Overheating After Replacing Radiator, Pump, Thermostat? Burp Coolant to Remove Air Pockets!

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So you just replaced something to fix your overheating cooling system, or maybe you flushed the coolant, and now it's still overheating! Sometimes, air pockets can form in the engine or hoses, which hurts the cooling capacity of the vehicle! In this video, Andy gives you some tips on how to remove air pockets from your car or truck's cooling system to ensure it runs at just the right temperature all the time!
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@matthewbrown5371 Жыл бұрын

I nearly didn't do this while replacing my radiator. My dad happened to call and ask how things were going when he asked if I burped the system. I had no idea what he was talking about and had to look it up. Thank God I did!

@generalralph6291 2 жыл бұрын

I was so upset I thought I blew a gasket after replacing the pump. Glad to learn all this!

@markwittels1337 10 ай бұрын

Great video thanks. Love the fact that you don't have loud obnoxious music in the background. Camera work, lighting and editing is on the money !

@michaelsaywhat6980 Жыл бұрын

I've watched at least 10 different coolant change or flush videos to find the common steps between each video and I learn something new from each video. The thermostats needs to be installed on with hole at the top for the air to flow through was something I wouldn't have catch. Thank you so much!!

@BadDecisionsJeep 2 жыл бұрын

Only video on KZfaq that actually shows all the different ways to do this! Thank you

@RamboRichardson 2 жыл бұрын

1A Auto is the best! These videos are so helpful! I can't even tell you how many repairs I have done using 1A Auto videos, but I just got done changing the water pump, serpentine belt, and pulleys. Thank you!

@randyfields8595 2 жыл бұрын

You guys @AA do good videos keep up the good work 😊 thanks.

@AllAmericanDreamChaser 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is great! Thanks for showing how to vacuum a coolant system. I haven't seen it done like that before! These videos just keep getting better! Thank you!😀👍

@waltercastro2015 2 жыл бұрын

I have air compressor shoooooooot. I choose this method even if the vehicle is easy to burp. I feel this is the easiest way and most accurate. Free minded. Gonna get on the isle create a vacuum asap.

@marknasia5293 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of great tips that a DIYer would miss, this channel is golden for helping DIYers do a 100% job. Thanks 🙏 it helped me out.

@cujoedaman 2 жыл бұрын

It's neat because they have a store on eBay that I occasionally buy from too :D

@shinola228 5 ай бұрын

The funnel he's using cost around $30. I bought a simpler one at Walmart for $3. It's just a regular funnel but with a wider outlet. It fits snuggly into most radiators, and if it's loose you can just wrap it a little with duct tape. Works real well for this job.

@goodmourningamerica5151 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video..changed out my radiator first and it still was overheating after I filled it up .so I thought well must be the water pump and got another thermostat as well. Changed that and still was overheating..well guess what....I didn't let the air out. Great info and helped a lot..your guys video help me save around 2000 in labor btw..dodge ram 1500 2011..god bless you guys

@1AAuto Жыл бұрын

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@garymcmullin2292 2 жыл бұрын

that was a very well rounded treatment of the subject, covered all the possible situations and solutions, thank you! Some vehicles have the heater core at the highest point in the system and those can prove a little stubborn in ridding air lock. However that is usually achieved with repeated heat up and cool down with circulating coolant. Just be sure to have plenty of reservoir coolant available in the expansion bottle so that as the air is purged there is enough coolant to fill the void.

@TheSloansFour 2 жыл бұрын

I had to replace the radiator and purge. Now my gauge barely gets past warm. So you think if I just do the purge process a few times it could relieve a block at the heater core?

@Coyote5555 2 жыл бұрын

those intros are well thought out... i appreciate the effort!! great content

@ironfistarrival 2 жыл бұрын

You Wellcome !

@Retroman2000 2 жыл бұрын

They should do more like that

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+Retroman2000 Thanks for the feedback!

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+Coyote Thanks for the feedback!

@bradmironik6137 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing how to use the vacuum tool. I bought one for my vw 2.5 jetta since my setup just has the reservoir tank.

@j.b.4340 2 жыл бұрын

Years ago, my buddy put a new radiator in his 2000 Dodge Ram. An air pocket cost him a $4500 engine. That catastrophe made me gun-shy. This video makes me confident. Thank you.

