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By over the counter set ups do you mean those prestone T flush kits??? [quote=”EricTheCarGuy” post=103685]I only recommend flushing cooling systems if there’s a lot of sediment in the system. If you don’t have sediment, then all that should be required is a drain and refill of the cooling system. I say this because I’ve seen issues caused by over the counter flushing set ups. As for thermostats, I strongly recommend OE units as they seem to work out better. ANYTIME you open a cooling system for service you need to purge the air from the system. As College man pointed out you don’t need a bleeder valve, that just makes filling the system easier. Do everything else the same in the video and you should be successful at purging the air when your done. Good luck and let us know if you run into any issues.[/quote]
By over the counter set ups do you mean those prestone T flush kits??? [quote=”EricTheCarGuy” post=103685]I only recommend flushing cooling systems if there’s a lot of sediment in the system. If you don’t have sediment, then all that should be required is a drain and refill of the cooling system. I say this because I’ve seen issues caused by over the counter flushing set ups. As for thermostats, I strongly recommend OE units as they seem to work out better. ANYTIME you open a cooling system for service you need to purge the air from the system. As College man pointed out you don’t need a bleeder valve, that just makes filling the system easier. Do everything else the same in the video and you should be successful at purging the air when your done. Good luck and let us know if you run into any issues.[/quote]
these comments have all been helpful guys I really appreciate all your opinions and experiences. Ergo I think I’ll use my Stafford loan money to stock up on snap on and mac so when I’m done with school I will have all the tools I need to work any where and just pay my loans off as I work. You guys are awesome and I hope I can help a rookie (like meself) some day the way all the people in these forums have helped me!!!! :woohoo:
these comments have all been helpful guys I really appreciate all your opinions and experiences. Ergo I think I’ll use my Stafford loan money to stock up on snap on and mac so when I’m done with school I will have all the tools I need to work any where and just pay my loans off as I work. You guys are awesome and I hope I can help a rookie (like meself) some day the way all the people in these forums have helped me!!!! :woohoo:
[quote=”college man” post=103576]You could leave the t-stats but the age of the car I would suggest
the t-stats be done. you will also need a new gasket for the water
control valve. Don’t fear it. Its a PIA but not impossible. :)[/quote] yeah your right I might as well just changem out whilst I’m in there…. so where is the water control valve (I know that’s probably a dumb question but I am just startin to get my hands dirty). Also if I do get air in my system how do I get it out with no bleeder valve, scotty kilmer said you can just leave your radiator cap off while its running…is that true. Sorry about all these questions in advance College Man, again I just changed my first set of outer bearings last month so I am still at pre-rookie status…and thanks a million for helping me with this!!!!!!!!!!![quote=”college man” post=103576]You could leave the t-stats but the age of the car I would suggest
the t-stats be done. you will also need a new gasket for the water
control valve. Don’t fear it. Its a PIA but not impossible. :)[/quote] yeah your right I might as well just changem out whilst I’m in there…. so where is the water control valve (I know that’s probably a dumb question but I am just startin to get my hands dirty). Also if I do get air in my system how do I get it out with no bleeder valve, scotty kilmer said you can just leave your radiator cap off while its running…is that true. Sorry about all these questions in advance College Man, again I just changed my first set of outer bearings last month so I am still at pre-rookie status…and thanks a million for helping me with this!!!!!!!!!!![quote=”college man” post=103536]no bleeder.[/quote] so would the no spill fill pan keep air from getting into the system, and what if I left the t stats in and didn’t mess with them ( I was just wanting to stick a hose up to the holes after I took the t stats out and flush water trough the engine via their ports)
[quote=”college man” post=103536]no bleeder.[/quote] so would the no spill fill pan keep air from getting into the system, and what if I left the t stats in and didn’t mess with them ( I was just wanting to stick a hose up to the holes after I took the t stats out and flush water trough the engine via their ports)
[quote=”college man” post=103534][quote=”Monkey wrench” post=103530]I should probably mention that I am planning on changing both thermostats.[/quote]
If your doing both t-stats you will be getting air in the the system
and yes its a pain in the butt to get it out. I just did my wife’s 2004
altima and used the spill free funnel for the first time and I got the
air out in two hours instead of days. If you don’t have the funnel do Eric’s procedure
per how to bleed a cooling system but run the coolant lower in the radiator
or put a pan underneath to catch any spillage.Thanx for the speedy reply college man, did your wifes Nissan have a bleeder valve?
[quote=”college man” post=103534][quote=”Monkey wrench” post=103530]I should probably mention that I am planning on changing both thermostats.[/quote]
If your doing both t-stats you will be getting air in the the system
and yes its a pain in the butt to get it out. I just did my wife’s 2004
altima and used the spill free funnel for the first time and I got the
air out in two hours instead of days. If you don’t have the funnel do Eric’s procedure
per how to bleed a cooling system but run the coolant lower in the radiator
or put a pan underneath to catch any spillage.Thanx for the speedy reply college man, did your wifes Nissan have a bleeder valve?
[quote=”mustangroddick” post=103321]You may also want to look at SK and Blackhawk.[/quote] hmmm never heard of them I’ll check them out.
[quote=”mustangroddick” post=103321]You may also want to look at SK and Blackhawk.[/quote] hmmm never heard of them I’ll check them out.
[quote=”college man” post=100253][quote=”Monkey wrench” post=100198]Does any one know what it means when you start your car and it idles upto and in between 2000 and 2500 rpm??? But after the initial start…it dies down to normal. My Altima does this and one of my bosses car’s does it as well and its a Nissan X-Terra…is this a Nissan thing?? I noticed that her check engine light is on but mine isn’t.[/quote]
Usually on a cold start you should see 12-1500 rpm’s not 2-2500
I would scan the car and see if any freeze frame data exists. As
for the bosses car plug in the scanner and pull the codes.http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-idle-problems%5B/quote%5D gonna scan it up as soon as I get one thanks college man!!!