How To "Burp" Cooling System (Andy’s Garage: Episode - 17)

[@IamHeathertheGreat]

I’m not sure if you’re going to see this as the videos a little older, but I just put the radiator in myself and didn’t burp the system so I overheated. I was crying like a girl… Well, because I am a girl, but this saved my life. Thank you so very much! 🎉🎉🎉 you have no idea how much money and stress you saved me. ❤️

[@PhillipsVision]

Awesome, glad it helped 👍

[@highlifegoodlife5400]

Do I need to let it cool down befor taking the funnel off and taken that cap off and puting og Cap back?

[@MAGABIOTCH]

@@highlifegoodlife5400YES!!

[@MelloLoMane]

​@highlifegoodlife5400 You do wait for it to cool off if you have been driving it...before opening the radiator cap. When i took the funnel off I didnt wait for it to cool off. Just be careful when squeezing the hose before taking the funnel off, becauae the hose may be hot.

[@FoXXy710]

It must be a Heather thing. Because here we are!!! 😂😂

[@Aerondighteternal]

This thing rocks. My hot rod was randomly spiking. Flushed radiator, new cap, new fluid. Same thing. Was about to change the thermostat but tried this and it bubbled over like a witches cauldron. All good now!

[@PhillipsVision]

Awesome, glad it worked

[@zadocklong]

😢🎉l😮😢😢😢😢🎉🎉kvvv

[@TheMonica82]

***If this helps someone*** I tried the radiator cap on and opened overflow tank - full blast defrost and let it run for maybe 40minutes! It went through many sounds lol.. Now, it purrs like a kitten! No more steam pouring out when I get to my destination. I ran errands to (4) stops and no steam! Hallelujah! Blessings to you..🤗 Thank you @phillips for posting..🙏🏽

[@tribulationprepper787]

Thanks. Those funnels are worth their weight in gold. No overflow on the ground, no waste of coolant and as you pointed out, they make burping the air out of the engine a breeze.

[@bigdawgdkennedy1137]

Loop

[@owen8538]

Normal funnel does the job

[@tribulationprepper787]

@@owen8538 I agree. I just enjoy fancy doo dads.

[@paulmitchell7796]

@@owen8538no it doesn’t

[@brittneydillion333]

How long does this take?

[@Chris-iz2zh]

Finally someone good at teaching! Thank you very much

[@PhillipsVision]

Thanks for the feedback

[@louisemcintosh9083]

I’ve never known of a single mechanic who used this funnel! I didn’t even know it existed! It certainly made it easier and cleaner to burp! Thank you.

[@PhillipsVision]

Thanks for the comment, glad it helped👍

[@StilettoSniper]

That's because most pros use a cooling system evacuation tool (such as the AirLift) that creates a vacuum inside the radiator and removes the air quickly. It also does not require starting the vehicle or waiting for the thermostat to open. I have and use both systems, they both work very well. I've had the spill free funnel for years, it is a favorite of DIYers since it does not require a source of shop compressed air and works on a full radiator. Tools like the AirLift require an air compressor to work, and the radiator should be empty of any fluid for best results.

[@bEEBO178]

@@StilettoSniper Spot on 👍

[@boomerguy9935]

My mechanic of 30+ years working on ally cars and trucks uses this. That's how I learned about it.

[@KatManx2006]

To the guy with the system that's erupting when filling - The funnel-fill system works best when the radiator fill neck is the highest point in the cooling system. That puking can be a symptom of exhaust gas in the cooling passages, or a huge air blockage in the heater core or up high where it can't migrate to the rad cap for venting.. First, do you have a bleed nipple somewhere along the top of the engine??? If not, try jacking the front end up (ramps, curb, etc) as high as possible and cold fill to the top of the rad cap neck before installing the funnel. If it still blows over, do a system pressure test to verify head gasket is intact. If system is intact, loosen clamps on both ends of the upper radiator hose, remove hose from the radiator, and rotate it straight up above the engine making it the high point of the system) then tighten the engine-side clamp that you just loosened to rotate the hose. Block the open rad port with a piece of rubber or a nitrile glove, and a hose clamp. Won't be any pressure on it. I use a self-tightening boat plug. Place the funnel on top of the upper hose, and cold fill the engine till there is coolant near the top of the upper hose. Start the engine with heater on, and continue slowly filling as the engine heats up, until the upper hose is full. Shut the car off, and let it cool with plastic lid covering the hose. . Loosen the engine-side clamp, close off the open end of the rad hose with your hand to minimize coolant loss, and rotate the upper rad hose back down and onto the radiator hose barb. Tighten clamps and you should be good to go . I developed the "hose-up" method for 77-80 MGBs 40+ years ago. They were notorious for puking coolant thru the top of the thermostat filler cap (no rad cap) By raising the front end as high as possible, air bubbles were more prone to migrate up and out of the coolant.

