Air Pocketes in Coolant Line

[Eldorado95]

How serious is the possibility of air pockets in the radiator line?

A hose on my radiator blew off, draining my antifreeze. I put the hose back on and filled the radiator back up. I took my car out for a few minutes and it seems to be running fine. Should I be worried about air pockets that could have formed ? Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
-95 Eldorado 180k mi

[maxwedge]

Are there bleeders in the cooling system, if not leave the cap off overnight with the front of the car elevated somehow.

[aleekat]

Originally Posted by maxwedge

Are there bleeders in the cooling system, if not leave the cap off overnight with the front of the car elevated somehow.

With your heater set on max.

[maxwedge]

Originally Posted by aleekat

With your heater set on max.

Are suggesting he let it run all night with the heater on?

[aleekat]

Originally Posted by maxwedge

Are suggesting he let it run all night with the heater on?

No. Start car, turn heater on full max. Shut off. If any air in the heater core.

[maxwedge]

Ok, thought so.

[vitalmuncie]

some cars have bleeder valves for the coolant. I wouldn't worry about it, the heater is probably the main concern, as with alot of american made large cars the engine should be below alot of the coolant hoses and will pump the air pockets away from the critical engine parts. just check the coolant level occasionally.