If it doesn't have a bleeder screw on top of thermostat housing that can be opened alowing some antifreeze to escape. (some do) I would loosen the upper radiator hose and run vehicle until thermostat opens and antifreeze starts coming out -- careful it will be hot. Or loosen one of the hoses going into the heater core and again let water flow for a couple of sseconds. T avoid this problem, when filling cooling system, do so slowly allowing air to escape during fill procedure.
The mechanic at the shop indicated that there was no bleed screw on the 200 Ford Explorer. This problem was resolved by starting the car (not driving it) and allowing it to run a little. The machanic did advise us to not allow the car to overheat.
They come from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of antifreeze and distilled water in the engine cooling system
According to the 1996 Ford Explorer owners manual : The cooling system capacity for the 4.0 L - V6 - with air conditioning is : 8.6 U.S. quarts / 8.1 liters
If the cooling system is working properly, it will bleed itself.
bleed it the same way u bleed the brakes
To bleed air from the cooling system, take off the radiator cap and let the engine run. IF there is no radiator cap(some vehicle manufacturers have done away with them, just add coolant to the overflow tank to the correct level. The cooling system will purge air out on it's own
If there is not bleed valve for the coolant you will have to do it manually. Fill the radiator up and start the car. After it warms up the coolant level will drop, refill it.
To bleed the hydraulic system for the clutch slave cylinder, there is a fitting on the drivers side of the transmission
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A 2002 Ford Explorer would have come from the factory with approximately a ( 192 * Fahrenheit engine cooling thermostat )
Yes you can - it's also part of how to bleed the cooling system. See "Related Questions" below for more
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