Admin Table of Contents
- 1 How do you bleed the cooling system on a 2000 Chevy Malibu?
- 2 How do you drain the radiator on a 2005 Chevy Malibu?
- 3 Where does antifreeze go in a Chevy Malibu?
- 4 Where is the radiator drain plug on my 2003 Chevy Malibu?
- 5 Can you use water as coolant?
- 6 How do you fill the radiator on a Chevy Malibu?
- 7 What to do if your Radiator is burping?
How do you bleed the cooling system on a 2000 Chevy Malibu?
Take res cap off, crack open bleeder on top of water pump, fill coolant res until full. Give some time as it will auto bleed some of the air out. once the car is blowing hot heat out and is about normal temp allow it to just heat up to kick the fans on to make sure they still work. Then, take the car for a drive!
How do you drain the radiator on a 2005 Chevy Malibu?
Draining Procedure
- Unscrew the surge tank cap to remove vacuum when draining coolant.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Place a container under the radiator drain.
- Unscrew the radiator drain plug until coolant flows out the radiator drain.
- Place a large pan under the engine block left coolant drain plug and remove the drain plug.
Where does antifreeze go in a Chevy Malibu?
To add coolant to a Chevy Malibu, dilute the coolant with equal parts coolant and water, then pour the coolant-water mixture into the vehicle’s coolant reservoir. The coolant reservoir will be located under the vehicle’s hood and will say “coolant” on the cap.
How much coolant does a 2003 Chevy Malibu take?
9.9 qt/9.4 litre.
Where is the radiator drain plug on a 2003 Chevy Malibu?
Locate the radiator drain plug on the driver side of the radiator near the bottom. The drain plug is a small, white cylinder.
Where is the radiator drain plug on my 2003 Chevy Malibu?
Locate the radiator drain plug on the driver side of the radiator near the bottom. The drain plug is a small, white cylinder. Position a large drain pan beneath the radiator drain.
Can you use water as coolant?
Water by itself can’t do the job of antifreeze due to its lack of boiling and freezing point range and its inability to protect your vehicle’s engine. Plus, it doesn’t absorb heat as effectively.
How do you fill the radiator on a Chevy Malibu?
Twist the radiator cap in a counterclockwise direction while pressing down on the cap, and then lift the cap off of the radiator. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
How can I clear air from my radiator?
Let me know if that link doesn’t work. Anytime you change the radiator, change the thermostat, drain your coolant, change water pump, or do an engine swap, you need to clear the radiator of air bubbles. This technique is called burping the radiator. This will also fix your heater.
What kind of cooling system does a Chevy Malibu have?
The Chevrolet Malibu was one of Chevy’s most popular mid-sized automobiles, and is most commonly associated with the muscle-car era. The Malibu uses a simple cooling system consisting primarily of a radiator, water pump, and thermostat.
What to do if your Radiator is burping?
‘Burping’ the Radiator. Jeep. – YouTube If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.