How To Bleed A Cooling System - EricTheCarGuy

[@daleafcox2482]

Been watching this guy for years now. He's personally saved me thousands of dollars on repairs. Nothing but the truth!

[@thomassteele1728]

Now that you say that yeah. Hes saved me hundreds and will save me thousands throughout time I bet.

[@nekawallc6324]

I'd send him a little sum sum. Hey why not?

[@silkytp789]

Seven years later, and this is STILL a helpful video. Thanks Eric.

[@sawsaw123abc]

right

[@bmw540i]

Yep, 8 1/2 now 😛

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[@andreharris1397]

Bruce Lee's movies

[@Anonymous-ze4sx]

8 yrs later and yea

[@adamburge3164]

I’m 17 and I had my car looked at by somebody and they said they didn’t know why it was overheating. An old man told me I had an air bubble in my cooling system and he described the symptoms without even looking at the car. This video is old, and ironically, I have the same motor in my accord. Thankyou for helping me out. This helps me immensely.

[@jayislander]

What did you do

[@Rick-the-Swift]

What exactly did you figure out? Did the old man's suggestion turn out to be true, and how did you figure that out?

[@kenstephens2248]

Hi Eric. I found this video very helpful. Draining and Refilling my cooling system solved my idle problem. I had no signs of a leak in the system, but in the end, I realized that over time I was losing coolant through evaporation because of an old worn out seal in my radiator cap. I would suggest that people check the condition of their radiator cap while they have it off anyway. Mine was the original cap that came on the car in 1998.

[@dustinmooreart]

Thanks for this video! Changed mine out this evening, and this video was invaluable. Saved me over $400 since a shop quoted me $575. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@dend.6523]

11 1/2 years later, an absolutely very helpful video. Unfortunately, I should have watched this a few months ago when I replaced a radiator on a Honda CRV. Your tips and tricks are awesome! Thanks Eric

[@xxmemekipxxlastname4846]

black people! otherwise the n word crowd!!

[@AJRelaxesWith...]

Picked up one of those spill-free funnels today since I couldn't get the system to bleed properly and it worked like a charm. I recommend this to everyone, it makes it easy to bleed the air and prevents spillage which is something to consider if one has dogs that follow you like I do.

[@WilliamMartin-px5cn]

So you tried this without the special funnel and it didn't work?

[@warrenself]

@@WilliamMartin-px5cn The funnel makes it easier because you won’t spill coolant all over when the air bubbles come out of the radiator.

[@makmelaf]

Thanks Eric! This video saved me a trip to the mechanic. The engine on my '97 Civic suddenly started racing after a radiator change.

[@gschell7122]

I have to say that this video has made me an extremely happy guy this morning. I'm not a certified mechanic, but I've done enough work on my own cars over the years to have a pretty good idea of how to go about troubleshooting most issues and figuring out where the problem is coming from. I volunteered to help a friend with her 2000 Honda Civic LX that was having overheating issues. A friend of hers is married to a mechanic, who said that it was a head gasket issue. However, there wasn't any strong evidence that pointed to a head gasket issue. With the help of my brother and his OBD scanner, we took it for a test drive and noticed some wide-ranging temperature readings, which led us to suspect the water pump as the primary issue. Once I had the belt cover removed, I found the tensioner spring had failed, and that the timing belt was very loose, becoming glazed and hard. This also meant that the timing belt wasn't driving the water pump the way it should, so I figured we had found the problem. After replacing the water pump, the tensioner and the timing belt (and the harmonic balancer as well, because I found it had a chip in the back belt rim...), I went test driving. While the overheating condition wasn't as severe as before, it was still a problem, After testing the cooling fan, the relays and the fan switch, it appeared that the fan switch was not working properly, so I replaced it. Still overheated. Then I pulled the radiator hoses to inspect them, found no apparent problems, so I flushed the radiator and the block, put the hoses back on and refilled the system with coolant. Another test drive... Now the problem had gotten even WORSE! (UGH!!) I was getting ready to go buy a block testing kit to check for a blown head gasket when I found this video. Dude, your video helped me to save this car. I had no idea that so much air could remain trapped in the system, or cause such big problems. I followed your information and her car is back on the road today. It's still not quite 100% (the cooling fan doesn't come on with the compressor fan like it's supposed to, but it does turn on when the switch reaches sufficient temperature...), but at least she doesn't have to be afraid of pulling off the road because her car is overheating again. At any rate, I suppose that's just a long way for me to say, THANK YOU very, very much. :) I am now a happy subscriber to your channel.

