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need help very short. this is after opti install

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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 05:37 PM
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need help very short. this is after opti install

hi, i guess some of you know about my opti install well
it went well all plugs,wires,coil and opti are running great but when i put the coolant in it fills up but i still get a light of low coolant. i dunno how to bleed the system so please help. also anyone know how much mix is needed to fill up the system?

y only have 2 gallons. is that enought??
thanks.
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 05:51 PM
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you didnt connect the low coolant sensor located underneath the cap on the passengerside of teh radiator!!!

its below the trans cooler fitting!!!!


good luck..
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 05:51 PM
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Turn the two screws next to the throttle body till coolant comes out. One is in the middle of a hose, one is right next to the throttle body.
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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i would say the sensor is either not plugged in or crapped out on you which is very common.
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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i just added like 1 gallon or less so it is low also it overheats
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 07:02 PM
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ok i guess i was doing the bleeding wrong but how do i know when to stop putting coolant?

can i mix green with red coolant?
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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if your car came with green coolant don't mix it with red. stick with what it originally came with...
Old Apr 15, 2004 | 08:07 PM
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http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#radflush
Old Apr 16, 2004 | 12:54 AM
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The low coolant light sometimes takes a few cycles to settle down after you drain coolant, so dont go rush and get another sensor yet..
DO however, pay attention to the overheating situation tho...
Old Apr 16, 2004 | 11:06 AM
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thanks i already fixed it , i just was bleeding it wrong and then after i learned it got fixed.
thanks to all
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