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

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

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5 жыл бұрын

Step-by-step video showing how to "burp" cooling system, and remove all trapped air from within radiator and cooling system. The process in this video uses a Spill-Free Funnel which can be purchased at Autozone, Advance Auto and any other auto store or online.
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@Taylor-dt2wd 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad it worked

@zadocklong 3 ай бұрын

😢🎉l😮😢😢😢😢🎉🎉kvvv

@Chris-iz2zh 3 жыл бұрын

Finally someone good at teaching! Thank you very much

@PhillipsVision 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback

@IamHeathertheGreat 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Awesome, glad it helped 👍

@tribulationprepper787 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Loop

@owen8538 Жыл бұрын

Normal funnel does the job

@tribulationprepper787 Жыл бұрын

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

@paulmitchell7796 9 ай бұрын

@@owen8538no it doesn’t

@PCPAyLOAD 2 ай бұрын

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.

@patriottruckerwarriorkekoa1704 4 жыл бұрын

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

@gregsouls2666 6 күн бұрын

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

@robertetcitty5798 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KatManx2006 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@andraewilliams6429 3 жыл бұрын

Very good on explaining how its done !!!

@PhillipsVision 3 жыл бұрын

Andrae Williams thx

@brentbays3400 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad it helped

@williammorgan5987 2 жыл бұрын

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

@mr.tarzan184 2 жыл бұрын

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

@juniorlopez2267 3 жыл бұрын

YOU HAVE SOME AWESOME VIDEOS BRO THX FOR SHARING I APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH👍💯🏎

@PhillipsVision 3 жыл бұрын

Junior Lopez you’re welcome, thanks for the feedback

@erickgaytan7936 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, thanks very explanatory!!!! Good job, keep it up like that!!!! 👌👌👌

@PhillipsVision 3 жыл бұрын

Erick Gaytan 👍

@gregnaylor6739 3 жыл бұрын

Great video . Thanks

@khalilelmtalab 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful, thanks a lot.

@matthewvasquez9278 11 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

Where'd you pay that much?

@righteousredneck777 4 жыл бұрын

Great video man! Subscribed

@kelleycondon6504 3 жыл бұрын

well done very nicely explained

@PhillipsVision 3 жыл бұрын

Thx👍

@flamingdude2329 3 жыл бұрын

Good video good saving Thank you

@i-55southstl55 2 жыл бұрын

Bro excellent demonstration

@PhillipsVision 2 жыл бұрын

Thx👍

@robertqueberg4612 4 жыл бұрын

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

@PhillipsVision 4 жыл бұрын

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

@robertqueberg4612 4 жыл бұрын

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

@simplydivine5982 4 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍

@PhillipsVision 4 жыл бұрын

Simply Divine thx

@typicalgaming6068 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Typical gaming great! Thanks for the feedback

@humanyoda 4 жыл бұрын

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

@typicalgaming6068 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@user-jj6xk9gn8h 7 ай бұрын

thank you for the info saved me from going crazy

@SuperNick090 Жыл бұрын

Great video man !!! 👍

@PhillipsVision Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@reelmaritimeangling2678 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Good video

@frankrodriguez7468 4 жыл бұрын

Great info....👍👍👍👍

@PhillipsVision 4 жыл бұрын

frank rodriguez thx

@teeglee5239 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very kindly

@tech4172 Жыл бұрын

Thx great vid well informed

@hjkjccdggjhvb 10 ай бұрын

thanks, this video kick ass

@quadqopter4770 3 жыл бұрын

good vid, good explanation, nice videography, thank you!

@maychieus Жыл бұрын

Great video ! 👍 ✅

@PhillipsVision Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@osfs90 4 жыл бұрын

Good video, thanks for sharing!

@PhillipsVision 4 жыл бұрын

Balsa Wood 👍

@donedwards6464 3 жыл бұрын

Here in the bahamas we have this problem alot

@leonelgalan9431 2 жыл бұрын

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

@2_2_4_3 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you playuh!

@kumara5492 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@andybailey6763 Жыл бұрын

Has a Neon ever been loved this much before?

