This worked on my '06 Equinox! I no longer hear water sloshing around in my dash on cold starts and no more rising temp gauge in traffic, thanks!
@currentcondition
Жыл бұрын
How much coolant did you lose when you opened the bleeder screw?
@alyte11
Жыл бұрын
@@currentcondition If I remember correctly, I lost about one cup of so fluid. While this process did work, it was short lived in my case. My head gasket was blown allowing combustion gas to enter the cooling system, this was the cause of my rising temps in traffic.
@currentcondition
Жыл бұрын
@@alyte11 Thanks for the reply. One more question, when I’m traffic did your car actually display an overheating message on your dashboard?
@guyallan8189
4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for this video. You saved me $1500. I was told it was probably a bad head gasket. Wrong! Bleeder valve let out the air. Running great!
@glendaleperkins8295
4 жыл бұрын
Have u had any recent problems?
@someguyfromwisconsin7237
4 жыл бұрын
Ill one up ya it was 2240 for my heads on mine
@forrestrogers4895
2 жыл бұрын
I've been struggling with my wife's 2008 Equinox for 3 months. Firestone initially said I needed to replace the dual cooling fans. Then they said I had air in the system and they'd get it out. Next they said I needed a waterpump and I might wanna put a thermostat on it to be safe. That was in Tyler Texas. We made it to Baton Rouge La and we're right on top of the 6 lane Bridge and alarm went off and car was overheating.Got it to a Firestone and they said I needed a thermostat and I said they put one on it in Tyler? The mechanic said we called them and they said You told them not to put one on it. Wtf man ? That would make no sense. Anyway we made it back to Tallahassee Fl and have been having problems overheating. Yesterday I used the bleeder screw and saw air bubbles come out. When I saw a stream of coolant I tightened the screw. So far so good! Thank you so much for the video!! God bless you! Let's go Brandon!!!
@cristianrojas995
4 жыл бұрын
Wow ! Thanks for the help ! Just did this today and my heater is blowing hot hair again ! Saved me just in time for winter ! Can’t thank you enough !
@richards758
4 жыл бұрын
:)
@ufowatch
2 жыл бұрын
thanks it would seem your video is still helping! it just helped me. keep posting help videos!
@richards758
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@necromodis8983
5 жыл бұрын
Nice video bud, thanks for the help!
@conradkritzberger8980
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this, Richard. The "Haynes" 'manual'(?), in front of me, doesn't say squat about 'bleeding' after coolant change or working on the system. I used to like "Haynes," but they've gone downhill since Chilton bought 'em out.
@scottrandall5588
2 жыл бұрын
Agree . they are so vague now. Used to be a goto .....not anymore.
@jimconner4905
Жыл бұрын
Better than most I've seen
@tamaralum3825
3 жыл бұрын
Gracias Mi amigo this video helped tremendously!!!
@richards758
2 жыл бұрын
Un placer mi amigo!
@jrebolledo1994
3 жыл бұрын
What a homie, thanks man. Think it solved my issue 👌🏼
@richards758
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@currentcondition
Жыл бұрын
How much coolant did you lose when you opened the bleeder screw?
@orcainbc
3 жыл бұрын
best seen so far thanks for sharing
@richards758
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@James-2ILL
3 ай бұрын
Your the man thank you!
@dhoshor
4 жыл бұрын
What if my heater is broken? Will it still have hot air when bleeding?
@currentcondition
Жыл бұрын
How much coolant is lost when you open the bleeder screw, a lot or a little? Just wondering in case I need to place a pan under the car to catch it all? Thanks
@joet4806
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jwat2s
3 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for the video proof. Heard of but never actually seen a 10mm socket before. Thank you!!!👍🏻🍻
@jeremysutton9515
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@briancasey1019
4 ай бұрын
The bleeding screw is 7mm. Looks like your screw snapped off in the housing just like mine did. The housing is 10mm. But im gonna try to bleed it this way as well
@aprilhardaway2186
2 жыл бұрын
Will this work if my car is up on jacks as opposed to an inclined surface?
@richards758
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it will
@Joseph-wc6qd
2 жыл бұрын
I took that screw all the way out… she blew up in my face and I got coolant all over me and my driveway. Thanks for the video
@PxlarXYZ
2 жыл бұрын
Did it work tho?
@Joseph-wc6qd
2 жыл бұрын
@@PxlarXYZ re-reading my comment the thanks sounds sarcastic but it wasn’t meant to. It seems to have worked.
@milenda99
5 жыл бұрын
What size is the socket for the engine coolant sensor? I found out that the t-stat is a 13 ?
@richards758
5 жыл бұрын
Gee, i forgot the size. Sorry.
@poloindagame
5 жыл бұрын
Trying it now. 10mm
@rong...5837
2 жыл бұрын
7mm socket for top screw or 10mm for bottom/both
@nicke5375
5 жыл бұрын
After bleeding the air, do you then tighten the screw while the car is STILL running? Just want to make sure I am performing the correct steps. 1. Start the car. Let it run 2 minutes or so. 2. Blast heater. 3. Rev engine to roughly 2rpms. 3 open bleeder valve. 4. After air is purged, tighten screw and good to go. Is this all correct? Thanks!
