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Lumina
Engine Cooling
Air Bleed Valve
what is the proper way to bleed a coolant system on a 1997 chevy lumina
1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
147,000 MILES
MCMANUS1
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my car runs hot one day fine the next that is why i want to bleed the systems.
Sep 16, 2012 at 11:42 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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which motor
Roy
Sep 16, 2012 at 11:51 AM
MCMANUS1
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the motor is 3100 sfi v6
Sep 16, 2012 at 12:01 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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there is a bleeder valve on the heater hose connection at the top of the motor. it has a 7 mm screw you just loosen to allow the air to escape.
Roy
Sep 16, 2012 at 12:08 PM
MCMANUS1
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do you need to do this when it is hot or cold
Sep 16, 2012 at 12:13 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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does not matter
Roy
Sep 16, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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