[@dpsheals]

It’s 2020, the coronavirus is out there but we all need a hero like this guy. So much valuable info for a novice like me. Been watching all your vids!!

[@dungeree7292]

Coronavirus lol. Aka the flu

[@julianrivera4252]

Vote for Eric the car guy ....... for president. Very helpful. Thanks

[@jza80king]

He'd be much better than fuck head Trump

[@DaBossk]

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@@jza80king What about Obama? Stop playing the red vs blue game, dude...

[@jza80king]

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[@billbosch9127]

@@jza80king Trump is grifter conman and has been his whole life. Anyone who has the name "Patriot" in their business name or product name...avoid. These are the morons that would lick his balls if he let them.

[@Krankie_V]

This annoying process is why I like to use a vacuum cooling system fill tool. Sure- it's not practical for the average do-it-yourselfer to purchase one to use on his/her own vehicles once in a blue moon- but for any mechanic, it's a great investment. I get a full fill of the cooling system each time and NO air pockets. It also helps you to figure out if the system has a leak before you fill it. If it won't hold vacuum, there is a leak. It's very useful. This tool also saves a lot of time, I've found.

[@autoparts321]

HOW MANY INCHES OF VACUUM SHOULD A GOOD SYSTEM HOLD? I MEAN MOST CAPS ARE RATED BETWEEN 10-13 PSI TOPS TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS (RADIATOR/HEATER CORE, GASKETS, HOSES ETC) IF YOU PULL VACUUM BELOW 28" HG YOU ALREADY HAVE MORE THAN 14PSI ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE FROM THE OUTSIDE GOING INWARD...

[@Krankie_V]

+ComputerUser321 you'll never get a full vacuum into the system... of it holds at 25" Hg, you're good

[@Yahgiggle]

i just use a plastic 2L coke bottle with a cut off bottom and tape around the cap tread to make nice tight fit into the radiator , nice and cheap and works sweet.

[@mobilechief]

That's the Trucker method

[@lisagriffin8898]

Deon Hamilton. Great idea.. Thank you.

[@6bat6manz6thesh1t]

Did the plastic not melt ?

[@rickjames6948]

@@6bat6manz6thesh1t Are there no schools in your area?

[@6bat6manz6thesh1t]

rick james it’s a valid question . Plastic can melt at 120 degrees Fahrenheit and the radiator can heat up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Do you not have anything better to do ?

[@roberttaylor7732]

13 years later, still helping us! Bleed my son’s Element after back flushing heater core. Thanks, Eric! #ETCG

[@sleeperolds]

Thank you, Eric!!! Was frustrated with my 2000 civic idle problems after taking everything apart and cleaning. I watched your video, went out for 10 minutes and bled the air out of my water system and wow, runs and idles like it never has before. Thank you so much !!!

[@jeffkennedy8219]

Thank you. I never would have expected air in the system to affect idle. I Just bought my first Honda accord today, and I have a few things to test now.

[@xgonagetcha]

2023 and I'm still watching this..

[@DEATHWISHVQ]

Yeah bro this video only has 3 million views

[@TheKlazar92]

And 2024 too, like a drug addict!

[@ToledoDIY]

11 years later and I still come back to see your amazing videos 🙏 so helpful

[@hm008vaj]

11 years later & still valuable information. May you be rewarded 10 fold for honesty and expertise. Stay dirty my online mechanic friend.

[@jessiroberts218]

ericthecarguy, is my go to, he has helped me fix car issues and/or guided me through procedure. I trust no one more than he. Thanks Eric for all you do.

[@5Reina1217]

i just wanna say thank you for these videos because this is the third or fourth time you specifically have helped me immensely =)

[@21064a01]

Forgetting to bleed the system can cause overheating. This video is very helpful.

[@galegregory341]

it's ok for just what it is when you have done all the checks and balances and things still are RI this video ain't worth crap but on the other hand it's good local information but for the more sincere person it doesn't go very far thank you for your reply and your post

[@ddd228]

Some engines do not have a bleeder. Find the highest point,usually a heater hose and bleed that one. Also,parking the car facing uphill helps a lot. Revving the crap out of it helps to push the bubble out as well.As far as the coolant filler Eric used,I used a MINI traffic cone. Works fine.About 10" tall,but my filler neck is straight up.

[@kevin.afton_]

Since the fluid is circulating in the system, shouldnt it remove the air little by little in the filling tank?

