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bleeding the coolant?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by electricturd, Mar 27, 2015.

  1. electricturd

    electricturd Junior Member

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    I just replaced the coolant control valve. I'm hearing alot of coolant movement when I cut the car off now. I am guessing its air in the system. What is the easiest way of getting air out of the system?
     
    #1 electricturd, Mar 27, 2015
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    TampaPrius.com Active Member

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    Use the search function here. There are many tutorials describing the process. There are also many videos on Youtube.

    This is a great tool to use:

     
    #2 TampaPrius.com, Mar 27, 2015
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    Good 2-part video, best I've seen here, IMO.

    Engine coolant change DIY video posted | PriusChat
     
    #3 m.wynn, Mar 27, 2015
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