How to “BURP” Bleed Air Out of a Cars Cooling System - Easy DIY process for ALL makes

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[@El-Armstrong]

Most youtubers feel compelled to do small talk and give backstories rather than just get on n do it like seen here. Good stuff man

[@ivand0007]

He is babbling too

[@HowToWithLech]

Appreciate it 👊

[@eduardogonzalez2665]

I replaced the reservoir on my car and didn’t bleed out the air bubbles. This was by far the best video on KZbin explaining how. Thanks man!

[@starshipgus8578]

Good job from an old retired tech,you explained it very well,even a dummy couldn’t screw this up. I checked other videos and yours is the best.I can suggest a cork from a wine bottle works well for the funnel.

[@HowToWithLech]

thanks for the feedback. really appreciate it.

[@hubsun700]

I fked up i cant get the air out 😢 Keep overheating after 10mins

[@jspades5100]

@@hubsun700damn bro😭

[@hubsun700]

@@jspades5100 i removed the thermostat lmao

[@ChinosLs]

Youre a blessing brother. I was panicking, all my prestone leaked and I dint know. Took the highway and sensor/temperature light went to the roof and had white smoke. 2 days of craziness. Look out on youtube. Find the leak, replace the hose, and refill it with your instruction. 🙏🏽Many blessing to you🙏🏽 Liked your video and subscribed. Thank you again 🙏🏽 from Montreal Canada

[@HowToWithLech]

Happy to help 👊

[@robertclymer6948]

Hello all! FYI The kit he uses is worth every penny and work great! Amazon has good ones pretty cheap, around $20 with all kinds of radiator cap adapters.

[@benjamenvermillion8459]

Thank You this was probably one of the best explained videos with the bleeder valve and how to properly use it.

[@HowToWithLech]

Appreciate that 👊

[@nealhere]

80 mph test passed on my Mazda Three final installment thank you so much

[@shobud7561]

The air filter you have on this car is drawing hot air it instead of fresh air .

[@BobiPhettOfficial]

Not for Honda users specifically

[@dustinswatsons9150]

What should I ( will it) work for a 1.4 liter Fiat 500 c time will tell. [ I always post my speech-to-text fails]

[@larrywhinnery1808]

This is an excellent video. Detailed and straightforward, with no unnecessary small talk.

[@HowToWithLech]

Always my goal. Appreciate the feedback

[@donschoppe5516]

Great explanation. When I have the time, I typically leave the funnel in place (loosely covered to avoid debris entry) at the end of the burping process. I remove it after the system cools. This avoids handling of the hot coolant and allows some additional coolant to be drawn into the system as it contracts. After removing the funnel with remaining cooled liquid, I then just draw some coolant out of the reservoir until it's at the proper level.

[@HowToWithLech]

Nice 👊👍

[@Nomam3-s]

In my humble opinion your video has Definitely the best explained details from the rest I have viewed previously thanks for the awesome video.

[@HowToWithLech]

Appreciate you. I try. I know what a headache this can be . 👊

[@Beef_Supreeeme]

Best video on bleeding the cooking system on KZbin

[@stellathekitty5742]

Thank you for the beautiful service that you are providing your customers

[@HowToWithLech]

Welcome 🤗👍

[@kwhit748]

I don't often comment on the videos, but thank you very much. that one explained it perfectly to me

[@HowToWithLech]

glad to help. thanks

[@MaxNoble440]

Great video man . The reason they have a have a max level is so there is a volume of air to act as a " shock absorber" in the hydraulics of the coolant system.

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks 👊👍

[@0eroOverride]

Oh yeah. If you open the radiator cap.. with any old rubber coated cotton glove, you can bleed the overflow hoses by forcing air and coolant into the passage meant for over pressure by moving the cap until it gurgles lol 😂 then it’s relatively safe once the temp drops. Even hot. I’d recommend like.. getting to thermostat temp then waiting 5-10min.

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks for sharing

[@scottross5977]

Thank you, Lech! One of the best videos for this procedure. You hit every important point!

[@HowToWithLech]

I tried. Thank you 👍👊

[@1234zcrom]

Thanks for the vid - I had trouble finding videos that demonstrated this for cars without a radiator cap. So much appreciated!

