f_399 Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 After filling up the radiator, I filled up the overflow. You know how there is a mark "Cold" and "Hot" or something like that? I filled it up past those marks, now when the engine is warmed up the coolant level is at "Hot" and the same for "cold" Does the coolant level just go down to those marks automatically? I am wondering because I hope I did not lose any coolant, just replaced intake gaskets. Quote
loominaz34 Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 I would assume you didn't bleed the coolant system but just filled up the rad. itself. That could be one cause for the coolant in the tank to be lower, but if you overfill the overflow, coolant will come out of that tank. If you don't smell coolant, I would assume you're good. keep an eye on the level over the next few days. if it continues the lower, you probably have a problem. Quote
f_399 Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Posted January 18, 2006 bled the system beofre putting coolant i smell a bit of coolant... Quote
19Cutlass94 Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 When the coolant gets hot, it "expands" a little bit therefore rising up to the "hot" mark. When the coolant is colder, it "contracts" or becomes thicker therefore going to the cold/staying at the cold. Its that basic theory. think of oil. When its cold its thick, when its oil is hot, its thinner. And the coolant rises in the overflow because of the system pressure, it pushes it out to there when hot. Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 When I changed my gaskets I filled it up to the proper level and bleed it the best I could. Took it for a drive and it went down to "cool" even though the engine was hot. Turned out there was just some air in the system... I topped it up to hot and the level has been perfect ever since. Quote
96mcls Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 yea, i would think it is air in the lines, as for the coolant smell, it could just be all the coolant i got all down the side of your engine when i bleed it. Quote
f_399 Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Posted January 18, 2006 ok when the car was cold i put coolant in the overflow past the Hot line now when the car is hot is it allighned to the hot marker... where did the extra coolant go? i am watching it to see if i lose anymore Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 Let it run for a while (at least until the fan turns on). Also squeezing the top rad hose (by the air box) will help squeeze air out (you'll see it bubble in the reserviour). It's a bit of a pain in the ass to get all the air out... If you are worried that it's leaking into the engine just open the oil cap and see if it looks bad. Also steam would come out if coolant is going in there. Also make sure you put on the heater so that it's all flowing everywhere... Quote
f_399 Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Posted January 18, 2006 ok ill do it when i get home, get the car up to heat then look around, oil cap looks fine hey CBAD did you do your head gaskets as well? Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 hey CBAD did you do your head gaskets as well? Nope returned them. Quote
1990lumina Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 I'd say you just overflowed the overflow tank, and it pushed some out the top...no biggy if it stops disappearing after this time. Quote
Crazy K Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 I'd say you just overflowed the overflow tank, and it pushed some out the top...no biggy if it stops disappearing after this time. no, and then yes. Coolant level should stop changing in a few days. There always will be several air pockets that remain, and eventually they will find there way to the cap ond out of the system. Meanwhile watch your coolant and oil for any other problems. primarily much in the oil, or a rising oil level. Quote
f_399 Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Posted January 18, 2006 ok i did buy head gaskets thinking we were going to replace them when we got to the intake gaskets we found the problem so we stopped and just did the intake gaskets hopefully the head gaskets are fine how do you go about taking air bubbles out? does the system just do that or do i have to do something? Quote
Crazy K Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 ok i did buy head gaskets thinking we were going to replace them when we got to the intake gaskets we found the problem so we stopped and just did the intake gaskets hopefully the head gaskets are fine how do you go about taking air bubbles out? does the system just do that or do i have to do something? If You have already opened the bleeder valves and let as much air out as comes to them, (best done engine idling warm) then mostly just time and use, plus, once in a while when the car had cooled and you are checking, top the radiator off. I'd say about 1/2 gallon should be the maximum extend of the fill needed. Just rememeber to keep an eye on oil level and condition, and soon the coolant level should stabilize. Quote
f_399 Posted January 19, 2006 Author Report Posted January 19, 2006 ran the car for about 30 mins oh yeah once in awhile i get low coolant light but i have coolant. this happens before and after the intake gaskets were replaced Quote
Supreme Cutlass Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 air in the cooling system Quote
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