@richards758
5 жыл бұрын
Yes. Most important thing to do is keep an eye out on the temperature gauge. Feel free to alternate in turning bleeder shut and shutting off the car so it doesn't get too hot. Like 70-75% hot.
@nicke5375
5 жыл бұрын
@@richards758 thanks! I'm not having any overheating issues currently, temp guage never goes above the 2 line or so. Maybe the middle line or just below. I'm trying this now. Kinda nervous lol but I'm doing it myself so pretty proud haha. I'll let you know what happens. Thanks for the info! I really appreciate it!
@richards758
5 жыл бұрын
@@nicke5375 Sorry i took soo long to reply. Your temperature gauge ought to be between 41-45% when the car is traveling and at idle. Your fan kicks kicks in around 51-55%.
@PxlarXYZ
2 жыл бұрын
@@nicke5375 update?
@KFLson
3 жыл бұрын
Do we close the coolant tank cap off or does it stay on?
@richards758
3 жыл бұрын
I actually leave it off for a couple of minutes while burping when the hoses are not that hot to be able to squeeze them and help burp faster but then i close it once the vehicle starts warming up.
@KFLson
3 жыл бұрын
@@richards758 i did reverse coolant flow on the heater core instead on my customers Pontiac torrent, it worked it’s blowing hot air...I just put the hose on the other hose terminal on the heater core...heater core was plugged but I will change it back when new heater core comes in...and we will charge him $2000???? 😶
@dustingilsrud2317
3 жыл бұрын
@@KFLson by
@Klayster
5 жыл бұрын
I have a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, and also watched a video regarding the 2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse for draining, filling, and bleeding the coolant system. My question is, should I follow the 2005-2008 set up, or would the Traverse model work best since my car is a 2014? The last time I did a coolant flush was for a 2007 Ford Focus, so I'm trying to remember everything. :-p
@richards758
5 жыл бұрын
I would invest in an Haynes Manuel for your year and model. You can get them at Auto Zone.
@Klayster
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply. I'll look into getting a manual for my model. I use to work for Bridgestone, but haven't done a coolant flush in for what feels like forever. :-)
@bhfautomotivecare
4 күн бұрын
🔥
@davidirazaba8677
3 жыл бұрын
Is this the same as doing a coolant flush?
@richards758
3 жыл бұрын
Nope.
@romontbrown543
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks it work Ghee😁
@richards758
6 жыл бұрын
Romont Brown Awesome! The temperature gauge ought to be at 43-46% when driving. Fans should kick in around 53%.
@briannabates7305
5 жыл бұрын
09
@theseattlegreen1871
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard I followed all your steps and it worked for a few days but I keep getting air in my coolant. I changed my water pump. I change the thermostat 3 times but for some reason I keep getting air in my coolant any ideas please help me?
@richards758
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe check your hoses? Also a visual inspection of the hoses when the car has hit normal operating temperature might give you a hint.
@theseattlegreen1871
3 жыл бұрын
@@richards758 when you say check your hoses exactly what do you mean please?
@theseattlegreen1871
3 жыл бұрын
@@richards758 Also thank you for responding so quick
@louie1487
3 жыл бұрын
@@theseattlegreen1871 Make sure there isn't any leaks happening around the hoses. Start with upper radiator hose and look for hairline cracks, check the underside of the hose, follow each hose in/out reservoir and into the firewall, back out the firewall, into engine, out the engine.
@theseattlegreen1871
3 жыл бұрын
@@louie1487 Do you think there is any way it could be my radiator or my heater core?
@Jessica-hp5yw
Жыл бұрын
Do you keep the reservoir cap on
@richards758
Жыл бұрын
You can yes.
@21tchrist
2 жыл бұрын
My heater doesn’t work unless I am moving. It also over heats when I am idle. Right when I start moving every works again. I was told I have a bad heater core
@stevenperry1723
2 жыл бұрын
Water pump
@gtdodgeviper
Ай бұрын
What was your problem? I have the same issue plus the air bubbles on the tank.
@glengrossnickle4985
2 жыл бұрын
What do you do if you get very little coolent or bubbles.
@corbinknight9702
2 жыл бұрын
Has anyone tried this on a 09 with success? & When you have the hot air going. Do you have the recirculating on or outside air circulation? OP you still check comments? @Richard S
@richards758
2 жыл бұрын
You did? and have the outside circulation on. Also, double check because your Nox might have two release valves.
@corbinknight9702
2 жыл бұрын
@@richards758 I tried it for about half hr. Got bubbles 3 different times. What point should I say it's the head gasket? & when the air is going, do I have it on recirculating or outside circulation?
@richards758
2 жыл бұрын
@@corbinknight9702 Outside circulation. Also, what's going on? Why are you having to do a coolant system burp procedure?