[@HowToWithLech]

Glad to help 👊

[@Gitiffan]

This is actually my Black Saturday project. Time to drain and fill the wife's 300. But don't tell her I am doing this, so that I can put off putting up Christmas decor, until December hahaha! Thanks for the link to the funnel, definitely going to get one of those!

[@HowToWithLech]

Ha. Nice. Have fun

[@ourtruth216]

Perfect video for everything I needed, straight to the point with all the info needed ❤💕

[@HowToWithLech]

Happy to help 👊

[@rodneysmith7272]

First off, excellent video well thought out and explained, really has helped me. I appreciate you didn't try to do all this while holding you camera, it makes for a much better video.

[@HowToWithLech]

Haha. Yeah. I’m learning. Thanks and happy to help

[@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649]

Fan motor does not need to be on high. Temperature select does need to be maxxed so max fluid flow can pass through. Having fan speed on high makes heater core act as a miniature radiator, cooling fluid and lengthening warm up time.

[@HowToWithLech]

thanks

[@martyb5058]

Thanks for the confidence to do this! It went exactly how you showed us.

[@HowToWithLech]

Nice 👊

[@tadpoleman3879]

Excellent, man! Your a good teacher. I especially like the tip on getting the specialty funnel system.

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks 👊

[@Fr0sty4242]

Thank you so much, Lech! This video helped save my F-150 after my heater core inlet hose broke due to age. I didn’t realize air was introduced at that time & didn’t think anything of it until my radiator fans started behaving like helicopters. This is the clearest & most accurate presentation on how to do this, thank you again so much! Do you have a Venmo i can donate to for your time & effort please?

[@HowToWithLech]

Amazing. Happy to help out. And appreciate the feedback. Yeah, added my Venmo in description. Thanks 👊

[@JayBeastBoii]

Thank you bro. I was scared that since i dont have a radiator cap this kit wouldn’t work. Going to do it now

[@HowToWithLech]

You got it 👊

[@YipperX5]

EXCELLENT Video Sir. This is a comprehensive and wonderful tutorial on coolant system air removal. I love it! I even went to my local autozone and got the kit since the funnel and screw driver was giving me issues. but it did work just fine, little messy though.

[@HowToWithLech]

Nice. Thanks for sharing

[@emard42]

Lech, you are absolutely awesome, thank you so much for doing the whole cooling system series of videos.This one, like the last two I watched are greatly informative and very helpful.

[@HowToWithLech]

Glad to help 👊👍

[@macaugustine2298]

This video was really helpful thanks a lot man great work keep it up dude yeah. If you happen to see this message I was just wondering if I wanted to go to Pick-N-Pull and get a housing outlet coolant system would it work as long as it's the same year as mine and will it work okay? And for how long you think until I will need to get a brand new one or should I just get a brand new one?

[@HowToWithLech]

@@macaugustine2298 if you need to replace i would suggest getting new. you can pickup new radiator for like $60-$70 online. (you dont need the all aluminum one) thermostat should be under $20 if you dont need housing with it. unless youre picking something in great condition and cheap. otherwise might not be worth it as who knows how long that one will last.

[@SeanC-1234]

The best explanation I've ever seen. Thank you

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks 👊👍

[@noel5ilv3rlake]

Good to know to have better direct explanation without waste of time, Yes I will do to bleed little Mini Cooper s R53 with this this method soon because I’m going to replace the radiator tmrw ! thanks in advance, great help

[@HowToWithLech]

Glad to help 👊

[@Yhappp]

Thank you very much, I had so much air in my system and now it runs perfectly for the moment no issues.

[@HowToWithLech]

Nice 👊

[@Yhappp]

@@HowToWithLech I have a car that’s known for bad head gaskets is the only way to know if my hg is bad is if I do the chemical test? I have no frothy oil or coolant on my caps

[@Yhappp]

Car hasn’t run hot since I burped it

[@srbond]

the best explanation ever, clear and to the point. Thank you very much.