@artsmith103 2 жыл бұрын

After new radiator, hoses, thermostat, etc. you just have to be really careful the engine is cooling. Then make sure heat is working. In not too hot weather, I like to drive with heat on low and window open. If the heat quits you'll soon have an overheating engine due to inadequate fluid flow. Likely from a leak.

@celiavann4336 2 жыл бұрын

Very well explained, a lot of other demonstrations miss a lot of steps that you covered

@barrellcooper6490 Жыл бұрын

50/50 mix is needed for -34F Freezing point. 33/67. It's rated to 0. Which means you still won't do damage until you get well below 0F. I live where there's almost never below 0F. I've been buying 1 gallon of antifreeze and 2 gallons of distilled water. Mixing it to get 3 gallons of 33/67 mix. I've used this for 2 decades. Never a problem. Antifreeze jugs used to have a mixture chart.

@static_Tricolor_camry 2 жыл бұрын

My 97 Accord EX started to overheat when I was waiting to make a Left turn to go inside the mall parking lot, I saw smoke coming out of my hood I looked at the temperature gauge and it was maxed out all the way to the top Red line Hot. I quickly pulled over, parked my car shut the engine off looked underneath my car there was radiator fluid leaking out like a water tap. I had to call my buddy to bring me some radiator fluid and water. It turned out to be a slow leak, I still managed to drive it back home and to work the next day while monitoring the temperature gauge. As I'm halfway through my work shift fluid starts leaking out, I had a bottle of radiator fluid in my car to top up after work I got down to figuring out where the leak was coming from sure enough it was the heater core hose a tight spot to reach. There was a small pin hole inside the hose causing the fluid to leak out, after replacing the hose and topping up on radiator fluid and water it stopped leaking and the temperature gauge is where it should be at Normal.

@ivanhernandez4461 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info.. I'm on my way to check what you've mentioned. Thank you

@colleenhatton4333 10 ай бұрын

I was just working on the system. The fluid in the overflow still boils after a water pump and thermostat replacement. Love this channel!!!!

@dougducap1 Күн бұрын

Fantastic!! I don't even know yet if this will fix my problem but I'm just so impressed with all the useful info and the presentation. Great job... and thank you!

@TexRobNC Жыл бұрын

I'm just coming to upvote and comment for visibility anytime I see a video for this. I had been chasing an issue in my 2011 WRX, and it turned out to just be that boxers, and those with a TMIC in particular, have to be burped a specific way. So, yes, air can cripple your car and make you think you have a major issue. I must have just had air at the water pump or something, because I could not get any circulation, even after replacing my thermostat. Proper burp, fine.

@kenlogan2789 Жыл бұрын

I am glad that I watched this video. It shows how engineers always add a wrinkle to keep DIY guys off balance. This is a "MUST SEE" video for us car guys. Thumbs up.

@Lucy00682 Жыл бұрын

And gals.

@miguelmendoza4626 2 жыл бұрын

Loved your video. Spoke very clearly, very precise and descriptive. Anyone will be able to follow along.

@turnipsucks6416 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Far more information than I expected in this video. All of it valuable. Thank you!

@antouab221 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, so educational and thorough. One of my favorite channels :)

@brentkoster7250 2 ай бұрын

I really liked this explanation of bleeding the coolant system, especially the part of placing the little hole in the thermostat at the top which promotes air escaping. You guys cover all the issues. I will be watching many more of your videos. Thanks.

@user-bw1gx8sx1o 2 жыл бұрын

I must say my anger really gets the the best of me. Especially when it comes to working on my engine... not having all the right tools or ideas. But watching A1auto really really love these guys must subscribe And apologies once again for my inconvenience

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

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@mightywalrus6414 2 жыл бұрын

Dude i be goin berserk too!! BERSERK!!!

@richardzapor1983 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video ! have been struggling with my '78 chevy step van seeming to overheat for a few days .Finally concluded the problem was the gauge . But anyway this question of burping the system was part of the equation so this is vey helpful .

@seanotoole23 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a straightforward answer very helpful

@mistydawnwilson6200 2 жыл бұрын

super helpful and still have a question, if it still overheats after you burp, what do i look for next? is it a water pump issue? sensor, if i have one?

@mikefixac Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I changed my coolant on a Honda and didn't know about what you're talking about in this video. It led to ruining the auto transmission.

