Coolant bleeding procedure?

100,000 MILES • 2.0L • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1
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anyway to fill and bleed without a vac pump? Had ti replace a hose and water pump had to be removed
Jul 21, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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STEVE W.
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Not officially. However you could likely do it by pulling the upper radiator hose off, fill until you get coolant. Then run the engine until it hits operating temp and let it cool. Fill the reservoir fully. Run it up to temp again, repeat until it holds the full hot level. Or go get a vacuum fill unit as it makes filling just about any cooling system easier. I've used mine on a lot of vehicles that don't have it as the method.
Jul 21, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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