[@ricardorodriguez2387]

I wish I could hire you to help me to purge my car cooling system. The video says to top off the radiator level wow with coolant.

[@Matt-qn6qc]

Ah

[@typicalgaming6068]

HELL YEAH I had air in my cooling system. I just used a two liter soda bottle and put tape around the bottle hole and cut a hole on top. It’s really important to squeeze the hoses. Thanks brother I love you. I paid a mechanic to do it and nothing and I did it to and nothing till I watched the video

[@PhillipsVision]

Typical gaming great! Thanks for the feedback

[@humanyoda]

What's the difference that you've learned from this video?

[@typicalgaming6068]

humanyoda before my car would sound like it was chugging water when revving and now it’s quiet. Every time I would turn it would sound like a monster under my dashboard 😂

[@humanyoda]

@@typicalgaming6068, is it squeezing the hoses that made a difference for you?

[@brentbays3400]

Thanks for the video I have a very bad memory and I had watch this video to remember how to use my burp funnel that is just like the 1 in the video thanks so much take care and stay safe

[@PhillipsVision]

Thanks, glad it helped

[@matthewvasquez9278]

Thanks my friend, I was very hesitant to do the cooling system myself, the funnel kit was a a bit pricey, well 48 dollars isn't much especially to donit on your own, but this very has helped me fix my gf 2008 sentra, also another factor was not realizing I had absolutely no coolant and it was missing a gallon, I just finished the transmission replacement, so now her car should be tip top

[@kdbyers]

Ordered mine today, same day delivery from Amazon, $20. Well plus the $2.99 for same day delivery. Still well over half the price you paid.

[@mikeprice8307]

Where'd you pay that much?

[@lens240]

Temu ali express tik tok shop under $16 shipped.

[@gregsouls2666]

When filling with a bottle of coolant, turn the bottle to the side, will be a smoother pour and less air to begin with.

[@williammorgan5987]

I understand the assignment ! Thank you boss, very well taught !

[@PCPAyLOAD]

I used a large funnel and rigged up a rubber stopper with a long screwdriver poked in the end of it. Saved me a few bucks on that fancy radiator funnel.

[@bigshrimpdiddy1549]

You can get a spill free kit at harbor freight for cheap. Works just as good

[@nicholasdonin1465]

Same. I got a long neck funnel for like $3 at Walmart. Cut the neck up to where it fit tight inside the rad cap. Also done this with other funnels for cars that don't have a fill cap for tranny fluids and you need to use the dip tube

[@batitsogtsaikhan469]

Bro I got my kit for $14 on Amazon 😂

[@PCPAyLOAD]

@batitsogtsaikhan469 Bro,, I got my shit for free and spent the $14 on some craft beer I guzzled while doing the job 😅

[@batitsogtsaikhan469]

@ as long as you got the job done lol cheers 🍻

[@patriottruckerwarriorkekoa1704]

What are the best car videos I've seen you explained yourself well and I appreciate it

[@donnawebb7586]

Thank you. You are a very good teacher. Your video answered all my questions. N

[@PhillipsVision]

@@donnawebb7586 Awesome, glad it helped

[@TheBuckman1978]

All the info i need. Thank you!

[@jsant24]

Im assuming this burping procedure was done after the system had been filled with fresh coolant? I’d like to see how the coolant replacement procedure is done since I just saw how to burp the system.

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

I see my mistake, had I watched this 2 weekends agoooooo!!!! I had the AC on blasting vs the heater. Now I know..

[@i-55southstl55]

Bro excellent demonstration

[@PhillipsVision]

Thx👍

[@mr.tarzan184]

Thanks for showing..Thank you for the good info...

[@dwjardin2004]

Other videos say that you have to find a bleeder valve is this necessary to do that because on my car I can’t find one

[@PhillipsVision]

Not all vehicles have one

[@robertetcitty5798]

Thanks for showing.. Now I can do on mine. Good understanding. Thanks again.