[@HowToWithLech]

Appreciate it

[@nealhere]

One day later. used the no spill and it worked great. used the rev technique and the hose squeeze too and bubbles just kept coming til ...the did not. took maybe 45 mins . Still keeping and eye on the gauge. Got a little hot yesterday at 80mph but cooled as i slowed to city driving. Burped it again this morning and will do the 80 test again. I don't like seeing it get that hot since that is a new high for it. Net... Great short effective video all the best neal sw fla

[@HowToWithLech]

Awesome. thanks for sharing. best of luck.

[@blinderb1032]

Best video for this process that I have seen. Very complete. Thanks!!

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks 😉👍

[@nealhere]

great video for no radiator cap cars. I am off to give it a go. I'll let all know my outcome.

[@HowToWithLech]

👊

[@jared101502]

Awesome Video, Thank you but I paid for the same Funnel Kit $44.00 at O’Reilly’s, well I just bought today, 2024.

[@HowToWithLech]

oh yeah. automotive stores will be pricier. i think same with autozone next to me. amazon its in the 20's

[@emilianocontreras2861]

Excellent video man helped me out ! Have a blessed day

[@HowToWithLech]

👊👍

[@1988preludee]

Great video, the actual way it should be done

[@SSThomas84]

awesome video bro! thank you

[@MzReka]

I fully understood and enjoyed this video. Thank you

[@HowToWithLech]

Thank you

[@timmygilbert1371]

You give alot of good tips . Thank you , i subbed .

[@HowToWithLech]

Appreciate you 👍👊

[@jabmpt8169]

Had my water pump changed yesterday didn't over heat anymore didn't leak no more , gonna put on thermostat today just now after this video then bleed the system

[@HowToWithLech]

👊👍

[@flashrufa6306]

Awesome. Will watch again when motor cool down 😅

[@HowToWithLech]

👍👊

[@Charlie-u7y]

Excellent video!!!

[@curiosity2314]

Good video, yeah you could leave the heater fans off the get the engine up to temp quicker. Some cars have a valve for coolant flow to the heater core energized by turning on the heat but if it were my car I would remove that valve so coolant flows 100% of the time keeping the lines and the core clean. Just some thoughts.

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks for sharing 👊

[@royfroud7580]

Very good and to the point! Thank you!

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks 👊

[@senatedocument2646]

I have a 2003 Honda Civic LX with no bleeder valve and did everything this man did and it still didn't work. What I found out later is that you leave that funnel with coolant attached after shutting off the engine. Do not plug it. Let the coolant and engine cool overnight. As the coolant in the radiator and engine gets cold it contracts creating a vacuum sucking more coolant from the funnel. If you remove the fumnel too early, you risk sucking in air instead.

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@dtaggartofRTD]

Just what I needed. Thanks for sharing!

[@HowToWithLech]

👊

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

So, does it matter at what time you start the car and turn heat up? I've seen other people have the car on and the heat up the whole entire time. So we can turn car on after coolant is added? I'm learning. Thanks so much for this informative video. Have a prosperous new 2024 ❤

[@HowToWithLech]

Yes start after all is reassembled and coolant in. And can add more as needed

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

@@HowToWithLech ok. thanks for the info. I ordered the funnel kit but have been hearing about how it doesn't fit securely. I will work with it anyway. ❤

[@HowToWithLech]

it should. and for some cars it might be special adapters. but I think you'll be good@@jaywholoveseveryone1721

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

@@HowToWithLech You are such a blessing to me. thanks so much 💖

[@HowToWithLech]

thanks :)@@jaywholoveseveryone1721

[@AMarinelikeperson]

Thank you for making this video and the detailed instructions.

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks for watching 👊

[@Ferdis77]

Excellent Video thank you very much!

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@davee4990]

Thank you 😊 this was a great video much appreciated 👍

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks 👊

[@charlie-1850]

Badass!! I have an '08 Charger and just did this yesterday. Im glad i did it right. 😂

[@HowToWithLech]

Nice 👊

[@jacquesvolcy]

Good job your video help me a lot thanks I was Abel to fix my overheating

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@baldemarmiranda2067]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, I ENJOYED THE VIDEO VERY HELPFUL

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks 👊

[@SteviNateAdventures]

Hey thanks for the tip I just replace the thermostat on my 2014 caravan and after it was running hot when I was getting on the gas but cooling back down eventually I think I have air in it I'm going to try this

[@HowToWithLech]

Do it. 👍👊

[@SteviNateAdventures]

@@HowToWithLech worked thanks

[@RootedWillowReadings]

Super helpful! Thanks

[@HowToWithLech]

You're welcome!

