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1997 Chevrolet Lumina Repair Question


Topics covered: Heater, Heater hose, Runs hot.
Mileage: 147,000 miles.

Asked on September 16, 2012

What is the proper way to bleed a coolant system on a 1997 chevy lumina

my car runs hot one day fine the next that is why i want to bleed the systems.
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Replied on September 16, 2012

which motor

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on September 16, 2012

the motor is 3100 sfi v6

Tiny Response from mcmanus1
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Replied on September 16, 2012

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

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Replied on September 16, 2012

do you need to do this when it is hot or cold

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Replied on September 16, 2012

does not matter

Roy

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