@lalaalaaalaaaalalaa 10 ай бұрын

You know these inside out and explanation and instructions are Golden! Thank you!

@DashCamSerbia 2 жыл бұрын

You and Lenn are the best!

@JohnS-ps9jv 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips. You're video was helpful when I replaced my friends thermostat that I purchased from 1A Auto!

@rustyhampton2020 Жыл бұрын

I’m thankful this video appeared in my app. It’s what I needed to finish changing my thermostat. Very well produced.

@ninaje1909 2 жыл бұрын

I literally just went thru the intro of this I'm thinking what did I do wrong my car is such a premadona this helped me feel not as dumb I gotta burp my brat of a car thanks you guys rock 😘

@leonciorodriguezaguilera9513 Жыл бұрын

Very Helpful Video Tutorial Amigo!! Thanks a Lot For Sharing!!

@flyingcat2054 Жыл бұрын

I so wish I took auto mechanics in high school. At least I would be familiar. I’m such a noob with cars.

@gordonenquist36 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info. much appreciated. I think more words about the radiator cap and how it relates to the whole system would help us weekend mechanics. Cheers.

@PrometheusGroup777 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely great tips and content! I have an 06 grand prix.

@kiosoyoufer 2 жыл бұрын

Good information thanks for sharing those tips 👍

@americansamiam 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Everything was explained well and covered many different scenarios. Appreciate the attention to detail. MY 2018 Expedition was getting hot after I replaced the heater hoses. Tried the parking on a slant and allowed the air pockets to remove.. I also made sure to turn on the heater inside the car when I started after burping just to make sure things were flowing well. Everything is back to normal..

@1AAuto 2 ай бұрын

+@americansamiam Thanks for the feedback!

@lewiskalinde6073 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that , how to balance the coolant level . Great video . Please keep up with more videos , they are my college courses . Stay safe even if I am God ! Much love 🤩 .

@sistercalhoun4444 4 ай бұрын

Thank You Bro I like how you Always Explain things and show your how too especially diagnostics most common problems with vehicle and how to replace part step by step like Chrisfix!

@fortunatedad7695 Жыл бұрын

This is such a great video. I just replaced my thermostat and changed the coolant. I was wondering why my 2012 navigator was only running at 184 degrees. Installed an OEM part. Any ideas? Thanks

@diane-mn8ou Жыл бұрын

Very good explanation your well spoken clear easy to understand good visual always sho and tell the best on 1-10 it's a 15 thankyou I'm s73 worked on car since I was 10 you showed things that I knew also showed things I ve seen like the vacuum but never seen used prior people like are very knowledgable helpful and a good citizen keep up good work thank you

@Matt-cd9mo Жыл бұрын

Thank you ! I appreachate the tip reguarding the goes on top when reinstalling to help bleed out the remaining air. Very nice !

@Matt-cd9mo Жыл бұрын

The whole goes on top

@johnstocker6728 Жыл бұрын

What I do on my wife's linking is parked the car and a little bit of a downhill angle. That way the air is forced to the top. Worked for me

@richardpenland3506 9 ай бұрын

Excellent job! I appreciate you showing many different ways to 'burp' a cooling system.

@1AAuto 9 ай бұрын

+Richard Penland Thanks for the feedback!

@ClintonSnow 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video, well explain, they show all the right tools it's 100% helpful video. Please do more videos like this one.

@benjaminmeza5372 Жыл бұрын

Hi, could i just run the engine for about 10 min. with radiator cap off to burp the air out??

@CLASSICS200 Жыл бұрын

Another tric you can try is to turn the air-conditionig on and your radiator cooling fans should come on automatically and stay on to keep the car from overheating until you get the car home and to the mechanic

@robertdiehl9003 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is funny & knowledgeable..

@sendit1158 2 жыл бұрын

A1 videos = Top Notch

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

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@sollykhan2385 3 ай бұрын

Great Video, Thank you for the time and effort, that 'Burping tool' looks good, where can i get that from? please post more good content too, 🙂

@je19662008 Ай бұрын

If you're doing a complete coolant flush & replacement, you need to burp the entire system by starting the engine with the radiator or container cap off. Turn the heater in the passenger compartment on so the coolant will flow to the heater core as well. Let the engine run for about 15 - 20 minutes with the cap off occasionally squeezing one of the radiator hoses in the process to "push" any trapped air in the system and get it moving toward the opening where the cap usually is. Fill the radiator with extra coolant as needed.

