Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
 

So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling system".
How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things (over-heating,
etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and ready to go would
be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run like a madman from
starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a helper standing there,
dumping coolant in?

Thanks for your patience and assistance!

Clint

Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
 

Well...
What we've always done is fill it most of the way, then start it to get it
circulating and top it off....

Never heard of anyone running it dry before filling it..

Kate

"Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no...
> So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling system".
> How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things (over-heating,
> etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and ready to go
> would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run like a madman
> from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a helper standing
> there, dumping coolant in?
>
> Thanks for your patience and assistance!
>
> Clint

Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
 

Well...
What we've always done is fill it most of the way, then start it to get it
circulating and top it off....

Never heard of anyone running it dry before filling it..

Kate

"Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no...
> So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling system".
> How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things (over-heating,
> etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and ready to go
> would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run like a madman
> from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a helper standing
> there, dumping coolant in?
>
> Thanks for your patience and assistance!
>
> Clint

Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
 

Well...
What we've always done is fill it most of the way, then start it to get it
circulating and top it off....

Never heard of anyone running it dry before filling it..

Kate

"Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no...
> So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling system".
> How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things (over-heating,
> etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and ready to go
> would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run like a madman
> from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a helper standing
> there, dumping coolant in?
>
> Thanks for your patience and assistance!
>
> Clint

Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
 

That makes more sense to me! :)

Clint

"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
news:8Icoh.28883$%e7.8654@bignews2.bellsouth.net.. .
> Well...
> What we've always done is fill it most of the way, then start it to get it
> circulating and top it off....
>
> Never heard of anyone running it dry before filling it..
>
> Kate
>
> "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no...
>> So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling
>> system". How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things
>> (over-heating, etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and
>> ready to go would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run
>> like a madman from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a
>> helper standing there, dumping coolant in?
>>
>> Thanks for your patience and assistance!
>>
>> Clint
>
>

Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
 

That makes more sense to me! :)

Clint

"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
news:8Icoh.28883$%e7.8654@bignews2.bellsouth.net.. .
> Well...
> What we've always done is fill it most of the way, then start it to get it
> circulating and top it off....
>
> Never heard of anyone running it dry before filling it..
>
> Kate
>
> "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no...
>> So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling
>> system". How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things
>> (over-heating, etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and
>> ready to go would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run
>> like a madman from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a
>> helper standing there, dumping coolant in?
>>
>> Thanks for your patience and assistance!
>>
>> Clint
>
>

Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
 

That makes more sense to me! :)

Clint

"Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
news:8Icoh.28883$%e7.8654@bignews2.bellsouth.net.. .
> Well...
> What we've always done is fill it most of the way, then start it to get it
> circulating and top it off....
>
> Never heard of anyone running it dry before filling it..
>
> Kate
>
> "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no...
>> So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling
>> system". How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things
>> (over-heating, etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and
>> ready to go would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run
>> like a madman from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a
>> helper standing there, dumping coolant in?
>>
>> Thanks for your patience and assistance!
>>
>> Clint
>
>

Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
 

Clint,

Kate's right. Fill the radiator, start the engine, add your mix. Pump
the upper radiator hose and wait for the thermostat to open. Once the
thermostat opens, your coolant level will drop. Fill it back up and wait.
Make sure the radiator opening is the highest point. If it's not, just turn
the Jeep around while you're waiting for the thermostat to open. Drive it
around, check it again. Don't forget the overflow container.

HTH

Carl


"Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:77doh.557388$1T2.318388@pd7urf2no...
> That makes more sense to me! :)
>
> Clint
>
> "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
> news:8Icoh.28883$%e7.8654@bignews2.bellsouth.net.. .
>> Well...
>> What we've always done is fill it most of the way, then start it to get
>> it circulating and top it off....
>>
>> Never heard of anyone running it dry before filling it..
>>
>> Kate
>>
>> "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message
>> news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no...
>>> So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling
>>> system". How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things
>>> (over-heating, etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up
>>> and ready to go would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to
>>> run like a madman from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need
>>> a helper standing there, dumping coolant in?
>>>
>>> Thanks for your patience and assistance!
>>>
>>> Clint
>>
>>
>

Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
 

Clint,

Kate's right. Fill the radiator, start the engine, add your mix. Pump
the upper radiator hose and wait for the thermostat to open. Once the
thermostat opens, your coolant level will drop. Fill it back up and wait.
Make sure the radiator opening is the highest point. If it's not, just turn
the Jeep around while you're waiting for the thermostat to open. Drive it
around, check it again. Don't forget the overflow container.

HTH

Carl


"Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:77doh.557388$1T2.318388@pd7urf2no...
> That makes more sense to me! :)
>
> Clint
>
> "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
> news:8Icoh.28883$%e7.8654@bignews2.bellsouth.net.. .
>> Well...
>> What we've always done is fill it most of the way, then start it to get
>> it circulating and top it off....
>>
>> Never heard of anyone running it dry before filling it..
>>
>> Kate
>>
>> "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message
>> news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no...
>>> So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling
>>> system". How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things
>>> (over-heating, etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up
>>> and ready to go would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to
>>> run like a madman from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need
>>> a helper standing there, dumping coolant in?
>>>
>>> Thanks for your patience and assistance!
>>>
>>> Clint
>>
>>
>

Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
 

Clint,

Kate's right. Fill the radiator, start the engine, add your mix. Pump
the upper radiator hose and wait for the thermostat to open. Once the
thermostat opens, your coolant level will drop. Fill it back up and wait.
Make sure the radiator opening is the highest point. If it's not, just turn
the Jeep around while you're waiting for the thermostat to open. Drive it
around, check it again. Don't forget the overflow container.

HTH

Carl


"Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:77doh.557388$1T2.318388@pd7urf2no...
> That makes more sense to me! :)
>
> Clint
>
> "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
> news:8Icoh.28883$%e7.8654@bignews2.bellsouth.net.. .
>> Well...
>> What we've always done is fill it most of the way, then start it to get
>> it circulating and top it off....
>>
>> Never heard of anyone running it dry before filling it..
>>
>> Kate
>>
>> "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message
>> news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no...
>>> So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling
>>> system". How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things
>>> (over-heating, etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up
>>> and ready to go would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to
>>> run like a madman from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need
>>> a helper standing there, dumping coolant in?
>>>
>>> Thanks for your patience and assistance!
>>>
>>> Clint
>>
>>
>