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Should you bleed your radiators

Updated: 9/14/2023
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If there is too much air in the top of the radiator sometimes it may be advantageous to remove the radiator cap (preferably when the motor is cool or very carefully if it is hot) and top it up with coolant or water. then replace the cap and top up the reservoir to the correct level.

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