[@AntDaddy1977]

Kevin Afton if the engine sits higher than the radiator air will get traped and coolant won't circulate. I first encountered this on a grand prix the heater didn't work changed water pump, thermostat, and saw the bleeder cracked it open then air bubbles came out after a min a stream of water. I had heat and a normal temp .

[@kevin.afton_]

Anthony Tucker Hmm, so if the filling tank is higher, like on most of the vehicles, it should be OK, right?

[@AntDaddy1977]

Not sure I have only had this problem on some GMs

[@memadmax69]

The older 3100/3400 V6 engines didn't have a air burp line that ran from the from the top of the thermostat housing to the overflow tank. Instead they had a air bleeder valve on top of the thermostat that you had to open/close manually. Later on they added what looks like a steel metal line that does this. Easy to spot this line on top of the thermostat housing which connects to the radiator house on the right hand/drivers side front of the motor.

[@ianmclennon3602]

Just finished watching your video on diagnosing overheating problems, and now watching the bleed video. Just wanted to say how much I appreciate the no-frills, straight-ahead approach to these procedures. Thank you for the insights.

[@laurawalsh270]

Eric the car guy. I watch you frequently as I am forced to be a self taught mechanic. This video was extremely helpful because I had to just change my water pump. The question that I had was does a machine coolant flush also flush out/clean the heater core? Thank you so much! Your big fan.

[@jpreston9212]

Thanks Eric! Replacing the radiator in my 92 Honda Accord. I always learn a new trick or tip from you vids. Stay Dirty!

[@DennisNedryisStillAlive]

I just realized the sound clip in the beginning is from the car chase in Bullitt.

[@SnowEngulfed]

Thanks for the video, Eric. I was able to bleed my own system and get rid of the revving idle and overheating engine.

[@tkclan4882]

What do you mean revving idle? Can you explain it

[@Vince-DM]

+TKclan he means like the idle speed going up and down, usually happens with bad sensors but I suppose it makes sense as a cooling issue with modern engines

[@tkclan4882]

+Vincent Rogue would a bad ECT sensor cause this? Because I'm getting a CEL code 6 which is the ECT sensor.

[@Vince-DM]

TKclan very likely, I would replace it anyway

[@tkclan4882]

+Vincent Rogue lol what do you mean very likely I would replace it anyway? Or you mean very "unlikely"?

[@joemeccia785]

Hey Eric, I have plenty of mechanical knowledge as an older guy and I prefer older vehicles. my recent acquisition of a nice 95 Honda Accord with minor idle issues lead me to your video. The car had a recent new radiator installed. I would have never thought the coolant issues would lead to idle issues. I learned something new and appreciate your knowledge. Keep up the good work even though you posted this over nine years ago. It certainly helped me. Thanks.

[@juianquiroz8130]

Thank You so much for your video and help Eric! I find myself recently unemployed. So I couldnt call on my mechanic on this one. And for me not knowing anything about cars, this video fixed my problem and saved me some money too! I appreciate you very much! Keep Rockin Bro! JQ Clovis CA

[@atraxr603]

So you pretty much just keep the radiator cap off till it heats up? That seems simple enough.

[@asnappletruck]

.....with the bleeder valve open and the heater on high, but fan off.

[@beckyg4860]

thank again i'm still learning i never knew their was so many things involve with a car cooling system.

[@frankgonzalez24]

My friend changed the coolant in his car. After that, his engine would heat up. I looked at it and found it had air trapped in the cooling system. I bled the air out by leaving the radiator cap on and starting the engine. Then letting the engine reach operating temp. Then carefully and slowly cracked open the bleeders and let the air trapped in the cooling system escape. Once coolant started coming out of the bleeders, I closed them. DONE, his heating issue went away.

[@crazydrifter13]

+Frank Gonzalez Cool story bro. So you did whats shown in the video.

[@frankgonzalez24]

+drifter13 No, my friend changed the coolant in his car. After he changed it, the engine would heat up when he was at a stop light. As he got going, the temp would drop. When stopped, the temp would increase and the cooling fans came on but the temp would still increase, that's when he gave me a call. After I started the car, the engine reached operating temp and the fans kicked on but the temp would still increase. Air flow through the radiator was fine but the air flowing through the top of the radiator was much more cooler than what was flowing at the bottom, that indicated air was trapped in the system. Left the radiator cap on and cracked open the two bleeders, but did not remove them entirely. Left them in this a few threads holding them in the bleed holes, At first a hissing sound came out of the bleeders. That was the trapped air in the system escaping. When coolant started to come out of the bleeders, I closed them. DONE!!! Drove his car around after bleeding, temp issue went away. He didn't know he had to open the bleeders when filling the empty cooling system.

