![]() You will then either appreciate knowing correct procedure for use upon arrival, or decide that its not for you. I had a volvo that I had to bleed over and over until it finally got the air out of the system (watch the return flow going into the expansion tank for air). RECOMMENDATION: search YT for videos on, 'Installing a Coolant Flush Kit.' There is a series of videos which are 2-3 minute segments showing you each step of using this exact product. If you have a car with an unusual radiator system such as Toyota MR2 (engine in back radiators in front), there may be several air bleeders you need to open to get rid of all the air. Either way I would rev it and hold for a while at say 2000 rpms with the vent(s) open to get things flowing well. If consistency is low, have cooling system checked for leaks. TOP OFF recovery bottle to cold fill line (ILLUS. ADD Prestone ® 50/50 Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant to within one inch of the top of the radiator cap. You can either: (1) open the air vent on the coolant expansion tank (if it has one), (2) put the radiator cap in the vent position (if it has one), or leave the cap off the expansion tank/radiator and run it for a while. REMOVE radiator cap WITH THE ENGINE COLD. This is very important on many (most) cars: after refilling you need to bleed air from the system (this prevents hotspots in the heads, etc.). ![]() I would also suggest that when you refill you premix the distilled water and antifreeze. If you have an engine block drain and a radiator drain it is helpful to open up both at the same time. I don't use it anymore as I just let the car warm up with heater on and then flush. I have used this kit on several cars and it works fine. ![]() Good for you for taking the initiative to do it yourself! I would not trust the quick lube guys at all (blanket statement I know).
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