@louisemcintosh9083 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, glad it helped👍

@StilettoSniper 3 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@StilettoSniper Spot on 👍

@boomerguy9935 Ай бұрын

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

@vcr210 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great tips.

@PhillipsVision 4 жыл бұрын

Robert Baird 👍

@jsant24 Жыл бұрын

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.

@svensawadski6643 3 жыл бұрын

Good video

@PhillipsVision 3 жыл бұрын

Sven Sawadski thx👍

@erikko6523 3 жыл бұрын

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

@andrewstevens2658 3 жыл бұрын

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

@elizabethlangham329 Жыл бұрын

That was real good because that has not been done to my car I've had 8t in 3 different garage

@j_Tx_ 2 ай бұрын

It’s 2024 and this is still helpful I’m about to do this on my 05 jeep grand Cherokee. Question if I have the same kit as you do I have to use the bleeder screw to let air out?

@PhillipsVision 2 ай бұрын

If you have a bleeder screw you can use that

@mikelangieri6602 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video Quick Question. My car is a 50 year old Camaro, it doesn't have an overflow tank or an expansion tank (I'm thinking I will eventually get an overflow tank). But I bought the funnel you used and I was wondering before I start... at the very end it shows your radiator as full to the cap. I think if I left mine that full it might pump fluid out the overflow hose. Would it? This is a muscle car so I'll probably get a tubular billet tank that has two (2) tubes, one to connect to the radiator neck, the other to a drain hose. How does that sound?

@PhillipsVision 3 жыл бұрын

You want the radiator full otherwise you have air in it which will cause overheating

@midwestoutside7931 4 жыл бұрын

Can you be specific about clamping the hose before removing the funnel and how to do that and what it does? Kinda went over that quickly. Thanks

@hilltaylor18 4 жыл бұрын

It's not totally necessary, it just helps avoid spillage. The idea is to create a little vacuum in the hose so that the little bit of coolant inside the adapter doesn't spill over when you remove the funnel. Instead, it gets sucked into the hose.

@joepoelker6870 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Joe Poelker thanks for the feedback 👍

@jaydenslobeable 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. How long do u leave the car running? Mine just doesn’t drink any coolant after .5 gallons

@PhillipsVision 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. You let it run until all the air is out. Depending how much air is in the system will determine how long.

@DRAPETOMANIACPATIENT 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@wellnessotr 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@armstrongcedeno1062 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@justanotheruser101 Жыл бұрын

It ain’t a risky job you knob head

@mikeprice8307 4 ай бұрын

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?

@michaelanthony3216 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

It could be because you are definitely getting air in.

@remo1946 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy. I need your advice if you can please. I changed my radiator about 2 months ago and I didn't know I had to bleed the air out ( I also did a full flush and put new green coolant). Then about 2 weeks ago from now (about 6 weeks after installing my new radiator) , I fitted a new thermostat and I'm having overheating problems in fact the temp gauge went right to the top about 2 weeks ago ( possibly soon or right after the new thermostat got fitted. I had to alot of steam coming inside the car vents so I put a Radiator Stop Leak product to stop a leak I think in my heater core but I think I had to bleed the air even after fitting the new radiator and perhaps again after fitting new thermostat also. I still have overheating issues and I have the exact same spillfree funnel kit you have so I'm gonna try it how you released the air from the cooling system in this video. Can you please give me advice on how I should go about it?

@PhillipsVision 2 жыл бұрын

Your new thermostat could be defective, and stuck closed

@mikewertz7559 2 ай бұрын

Everything went well until you took off the funnel and put on the cap with the engine off. U spill a. Bit more but put the cap on while running to ensure no air gets sucked back in.

@d.j.9961 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure it’s universal so it’ll work

@tedgarrison3897 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for demonstration. Very clear for the most part. However, at what point did you shut engine off? before or after squeezing hose and removing funnel? Thanks again.

@PhillipsVision 2 жыл бұрын

Before. Otherwise it will overflow out and could cause major burns

@kermitdafrog788 3 жыл бұрын

Informative vid. Is thise applicable even if i have a reservoir tank that has a breather on it? My car has a rad cap and reservoir tank.

