How do you bleed a radiator on a Commodore?

Just fill it up to the top with the red stuff correctly mixed as well as the bottle on the R/H side to the top mark on the stick. Run it, and top up if need be on top. Make sure to turn that until it clicks to lock it in place. Air goes upwards, and that’s where it goes to the top of the engine cooling system.

Why is my VZ Commodore overheating?

There are many, many things that can make a car overheat. A faulty radiator, collapsed radiator hose, jammed thermostat, blown head gasket, low coolant level, incorrect ignition or camshaft timing, faulty fuel injectors, the list goes on and on.

How do you bleed a cooling system vs a Commodore?

The way I do it is very simple. Get an empty bottle of gatorade/Just Juice and cut the bottom. Open the radiator cap and stick it upside down in the radiator spout (hold it down firmly for a good seal). Open the bleeder nipple and fill the bottle up with coolant till it comes out the bleeder.

How much coolant does a VE sv6 take?

Fill the reservoir with about 1.25 liters of the coolant mix. this should bring it up to the full mark on the dip-stick.

Where is the thermostat on a VZ Commodore?

The Thermostat is located on the back of the motor.

How many Litres of coolant does a VS Commodore take?

The coolant capacity is around 11 litres total. Find the heater hoses, unscrew one and jamb the garden hose in there- not flat out though… Then jamb the hose into where you took the hose off and back flush it.

How to bleed the air from the cooling system?

Stert your motor (cold) and open the bleed valve on top of your thermostat. Simply pour coolant through the coke bottle until no more will go in and no bubbles are coming out of the bleed valve. close the bleed valve, not too tight and make sure you still have a full radiator. replace cap and check that your overflow is at the right level. Done.

How do you flush coolant in a Commodore?

Drain the coolant using the tap at the bottom, then remove the lower radiator hose. Reconnect the radiator hose and close the drain tap. Fill the radiator back up and run the car until the thermo fans kick in. When they switch off ignition the car off and wait a few hrs. When It’s cool/cooler, repeat this process.

Where can I get coolant for my Holden VZ?

Alternatively again, most commercial after-market parts suppliers such as supercheap and autobarn will have a book they can reference the specific coolant type for your car. go to your holden dealer. put the the 5lt in fill the rest with water if doing a complete flush. if you just want to top up you can get 1lt bottles.

What should I do if my Commodore overheats?

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When did the VE Commodore coolant system bleed?

VE SS coolant system bleeding. Discussion in ‘ VE Holden Commodore (2006 – 2013) ‘ started by damirdagsy, Nov 2, 2012 . I have lookaed at all threads but cant find any info on VE SS coolant system bleed. I had a leaking thermostat housing and lost a significant amount of red coolant in the process of replacing gasket.

Is there a bleed screw on a Commodore VE?

There are no bleed screws on the VEs as far as I am aware – at least I have yet to find one. So you need to bleed all the air out through the coolant filler point, (which in the OP’s case sits on the radiator in his V8).