Jeep Liberty overheating?

[@jeffwhite6267]

My daughter's car was diagnosed by the mechanic as "dead", with a cracked head, and they advised us to scrap the car (set it on fire actually). The car sat idle in a paddock for 2 months while we de-registered it and prepared to scrap it. I bought a new thermostat, I thought, "for $25, I'll try to fix it myself, if it doesn't work, then I'll get rid of it". This morning, while researching videos on how to replace the thermostat, I came across this video. I did exactly what you said and HOLEY MOLEY - I just drove the car 10 kilometres and the temp gauge never moved above half, not even 1mm. You've helped me to help my daughter recover about $8,000 in car value - I can't thank you enough for making this video.

[@WatsonsWagons]

@@jeffwhite6267 awesome

[@colinkelly9001]

You would not believe what a lifesaver your video was. I had to change my water pump and radiator. As soon as everything was done, I started to get popping noises from the radiator. Thinking I got a bad water pump or thermostat I was about to tear apart everything again until I saw this video. No one has mentioned how crucial this is to do. Thanks again for posting this.

[@lennylexi3346]

Thank you for taking your time to share this with the community!!!! My son's 2010 Jeep Liberty had the exact issues you are having and it even threw a coolant engine code. Couldn't figure out why and was about to change the thermostat and BOOM... your video fixed all issues!!! Still dont know where the coolant is going, oil looks great and no signs of leaks but everything works great now. YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!

[@GiggleFits]

I owe you a beer you helped me fix my 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited I did this and worked thanks

[@ajwunde]

Dude, you are the best! I fixed a leak in the heater line, spilled a bit of coolant doing it and got this exact issue. Everywhere I searched there was no mention of this burping issue. Sure enough, that's all it took to fix it. Thank you for the detailed explanation of the issue and how to fix it. Much love from Michigan.

[@WatsonsModels]

Awesome

[@joeydube420]

replaced thermostat, replaced water pump, heat works. Man this might be it!!. Cant wait till the old lady gets home with the jeep. Thank you

[@dylanalexander6503]

Thanks so much you just saved me so much time and money. This is coming from someone who is not at all mechanically inclined.

[@Noe-e123r]

Hey man I did this, I was stranded on the road, car on boiling red H . Trying to get it home. I did this and I was like a gallon and a half empty from the pipe you showed us. I then bled it like you said and thank God it worked. Saved me thousands. Was about to scrap it

[@WatsonsWagons]

Awesome

[@tnpineknot]

Thank you!!! From a girl who usually calls dad :) I just fixed my jeep using this tutorial. Clear precise and to the point. I can't tbank you enough

[@WatsonsWagons]

@@tnpineknot cool

[@randylovett532]

This could be my issue, I’m excited to try it in the a.m! Thank you for giving us your time on here that’s very awesome man

[@TheOffiacialCrewstar]

Lol, I almost put a water pump till I came across this video, and sure enough, what do you know. Thanks fantastic video

[@WatsonsWagons]

Awesome

[@joecisneroz1656]

Big help here with h the vapor lock. The water pump was shot so I replaced it but engine still overheated. Changed thermostat but still overheating until I saw your video. Stable temps now…many thanks!!!

[@thom100]

Thank you for the video. I've struggled with the heat in my 08 Liberty for years. After back flushing the heater core with CLR I had decent heat for about 2-weeks, then after a long road trip this last weekend it suddenly stopped and the vehicle started overheating. I thought it must be the thermostat, but after watching your video and bleeding the system my heat is better than it's ever been.

[@WatsonsWagons]

Great news glad I could help

[@designsbychloe2011]

I think this is also my issue. Just replaced Water Pump and thermostat and it is still hot. I have a 2008 Liberty

[@shawdawg82]

@@designsbychloe2011, did bleeding the line as done in the video work out for you?

[@shawdawg82]

I followed your video instructions tonight, it took me maybe 20 mins and now my ‘08 NorthEdition is running like a champ. Thank you!

[@danielsanders143]

Awesome. Thank you. Helped with my restarts and so far it’s not over heating. I’d still like to put this new radiator fan in though lol

[@TheSageOf330]

Thank you, sir. For saving me $$$$. And my nerves. Because I was getting ready to spaz out. Best wish to you and your daughter.