@PhillipsVision 3 жыл бұрын

Kermit DaFrog yes. The car I did this on had a reservoir as well. You need to burp directly at the radiator hose.

@acemoto2319 2 жыл бұрын

Can air coolant be burped or bled at reservoir tank cap?

@skittlesstarburst4532 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stormysummerz Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@pedrovazquez499 2 жыл бұрын

This video helped me on same problem

@fabiano834 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jonathansanchez5434 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Q: Are any of the fans suppose to turn on?

@PhillipsVision 4 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Sanchez thanks. Yes, some vehicles have two fans, one will come on with the a/c, the other will come on when the temp reaches a certain point, I believe it is around 230 degrees. Some vehicles have one large fan which runs all the time.

@tonsssedell4318 4 жыл бұрын

A mechanical belt driven fan is typical on older, bigger and/or longitudinally mounted engines and that often runs all the time on idle. Electric motor driven fans may be there for the cooling system and or a/c. If one is for engine cooling system, it is indeed supposed to turn on under such circumstances. Unless it's cold and windy enough that when you reach the thermostat opening temperature, there is enough cooling capacity to keep temperature under fan relay turn on treshold.

@sahil648 3 жыл бұрын

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

@SavHabitz 2 жыл бұрын

Made it look easy going to buy one of them funnels. It looked like it took all day?

@PhillipsVision 2 жыл бұрын

Depending how much air will determine the time. It took about an hour. It was filmed in the evening do the sun was setting

@alexcodreanu2985 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

How high is the temp going?

@P.G._FPV 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@PhillipsVision 3 жыл бұрын

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

@franciscogarcia7911 2 күн бұрын

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

@docequis9796 2 ай бұрын

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_ 2 ай бұрын

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.

@innovativeemploymenttraini7904 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. What happens when the overflow tank does not send coolant back to the radiator?

@PhillipsVision 4 жыл бұрын

Innovative Employment & Training Services Ltd * eventually it won’t. The coolant is only in the funnel in case air escapes and the coolant refills the space that was occupied with air. Once all the air is burped out the remaining coolant will remain in the funnel

@dougpeters4293 4 жыл бұрын

This is good advice, but what do you do if your car has no radiator cap? My car I can only add coolant to the resivior.

@PhillipsVision 4 жыл бұрын

Doug Peters great question, I had a Chevy Malibu that had the same issue. You’ll need to remove the upper hose to access the radiator for service. You would need to make a connector to have a sealed connection to the funnel and follow the same process. Just make sure you don’t allow air in during the process.

@jimmyaustin4325 2 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure the funnel will work on the side tank for GM cars. I have 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier and it worked out good.

@Erowens98 Жыл бұрын

Would be cool if cars had a coolant replacement mode. Just keep the thermostat open and the coolant circulating regardless of engine temp

@jseyfert3577 Жыл бұрын

Thermostats are not controlled by the computer. They are simple mechanical devices that open with heat. That’s why you need to get the engine hot to bleed air. Coolant is always circulating if the engine is running. But it’s just circulating around the engine and through the cabin heater core. Once the thermostat gets to the opening temp then it opens and part of the coolant flow is diverted from around the engine and the heater core to the radiator. In most (but not all) cars the coolant is always flowing through the heater core. Temp of the cabin air vents is controlled by a mixing valve that pulls varying amounts of air through the heater core. So for these vehicles, turning the heat on as indicated in this video is not needed.

@sexyrt3144 2 жыл бұрын

When you remove the plastic funnel does the coolant boil yet ? Or do I have to turn the car off to remove the extra coolant

@PhillipsVision 2 жыл бұрын

I did it hot, just carefully.

@druku8812 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@dwjardin2004 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Not all vehicles have one

@LakotaCreation 3 жыл бұрын

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

@PhillipsVision 3 жыл бұрын

You can if your vehicle has one

@thatguyrob2dope128 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 👍

@ellissmithjr6599 3 жыл бұрын

That funnel is only for vehicles with a rateator cap.

