Cooling System Bleeding
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
With a pressurized cooling system, the coolant temperature in the radiator can be considerably higher than the boiling point of the solution at atmospheric pressure. Removal of the coolant reservoir cap, while the cooling system is hot and under high pressure, causes the solution to boil instantaneously with explosive force. This will cause the solution to spew out over the engine, the fenders, and the person removing the cap. Serious bodily injury may result.
CAUTION:
Avoid spilling coolant mixture on engine parts. Coolant may cause undue corrosion. If coolant is spilled during procedure, rinse area with clean water.
- Fill radiator to base of radiator filler neck with 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and deionized water. Install radiator cap. Fill coolant reservoir until the coolant level reaches and maintains the top of the reservoir. Install reservoir cap.
- Run the engine at 2000-2500 RPM until engine reaches normal operating temperature. Allow the engine to idle for 3 minutes. Shut the engine off. Allow the engine to cool.
- Top off the coolant as necessary. Inspect the cooling system for leaks. Rinse away any excess coolant from the engine and the engine compartment.