@Catman1798 2 жыл бұрын

You have videos about transmission oil changes? For those sealed transmissions

@scottreed31 2 жыл бұрын

1A auto is always my first watch when I need help. If they don’t have the answer, then I just trash my car and get a scooter

@ElIngLopez Жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks much. Ayuda aplastar las mangueras con las manos para sacar el aire?

@blackpowderfirearmenthusia3194 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm going to try to burp the air out. I replaced the water pump and now it over heats. I think it's air. I never heard of this until watching this video, thank you.

@briany3002 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is definitely my favorite

@ironfistarrival 2 жыл бұрын

Brian Young ! Are you really a Young man !?

@ByGraceThroughFaith777 6 ай бұрын

That cateye chevy looks pristine 🔥

@6thinkforyourself9 Жыл бұрын

Omg! I'll try this right away! And then I'll update my comment 😅. I had my radiator repaired and after that the temperature rises at high speeds. I'm using the vehicle without thermostat since then. I've tried to install the thermostat but the temperature issue returns. I'll try to purge the air out.. If it doesn't solve the problem I think there might be something clogged in the system. (Hot a/c is not working either)

@unclebuckii6074 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video. It has helped me.

@cioch84 2 ай бұрын

Great video! I’m kinda car stupid and you made this very easy to understand!

@robertchase6199 Жыл бұрын

Man I'm glad I found this video . I thought my new water pump wasn't working or something worse.

@SHAKEnBAKElvl9000 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, just refilled coolant on a empty 07 avalaon and it kept boiling all thr coolant and spitting it out. Fkund the bleeder screw hidden in back with no space. Going to buy the burp kit u showed, hopefully it works

@arainadiaz9219 Жыл бұрын

Excellent advise. Thanks

@brad2548 9 ай бұрын

Awesome information. Thank you

@chuckvoss9344 Жыл бұрын

Did not know about the vacuum system. Thanks

@keithnoneya 2 жыл бұрын

Loved it. Cool tools I've never seen before. Thanks for sharing. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

@irisbaez1972 Жыл бұрын

I use that funnel every time and it goes perfectly.

@gentlemansbusa2985 6 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the vacuum way it makes it a breeze!

@djrocweilerrocweiler4136 Жыл бұрын

Replace thermostat radiator still with running hot looked at your video.. Respect

@Wayne-Jones 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks 👍 I think my car is suffering from an air lock even after running the car with a expansion funnel, still having heater just warm at idle but hot with fast idle. Just can’t seem to shift it. Few more ideas for me there, thanks👍

@jimjam36695 Жыл бұрын

You solve this? Same issue.

@mixedboi 2 жыл бұрын

Very well explained sir. Nice!!

@johnchandler1687 2 жыл бұрын

When I worked radiator repair (5 years) we would always drill a 1/8inch hole in the new thermostat in the flat disk section just outside the valve and inside the gasket area. This let traped air out of the engine block while engine was warming up, before thermostat opened. An old school way to do it, just don't drill a big hole in it, 1/8" is plenty.

@johnbassett3188 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent suggestion John , makes a million dollars worth of common sence to me , wonder why this isn't a normal manufacturing process , seems that it would also help with the sudden shock of cold fluid entering the engine block , although thermostats are supposed to slowly open , but i have seen some that would basically ( PoP ) open at set temperature ??? But I'm old and car's are built with way too much Junk in them anymore , backup systems for main system's and bla bla , Hell I'm going to the store Not Pluto the Planet !!!

@JS-ep3sv Жыл бұрын

Thermostats always had bleed holes in them.

@meagain8403 2 жыл бұрын

After all your helpful videos...the least i can do is subscribe

@brianwagner7295 5 ай бұрын

I have a 2014 Chevy Cruze and my coolant boils in the expansion tank, I am still getting hot air in the cab. I just replaced the water pump with a timing belt change and I also replaced the thermostat as well. If you have any thought let me know.

@condor5635 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Love that syringe! Perfect size! Where can you get one like that

@markkouros6628 2 жыл бұрын

When you mentioned the little hole in thermostat face it at the top .. does that mean towards the firewall or around the other way towards the radiator the front of a car thank you....