[@JackRR15]

+drifter13 Looks like you need to learn to read because apparently you can't.

[@tkclan4882]

+Frank Gonzalez so you don't actually need this spill free kit and wait for the bubbles?

[@raczyk]

Did you have to top off with coolant after the air bleed?

[@kingdele01]

Man! You are awesome! My 97 Accord was surging & overheating and I just decided to watch this video and try your system just before taking it to the mechanic's tomorrow and it worked like a charm. Thanks for the videos!

[@connectingdots3574]

I love you. How did this take me 15 mins to find!?!?!?! Content creators need to step it up to your level.

[@noanyobiseniss7462]

I prefer to listen to a guy covered in grease for my car advice. :D

[@chrisgraffam3357]

indeed

[@F0XD1E]

Tried doing this with a funnel, waiting for the fans to come on, never came, coolant started gushing out of the funnel all over the place. It was a blood bath. At least I had enough coolant to refill it.

[@Curi0u50ne]

F0XD1E hi wen engine gets to a certain temp the fans should kick in, so there you go... thermostat needs to be looked at.

[@krzewoman]

Curi0u50ne

[@renegade3552]

It'll do this if it's not sealed. The coolant has a higher boiling point when pressurized. Just do it until a majority of bubbles dissipate. Then put the rest in the overflow. Gravity and vacuum will do the rest.

[@genematuzek7664]

When refilling and you have a radiator hose with a radiator cap and you have a resivor tank. Do you refill in the radiator cap until it is full or do you just fill through the resivor until its to the full mark on the resivor bottle? The car is a 2013 Chrysler 200 2.4 engine.

[@billbosch9127]

Both.

[@snealon802]

I could watch you all day long, There's something about a man that isn't afraid to get dirty working on a car! Besides that I appreciate all your knowledge and even though I am a woman you have helped me a lot, and I can fix more of my car problems than before and if I go to a mechanic I can at least be more knowledgeable about my car, in hopes not to get taken advantage of in bogus auto repairs. Thank you Eric, You're the man, the only thing better would be if you could actually work on my car your self ;-)

[@rammithorn2654]

Most helpful video for what I’m experiencing with my Honda. 10 years later and still the most helpful video I’ve found.

[@GymChess]

If there's no leak then drive the car and when it's cooled off, open the reservoir cap. The air will then come out. Top it off with more coolant (if necessary) and take another drive. Repeat the process until the coolant level stays the same.

[@BlackDragon-xn2ww]

that what I do always worked the air bleeds out

[@kristianmagee9976]

Hey eric what would you do if you dont have a bleeder valve?

[@richieschmidt6225]

Kristian Magee no worries. A lot of cars don’t have them. Just make sure your fill point (radiator fill cap) is the highest point so air easily travels upwards and escapes.

[@Lazarus.09]

Hey Mr Eric, where would the bleeder valve/screw be located on an 02 Civic LX? I can't seem to locate it. Thanks

[@ShireBurgo]

He doesn't answer questions, he is only here for views. Not sure why people like him that know so much, would make videos to help people, to not help people when they ask questions. It's about money. He even says if you have questions ask. But never answers. All he wants is what he got. Subscribers and views.

[@TyCrawford]

11 years later and I am still coming back to this video to read up on my technique. The impact you've had on automotive internet content is long lasting

[@melaniec4188]

Your videos are so helpful for repairing our 1997 Honda Accord that even I could do this myself with no help! Thank you.

[@rondoschiavoni8840]

Eric , I noticed in this video you opened the bleeder screw while the engine was cold not running , yet some people do it while the engine is hot and running ,which way is the proper way to do this? I have a Buick lesabre 3800 v6 motor better yet can I do this bleeding system procedure with out touching those bleeder screws in case I snap one off

[@jonsey1886]

Yep, you don't actually NEED to use the bleeder screw....it just speeds up the bleeding (also called burping) process. Also spend the $20-$25 US on a Lisle spill free funnel, it's well worth the investment!

[@dukeman7595]

I like the traffic cone idea mentioned above in one of the comments, which probably cost him nothing.