[@JJK-le2yj]

Thanks for the video! Do you know if there is any special procedure required for a 2020 Escape 1.5 3 cyl turbo dragon? I want to replace the factory orange with the newer Motorcraft Yellow

[@PhillipsVision]

@@JJK-le2yj if you have a radiator cap then it would just be the same as in this video. If you don’t have a cap and only the reservoir you can try removing the reservoir cap to let the air escape

[@JJK-le2yj]

@PhillipsVision OK, thanks for the quick reply! It has the pressurized tank (no cap on the radiator)

[@PhillipsVision]

@ you can try releasing the pressurized cap

[@JJK-le2yj]

@@PhillipsVision Will do, thanks again

[@andraewilliams6429]

Very good on explaining how its done !!!

[@PhillipsVision]

Andrae Williams thx

[@brandon-g1v3t]

thank you for the info saved me from going crazy

[@wellnessotr]

Thank you. I have an Xterra with an overflow tank. I was instructed to put coolant into the overflow with both the radiator and overflow caps off and run vehicle with heat on till no more bubbles. Does this sound right to you?

[@PhillipsVision]

Not sure about the radiator cap being removed, because coolant will start overflowing out once temps rise. I would leave the radiator cap on and remove the reservoir cap only

[@TheMonica82]

@wellness Thank you for sharing this comment! This was a Godsend for me as I tried, and it worked! I did as @phillips said left the radiator cap on and opened my overflow tank - full blast defrost and let it run for maybe 40minutes! It went through many sounds lol.. Now, it purrs like a kitten! No more steam pouring out when I get to my destination. I ran errands to (4) stops and no steam! Hallelujah! Blessings to you for sharing..🤗

[@joepoelker6870]

Great video and thank you for sharing. I forgot this could be a problem. For those that don’t want to buy the leakless funnel you can achieve the same result with a 2 liter bottle&vacuum hose, duck tape the hole on top of the radiator air tight

[@PhillipsVision]

Joe Poelker thanks for the feedback 👍

[@michaelanthony3216]

When using a coolant bleeding funnel if I never stop seeing bubbles does that mean my head gasket is blown on the exhaust side?

[@PhillipsVision]

It could be because you are definitely getting air in.

[@Ken-r7h2b]

So when I turned on the engine, after a few minutes the pressure started building up in the radiator and the fluid was violently splashing around in the funnel and splashing out onto the engine.. How do i prevent this?

[@PhillipsVision]

Did you fill the funnel to the correct level? You may have overfilled it

[@Larry1077]

Would this work the same if I don’t have a radiator cap in my truck? All I have is the overflow cap

[@PhillipsVision]

@@Larry1077 no, this connects to the radiator cap port. If you have a reservoir tank, you should be able to open the cap and air should escape through there

[@midnightmikereviews530]

Just got my water pump replaced along with new thermostat and hoses for the air system, would that also cause air bubbles in the system?

[@PhillipsVision]

@@midnightmikereviews530 definitely. Anytime you open the system you allow air in and need to bleed it out.

[@DRAPETOMANIACPATIENT]

Thanks for the video sir My question how does one know when there is air in the cooling system? I think that might be the case with mine because when starting up I can feel And hear The fluid running through cooling System Thumping and gurgerling And the temperature gauge stays in the halfway point. Sometime I can actually smell some antifreeze after a long drive.

[@PhillipsVision]

An easy indication is a gurgling sound when you shut the vehicle off after running it at operating temperature. Also, overheating or running hotter than the vehicle spec.

[@DRAPETOMANIACPATIENT]

will follow through process according to your video and inform you of results. thanks

[@mikeprice8307]

This tool is fine on a radiator. Thing is, how to use on a coolant reservoir lets say for a Dod Challenger as an example? Their coolant level is only halfway up the jug itself?

[@ftxracha9771]

Is it normal if when I rev the engine the coolant in the funnel bubbles up

[@PhillipsVision]

It just means you have air is the system. Don’t rev it though, let it bubble out on its own

[@ERICLnj]

what if we just have a resvoir tank and cap no actual radiator cap. can we just remove cap from resevoir and let car idle the air out?

[@PhillipsVision]

Theoretically that should work

[@llNATEDOGGll]

Please help!! The coolant rises up in my funnel and overflows when the car is warmed up

[@PhillipsVision]

@@llNATEDOGGll that’s normal as it heats up which is why you need to leave some space in the funnel for it to rise

[@llNATEDOGGll]

@@PhillipsVision I did but the thing is, it rises and fills the funnel up to the point where it's about to overflow.

