Coolant Bleed - 2006-2013 3.5L Chevy Impala

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  • On this episode of Fear No Fix, Jim and Chris perform a coolant bleed on a 3.5L Chevrolet Impala (model years 2006-2013*).
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    Fix Details:
    DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) associated with this fix:
    • P0128
    • P1258
    Required tools:
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  • @melmolnar6194
    @melmolnar6194 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thanks you, it worked for my 2008 Impala, didn't have heat when in park, took no more than 20 minutes to correct it, saved me a hell of $ and time going to a shop. Well appreciated.

    • @ironhorse1224
      @ironhorse1224 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for letting other viewers & diy-ers know that this method actually works..

  • @melissabelvadi9986
    @melissabelvadi9986 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much! I am totally a non-mechanical person but I found these instructions so easy to follow and you saved me a lot of money taking my impala to a garage. The only thing I would add is to warn people when taking off the cap the first time is to watch out for the nasty rusty sharp thing that sticks out and holds some part in place near where you twist the cap. After I stopped the bleeding from that, the rest was easy (it took me a plumber's wrench to be able to loosen the cap the first time, so not quite no tools).

  • @chrispratt498
    @chrispratt498 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Y’all are awesome! Worked perfectly. I tried to do another video where I had to leave the cap off and get a large funnel and let it run, ended up getting antifreeze everywhere. This worked great, no mess, and my heater works perfect again! (06 impala 3.5)

    • @tashalousdadful
      @tashalousdadful 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have an 06 Monte with the 3.5. I think this may help me as well. Did you do this procedure with the engine cold? Or was it a little warm. It's hard for me to do it first thing with my hours. Thanks...

  • @cliftonhollins167
    @cliftonhollins167 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks guys for the tip.Replaced coolant temperature sensor on my 06 Impala.. Didn't have to raise the front of the car as other videos demonstrated..

  • @k0almin3r
    @k0almin3r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This worked for me! 2010 Impala and had a new radiator installed this spring. Never had to really run the heat until just now and only had a little heat when driving. Followed this video and it blows really hot at idle now. I ended up putting at least half of gallon in after bleeding it several times. Thanks for the video!

  • @peg420
    @peg420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the video. I’m use to the old style so I will try this tomorrow on my 08.

  • @SlampthChompth
    @SlampthChompth 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much this is a perfect video. Very to the point while also being thorough. Will try this on my wife's car hopefully it fixes the heat. Her car will only kick out heat from the vents if the RPMs are up/gas pedal is engaged. Hope this fixes it!

  • @waltercastro2015
    @waltercastro2015 ปีที่แล้ว

    I totally agree with this procedure. After, please do the burping procedure, there is more air in it. Once, you see coolant starting to raise and don't see air bubbles, you are complete.

  • @tashalousdadful
    @tashalousdadful 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video. I have an 06 Monte 3.5 that has never had an issue with it's coolant system until recently. My original radiator and water pump were both recently replaced after they started to leak. I had virtually no heat after which caused me to stop back at the shop. Still was sporadic until I followed these steps. Now the heat works perfectly. Even at idle. Hopefully that's it for me. Thanks again.

  • @TheSpoilerofVirgins
    @TheSpoilerofVirgins 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I replaced the water pump on a 07' Impala 3.5L because the pump itself was leaking. I found the video quite helpful with the initial steps of what needed to be moved out of place before removing the water pump. But I did need to remove the belt entirely because of the coolant being on the belt and other pulleys and such in order to clean everything on the passenger side of the motor. Also, I know that this may be common knowledge to some that are working on a car that requires Dexcool, but you can purchase a full gallon of Concentrate Dexcool and then mix half and half with water in one container then filling up the first container with water. Hence giving you 2 gallons of Dexcool, it does same you some $$$ in the long run. Just make sure you shake them both very well.

  • @NFTYCENT
    @NFTYCENT ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video fellas 👏

  • @Robv73
    @Robv73 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video Guys! Quick question, I have a 3.8 liter 2006 buick lucerne, I would assume I Could this procedure with my car, it has the same type of radiator cap? Thanks guys!

  • @johnjack5647
    @johnjack5647 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Unless I'm mistaken, the coolant was never bleed. It just showed the refilling of the coolant.

    • @LemurMonitors
      @LemurMonitors  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hello!
      The bleeding starts ~ 2:30

    • @ironhorse1224
      @ironhorse1224 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LemurMonitors hahaha

    • @qbconnect
      @qbconnect 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought bleeding means to drain out. There was no draining in this video

    • @ezwa9979
      @ezwa9979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@qbconnect
      bleed doesn’t mean drain, it’s not referring to the antifreeze, but the air that may have gotten in their, no air allowed☝️☹️

    • @aboomalacani2732
      @aboomalacani2732 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@ezwa9979I prefer "burping" over bleeding my system...the car too.

