Blowing cold air

Tiny
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I have a 2000 tundra 175,000 miles 8 cyl blowing cold air I replaced coolant and thermostat. The lower radiator hose seems to be alot cooler than the upper. Temp level is good and no anti-freeze smell or leak. The modular on the firewall seems to open and close when I change temp setting. Thanks for the help.
Monday, November 19th, 2007 AT 10:07 AM

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Tiny
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Try feeling both heater hose, it should be hot on both if one is different could be a clogged hose or heater core. If so flush the heater core out.

Radiator coolant level is okay. Might want to bleed the cooling system just in case it has air lock see below

BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM

Always bleed air from cooling system after replacing coolant. Set heater for maximum heat. Remove radiator cap. Loosen drain plug and remove drain bolt (if equipped) from engine block. Drain coolant reservoir. Fill coolant reservoir to MAX mark with 50/50 water-coolant mixture. Loosen bleed bolt and fill radiator up to base of filler neck. Close bleed bolt when coolant flows out without bubbles. Tighten bleed bolt. With radiator cap removed, start and operate engine to normal operating temperature. Add coolant if necessary and check for leaks.
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 AT 7:51 AM
Tiny
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The other thing is your radiator is exhibiting normal operation, upper hose is the return, always hotter than the lower, in a good radiator! Take cap off and squeeze the lower hose a few times, that should dislodge air bubles!
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 AT 2:58 PM
Tiny
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I forgot to mention the heater control valve check its operation
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 AT 3:12 PM

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