[@erickciafre3632]

I am going to do this tonight

[@erickciafre3632]

Thanks for the video :)

[@itsmemorgannew]

My 02 pt cruiser is overheating....I've replaced radiator, cap, thermostat, fan, low speed relay, upper n lower rad hoses and it's still overheating 🤦🏼‍♀️😭 passenger side floor has been getting wet for over a year, no other signs of bad heater core but I've got good heat. My hubby thinks I've got blown head gasket and wants to try blue devil head gasket sealant😱? Any suggestions

[@PhillipsVision]

Morganne Williams Wet Floor on the Passenger side is usually an indication of a leaking heater core. To answer your Blue Devil question, that is very good stuff. I’ve used it before and it works great but you MUST follow the directions as stated on the container.

[@itsmemorgannew]

@@PhillipsVision so blue devil will repair the heater core? Or is it better to replace heater core? Which I know is a tough job. Thank u so much for responding ❤️

[@PhillipsVision]

Morganne Williams blue devil will seal the head gasket. The heater core hose will need to be replaced

[@itsmemorgannew]

@@PhillipsVision thank u so much....I'm going to try it💯❤️

[@jaco5187]

Once all the air is out, I assume you turn the engine off before you remove the funnel?

[@PhillipsVision]

Yes, let it cool down and plug the funnel before removal

[@jaco5187]

@@PhillipsVision Thank you! I replaced the thermostat on my 95 Mustang Cobra. I drained most of the fluid in the process, and then filled it back up. Naturally, it overheated almost instantly. But after watching this, I burped it, and everything is good. Thanks again.

[@GunJunky50AE]

If your vehicle still over heats or still runs more warm then usual do you repeat the process??

[@PhillipsVision]

You can, but if it continues it may be a blown head gasket

[@robertvance1873]

I know this is an old video but where do you get the adapter for the funnel? It doesn't look like Home Depot includes it.

[@PhillipsVision]

All the adapters came with the kit. Not sure which one Home Depot sells, but I believe this is the original one. I bought it online

[@robertvance1873]

@@PhillipsVision okay 👍 Thank you.

[@JB-sh5hp]

Is this better then using the bleeder screw in my thermostat housing?

[@PhillipsVision]

If you have a bleeder valve, that should be fine. What I like about this is that you can see the progress of the air so you know it’s completely clear.

[@skyguyvod]

Does it have to be started absolutely cold? Like I can't start the process at a quarter hot? Before the thermostat kicks in?

[@PhillipsVision]

You run the risk of hot coolant running out when you open the radiator cap

[@skyguyvod]

Yea, I know, I was gentle... Unfortunately burping wasn't my solution...I replaced the water pump, the thermostat, the cap and the radiator... Was really hoping I just didn't probably burp it... still over heating just as fast...😥

[@Stormysummerz]

I have a question I would like to know what is the difference in you letting your cooling system get the bubbles out through the overfield tank... And adding this funnel And watching the air bubbles come out

[@PhillipsVision]

If you have access to connect directly into your cooling system through a radiator cap, the funnel is best. This will allow the air to escape directly from the system and you can replace the air with coolant. If you use the reservoir you are hoping all the makes it to the tank and bubble out. Air will make it to the reservoir but I would be concerned that all the air doesn’t work it’s way out.

[@TheMonica82]

I did the overflow cap off and radiator cap on, full blast defrost and run for 30-40minutes - it worked for me! Blessings~

[@TheCheckit96]

How do you know the bubbles are air and not combustion gases from a head gasket leak coming into the coolant. Is there a way to tell the difference.

[@Ad-gc7th]

Hi sir. How to burp the system if my car doesn't have a heater function?

[@PhillipsVision]

What do you mean that it does not have a heater function?

[@Ad-gc7th]

@@PhillipsVision There's only cold air conditioning in my car. You were saying that you need to put the heater on so hot air will blow inside the car while bleeding the system.

[@PhillipsVision]

@@Ad-gc7th you car does not have a hot air function for cold weather?

[@Ad-gc7th]

@@PhillipsVision No it does not have hot air function. Only room temperature when switching the fan on.

[@PhillipsVision]

@@Ad-gc7th then you may not have a heater core. Just follow the directions excluding the turning on heat step

[@supermiatabros505]

I tried to burp using one of these and a bunch of coolant started bubbling and shooting everywhere while the engine was getting hot I don’t know what I did wrong

[@PhillipsVision]

You may have had too much coolant in the funnel. You’re not supposed to fill it, only put enough so air does not go back in when air bubbles escape.

[@thatguyrob2dope128]

I just redone my entire cooling system and the radiator hose exploded but I did not turn on the heat of burp it, do you think that was the cause?