[@GiggleFits]

Same here

[@BrimmyLitkins]

Got a 2012 Liberty & it’s running a lil warm & the heater officially started running cold yesterday. Glad I saw this before I started buying parts. Gonna replace coolant & try this.

[@anthonyhitchings1051]

our 2008 Libby's heater core went out on our Alaska trip - (at around 100,000 miles on the odometer) used some additive to stop the leak for a few thousand miles, eventually spent about $1,300 to get the heater core replaced. Water pump is being replaced now at 151,000 miles.

[@timfunk4438]

I just did that job yesterday, same problem, I did have to replace the water pump. The torx bit is a T 27 for the overflow and washer unit. 111,000 miles

[@Noe-e123r]

I thought it was an 8mm Allan socket

[@timfunk4438]

@ValE-ft8qs all metric but that is what I used.

[@danbaughman3042]

Just bought a 04 with a new water pump, I need to check for vapor lock.

[@jasonanderson4688]

Youre a legend for this. Saved my ass. Thanks!

[@WatsonsWagons]

@@jasonanderson4688 legend? Hahahaha just a concerned citizen

[@ericlangston82]

Thank you! This video saved my life!!!!!

[@dewayneperkins4377]

This video just saved my daughter from buying a new radiator. Thank you!

[@peterh5358]

Thanks for this cool tip, but Did you take the bleeder plug out before the system was hot and then add water? this could be dangerous and hot fluid could really launch on someone if they do this when it's hot and pressurized.

[@ljs7wave]

What kind of coolant do I put into my 2012 Jeep Liberty. The reservoir is empty. Thank you so much!! ;)

[@BrianDecker-i9j]

I followed these instructions and it worked perfectly. No overheating. 6 months later same issue and this worked again. Any diagnosis on other issues?

[@arturotorres6437]

07 Jeep Liberty here and the bleed valve is on so tight that I thought I was loosening it when in fact I was stripping the hex-shaped hole. I am researching different ways to get the air out and If I cannot then I will have to screw out that hex-socket plug using In-And-Outs or use a Pipe Nipple extractor to get the got-dang hex-socket plug out!!! Such a pain in the butt!

[@beastlychase]

Try a torx 50 dont strip the threads more or you'll have to weld a bolt on there that's what we had to do becareful the timing cover is aluminum

[@arturotorres6437]

@@beastlychase Thanks for the tip! Luckily I just squeezed the upper radiator hose a couple of times to make it "burp" and released the extra air. But some other KZbin videos make unscrewing the bleeder valve look easy. Either it's pressurized or it's different on different model years...

[@fljotavik5005]

Hey thanks for the tip. What kind of what did you use on the bottle?

[@br748]

My son's 2010 Jeep Liberty was overheating. Turns out it was the radiator cap was no good.

[@sneekysmurf4754]

I bought a 2008 Jeep Liberty 4x4 and I haven’t had heat. I flushed it changed the thermostat twice, burped it but didn’t fill that void with water. I’ll try to fill it and burp it again but as of now it’s running hot. Maybe I might need a new water pump. I appreciate ur time. And very good vid by the way.

[@wendellheard1409]

Have you replaced the coolant sensor, I just replaced mine and that solved the problem

[@sneekysmurf4754]

@@wendellheard1409 no sir is it easy to find and are there 2 of them, sorry I don’t really know but I’m great full you have told me that bless you

[@irafair3015]

My gauge is rising to about 75% and I get no heat from the heater. I was thinking it was the water pump but I'm not so sure after watching this. I have a 2009 Liberty 3.7L. Everything is fine when I first start out but after about 20 minutes of driving the heater stops working and my gauge jumps up. I've filled the reservoir but it seems like I'm losing coolant. However, I can't find the leak if there is one. I'm thinking I may need to do what you did and bleed it. Hopefully, that's all it is, I've spent enough money on car already.

[@WatsonsWagons]

So later that year this Jeep developed a heater core leak, the way it sits it can drain underneath to the outside and you may not even know it. These heater cores do not react well to radiator sealants, they will plug up and prevent coolant flow. Do you smell a sweet smell inside the vehicle after it warms up? If so it’s leaking. Try bleeding first and see what happens

[@peterh5358]

I had the original problem your daughter had. I had no heat in vehicle, then overheated. I lost a lot of fluid but no evidence as to where. My problem was the radiator cap didn't seal the system. filled the system and replaced the cap and solved the problem.