  • @dennisteagueCV41
    @dennisteagueCV41 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have an 08 Impala LS. This helped my situation.
    But I have a question regarding the reserve tank on the 08 Impala.
    The Reserve Tand has an line with an Arrow pointing to a line at the bottom of the reserve tank where there is a line.
    Do I only fill to that level after doing this procedure ?
    Or do I fill the reserve bottle all the way up to the DEX-COOL Symbol at the top ?

  • @tomdiaz7490
    @tomdiaz7490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid!!

  • @fatafehieli9131
    @fatafehieli9131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful

  • @aburks76
    @aburks76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you it worked

  • @mcgruff18753
    @mcgruff18753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My 2013 doesn't have this fill point on it. It only has the reservoir and the pressure cap is there. Will the same principle apply with the starting and stopping of the motor through the reservoir?

  • @djjordan6461
    @djjordan6461 ปีที่แล้ว

    An THANK YOU GUYS!!!! I WAS A LUCKY ONE!! It worked 👍. I (yes me) actually had to change my upper an lower transmission intel lines an with you guys along the way this "female" was able to accomplish the task😉 You guys are great👍🙏🔧🧰

  • @unitedwestanddividedwefall3521
    @unitedwestanddividedwefall3521 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you guys do a video like this for the newer impala?

  • @FiZZxD
    @FiZZxD ปีที่แล้ว

    I was only gettin heat when the engine was revving above idle. Found out the tubing from the fill valve to the reservoir tank was kinked, therefore not allowing air to escape. Blowing hot at idle now the winter wont be so bad

  • @staceyroberson9730
    @staceyroberson9730 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do I need to make the front up and should the motor be cool when I start out

  • @sermal14
    @sermal14 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have Chevvy Impala 2004. Will this procedure work on impala 2004??

  • @codygoldade3984
    @codygoldade3984 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This has to be a common problem in getting 0 heat at idle

  • @francispilgrim4056
    @francispilgrim4056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Why did you over fill the over fill bottle the max fill is way lower then that if you look on the side of the bottle you will see a arrow that points down to the max level. That is about 1/4 from the bottom very miss leading video. So did i miss you guys doing bleed or what most people call it a rad flush.

  • @raine4214
    @raine4214 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there no bleeder valve on the 07 chevy malibu ?

  • @pizzasaurolophus
    @pizzasaurolophus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If the cap is on tight will it still bleed?

  • @rebirthxclipz209
    @rebirthxclipz209 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 07imapala has a temp hand that go up and down it usally stays one line over half way drove it 3hrs that way no problem but now it sounds up fast and its scary no lights on at all also heat or a.c. does not work wat should I do ?

  • @rickymotyka4591
    @rickymotyka4591 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do u need to drain the coolant before bleeding it

  • @karencordell4101
    @karencordell4101 ปีที่แล้ว

    What codes did the tester show for this troubleshooting. I had Maxi Muffler to check out my Malibu and they Ripped me Off, . The car would run great until it got hot, then it would lose power. They changed the fuel pump and charged $700.00 dollars and then changed the accelerated switch and then changed the Throttle position sensor and mass air flow sensor and both oxygen sensors and oil temperature switch. They totalled up 1800 dollars worth of gas parts and the car still does the same thing..it took me 20minutes to find out what was wrong with it. The coil pack was totally fouled on every cylinder and all showed red fire and weak in every way..Any advice on how to make them Eat All the Guess what part it is and Rippe Em off. I mean isn't Fire and gas the Main Components for a vehicle..All thier codes and didn't Once check the Fire...Help a mother and 2Daughters out if you can. We've been Living in our car and these Robbers Took advantage of 3 Helpless females and Dumbasses still didn't fix the problem and both of them told us afterwards that they didn't know what was wrong with it.... Should we involve the News?

  • @richardjohnson2186
    @richardjohnson2186 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    not working for my 07 impala. the reservoir keeps filling all the way up. Coolant nossle neck still not keeping full.

  • @treybrandon4737
    @treybrandon4737 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heat only working, when I'm moving. Should I start this process? Had the thermostat and coolant sensor replaced.

    • @jamesu
      @jamesu 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      This might help. The heater core lines are at a strange height and tend to retain air near the firewall on the drivers side. This is a fairly common complaint with this model. I have had to disconnect the upper heater hose, cap the metal line and apply vacuum to the open hose to draw out the air. Once you have good coolant from the hose, reconnect the hose to the pipe. Ops check your heater. Never let the coolant recovery bucket run out. This is when air gets sucked into the system.

    • @francispilgrim4056
      @francispilgrim4056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i just had this happen to me on my impala what it is that your over flow bottle is probably empty just put more anti freeze in just to the line at the bottom of the bottle not like this guy just showed he has his it way over full. It is a over fill bottle and if it is full then their is no room for more to go into it.