@a2002zx2driver Жыл бұрын

I have a 2012 Ford Taurus 3.5l and I just changed the fluid to put all clean antifreeze in it, and I have used everything shown here, still has air in there somewhere. I did a pressure test to see if it has a hole anywhere in the system and it held 25lbs of vacuum for 30 minutes so no leaks in the system and I did a compression test and it’s still fine so I don’t like the fan staying on at almost full blast and I know it’s not the fan or anything to do with it I have all new and I tested it in my wife’s Taurus and it did it’s job perfectly. Am I going to have to continually open the pressurized overflow cap to release air from the overflow until it’s out?

@cuttingedgecool7235 Жыл бұрын

Very good information!

@blairguinea6811 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Sir

@kevinhancock4064 Жыл бұрын

Great video . Can you help ? Hg replaced months ago ..therm and coolant sensor replaced under a year ago. Rad almost 2 years ago ..New cap recently. Dash lot up while ago coolant temp high gear down. Thrn gear down again . Coolamt came from overflow over anyone I let ot cool and I wasn't far from home so mostly coasted it home . Until I topped it to take to garage ..didn't need much of a top . Garage done all tests and all os ok . Mentioned at a guess at possible causes of egr cooler etc but big gamble etc

@routinekings9249 Жыл бұрын

So my cars radiator was no good. So put a new one now u noticed the volt on the radiator is at is not on there? Does it need to be there?

@khanzada4043 2 жыл бұрын

That smoke looked so artificial. Good job on the video. Thank you so much for teaching us.

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

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@findit6333 2 жыл бұрын

It's steam, not smoke.

@2121heatherh 2 жыл бұрын

Could I have caused the leaking out of coolant by not bleeding air after filling up coolant to near empty reservoir?

@1mw4tch1ng Жыл бұрын

I suggest turning the heater later to help the engine reach its operating temp faster rather than having the heater on.

@ekaybeane 3 ай бұрын

Mechanic didn't burp mine. Just told me to drive it and check coolent reservoir for a couple of days. Well I'm on day 3 of adding coolent. Almost froze to death driving home at 3 am with no heat, now with a cold I'm adding more coolent. It will heat up in the daytime when not so cold out but at night in freezing cold no heat. I brought coolent with me tonight and added before I head out at 3 am.

@Shagdawg Жыл бұрын

Bro you help me so much!! Thank you!!

@keitharmstrong263 Жыл бұрын

That was a good well explained education on removing air out of a radiator system in under 10 min. A BIG thanks to 👉 U....

@michaeldunagan8268 2 жыл бұрын

The "air lift system" is Josh's "Adept Ape" on KZfaq favorite and only way to flush heavy duty diesel engines. He is a Caterpillar mechanic at a Caterpillar dealership.

@charmanderkid1500 8 ай бұрын

Where can i get that air fitting that attaches to the reservoir that you used? Also how much pressure do you bring it up to? I had to watch on low volume so if you said i missed it

@GTAW8 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@morsgie 2 жыл бұрын

Make more videos, love DIY for my cars

@lancemorris9581 Жыл бұрын

It’s Just Crazy I Know By Difficult U Was Talking About The 1500’s System Yess Getting The Air Out Of Them Without That Vacuum Is Like WW2. Thank You.

@tonydiamond1965 Жыл бұрын

I've got a 2002 Buick LeSabre 3800 series engine the angle pipe that retains water that goes into the block cracked in the engine overheated traveling back home the engine got so hot it messed up and burnt the gaskets I found out that there was a product called Blue Devil I followed the procedures on this liquid called Blue Devil once I repair the broken angle pipe I poured in the Blue Devil as it was idling with no water in the radiator just the Blue Devil by itself this product is legit and it really works my car has been running excellent for the past 7 months doesn't overheat anymore

@heathcalvert1319 2 жыл бұрын

What's the best color antifreeze for a dodge 5.9 360 some say the Orange

@redneckgaming1828 2 жыл бұрын

Mine was pissing out Coolant bought the truck for 900 bucks a couple days ago and it’s been leaking transmission fluid oil and coolant can you help me out in this

@ro-landocalrissian4633 Жыл бұрын

So Toyota messed up my radiator and they offered to replace it. I have a Corolla with 150,000 miles. My question is, do I have to replace the water pump & thermostat when replacing the radiator?