[@danielbrenes9862]

Thank you sir 👍🏻

[@aboyandhisdog]

This is a helpful video, Mike. I had a similar no heat issue in my '99 VW Passat. Where the heater hoses go through the firewall (they look just like in the video), that is the high spot and the system has to be bled from these hoses. But you have to disconnect the hoses gradually until water flows out and then reconnect. It is a mess and a pita. So my question: have you ever seen an after market bleeder valve of some kind that can be installed in the hose in this area? I'd try my local auto parts but I think I'd just get a blank stare from them. Have you ever heard of such a thing?

[@WatsonsWagons]

Tom I have not but I suppose you could splice in a flush and fill kit which is basically a T with a cap on it.

[@aboyandhisdog]

Yea, I guess that's all I really need. I'll look into it, thanks!

[@frederickburns1739]

I have a old Chrysler Concorde with the 3.5 V6 and it has a bleeder valve at the thermostat housing for that purpose. My guess is the pipe plug is cheaper than a bleed valve!?!?!?

[@WatsonsWagons]

I found out a few weeks later the heater core had a small leak

[@gptsiteuser]

Saved my ass man same engine in many Chryslers

[@mikemyers2941]

I have a 2012 also, mine had a heater core go out at 75k! But it had a slow leak before I caught it. That was not a fun repair.

[@arturotorres6437]

Ouch, how many hours did it take or did you have a shop do the work?

[@earlreed9034]

Thanks for the information my daughter sent me your video she has the same Jeep with the same problem Lol I was thinking thermostat

[@chrismanunboxed4004]

Awesome information. Thanks

[@WatsonsWagons]

Just a heads up the problem did come back a few months later and I discovered I had a leak in the heater core I never knew it because it was dripping right out of the bottom of the vehicle

[@shawneecemorse8767]

I don’t have a dad to help me to do this. So thank you.

[@pitourico9647]

I can be your daddy 🥴

[@jackcollins2344]

So are you thinking if I had that problem and I just replaced my water pump the problem would still be there? Just wondering your thoughts?

[@WatsonsWagons]

Jack Collins after you installed a pump you have to “burp” the system. Some say just fill the radiator and reservoir run the engine till hot and let it cool. That cooling would draw in fluid into the voids. With the engine cool pull the plug add fluid directly in there till it flows out, plug it up and run the engine. I knew my pump was good going into this problem, I’m concerned I’m losing fluid via the head gasket in small amounts and blowing out of the tail pipe. I need to check my plugs for evidence.

[@ericwilliams1124]

Interesting. My gauge is halfway but my air, heat and cold is working good. I noticed I didnt have any coolant in the reservoir and added some. Today I noticed the coolant is at a little lower level than yesterday. Do I have a leak or is the cooling system taking the coolant since I ran out earlier?

[@MyRanger12]

Awesome good to know. Thanks Mike.

[@321Rubbersurfacing]

Nailed it ! Great video, thank you 🙏🤙

[@C0VQ4]

wow ! nice thank you ! just changed my water pump earlier today . and after that i have no heat . but engine overheating after 15min so i tommorow i will try what you show in the video . maybe that's my problem . i'll check the thermostat too ! my Jeep was not used since between christmas and now . because of the water pump , so maybe the thermostat is stuck closed too ... thanks!

[@jmemixx]

So do this while on?

[@golfish8589]

My 2005 jeep 3.7 overheats but I do have heat. Top radiator hose is hard. Radiator fans are on. The air coming out the radiator is cold

[@KeyLucid]

re-watched 3:30 section but still unsure where the backed up coolant went?

[@rodneywilliams8007]

Thank You, What size Allen wrench is needed to burp the system?

[@peterh5358]

8mm.

[@slingblade8963]

I reckon I have this same issue. However, the nut appears to have been silicon glued in place by the previous owner and can't get it off. Will try an impact wrench when I get the correct bit. Anyone know the name of the part this is? I assume it's been glued for a reason and I want to look into replacing it. Cheers

[@stevende8954]

Maybe the PO stripped the threads and used a sealant, in this case I would put the front wheels of the jeep on a ramp or even the curb, making the radiator cap the highest point in the cooling system and burp it there, if you want to spend a few dollars and buy a no spill coolant funnel kit, that would help

[@anthonyhitchings1051]

did you not replace the thread sealant on the allen-keyed plug ??

