air in cooling system

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CDI
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on a 2005 honda civic 1.7 liter... how do i bleed the air from the cooling system?
Aug 11, 2011 at 9:10 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Fill coolant to radiator neck.
Close radiator lightly.
Run engine to operating temperature.
Turn engine off.
Check coolant level and top up if necessary.
Close radiator cap tightly and run engine.
Check for leaks.
Ensure recovery tank level is correct.
Aug 12, 2011 at 7:15 AM
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