    • @pizzasaurolophus
      @pizzasaurolophus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. Do this and then fill the overflow reservoir. Put enough in overflow reservoir that it's a few inches above where the hose comes out..
      My car had same problem cold air at idle and hit while driving and this fixed it. it likely just lost or burnt off a little coolant over the years and there's air in the system.

  • @sweetd7438
    @sweetd7438 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks I have heat now!

  • @SilencioBenji0110
    @SilencioBenji0110 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thats probs wjy my coolant is backing up into resivour .all i did was replace thermostat and filled it up wiyh coolant without taking out the air.damn.

  • @ezwa9979
    @ezwa9979 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    U never warmed up engine with heater on to let coolant go into engine block, am I missing something?🤔

  • @TradeAlgoPremier
    @TradeAlgoPremier 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, thank you so much for this video. Very helpful. Just wondering, how can I get a blue driver shirt? Thank you

    • @LemurMonitors
      @LemurMonitors  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Send a message to the support guys and they might be able to help!

    • @TradeAlgoPremier
      @TradeAlgoPremier 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      BlueDriver
      Thank you 🙏.

  • @gsxellence
    @gsxellence 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dexcool; She'll be blowing gaskets down the road later.

    • @Mr_Meowingtons
      @Mr_Meowingtons 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i switched my 07 out in 2017 with universal yellow...

    • @gsxellence
      @gsxellence 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mr_Meowingtons smart very smart 😍

  • @steelunited1115
    @steelunited1115 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It only gets warm when accelerating. When it’s idle it blows cold air. Will this fix the problem?

  • @minnesotanice4490
    @minnesotanice4490 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shouldn't you Jack up front end so bubbles float out

    • @LemurMonitors
      @LemurMonitors  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not a bad idea, might help out with air in a few hoses.

  • @djblack7358
    @djblack7358 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What would be the best coolant to use?

  • @lowboost8532
    @lowboost8532 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My didnt work, is there anything else anyone can recommend me doing?

    • @ironhorse1224
      @ironhorse1224 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      what was the problem? this didnt work for me either, maybe actuator doors in vent are not opening & closing properly?

  • @Beandiptheredneck
    @Beandiptheredneck 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did an engine swap on my impala a few months ago, had to completely fill the system then, had no issues. And then had to dump it again recently to do a thermostat. What is the issue this is supposed to be fixing because it’s given me no trouble both times and I never bled anything

    • @LemurMonitors
      @LemurMonitors  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pretty much anything related to poor cooling system performance - overheating, lack of heat in the cabin, etc

  • @tonevaldez9568
    @tonevaldez9568 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should do a 95 ss Impala 5.7

    • @ianbrown4993
      @ianbrown4993 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not the first person to ask that, but the 95 doesn't OBDII so don't think we will ever do that , but you never know.

  • @weelgunny
    @weelgunny 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Keep using that Dex-Cool, you'll be replacing head gaskets.

    • @_Steelo_2.0
      @_Steelo_2.0 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      weelgunny Gm uses dex cool

    • @gsxellence
      @gsxellence 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@_Steelo_2.0 That's the problem ( Look at all the failures from DexCool)

    • @Shaliaj7
      @Shaliaj7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So what do you suggest?

    • @Mr_Meowingtons
      @Mr_Meowingtons 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Shaliaj7universal yellow

    • @Shaliaj7
      @Shaliaj7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mr_Meowingtons thanks.

  • @enderboy6491
    @enderboy6491 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    praise our LORD 🩸 thank you for being our savior jesus Christ

  • @Mr_Meowingtons
    @Mr_Meowingtons 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DEX-COOL is bad :(
    i switched my 07 out in 2017 with universal yellow

  • @kamryn7496
    @kamryn7496 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    But I’ll piss off my neighbors if I do this with my 06 Monte Carlo as it’s dual exhaust with no mufflers is loud LOL

    • @Beandiptheredneck
      @Beandiptheredneck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kamryn the hell with neighbors.. let that bad boy breathe!

  • @timonsito2102
    @timonsito2102 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When i use this method and turn off the car cooland bubbles out.

  • @goosee7776
    @goosee7776 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't get that cap off of mine wtf

  • @DN-zh1bv
    @DN-zh1bv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have to question the 40 seconds, 30 seconds, 20 seconds... I bet 20 seconds each time would be fine

  • @abcdefghi2175
    @abcdefghi2175 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    help my engine started coughing i think its caught a cold oh by the way that 3.5 is bullet proof

  • @ronniebrown6717
    @ronniebrown6717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bullshit! That is not how to bleed your cooling system! First of all once u start filling the radiator u don't turn the engine off.u fill unroll u see no more bubbles! Trying to look and sound professional does not get the job done correctly! Phonies!

    • @LemurMonitors
      @LemurMonitors  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Ronnie!
      There are definitely multiple ways to get the job done, but for the purposes of the videos we stick to the official OEM steps which have you shut off the engine between each stage.