@nocapenzo3318 3 жыл бұрын

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

@PhillipsVision 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@mattnetko2282 3 жыл бұрын

aren't expansion tanks wonderful? lol thanks for showing me what to do on a vehicle with a simple overflow only

@kevinguzmanfigueroa2862 2 жыл бұрын

How can you do this in a 2017 grand cherokee

@treemorton3034 2 жыл бұрын

Question....did you have coolant in the car? and if you did...do you still put 1/3 coolant into the burping funnel??

@PhillipsVision 2 жыл бұрын

I did have coolant, and I did fill the funnel. You need to do the air pockets can be replaced with coolant as the air escapes through the funnel

@el-hp1lj 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Theoretically that should work

@TheCheckit96 2 ай бұрын

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.

@SereneTing 4 ай бұрын

My car isn't overheating, it's not reaching operating temp. When I would turn the heat on, the temp arm would drop. I changed the thermostat and it's still the same "issue". I'm going to use this funnel to burp it. Hopefully, it fixes the problem. It was a bit difficult being homeless and having to deal with no heat in freezing temps🤦🏾‍♀️

@Rubicon14 Ай бұрын

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

@PhillipsVision Ай бұрын

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

@TheCreidhne 4 жыл бұрын

how long did the whole process take?

@PhillipsVision 4 жыл бұрын

TheCreidhne approximately 10 - 15 mins. You need the coolant system to warm up so the air bubbles rise to escape

@michaelrad3921 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@michaelrad3921 3 жыл бұрын

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

@hamilton29 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I just changed my heater valve on my 2002 honda odyssey should I follow these steps as well? I am experiencing over heating. Let me know thanks Phil

@PhillipsVision 4 жыл бұрын

Ham the Servant yes, any time you work on the radiator, coolant lines or anything pertaining to the system, you need to remove any air from the system.

@hamilton29 4 жыл бұрын

@@PhillipsVision okay just purchase a spill free funnel and that should eliminate my overheating?

@PhillipsVision 4 жыл бұрын

Ham the Servant yes and follow the proper set up steps. Keep in mind that this will only eliminate your overheating if it is caused by trapped air in the line(s)

@hamilton29 4 жыл бұрын

@@PhillipsVision thank you, I appreciate your assistance. Lord bless you

@PhillipsVision 4 жыл бұрын

Ham the Servant thank you👍

@stevenellis2897 4 жыл бұрын

Does there have to be fluid in the radiator before u hook everything up

@PhillipsVision 4 жыл бұрын

Steven Ellis yes. Fill it up and then connect the funnel. Fill the funnel approx 1/3 so your radiator doesn’t suck in air. The goal is to have the air surface and suck in fluid in its place.

@AndresHPerez 4 жыл бұрын

Good question, Steven Ellis. Had you not asked I would've done it wrong. Good video, Phillips Vision.

@rubennino2885 2 жыл бұрын

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

@PhillipsVision 2 жыл бұрын

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

@front331 4 жыл бұрын

Did he throw away the hot coolant that was in the funnel at the end?

@PhillipsVision 4 жыл бұрын

Reggie87 no, once it cooled down I poured it into a container since it was clean coolant

@sergiopolonia 8 ай бұрын

Do I have to fill the coolant reservoir as well before burping

@PhillipsVision 8 ай бұрын

I would keep all levels to the full level before you start, including the reservoir. You don’t want to risk air getting in.

@ferdytacomaboy3628 3 жыл бұрын

I drove up hill to burp my 2010 rav4, v6.

@JB-sh5hp Ай бұрын

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

@PhillipsVision Ай бұрын

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.

@curiousgeorge986 4 жыл бұрын

Can you remove the modified cap while you shut off the engine and it's hot? Or do you have to wait until it cools down like a normal radiator cap

@PhillipsVision 4 жыл бұрын

Calbert Garavito you shut the vehicle off, then you can remove the funnel AFTER you plug opening keeping hot coolant from spilling out and potentially burning you

@curiousgeorge986 4 жыл бұрын

@@PhillipsVision so once you remove the funnel with the leftover coolant, you can remove the radiator cap?

@PhillipsVision 4 жыл бұрын

Calbert Garavito The Cap would have already been removed to burp the system. If you’re talking about the adapter, yes you can remove it at that time and install the radiator cap

@WickedReap 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@PhillipsVision 3 жыл бұрын

@@WickedReap yes