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Old 03-14-2015, 10:57 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by redeye280z View Post
I just finished replacing my coolant expansion tank and drained the whole cooling system in the process. I started refilling the system using Pedro's Garage procedure but I have only put in about 4 litres so far and it's not going into the system just the tank is full and it isn't going into the system. I know I have to start the car to start to bleed it but right now the only coolant in the system is in the tank. WHat am I missing I don't want to start the car with no coolant in the engine.
The correct method is to use a vacuum filling tool like the Uview Airlift system, which will refill the system without any chance of air pockets in just a couple of min.

Alternative "burping" methods can work, but they are time consuming, inconsistent, and can result in other problems.
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