[@rondoschiavoni8840]

you are right I did mine last week and I just squeezed the top hose when it was running and hot and it sure bubbled out more air.

[@stphelps12]

I have a similar car my self 2004 buick park avenue and I'm having the same issue. I just wish someone would answer your question with details.

[@jimcampbell9671]

Hey, I have the exact same car. Just put a heater core in it. Now I still have no heat due to lack of coolant flow through the core. If I rev the shit out of it I get some heat, but that's not very practical. Either I have a huge air bubble in the system or it is leaking into a cylinder as I am topping off the system several times a week. I have no coolant in the oil and nothing on the ground. The GM service manual says to fill the radiator and overflow tank to full, install the cap, and run the engine at 2,500 rpm until the system reaches operating temperature. Shut off the engine and let it cool. Then remove the cap and refill both the radiator and reservoir and install the cap. That is the extent of the manufacturers' information. The only problem with that is it doesn't get rid of air bubbles and GM doesn't tell you how. With winter approaching I need an answer myself ... fast! If I have a head gasket leak I'm in trouble. Stay tuned......

[@qpidrc9454]

Thanks for the info Eric.... heading outside to have it out with my Civic right now.

[@darylebollucks7726]

Where is the bleeder valve on a 1998 honda civic?

[@Curi0u50ne]

daryle bollucks _twelve months later_ on my old eg civic it's at the end of the top hose, near the jubilee clip, expect the same with your model, if not all or most cars,

[@shipper66]

You sir and Scotty Killmer is all I need :)

[@markd.2536]

Scotty's a hack!

[@damienwillis6068]

Yeah right more like the Mack.

[@BlackRabbit0303]

Thanks Eric! It worked!!! I had replaced both ECT fan switches, the thermostat and thermostat housing for good measure!! The car just needed to to bled properly all along!

[@brendanwest603]

Just wanted to thank you for all the work you put into these videos. You have saved me lots of money and countless headaches.

[@42akar]

10 years later and iam here

[@nickpapworth5032]

15years later and I’m here

[@thadonofdetroit7679]

if you dont bleed the cooling system after lets say a water pump and thermostat replacement, and then you experience overheating, could you still bleed the system after the overheating to correct the overheating problem?

[@mikecheeze4312]

Donald Walker yes, you can bleed your system whenever

[@Gloria-ri4td]

My jeep commander keeps over heating

[@Gloria-ri4td]

I need help

[@Gloria-ri4td]

I change termertat i dont have hot air coming in my

[@samhan7048]

Do you recommend jacking up the front end while bleeding it? Or keeping it level?

[@1234videofreak]

It helps get rid of the big air bu bbles trapped inside

[@miguelthebest384]

@@1234videofreak what helps? Tilting the car up or keeping it level?

[@kristipton7112]

@@miguelthebest384 tilting the car up on jack stands

[@ryanhughley4853]

This funnel save my car and it worked. I had three seventh generation honda civics, the first 2 were 03's and the last was an 01. I essentially did the same preventative maintenance on all three as far as if nothing else changing coolant hoses and thermostats. The 2003's I bled the conventional DIY way by filling up the radiator with coolant, starting up the vehicle, turning the heat on high and letting the radiator burp and topping off coolant after the thermostat opened. This method worked fine, the temperature gauge got just below the half mark and held fine and all was well. Turned off the vehicles, replaced the radiator caps and off I went with the coolant system properly working. The 2001 Civic was the last one I purchased and I replaced timing belt, water pump, radiator, multiple parts of the cooling system. This is where the fun and headaches began. During the process of bleeding it I had no heat and the temperature gauge kept rising to the point where the antifreeze was getting hot, bubbling up and spewing out the radiator. Did this several times and the same result. I was baffled because 2 of 3 of these civics this technique worked just fine. Only difference was the first 2 were the same exact year but they all were the same generation so everything under the hood was identical. After several attempts and a few more thermostats I kept getting the same results. I was at a lost for words so I checked out this video. Now to the best of my knowledge I could not find a bleeder screw on there so I followed Eric's instructions and it worked like a charm. Apparently there had to have been an air bubble within the cooling system that not only caused it to overheat but I also had absolutely not heat coming out the vents. I followed his instructions step by step and I was worried because I just assumed using the spill free funnel that the coolant would bubble up and start spraying out everywhere like it had been doing before but it did not just like it did in this video. It bled fine, got to normal operating temperature and I finally had heat. I got mine off of Amazon for $20. Best investment I have made for that car. One of the best features about it as I wondered about was after the car was cut off and the coolant cooled down I used the stopper that it comes with to maintain the remaining coolant in the funnel and I was able to put it back in it's original container so not only did it work for bleeding the system, it also was absolutely no mess made putting the rest of the antifreeze back in the antifreeze container. I would highly recommend purchasing one of these funnels and mine came with multiple adapter fittings for various makes and models of cars.

