coolant purge procedure?
My reservoir is leaking and i figured why not drain the entire system because im not sure when the last time it was changed.
Ill be draining the reservoir first to see if its clear and clean but in case i drain the system.
Would it be okay to let the engine idle for 15 min with the cap off in order to bleed the system?
Ill be draining the reservoir first to see if its clear and clean but in case i drain the system.
Would it be okay to let the engine idle for 15 min with the cap off in order to bleed the system?
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For engines without the 4-corner steam vents, I like to raise the front end while bleeding/re-filling the cooling system to ensure that there are no air pockets at the back of the cylinder heads. Technically, you shouldn't have to, but I like the belt and suspenders approach ... especially since getting this wrong can lead to a catastrophic engine failure.
