LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2000 >> Contour SE, 2.5 L, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 464 (Engine Cooling System) >> General Procedures >> Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - 3.0L and 4.0L >> Bleeding without RADKITPLUS

Bleeding without RADKITPLUS

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Bleed the cooling system as follows:
    • Select the maximum heater temperature and blower motor speed settings. Position the control to discharge air from the A/C vents in the instrument panel.
      • WARNING: Do not stand in line with or near the engine cooling fan blade when revving the engine.
    • Start the engine and allow it to idle. While the engine is idling, feel for hot air from the A/C vents.
      • CAUTION: If the air discharge remains cool and the engine coolant temperature gauge does not move, the engine coolant level is low in the engine and must be filled. Stop the engine, allow it to cool and fill the cooling system.
    • Start the engine and allow it to idle until the normal operating temperature is reached. Hot air should discharge from the A/C vents. The engine coolant temperature gauge should maintain a stabilized reading in the middle of the NORMAL range and the upper radiator hose should feel hot to the touch.
    • Shut the engine off and allow it to cool.
    • Check the engine for coolant leaks.
    • Check the engine coolant level in the overflow bottle and fill it as necessary.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals