Cooling System Bleeding: 2.2L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, and 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Avoid spilling coolant mixture on engine parts. Coolant may cause undue corrosion. If coolant is spilled during procedure, rinse area with clean water.

Fill the cooling system. Slowly add a mixture of 50/50 Dex-Cool(R) antifreeze and deionized water to the cooling system until the coolant level reaches and maintains the top of the surge tank label. It is necessary to maintain the coolant level at the top of the surge tank label to insure all the air has been purged from the cooling system. Install surge tank cap. Start the engine.
Run the engine at 2000-2500 RPM until engine reaches normal operating temperature. Allow the engine to idle for 3 minutes. Shut the engine off. Allow the engine to cool. Top off the coolant as necessary. Inspect the cooling system for leaks. Rinse away any excess coolant from the engine and the engine compartment. Inspect the concentration of the engine coolant using Coolant Tester (J-26568).