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2003 Skoda Fabia Repair Question


Topics covered: Radiator, Engine, Cooling system.
Mileage: 72,000 miles.

Asked on February 11, 2012

Air in water skoda fabia

Expansion tank level drops but increases when lid released(head gaskit done 8/12
Avatar Asked by para1983

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Replied on February 11, 2012

Try bleeding the cooling system and see what happens

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on February 11, 2012

is their a bleed nipple for coolaqnt system if so where (1.4 ohv )

Tiny Response from para1983
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Replied on February 11, 2012

We don't have the references to this vehicle -sorry-you can try below

Bleeding the Cooling System

Allow the engine to cool down to ambient temperature.

Open the radiator cap.

Turn the engine on and turn the heat to max. Turning the heat to max allows the radiator fluid to circulate through the cooling system to ensure that all air pockets are eliminated from the system.

Rev the engine to 2,000 RPMs and hold for approximately 10 to 15 seconds and repeat two to three times. This will allow the radiator fluid to circulate throughout the whole system and ensure that all air pockets exit the radiator.

Gently squeeze the upper radiator hose approximately 6 to 12 inches from the radiator cap. Squeeze about five times. This will bring more air pockets up and out of the radiator and will ensure that the engine does not overheat.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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