[@carlkraus6034]

Just replaced the radiator, thermostat, hoses and pump. Didn't know how to get the system full of coolant. You helped a lot. I didn't know about the bleeder plug. 2001 GMC Jimmy. I'm rebuilding my AC also. Your AC video helped with that too.

[@GLICIOUS21]

Hey Eric, what about the V6 Accords that dont have bleeder valves? Any tips?

[@kingjayceedagreat5339]

Put it on a hill or some type of slope air always rises to the highest point

[@jcstevegigs]

Does anyone know the importance of turning the fan OFF and heat ON when he's filling at the end? Does it make a difference if the fan is ON too? Thanks!

[@mop10000]

+Steve Murwin It doesn't matter, as long as the heat is on it opens the valve...

[@jcstevegigs]

ok, thanks!

[@mop10000]

Steve Murwin No problem!

[@zippySquirrelface]

if the heater fan is on the heater core will act as a radiator and cool the coolant and it will take longer to get your car up to temperature. pretty much just a waste of gas.

[@wiredotaku91]

+Mike MacD that's why the fan stays off so that you don't cool it down as it warms up

[@lanceuppercut6168]

Love the Bullit sound effect intro :D

[@johnkolb3302]

thank you for this! car was idling high. and fluctuating between 1-1.2k rpms. went to my local advace and spend 40$ on that funnel and it fixed my problem. no mess. and now i have a nice funnel. you earned a subbed :)

[@glbequestrian8780]

Thanks Eric you have helped me immensley, just found where my leak was coming from to be able to fix it without costly mechanic labour charges

[@dagobertosanchez7909]

Thank for sharing your knowledge Eric!

[@Karfanatik5011]

Where can I find one of those funnels can't seem to find one here in Sacramento Ca

[@danodii1972]

you can find one on amazon or ebay

[@ivorymomm]

Lisle corp.

[@Followthepinas]

Do you let the system cool down before capping it off?

[@TomsLife9]

doesn't matter, just check the level after your next drive

[@Arcturian1111]

1.1 Million Subscribers and over 2 million hits on this video. Awesome... Good job bro. Congrats. I subscribed just today myself. All the best Eric, and thanks for the great car fixit videos.

[@Bradley-pgamer996]

13 years later and this is still a helpful video

[@Benjamin12539]

Thank you Eric, it helps lot how you show it. thanks again and Jesus Bless you...

[@eduardoalmeida3625]

Thanks Eric... this information helps a lot.

[@unstabledavid]

followed your directions went from no heat to plenty of heat thanks

[@China-Wave]

thank you Eric. it fixed my idle problem. i worked on my radiator hose a few months ago and the idle was going crazy. i burped out the air and the car idles way better

[@mailmanjoe]

I know this is an old video but still extremely relevant. I have a 93 accord, overheating, I did this with and it wouldn't stop bubbling. I assumed it was the head gasket from researching the issue. It turns out I had a junky aftermarket thermostat that someone put it before I got the car. Replaced that with an oem thermostat and cooling system bled without issues at all. Only go oem when it comes to thermostats. I think Eric also did a video on the importance of it. Anyway, I hope this helps someone so they can save themselves the trouble I went through. Beats having to tear half the engine apart to repair.

[@Mr.Pop0]

my pops had a radiator leak, smeared some crap all over it to make the leak stop, filled her up, didn't bleed it, blew a head gasket lesson learned the hard way

[@memeco50]

tell us he did this before the time of the internet, please.

[@devolutionrc8016]

I have a 1994 BMW 3 series it has a clutch fan and an electric fan how can I tell if the clutch fan is okay?

[@madermaxx]

subscribed :0) good luck getting a reply devolutiondave,dose not appear to answer anyone,lol

[@devolutionrc8016]

Lol the car is junk in my eyes anyway.

[@stufftod]

when the coolant level stops dropping you know it has displaced all the air inside of the system.

[@josemanuellara9923]

11 yrs and still helpful don't ever take this down 👍👍👍

[@roadworthy6901]

Will try this weekend on my '90 integra, ive had idle issues since i had the radiator replaced, i think you nailed it with this video, thank you so much Eric.