@corbinknight9702
2 жыл бұрын
@@richards758 2 months ago had heater core replaced. Started to hear water noise in dash. As it got colder the heater wouldn't blow hot like it did last winter. Took it to same shop they did the heater core. Explained the noise. They said it's the head gasket. Car has never over heated or needed coolant. Checked coolant 2 weeks ago. Level in res was good. I'm just unsure if it is the hg or they didn't bleed it properly in the first place. Plus now the heat doesn't work. It used to work while accelerating or while parked I'd hold rpm at 2500rpm and it'd work.
@richards758
2 жыл бұрын
@@corbinknight9702 have a shop do cylinder compression test and go from there. If it is the head gasket, there's vids on KZitem that show you how to do it.
@jamesrichardson771
3 ай бұрын
Inclined which way ? Front end down' ? Or front end Up ???🤔
@markbogush9755
2 ай бұрын
Up
@pervaizakhtar2365
4 жыл бұрын
I have a same problem I have 2007 chev equinox But there is no bleeding screw in this model Can any one help me out
@richards758
4 жыл бұрын
Did you follow the coolant lines? they should lead you to it.
@DRIFTWOODJONES43
3 жыл бұрын
There is a bleeder valve right on top by the egr
@theseattlegreen1871
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Chevrolet Equinox 2007 and it looks exactly like this guy's does. I think you are just not seeing it
@rastarells4769
Жыл бұрын
Anyone know the part # for this the screw on mine is broken any suggestions?
@richards758
Жыл бұрын
I just looked it up on rockauto.com and could not find it. Just call your local Chevy house and they will get you that number.
@Kevin-nb8ks
2 ай бұрын
Got one that keeps getting air in the coolant system, no mater how many times I burp it it just begins building new air in the system....... anyone have this happen? No water in the oil oil looks great
@stevenlatham7373
2 ай бұрын
Yes! I have about got it solved.
@stevenlatham7373
2 ай бұрын
I just need someone to bounce ideas back and forth with because I have replaced almost the entire cooling system.
@Kevin-nb8ks
2 ай бұрын
Ok...
@billcozad7295
5 жыл бұрын
I have a 2009 equinox. I've had an "Ac hot engine off" light appear while no Ac was on. Also the fan kicked on and the car wasn't even over heating.... I have a lot of gurgling in the dash so I'd assume 99% chance this is the same issue no?
@richards758
5 жыл бұрын
That's an odd one. I would make an thread on www.reddit.com/r/MechanicAdvice There's a lot of incredibly knowledgeable folks in there and you'll get an response very quick. Make sure your title included year, make and model.
@youtbe999
5 жыл бұрын
Gurgling and "Engine hot AC off' combination is bad news. I would not drive it in that condition and have a mechanic check your engine.
@conradkritzberger8980
5 жыл бұрын
"Engine Hot A/C Off" is supplementary to the 'guages' and 'glyphs' on the dashboard... when the temp gets to a certain (overtemp) point. The little invisible guy in the computer shuts down the A/C compressor to reduce the load on the engine. The compressor can contribute to overheating.
@anielvameus5078
4 жыл бұрын
I'm about to buy Chevrolet equinox LT 2006. It has 115 00. Do guys think it's a good car to buy?
@richards758
4 жыл бұрын
I'd look for something more reliable.
@billwren5033
5 жыл бұрын
My 2006 equinox don't look nothing like yours under the hood
@richards758
5 жыл бұрын
You ought to follow the coolant lines and one of them will lead to the bleeding screw.
@anielvameus5078
4 жыл бұрын
I'm about to buy a 2006 Chevrolet equinox LT. It has 115 000 miles on it. Do you think it is a good car?
@milkman9509
4 жыл бұрын
@@anielvameus5078 nooooooo
@eduu2
3 жыл бұрын
@@anielvameus5078mine is 170k miles runs like 20k ,not issues. Normal tear and wear but common its an old car. It depends how u treat the car , dont be cheap buy always the best for it.
@xxxpapashangoxxx
5 жыл бұрын
everything sounds good but as a gm teck do not do this while the engine is running.... its intent is to only remove air at a static atmospheric presure... do that with a hot motor it will take on air and likely burn you
@richards758
5 жыл бұрын
I didn't know that :/ What do you mean by static atmospheric preassure? Or better yet, what's the proper way to bleed it?
@DK-bk1vq
3 жыл бұрын
@@richards758 ... I'm still waiting for xxxpapashangoxxx to respond... 🙄
@BobKontak
3 жыл бұрын
@@DK-bk1vq You can do it with the engine running PROVIDING you do not remove that plug. Remove it when running and you can be in a world of hurt. Water pumps move water fast and you will get a bath of 200F+ coolant.. Practice with the plug when engine is cold or when all pressure is released. Take it out and put it back in so you know when it's close to coming out. Bottom the plug gently and back it off until it can wiggle just a little and then warm up the engine. Watch the reservoir so it does not empty. Wiggle the plug and you will see bubbles escaping. Those bubbles are the devil. It's tedious and soaks time but I used a laser thermometer on my center vents and the temps reached 145F when the air was finally out. Next morning when completely cold, loosen the plug and see if any more air comes out. Thanks Richard S for the vid.
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