How to BURP Your Car’s COOLING System
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- I used the Spillproof Funnel Kit (amzn.to/346EmSz) to burp my 1976 C3 Corvette Stingray’s cooling system. This procedure also applies to most other vehicles.
Since this is an added convenience to old-school methods of burping the air out of cooling systems, I kept the procedure short and to the point. I am sure we've all adapted old plastic bottles to do this procedure in the past. This funnel makes it easy and even fun. Ok, at least easy.
I’m glad I decided to try this product for bleeding air out of the system since air bubbles can cause unpleasant issues, such as a higher operating temperature and even overheating, radiator damage, and more.
The funnel kit includes everything you'll need to bleed Chevy, GM, Dodge, Ford, and imports.
And the design helps you keep the associated mess of burping a cooling system to a minimum. Best of all, very little coolant gets wasted. I consider the Spillproof Funnel a must-have product for the home DIY mechanic.
Thank you for watching! 🙂👍🏻
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That’s an awesome system! I’ve never seen that before. I dig it!!
I love it!
That extra coolant remaining in the bucket after shutting down the engine can easily be added to the overflow tank if it's bone dry.
Hey, sorry for the late reply. For whatever reason I missed a bunch of messages so am just trying to catch up. I appreciate all your comments. AFA the remaining coolant, I either do exactly what you mentioned or save it for future use. I keep plastic jugs around just for that purpose. But I'm NOT a hoarder. haha. Thanks!
@@76vette No problem at all. Anytime! We all have shit lying around the garage for one rainy day or another. Join the club lol.
@@pattygq I’m not only a member, I’m also the President. haha.
@@76vette hahahahaha
Nice car man. I need to get myself one of those fancy bleeder kits!
It works great! Well worth the money.
Like that kit. So, the adapter does not leak? I have read reviews of other similar ones that leak at the adapter...
I didn’t have any issues like that. 😊👍🏻
I've had one for a few years and used it on my 1976 Corvette last night. I didn't put the plug back in after the bubble stopped, and when I turned the car off, all the fluid can rush up in the bowl, making a huge mess. I also burned the sh*t out of my hands because I reached in to put the plug back in the bowl. So, put the plug back before you shut the car off, and wear gloves! lol
Wow. Good tip. 😊👍🏻
I'm very interested in your cooling fan and air intake system. What kind of system do you have got?
OEM factory system.
Oh, wanted to also add that I read we should also turn the heater on? In case any air is trapped in the heater core? Or no? Thanks,
Good question and yes, you want the coolant to circulate through the whole system. Actually, I recently did that with my 2006 RAM since I had to replace the radiator.
In the case of my Vette, I did a heater delete a while ago and removed all the associated hoses to help keep the engine bay clean.
@@76vette Oh wow, so you don't have heat in the vette? Probably don't need it much down in FL. Thanks Louis!
Actually, it can get pretty darn cold here in North Central Florida during the fall and winter months, and the cold weather can last ten days. Sometimes even two weeks.
@@76vette Great video... Where are you located in N Central FL?
Slooowcala, aka Ocala. lol 😆👍🏻
Hey Louis, I'm thinking of doing this to the LS3 in my C3.....did you wait until your fans and water pumped kicked in? It didn't seem like the car was running that long and I know you said it reached operating temps, but did they kick in before pulling the excess fluid? Thanks,
I waited until the thermostat opened. I do not have electric fans, just the standard factory fan and clutch. Hope that helps.
Where can i buy this system for a C3 Corvette 1971
If you are referring to the radiator burping kit, you can usually find those locally at most auto parts stores. Amazon also has a huge selection and this one is pretty much identical to the one I have: amzn.to/3tfHisx
Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻
I wonder what that green liquid is.