240SX KA24DE Coolant system bleeding

After changing my thermostat I noticed high and sporadic temperatures from my Defi coolant temp. gauge mounted in the upper radiator hose. Temperatures would fluctuate quickly from 180*F - 210*F at times. I found air pockets in the system to be the problem and here is the solution to bleeding them out.

*Most procedures call for running the engine up to operating temperature with the radiator cap off. I did this at first and this procedure here is what I did 3 times AFTER that procedure and driving the car around a good bit. I would still recommend my procedure every day or so after refilling the coolant system.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• ka24de
• 240sx
• coolant flush
• coolant bleed
• bleed
• thermostat
• overheating

[joshds25]

I woud like ot add it is better to bleed the system with the motor running this way all the air escapes out of the motor as well.

[derenerj]

@joshds25 I agree, as stated in the expanded description. That is the typical bleeding procedure, and this is what I did after that procedure was unable to remove all of the air.

[interstategar]

unlike humans, squirrels have a digestive system that won't absorb the antifreeze, so you can't kill them with it. It passes right through them.

[hookupboy5769]

you have a very clean engine bay and engine. looks very well kept. nice video. helped me. thanks

[undeadcorpse521]

i can't find the air relief on my ka24e.

[nomoresalvia]

nice work man i learned something i never knew, thanks!

[S13Twin]

hey bro, nice vid. i have a question. what does it mean if after i filled the radiator up with coolant, no coolant comes out of the bleeder bolt?

[ricky33183]

fukkkkkk i snappppppd it helpppp plz

[papasmurf2k3]

Good tutorial. I like it.