[@billbosch9127]

Damn, what dumb ass replaced your radiator and didn't bleed it?

[@plaguedoct0r]

Damn it. Why does no-one give tips on full system air bleed? Turns out my water pump has a friggin air bubble in it that won't come loose. The bastard. All I know so far is to try putting it on an incline. I also thought of maybe using a plunger on one of the pipes? IDK. Anyone got some tips?

[@fusionstar916]

Take out the thermostat and force some water through the radiator hose. all i got.

[@ghostwico2722]

Plague Doctor )(

[@bassred7065]

3:52 dude turned into George Clooney

[@futureshock7425]

lol so true

[@rickyjohnson974]

Lmfao

[@DKTPAirsoft]

How

[@bassred7065]

@@DKTPAirsoft Watch a few Clooney movies and you will see it.

[@YNTGUNS]

ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS!! Lol

[@unglued9167]

best sub iv added been doing this 18 years now and your still the only one that teaches me tips and tricks

[@garyesabarasr6477]

With the coolant going up and down, brought back memories of blown head gasket. I like the way Eric explains procedures. Owning a 69 chevelle and 71 Camino, I stay dirty and the rust out of my eyes.

[@da324]

You shouldn't be putting greasy gloves all over the steering wheel and behind the seat when backing up. And that funnel is nasty too. How hard is it to wipe it down after each use? I do most of my work, but I had a guy work on my Cadillac one time. Got in it and grease was everywhere. I reamed his ass!

[@ghostwico2722]

da324 b

[@enriqueortiz5440]

Most mechanics clean any mess they made before sending the vehicle back out. I really don't see the issue.

[@HackHunter1835]

I was thinking the same thing. That should be for antifreeze only, use a different funnel for oil changes etc.

[@memphis52k]

Your the man! Just helped me agian fixed my overheating issue on my 05 civic.need new stat and both ur videos helped me big time understanding thermostat and bleeding coolant system. Your videos are the best very informing and well detailed.good job bro .keep up the good work! Be safe

[@robertrhodes2597]

Ok Erick, your the main man.after doing this that and the other, to my over heating problem I took your advice and bleed the cooling system.well to my amazement the problem is now 100percent fixed!!!.Thank you Erick.Rob from new Zealand.

[@carroll6]

Just used your method on my 6th Generation 2000 Honda Accord 2.3L. Worked like a champion. THANK YOU.

[@EM8844]

I got into 'fight' with my dad because I wanted to fill the system like this after changing the water pump. He insisted on filling the system through the reservoir only! He said "It will suck the coolant into the system from the reservoir when we turn on the engine, and then gradually fill the reservoir accordingly". I didn't really have an explanation as to why I wanted to do like Eric did but I'm glad my dad accepted this way eventually!

[@casadepanda4012]

10 years later, STILL helpful! Thank you as well. :)

[@number4861]

CasaDe PANDA 10 years and 2 months, STILL helpful!

[@Mark-bg3sy]

Thanks for the videos, really well done and helpful. Had fluctuating idle and thought this was the reason because I just replaced the radiator (without bleeding the air). In my case it ended up being something else - A mouse had gotten in and chewed up the air filter. Debris had gotten into IACV, causing it to stick. Cleaned it out with some break cleaner, all good.

[@memeco50]

Ah ha. Did a tune up yesterday, put coolant. Next day car overheats and there was a leak like under and back of engine, not the big hoses as I thought. Went by gas station and put water and drove home. I look under car and no more leak or overheating. Did air got out when I put water and also turned heater on. Now the system has water. Now that I know about bleeding the cooling system will do it right. Never done that to any of the cars I have own. But now I know. Thank You.

[@izaidrizo5774]

Can’t believe I didn’t watch this sooner I think this may be my problem I replaced all coolant hoses and heater hoses but never bled the system which explains why it started after I did the job. Thank you I’ll update on the issue!

[@harryharriott5192]

11 years later and this is still a great video to watch!!👏🏾

[@onepedal]

I searched youtube for help on locating the bleeder valve for the cooling system. No one had this process down as well as you do. Nice library on Honda and Acura repairs.

[@DAUNTLESSHUGH]

Thanks!