[@lorenray9479]

Great vid bro!

[@HowToWithLech]

Appreciate it!

[@Heizenberg.]

Very nice vid. But why did the coolant change color? I don't know but I suppose it is a sign of something.

[@HowToWithLech]

There is few reasons. One could even be a leaky gasket, but don’t think was that. So far car been good so hoping no other issue comes up

[@notSusNugget]

5:03 MVP. no AC, heat on high

[@Mongoose147]

Legend and a half, thanks heaps mate.. from Australia

[@HowToWithLech]

Happy to help 👊

[@hotrodray6802]

Just drill a 3/32 hole in the thermostat rim to let the air come out when youre filling the radiator. Many thermostats come with a hole.

[@HowToWithLech]

???

[@0eroOverride]

lol it won’t explode.. check the pressure in hoses. I just.. ie now… ran a v8 Holden to 92c and the hoses had little pressure. Since it has a massive reservoir, I just burp it using its own system lolz. If a vacuum is pulled it sucks it in. If more than 140kpa, blow off. Bleed the blow off hose. Imagine sucking in air lol you’re supposed to go through a full cycle of cooldown so when vacuum is pulled it gets fluid. Anyway I opened the radiator periodically even at full 92c running temp. Thermostat runs from 86-92. I definitely agree you shouldn’t touch it unless you know wtf you’re doing. I also didn’t need to put heater on since I have no valve. The car constantly blends hot and cold to create air currents in car

[@blairguinea6811]

Nice job Lech, like your style Sir ........thank you

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks 👊

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Love y’all’s t-shirt!

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks. From Rothco

[@sincerelyrob4240]

I couldn't find the gallon jugs of the lemon-lime Gatorade so i just bought the powder and mixed it myself.

[@HowToWithLech]

😂

[@zo4certain]

can you please send me the link to the exact reservoir funnel kit you used in the video? Thanks! im now a SUBSCRIBER OF YOURS!

[@HowToWithLech]

Link is in the description. Thanks 👊

[@pcarobsessed9778]

Great video straight to the point

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks 👊

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I like your "T" shirt!!!

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks. Might list them on my Etsy shop 👊

[@bbhoustontx]

very well presented.

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@joseirizarry8256]

Perfect video & explanation Blessings.

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks 👊👍

[@johnnyyukon7887]

just what I needed to know. Thanks!

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@AlexBrandon.]

excellent video

[@VegasMoe]

Thank you, Sir.

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@kryptto69]

All I can say is excellent!

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks 😍

[@kryptto69]

@@HowToWithLech I bought that kit from your Amazon link. The instructions you provided worked on my 3.5L Ecoboost. No bleeder valve, however worked like a charm after replacing my thermostat. Highly recommend watching by anyone working on late model car.

[@HowToWithLech]

@@kryptto69 Nice. Thanks for sharing

[@jodydavis1646]

Brilliant Mate! Thank you.

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@hypedkickz113]

Very nice video! A quick question, my cars AC gas leaked out. How do I bleed the system without any hot air?

[@HowToWithLech]

Ac should not affect it. As you’re turning the heat up only.

[@DocHicksTv]

I hope you still answer questions on this video, i was just in a accident in my other vehicle and my family is down to one car and Im needing to use this tool to get the air out the coolant system. This is where Im confused. Was your coolant system totally empty? I was doing mine after a flush, so it was bone dry. One confusion is I thought the temperature gauge in the car dont suppose to move at all. Ive heard that if your temperature gauge moves its still air in the system OR are you saying only through this process the temperature needle in tbe car should drop down when the thermostat opens? After doing this the temperature needle in the car shouldn't move right? Respectfully, you said you want to wait till you see the bubbles stop in the funnel.. as you notice the bubbles stopped once you started closing the bleeder. So do you keep letting it come out the bleeder till you stop seeing bubbles in the funnel or wait till you have a steady stream coming out the bleeder? Did it stop showing bubbles because your reservoir was full or the best thing to do is let some more out the bleeder close it and wait till no bubbles in funnel before the reservoir gets full? Last question, its 2 or 3 adapters I could use. The red one fits into the smaller hole in the reservoir and the metal cap fits on but the gasket falls off the red one when pulling it out.. the black adapter fits more to the top main entry of the reservoir and pushes down snug when i put the metal cap on. The yellow one i have fits like yours but I cant get the metal cap to twist on. Did you have a little struggle getting your metal cap on to make sure its air tight? Sorry for so many questions, this is the best video explaining how to use this tool. There youtube channel instructions are horrible.