[@PhillipsVision]

DeadlyColt45 if you didn’t get the air out, you may have had a lot of trapped air that caused it to overheat which could cause it to burst. I had a radiator explode due to overheating at idle. Need to get the air out 👍

[@robertqueberg4612]

Thank you for the good info. Nice funnel. Got to have one.

[@PhillipsVision]

Robert Queberg you can get them anywhere. I found it cheapest from Autozone online

[@robertqueberg4612]

Phillips Vision , Thank you. Only 4 miles away. Again I thank you for the guidance.

[@michaelrad3921]

is it necessary to revv up the car or its just ok to put it on idle for a long time?gonna change coolant anytime soon by my self.1st time.

[@PhillipsVision]

Michael rad just let it idle and when it reaches operating temperature you’ll see any air come up

[@michaelrad3921]

Phillips Vision thank you for the fast reply..🤙🏼

[@armstrongcedeno1062]

Thanks Andy for the inspiring DIY demonstration. This is a risky procedure when one's safety can't be taken for granted. One question I have ,though. At 5:40 when you remove the funnel; did you do it with your engine cold or did you do it immediately after the bubbles were expelled from the cooling system?

[@PhillipsVision]

Right after. If you use the funnel properly (sealing it with the plunger) it will not spill.

[@justanotheruser101]

It ain’t a risky job you knob head

[@nathandaniel1000]

Does this work with the coolant resovior for a heat exhanger?

[@PhillipsVision]

No, need to connect directly onto the radiator cap opening

[@nathandaniel1000]

What if mine have those radiator caps on them

[@PhillipsVision]

@@nathandaniel1000 you may be able to burp it by opening the reservoir cap and letting the air escape there

[@DLV42]

My 2013 ford pick up truck does not have a radiator cap to accommodate your COOLANT FUNNEL KIT, just refill reservoir . How can I use it then ?

[@PhillipsVision]

@@DLV42 you should be able to burp the system through the reservoir tank by leaving the cap off

[@DLV42]

@@PhillipsVision Thank you very much . I will try that . That coolant funnel kit is neat.

[@erikko6523]

So ima try this and I hope it fixes the problem but I heard a lot of this head gasket crap so tell me is it possible I have one? No smoke anywhere goes 95 easy strong as hell and yeah good car lol but overheats after 10 mins driving then cools down and goes up and down as I drive .. no overheat on idle and I just fixed thermostat so I’m hoping it’s air in the system

[@davidcorrea3225]

awesome, thank u!... should rev to get more air out?

[@PhillipsVision]

@@davidcorrea3225 that’s not recommended since it can cause overflowing from the funnel. You don’t want coolant spilling over, only air releasing

[@davidcorrea3225]

@@PhillipsVision okay, thank u! 👍

[@andybailey6763]

Has a Neon ever been loved this much before?

[@franciscogarcia7911]

Ive seen multiple videos using this funnel, and some mechanics undo the temp sensor or bleeder valve on tstat. Is that required?

[@alexcodreanu2985]

I have 2008 infiniti g35 and it seems to overheat while driving slowly I replaced the thermostat and and sensor. Took it to a mechanic got a diagnostic and was told that the thermostat was bad because it wasnt oem and that the radiator may be an issue. I was recommended to bleed the air out and replace the thermostat with the oem one I just replaced my thermostat and tried this but the car is still rising in temperature and the new thermostat doesn't seem like its opening.

[@PhillipsVision]

How high is the temp going?

[@aTROLLwithBlades]

My car is on crack, I tried this and my car fills the funnel with coolant. Coolant so hot that it's steaming... any ideas on what that means?

[@PhillipsVision]

The coolant should be hot as the car is running

[@charlesromney]

Sorry but I’m new on this, is this the same as opening the screw to let air out on the thermostat?

[@PhillipsVision]

If you have a bleeder valve you can use that as well

[@charlesromney]

@@PhillipsVision Thanks 👍🏼

[@Mr3kings3]

I just have the reservoir and no cap opening for radiator. How do I accomplish this ?

[@PhillipsVision]

You may be able to get the air out through the reservoir by opening the cap.

[@antoniomarc7174]

Great video. 👍👍

[@PhillipsVision]

@@antoniomarc7174 Thx

[@ccxfrank109]

i thought you turn on the heat after the car is warmed up? correct me if im wrong plz

[@cjwhitebird679]

What if I don’t have a radiator cap, only a coolant storage overfill

[@PhillipsVision]

You should be able to release the air by opening the reservoir cap and running it.