[@slingblade8963]

Is the thread sealant like a grey silicone?

[@mintybeem1444]

I'm going to have to try this. Any problems with misfiring cylinders? The guys we took my Liberty to have no idea

[@Kickinpony66]

Talk about a Design Flaw!

[@bigmouth6732]

Thank sir 👍

[@KreativeGeniuss]

Thank you so much

[@alejandrocarlin4662]

Anyone know what’s wrong with my 09 keep liberty it over heats when the heater is on and as soon as i turn off the heater a minute or two later the truck goes back to its normal temperature

[@cnkrogh]

Appreciate the video! Have a like and a subscribe as this little trick worked like magic for my son’s 2011 Liberty. No more overheating, actually blows heat inside now just in time for winter, and best news it only cost me about the twenty cents for the bottle of water!

[@ChOcOlAtEsKaTe12]

Fantastic information

[@aaronday8797]

I tried to do this with my 2011 Liberty sport. When I started loosening the screw, the air caugh me off guard and shot the screw and a bunch of liquid (I don’t know if coolant or antifreeze is the right term) shot out. The bleeder screw was lost, and I had to replace it with a 3/8 NPT plug. I got the water. The jeep burped, and the temp gauge hasn’t run warm. But, I have no idea what caused that spurt when I loosened the original bleeder screw. Could you help me?

[@joeydube420]

you probably did it when the engine was to hot and the pressure shot it off. You can order a replacement.

[@salpolichetti5599]

Hay you know your stuff thank you

[@crbourret]

Happy Easter brother!

[@WatsonsWagons]

Charlie Bourret ditto

[@Airwaves-Radio]

A stuck thermostat will also cause those symptoms.

[@WatsonsWagons]

Air Waves my system including the overflow tank was a gallon low.

[@user-nh9up8hq9s]

Had this problem but burping didnt fix it , not losing fluid , it starts to overheat gets to about 75% and stops,same 3.7 but 2011,looks like sealant was used in it before i got it.

[@WatsonsWagons]

Probably a plugged heater core, do you smell a sweet smell with the heat on? If any sealer was used the heater core will plug up.

[@coreysuttles1362]

My god thank you soo much!!!

[@thomaspaminto9365]

Bro thank you saved my ass

[@WatsonsWagons]

You’re welcome. If it happens again check your passenger side floor board for moisture. Might have a heater core leak

[@fredhobbs3613]

Bleeder screw feels like its welded in there, Any advice how to remove?

[@WatsonsWagons]

Mine had thread locker on it. Maybe apply some heat using a propane torch. I’m not saying that’s what you should do but I would try it if it was mine

[@4589scott]

@@WatsonsWagons This isn't a reverse thread is it??

[@peterh5358]

@@4589scott No.

[@peterh5358]

I didn't have a breaker bar to put on the 8mm Allen wrench so I used a 10" Crescent wrench and that gave me the necessary mmph to get 'er done.

[@terro2665]

I’m kinda nervous I put 3 bottles and it didn’t fill the “void” lol like I’m just pouring and pouring and it’s not filling😂, it started to spout out and lots of steam was coming out I just turned it off

[@terro2665]

Update: so I took it for a drive . First attempt was to the local corner store started up fine , a/c blowing cold , no over heating. Second Attempt: Drove to a farther location. A nearby Target store and the pin tipped a little towards the hot side but didn’t over heat. Thanks man you’re awesome

[@urbanfarmsupply]

What size is the allen wrench for that? I need to buy one.

[@FabulousMother83]

5/16th just went lol

[@rodolfocastillogonzalez7230]

I love you so much !!!!!!!! Many many thxs

[@JayoO1980]

should I pour water in there or coolant?

[@arturotorres6437]

same coolant your Jeep already uses. Don't mix different types of coolants. Distilled water works best if you don't have enough coolant. Do not use tap water!

[@JGGarcia-kh8uq]

Anyone knows if the Jeep Patriots 2014-2017 have this plug?

[@GeorgeGeorge-p3d]

Not really overheating but drinking coolant like a sailor on shore leave

[@qualitytalks812]

What size alan key?

[@peterh5358]

8mm

[@jimholmes2555]

Hi Mike, just wanted to let you know I didn't just "Unfriend " you on Facebook, I unfriended everyone, dropped out of all groups and signed off forever. Facebook is Communist BS. And I have had enough! I still like your KZbin videos!