[@daviennegordon7377]

I have a 99 Volvo V70 GLT. I replaced the ETC sensor because it coded on emmissions check and the fan was running all the time. It is working properly now. Also replaced the thermostat, thought it would be wise to do so. It's driving me crazy purging the coolant out the overflow when it reaches temperature. I have tried everything found online to get the air out of the system, even took it to a specialty shop. They pressure checked it, it was fine, even checked for blown head gasket, none. I have purchased 2 thermostats, though they look the same, and both operate the same. The one I removed has one of the little toggle pins in it, but the new ones don't. I did see that you recommend not turning the fan on when trying to bleed the air. If a Volvo has a bleeder valve I wouldn't know where to find it, but nothing online shows that it does. I literally have gone through 5 gallons of coolant and lots of water, as I got tired of loosing the coolant, but this has me baffled. It was so bad today I kept stopping to put let it cool and put more fluid in, just wanted to get home and not drive it. Am supposed totake it back to shop on Monday. The radiator was replaced a year and a half ago, and it finally bled. I had no problems prior to replacing these parts. Any ideas???

[@daddydave823]

+EricTheCarGuy I have a 2000 Honda Civic LX 1.6L sohc daily driver. Radiator cracked and overflow tank lid separated as well as a result. Replaced both and filled the coolant and burped the system. Or so I had thought. I'm now on my second radiator and overflow tank. The head gasket and everything else included in doing that job have also been done. There are no leaks, no loose connections, no CEL, etc, etc. Car idle is at 3k rpms when in P, N and in R,D is around 1.5-2k rpms and never settles. Came out of no where. Cam and crank gears are both at top dead center. After checking all of your videos about Honda idle issues I finally bought this spill proof funnel. I do not have a bleeder valve on this engine. I guess they stopped putting them on after x amount of years. Anyway I did this method today and my coolant actually started back flowing into the funnel almost to the top and was blowing steam and spewing coolant out from it. I immediately turned the car off and the fluid gradually sucked back down the funnel. I'm not sure if I'm missing something but this did not go as planned or help anything. I topped off the fluid and the overflow tank and called it quits for now. Maybe it is the idle air control valve? Any help is appreciated.

[@daddydave823]

+Daddy Dave Well I took another look over everything just a little bit ago after doing some more research. I took the intake manifold off and redid the gasket. Adding some Permatex Right Stuff to it and letting it sit for a bit. Gonna fire it up and see if that stops whatever was/is causing this issue. I'll report back for you or anyone else interested in listening and or helping.

[@daddydave823]

+Daddy Dave Fired it up this morning and the idle was a little high @ 1.2k rpms but gradually fell down to around 800 rpms. It is around 20* out so should be normal. No CEL, no smoke, no high idle. Believe I fixed my issues. Going to order a multiple steel layer gasket for the intake manifold and redo it once more. The paper like gasket from Felpro is what came in my engine gasket kit and believe it was crap. So, so far so good. Thanks for all of your videos Eric! Means a lot to me to be able to save money and also to STAY DIRTY!

[@zombieking3054]

1994 honda accord ex I have bled the system change tps map sensor rapid idle valve cleaned the intake and throttle still has a irratic idle very bucking and Jenkins when you fist take of frustration is setting in should I just scrap it and go by a chevy

[@thomasnavarro4642]

Hell yea 11 years later and still helpfull af thank you Eric

[@Themandogable]

Hey I got a question. What in the world do I do now with a bunch of air in my system

[@mrshoofie]

I got a 1995 Toyota Avalon that I changed a coolent temp sensor on the upper coolent housing that has the radiator cap , also I changed the thermostat in the lower end and still the car is overheating at idle but is fine when driving... But I never bleed the system after I reassembled so I think that's my problem why it's still over heating... Any suggestions? Toyota Avalon 1995

[@SoHood414]

First let me start with , I’m always watching your videos when it comes to any car problems, very informative and helping.. now with that been said I have a 96 accord wagon with the 2.2 vtec engine auto transmission and I am having a problem with car not giving enough heat. What I’ve done so far was change thermostat, flushed heater core, bleed cooling system, now it gave me more heat , but the problem is that when I start the car to warm it up in the mornings the heat is still cold even after it idles and the heat kicks in when I start to drive and I also noticed that my fan doesn’t turn on, I’ve ran direct wires to check if the fan is working and it is working, can it be the cooling temperature sensor or the cooling fan switch that’s causing the problem?

[@ThePirateWhiteBeard]

At 5:14 where you see the coolant in the funnel: Was that the last of the air "bleeding/burping" out of the system, or did Eric just tip some more in too "top it off"?