[@ZeusKingOfGods1]

Yes i drove my car reg temp less than a mile and it over heated, Auto shop said they burped it, I did not know what this was and how long does this take to do this hours ? How did air pockets bubbles get into my reservoir ?

[@PhillipsVision]

Air can get in from a blown head gasket, or if work was done to the coolant system. The time is takes depends on how much air is in the system

[@ZeusKingOfGods1]

@@PhillipsVision I had the car repaired the radiator stuff and all that condesor and all that was replaced

[@leonelgalan9431]

Perfect I need to do this on my truck. I feel as when I took it to get a oil change and flushed they left it with mad air smh

[@andrewschaffer4062]

I have a question, regarding small bits of information about stuck-open thermostats- my temp gage has been below normal, for about a month. Just figured out I probably have a thermometer that’s stuck open, please correct me if an improper diagnosis; also I do get hot air from the cabin heater, so to the best of my understanding- at least the pump is probably still working (only 2 yrs old). ‘95 Chevy Tahoe 5.7L w/4WD. Are there negative consequences for running this long (1 month), with these circumstances. I avg. 140 city miles/day.

[@PhillipsVision]

It could be stuck open. How cold is it running?

[@andrewschaffer4062]

@@PhillipsVision the “1/4” hashmark approx 150-160

[@andrewschaffer4062]

@@PhillipsVision I also switched from Dex to Universal when I put in the new pump, without changing out the thermostat, also- if that’s informative

[@PhillipsVision]

@@andrewschaffer4062 you may want to replace it. Engines need to run at specific temps for optimal performance

[@andrewschaffer4062]

@@PhillipsVision thank you very much, it’s been concerning. Trying to get in a newer vehicle, and needing not to get between a rock/hard place spending money on this one with repairs.

[@widtrak77]

Do you turn the car off before removing the funnel?

[@PhillipsVision]

Yes, and let it cool down. If not, it will over flow out

[@P.G._FPV]

What is the reason for the setting to be on vent instead of defrost? Reason I ask is when I did this I had it on defrost not vent. Do I need to do it again? Not a big deal if I do it's easy enough. Thanks for the video good job. 👍

[@P.G._FPV]

Actually that must have been on another video not yours. It mentioned having it set on ven Not defrost.

[@PhillipsVision]

When you have it on max vent it run through the heater core removing any air in that line as well

[@rubennino2885]

My system has a closed radiator the coolant is poured in through the water reservoir will the procedure work the same

[@PhillipsVision]

You should be able to let the air escape through the reservoir canister.

[@WickedReap]

I have a question. When I'm going to bleed the radiator, do I keep the car running while I add coolant to the radiator and burp it or do I have it off and once I fill everything up do I turn it on.

[@PhillipsVision]

Must be running so the air will burp out, but you must keep the funnel filled about a quarter so coolant can replace the air that bleeds out.

[@WickedReap]

@@PhillipsVision okay so keep car running whole time while filling and burping with the heater on.

[@PhillipsVision]

@@WickedReap yes

[@andrewstevens2658]

I’m replacing the transmission coolent lines on a e450 diesel. Would this be smart to do after changing out the lines. Any ones help would be greatly appreciated

[@soothingnaturebynh9637]

Do i need to park uphill? Before burping my car?

[@PhillipsVision]

It wouldn’t hurt so the air moves up, but I never do

[@andrescabrera44]

What if my truck has no radiator cap ?

[@PhillipsVision]

You could open the reservoir cap and allow the air to work its way there

[@taurianharris9985]

Do you do this after daining raidator

[@PhillipsVision]

Yes, anytime you allow air to enter the cooling system

[@angeldejesus65]

My question is. When i do this to mine, the coolant rises, do i close it off or wait till the coolant comes down?

[@PhillipsVision]

Wait for it to go down

[@autograph415]

you turn the car off before removing the funnel correct?

[@PhillipsVision]

Yes, turn off the car and let it cool down before removing

[@autograph415]

@@PhillipsVision thanks i thought so just been a minute since ive done it

[@autograph415]

@@PhillipsVision thanks for the quick response, i only have to remove my upper radiator hose on a g35 so it shouuldnt take to much/too long to bleed the air out righter? quicker then if i was doing a whole radiator replacement and filling ?

[@PhillipsVision]

@@autograph415 yes, it should be pretty quick

[@fabiano834]

Do you happen to know why does my truck leak antifreeze from the reservoir antifreeze little spout? It start spilling out after I drive around and when I turn off my truck. Any ideas why this might be happening?

