Cooling System Pressurized???

[qws2000]

Well, again I will show my lack of general mechanics, how do you pressurize the cooling system.... If anyone can help, a big thanks...

 

[v6turbo87]

The wrong way is to blow a head gasket and combustion gasses will do it! For cooling system diagnostics there is a tool that consists of a special radiator cap and pump. You use the pump to pressurize the system.

 

[TT/Ameasap]

And you can rent that tool at Autozone or almost any auto parts store.

 

[bison]

Purging all the air out and starting the engine will pressurize it as the coolant expands as it heats up.


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[qws2000]

I would drain the radiator ( Alradco) right? Then when adding new antifreeze you do the pressurize with that tool...

 

[bison]

I would drain the radiator ( Alradco) right? Then when adding new antifreeze you do the pressurize with that tool...

No need to drain anything


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[qws2000]

Thanks Brian, I probably should have called you again but didn't want to bother you...

 

[bison]

Thanks Brian, I probably should have called you again but didn't want to bother you...

Call me tomorrow


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