[@HowToWithLech]

hi. I had to change hose and thermoastat so most of coolant was gone yes. once all replaced, I filled with coolant etc, and started to the burping the air out process. its not end of the world if you don't do it. but do the bleeder valve at least if have one. but its good to do it, to get rid of the air pockets in the hoses etc. as to the kit, as long as you can mount it, so coolant don't leak out when you have it filled you are fine. little drip you should be fine. they say adapters are for all makes but who knows. if bubbles mostly gone you should have most air gone. maybe 10 min or so for the process . or whatever I mentioned in the video. I hope this help. best of luck.

[@DocHicksTv]

@@HowToWithLech appreciate it, thanks for the response

[@jmendozas197]

Nice video. Very informative 👍

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@xfearfactoryx7684]

Thank you for the video brother!!!!!

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@franciscocastro2187]

Good video was having issues bow I know what to do

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@trw_53]

Thanks for this video.

[@HowToWithLech]

Yup 👊

[@adamcollegeman2]

excellent

[@Dyzhane926]

So, some one just told me to do this because I put coolant in the reservoir but when I crank the car it drains but there isn't any leaks. The radiator is not full. So does doing this help with my issue?

[@HowToWithLech]

Make sure radiator is filled up and what’s needed I reservoir tank. This process is just to clear the lines from any air pockets. Once u have the coolant in

[@kurthuck2630]

Got my funnel kit at Harbor Freight, $32.00

[@user-vz1jj6gg2b]

rip off, I got mine from aliexpress same as his for about £10

[@francisoverman6837]

Awesome thanks buddy

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@kmil1967]

Great video 😃👍🏼

[@HowToWithLech]

Thanks 👊

[@MeredithWilliams-ti2kv]

After I put my antifreeze in I let the engine run till the temperature gauge was halfway. Now, I opened the bleeder screw on the top of the engine. I did this 2 times and the air was out of the engine.

[@HowToWithLech]

Nice 👊👍

[@lidabadery6834]

Genius thanks man.

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@kieranarcand802]

Appreciate the video bro thanks 👍🏽

[@HowToWithLech]

Glad to help 👊

[@curtiswilson4737]

Thanks.

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@HowToWithLech]

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[@michaelfischer7356]

good informative video! I would only add: wear gloves when squeezing 2 hot hoses. & heat on high with blower motor on low to medium.

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@paulwary]

VW uses the vacuum fill system. I saw one video that said if you dont use it, there could be air in the water pump, so it fails to circulate. I doubt it though. Has anyone osed this method on a VW ?(specifically VW 2013 Passat TDI).

[@HowToWithLech]

Not sure. Sorry

[@MatthewSomethingOrOther]

Thank you so much dude

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@robertverduzco1613]

Thank you

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@JamesBond-d6p]

Was it bubbling before you did the bleeding ?

[@Maniacal_Painter]

thanks for the vid 🤘

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@terrisluckett9836]

I have a 2007 dodge 3.7 nitro 4wd I have a radiator cap and reservoir which should I use to bleed my system ?

[@HowToWithLech]

I would do the radiator cap. How I did my other car

[@dereckc9469]

keep the heater fan on low it'll warm up a lot faster

[@HowToWithLech]

👊. Thanks

[@2DAYisCARmen]

Thank you thank you ❤

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@someguyto4675]

Very helpful.

[@HowToWithLech]

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[@texxter4858]

Great vid! I only have one question, you didn't remove the excess liquid as it will "overflow and drain out". How does that work? Does it go back into the overflow reservoir? I've been told to not add coolant above the max line for my 78 TA. What should I do?

[@HowToWithLech]

Correct. Remove it. Or overflow drain should do it. But better to remove