[@PhillipsVision]

That is usually to spill out any overflow. If your level is too high it will run over when hot

[@spolonia360]

Hey will this method work for a Honda

[@PhillipsVision]

Should work on any vehicle, as long as you can connect to a radiator cap. Vehicles without a radiator cap cannot use this technique

[@mr.tomyum732]

Do you turn the car off before you squeeze the radiator hose and take the funnel off?

[@PhillipsVision]

Yes

[@mr.tomyum732]

@@PhillipsVision some people say blast the heater high and on hot? Some say keep it just on hot but leave the fan off? Any opinions and reasoning for that?

[@PhillipsVision]

@@mr.tomyum732 to be honest, there are mixed opinions on this. I have always run the heater on high and it worked fine; other mechanics have done the same. Some say not to run the heat until engine temp reaches hot to allow the heater core to not be bypassed.

[@mr.tomyum732]

@@PhillipsVision That sounds good thank you again

[@mr.tomyum732]

How about if it keeps bubbling even after 20 minutes? It looks like it’s boiling bubbling I’m not sure?

[@owen8538]

How you know thermostat open

[@PhillipsVision]

If you check your temp gauge, the gauge will drop when it opens

[@owen8538]

@@PhillipsVision oknot got temp gauge on these car

[@savnbest4last249]

2002 Toyota Tacoma 3.4 engine. Replace radiator, hoses, thermostat, fluid. While purging the system without the radiator cap on and heater temp on high, my top radiator hose will get extremely hot getting up to operating temperature, but bottom radiator hose stays cool to the touch. Also, not seeing any air bubbles at all. Any idea why the top radiator hose get so hot and no air bubblesThanks..............

[@PhillipsVision]

savnbest4last first of all that’s not good, both hoses should be around the same temp. Your thermostat may be faulty, even though new or you have obstruction in your radiator. Either way you will overheat and cause damage if you drive it

[@savnbest4last249]

Thanks for getting back to me. Could be my imagination, but been driving the vehicle and it's staying within the normal temperature range and not over heating so far. Checkd the top radiator hose on my 2005 Maxima and it gets hot to the touch in the warm up phase and after I come back from a short drive. So, maybe I'm in range heat wise from the hoses? Thanks for your input.

[@docequis9796]

During the last step when you put the plug in the funnel do you need to turn the engine off or leave it running while topping the fluid and replacing the cap?

[@j_Tx_]

It looks like he Use the plug while the engine was on, then turned the engine off, squeeze the tube remove the funnel let go of the tube and top off and replace the cap.

[@Jay-ll9ip]

Should I turn the vehicle off and let it cool down before squeezing and removing funnel?

[@PhillipsVision]

You can to avoid getting burned

[@sabahjason1]

Hello I need help please , I have 2006 nissan xterra I changed the radiator because it was small leak , I install new radiator made sure there is no leak any were filled it up with coolant with the same steps you did in the video. and the coolant didn't recyclat so I changed the thermostat and still same no coolant recycling pass the the thermostat I can tell because the lower hose is cold while the upper is hot . Also the coolant was flowing out of the coolant reservoir and not going to the radiator. Please help

[@PhillipsVision]

Sounds like you have blockage somewhere is the system. You may want to remove the upper and lower hoses and visually inspect to ensure no obstructions. If those are clear then it could be your water pump needing to be replaced.

[@sabahjason1]

@@PhillipsVision thanks for replying , I just inspected visually the lower and upper hoses and radiator necks nothing in the way . Also I want to mention the car didn't has this symptom before I replaced the radiator the cycletion was fine what made to replace it just because small time very tiny hole in the radiator otherwise it was cycling the coolant normal.

[@sabahjason1]

@@PhillipsVision it's just the part from after the thermostat to the lower hose not getting coolant the thermostat is not opening after I did the radiator replacement and did the thermostat after think it was the problem. What's concerning me is the coolant getting out of the resivor and it wasn't doing that before .

[@PhillipsVision]

@@sabahjason1 is there coolant leaking out anyway underneath?

[@sabahjason1]

@@PhillipsVision no coolant leak anywhere expet its shooting out of the resivor then the whole system get drain and I full it back and get shooting out of the resivor again . So I just locked the resivor hole on top to prevent it from getting drain now the lower hose is swollen like it will blow up because the thermostat is not letting the coolant pass and I shut off the car now to get it to cool

[@LakotaCreation]

While bleeding/Burping, do we open the reservoir tank as well???

