@@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.
@@intreeswetrust This worked for me a while but returned. I'm sorry to report it is the head gasket. Do your own checks to confirm rather than taking my word for it! These engines are not the best, however. I still own and drive this vehicle here and there but its not one I rely on. My temps will sometimes rise close to the danger zone while sitting in traffic. I'll bleed it, then be good for a while until it reoccurs.
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!!!
I did not have a bleeder screw on the thermostat housing, so I just removed the upper radiator hose from the housing and filled the radiator through the hose, then when it started pouring out of the thermostat housing, I reconnected it quickly. I did this with the engine warm but not running.
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.
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!
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.
@@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!
@@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%.
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
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
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
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. :-)
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?
@@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.
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
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
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 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 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.
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?
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.
"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.
Omg this just happened to my hubby and I while we were trying to burp it!! Lost all of my coolant pretty sure😭😭 would you happen to know what to do from here? So we just add more coolant and let it cool off and then try again? lol helpppp
@@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.
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
@@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.
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!
How much coolant did you lose when you opened the bleeder screw?
@@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.
@@alyte11 Thanks for the reply. One more question, when I’m traffic did your car actually display an overheating message on your dashboard?
i am now having that sloshing sound in my dash and i have no idea why
@@intreeswetrust This worked for me a while but returned. I'm sorry to report it is the head gasket. Do your own checks to confirm rather than taking my word for it! These engines are not the best, however. I still own and drive this vehicle here and there but its not one I rely on. My temps will sometimes rise close to the danger zone while sitting in traffic. I'll bleed it, then be good for a while until it reoccurs.
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!
Have u had any recent problems?
Ill one up ya it was 2240 for my heads on mine
Oh my they tried to get your money. Good call going RUclips
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!!!
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 !
:)
I did not have a bleeder screw on the thermostat housing, so I just removed the upper radiator hose from the housing and filled the radiator through the hose, then when it started pouring out of the thermostat housing, I reconnected it quickly. I did this with the engine warm but not running.
thanks it would seem your video is still helping! it just helped me. keep posting help videos!
Glad it helped!
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.
Agree . they are so vague now. Used to be a goto .....not anymore.
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!
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.
@@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!
@@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%.
@@nicke5375 update?
Inclined which way ? Front end down' ? Or front end Up ???🤔
Up
I was wondering the same thing. lol thank you.
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
Gracias Mi amigo this video helped tremendously!!!
Un placer mi amigo!
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
What if my heater is broken? Will it still have hot air when bleeding?
What a homie, thanks man. Think it solved my issue 👌🏼
Glad it helped
How much coolant did you lose when you opened the bleeder screw?
Is this the same as doing a coolant flush?
Nope.
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
I would invest in an Haynes Manuel for your year and model. You can get them at Auto Zone.
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. :-)
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?
Maybe check your hoses? Also a visual inspection of the hoses when the car has hit normal operating temperature might give you a hint.
@@richards758 when you say check your hoses exactly what do you mean please?
@@richards758
Also thank you for responding so quick
@@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.
@@louie1487
Do you think there is any way it could be my radiator or my heater core?
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
Water pump
What was your problem? I have the same issue plus the air bubbles on the tank.
My 2008 had the same exact problem. I changed my thermostat and changed the coolant and she was fine.
Do you keep the reservoir cap on
You can yes.
Will this work if my car is up on jacks as opposed to an inclined surface?
Yes it will
best seen so far thanks for sharing
Wow, thanks!
What size is the socket for the engine coolant sensor? I found out that the t-stat is a 13 ?
Gee, i forgot the size. Sorry.
7mm socket for top screw or 10mm for bottom/both
Better than most I've seen
Anyone know the part # for this the screw on mine is broken any suggestions?
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.
What do you do if you get very little coolent or bubbles.
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
Yes! I have about got it solved.
I just need someone to bounce ideas back and forth with because I have replaced almost the entire cooling system.
Ok...
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
Did you follow the coolant lines? they should lead you to it.
There is a bleeder valve right on top by the egr
I have a Chevrolet Equinox 2007 and it looks exactly like this guy's does. I think you are just not seeing it
Your the man thank you!
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
You did? and have the outside circulation on. Also, double check because your Nox might have two release valves.
@@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?
@@CKnight88 Outside circulation. Also, what's going on? Why are you having to do a coolant system burp procedure?
@@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.
@@CKnight88 have a shop do cylinder compression test and go from there. If it is the head gasket, there's vids on RUclips that show you how to do it.
Nice video bud, thanks for the help!
Wow thanks for the video proof. Heard of but never actually seen a 10mm socket before. Thank you!!!👍🏻🍻
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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?
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.
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.
"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.
All my 05 does is blow out steam and boiled coolant comes into the over flow tank
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
Did it work tho?
@@PxlarXYZ re-reading my comment the thanks sounds sarcastic but it wasn’t meant to. It seems to have worked.
Omg this just happened to my hubby and I while we were trying to burp it!! Lost all of my coolant pretty sure😭😭 would you happen to know what to do from here? So we just add more coolant and let it cool off and then try again? lol helpppp
@@ashleydeane2682 it’s been a while, but I would say let it cool off and add coolant. Definitely don’t add any while it’s running though. Good luck…
I'm about to buy Chevrolet equinox LT 2006. It has 115 00.
Do guys think it's a good car to buy?
I'd look for something more reliable.
Thank you!
Thanks it work Ghee😁
Romont Brown Awesome! The temperature gauge ought to be at 43-46% when driving. Fans should kick in around 53%.
09
My 2006 equinox don't look nothing like yours under the hood
You ought to follow the coolant lines and one of them will lead to the bleeding screw.
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?
@@anielvameus5078 nooooooo
@@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.
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
I didn't know that :/ What do you mean by static atmospheric preassure? Or better yet, what's the proper way to bleed it?
@@richards758 ... I'm still waiting for xxxpapashangoxxx to respond... 🙄
@@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.