[@PhillipsVision]

You can if your vehicle has one

[@nocapenzo3318]

Might be a dumb question but at the end did you wait until the car cooled down before moving the funnel??

[@PhillipsVision]

Definitely not a dumb question. I did not because I was in a hurry. I would recommend letting it cool to avoid getting burned, but if not...you can move it with care.

[@d.j.9961]

Have you used this system on a 2.2 ecotec (Cobalt, G5, hhr, Saturn-ion)? I had that system in my hand a few months ago. Now I purchased new coolant & in thinking about how to get the air out, I am wondering because of the water pump tube & backwards flow & the thermostat, just how to swap my coolant without trapping air????

[@felixramos5808]

Pretty sure it’s universal so it’ll work

[@weliftnation2418]

So question about the process. You filled the radiator first with the recommended specs then you used the funnel and the video begins right? Alot of people leave this out in all the videos of this prosses and not everyone has common sense and would probably start off where the videos begin.

[@PhillipsVision]

Yes, fill to capacity then attach the funnel with coolant in it. This will allow any air to escape through the funnel and coolant in funnel to replace the air that escaped

[@vicentepallamare2608]

Will revving the engine help with the process? Say 2500rpms every 3-5 mins or so for 10-15 secs?

[@PhillipsVision]

I always let it heat up on its own

[@druku8812]

How long did you wait after shutting off the car before removing the funnel. I did it after a few minutes and when I removed it (was under pressure still) and water sprayed up and I burnt my hands. I take it you need to put in the plug, squeeze hose, turn off car, wait 30-60mins then remove funnel?

[@PhillipsVision]

druku88 I removed it immediately, but used the plunger to seal the funnel hole (and prevent air from re-entering). Once I sealed the hole, I lifted it out and installed the radiator cap.

[@druku8812]

Phillips Vision I tried that. I squeezed hose, inserted plunger, turned off car. Then when I went to remove the funnel there was pressure underneath and it spewed our coolant. I quickly put back funnel (with plunger still in) and left to cool.

[@SuperNick090]

Great video man !!! 👍

[@PhillipsVision]

Thanks

[@sahil648]

Hii how to burp the hybrid cooling system?? On camry 2007 hybrid

[@ericsova7626]

What if your radiator doesn't have a cap? Do you just do the same thing with the over flow tank?

[@PhillipsVision]

Yes, the air should eventually work it’s way out of the reservoir tank

[@ericsova7626]

@@PhillipsVision thank ya bro.

[@stonigee7997]

I bypassed the heater core on my 02 tahoe today. Wondering how I would go about burping the cooling system without the heater core or a radiator cap.

[@aprilprice3843]

I would like to know the same thing!

[@stonigee7997]

@@aprilprice3843 What i ended up doing was jacking the front end of my tahoe up, removing the top radiator hose (radiator end) and filled it through there. Then i connected the hose and topped off the overflow tank about an inch over the max line. With the overflow tank cap off, i turned my truck on and let it run for a while to bring it up to temp so the thermostat would open. Keeping an eye on the overfill tank and topping off when needed. When it was up to temp i kept squeezing the radiator hoses to get any trapped air that i could out. Kept squeezing until no more bubbles came up through the overflow tank. And thats about it. Worked like a charm. Havent had any problems what so ever. Sorry for the long post but i thought it might help.

[@aprilprice3843]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the detailed response. It really helped and it worked like a charm on my lincoln navigator!

[@davebeck3563]

I don't have a radiator cap only a expansion tank. Won't work on my vehicle

[@stonigee7997]

@@davebeck3563 My Tahoe doesn't have a radiator cap either. I filled it through the radiator hose then topped off the reservoir.

[@MajorCulturalDivide]

So what would happen that would cause someone to want to do this procedure.

[@PhillipsVision]

Any time work is done to the coolant system and air enters, especially replacing a radiator. If a head gasket issue exists air will also enter and need to be removed.

[@Hardenth50]

how long you need to do this on honda hrv 2020

[@kumara5492]

Hi , does this work on toyota prius v that comes with a reservoir cap which is a pressurized cap . Basically , it doesn't have separate radiator cap. Reservoir cap is the radiator cap as well, like in case of Audi cars .Thank you.

[@snowblind5151]

Is that Sprague Rd . in Parma behind you.?

[@PhillipsVision]

No, Riverside Pkwy in MD

[@skittlesstarburst4532]

I had all this air in my vw Jetta. A lot of air came out with my homemade funnel device. I don’t think my thermostat is opening. Feel like I still have air. The car will overheat then the temp drops down to almost normal.