it's always little sneaky issues like this that kill perfectly fine vehicles... thanks for spreading awareness!!

I'm gonna tell you a story I have a 2013 Dodge ram 1500 started overheating don't know why so I changed out the water hose the thermostat still was overheating so I Changed out the Fan clutch new radiator new water pump still overheating I was at a low point of giving up Then I ask God for help he showed me your video I want to personally thank you sir your video just made my day now my truck Has stop overheating Working fine now GOD BLESS YOU

@candygarfield9315

2 жыл бұрын

I identify with this comment. Having issues, I kept saying my heat was too hot..they kept saying it's 20 years old.. just fill overflow, I wouldn't do it.. I WANTED TO KNOW WHY IT KEPT HAVING TO BE REFILLED. I just sent this and another non dodge sponsored video, to my son in law for our LEARN A NEW THING A DAY DURING COVID.. LOL In this video I learned also about the valves and can check those too.. I love this truck. The guy sold it to me maintained it for 18 years, now everyone wants me to just run it to the ground. I refuse. It was getting 18 to 20 mpg, now it's at 15. Because everyone said it couldn't be fixed. And this video shows what my concern was. You can't just fill overflow and be done, so many bring it to mechanic or dealer. When the issue is the bleeding and pressurization. I hope I saved it, by not driving it while trying to troubleshoot it.. Everyone involved has learned a new thing, that this engine needs to be serviced correctly and not just fill overflow. So many can't get it, because they always just fill overflow in other vehicles. This is not the same type if system.. so get a her kit in your truck.. because if you have to add antifreeze, it's not a quick fix, until you can do this process in the middle of the night with no light.. lol and it's 22 degrees.. but after you do it a couple times when it's convenient, you might not get stuck like that. . These tutorials are great.. even I can follow them.. I just need extra muscle to get the bolts out.. lol

@abumannocchi4011

2 жыл бұрын

Powerade , that’s a new one , how long should I let run and should I do this twice three times ? Should I put ac on high ? , should I push the coolant hoses , do I put cap on while cars on or off ,

@warrenprice2113

2 жыл бұрын

I'm having the same problem with my 2010 Ram 1500. I changed the thermostat and the temperature went high. I followed the video and now it's good

@MartinJohnson-cz1fy

Жыл бұрын

YOUR OWN ASSUMPTIONS ELUTIONS IMIGOUSE THOUGHTS THAT GOD OR WHITE JESUS BLANCO DID ANYTHING FOR YOU ARE NOT FACT'S , BUT ASSUMPTIONS YOU PERSONALLY CHOSE TO BELIEVE AND HAVE BEEN IMPOSED BRAIN WASHED TOO BELIEVE NOT FACTS

@averykincaid4134

11 ай бұрын

Same here

Like many of these other comments I was almost at the point of giving up. I flushed the radiator, change the water pump, changed the thermostat but nothing stopped it from overheating. As soon as I did what you explained in this video I watched the bubbles come out for about 5 minutes. Now it's running perfect this saved my butt, thank you.

This explains so much! Ive never heard about this before and doubt anyone whos owned or serviced this jeep before me knew either. Thank you for your knowledge!

This is the exact reason I’ve had to rebuild my top end twice on my 06 Commander 4.7. Seeing this definitely shows me why I keep having the same issue thanks.

Thank you so much. I was not aware of this procedure. I just replaced the heads and water pump on my 2003 JGC with the 4.7 HO engine. I performed this procedure and successfully removed the air that was in the system. Great content for shade tree mechanic’s like myself.

Many thanks! My son's 2005 Dodge 1500 4.7 liter overheated. I found that the waterpump was going out. So we replaced it. While there I decided to replace the lower hose. Hence all fluid ran out. Refilled and after a few minutes we overheated again. Upper hose hot and lower cold. That made me think the thermostat was stuck. So I finally found the dang thing. Never found one on the bottom before. Came across your video while looking for pointers on changing the thermostat. Hmm. We didn't do that. Followed your instructions and boom. It stayed at operating temp for a five mile trip in 2nd at 2500-3000rpms. I call this job done. Again thanks!

Changed the waterpump the other day and still overheated.. wracking my brain 3 days now as to why, this explained it! Thanks man, I appreciate the video!

@jakepage2205

6 ай бұрын

How long did it take you to bleed all the air out. I am 25 min in and still get bubbles out

@stephenreynolds9546

6 ай бұрын

@@jakepage2205 it took a GOOD 40 or so minutes.. it was a long while to be honest

@jakepage2205

6 ай бұрын

@@stephenreynolds9546 that’s what I was reading on all data and ProDemand as well. I hate 4.7s 😂

Hey Doug, just wanted to say a quick thanks for posting this one, as well as the water pump replacement video. The water pump started making a rattling/chirping/clanging noise, the bearings were about to give up the ghost. I remembered you had these vids, so I used them to double check that this was as simple of a job as it appeared, and you confirmed that for me. I live in a residential RV park, and they don't want us doing a lot of work on our vehicles here. This water pump was surprisingly quick/easy to replace!

@DEInTheGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Yea, coming from the 4.0 I was blown away by how easy it was to replace. No paper gaskets to scrape and plenty of room to work. Glad you found this helpful!

THANK YOU! Working on radiator replacement in the next few days. Waiting for parts. You saved me from a serious ASS REAMING from the wife. I can see it now! This radiator is a pain in the ass! I miss the simplicity of my 1970 F100. Thanks again!

I’ve done this procedure on my 3.7, basically same engine layout, it’s no big deal and very easy (simply watch for bubbles and take your time)

Thanks for the help. I just got done doing this on my Ram 4.7. My engine is actually running a little cooler now that I flushed it and put the right coolant in it.

I was having over heating issues in my 4.7. It has a new water pump, thermostat and housing, brand new radiator and all hoses/clamps. I had no idea I had to do this. It's in an 03 dodge durango. Has 236,000 miles. Thanks man you probably just saved my motor.

@DEInTheGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of help! This one almost got me as well on my first 4.7

Just replaced my radiator on my 2002 Ram 1500 with the 4.7. Came across your video as I was getting ready to fill the new radiator. Thanks for the vid.

I just purchased an 04 Ram 1500 with the 4.7. Had it start to run a little warm in a drive thru and two days later this video comes up. I know what I’m going to do soon. Haha. Thank you!

Hey brother this is the first video I've come across of yours and I just wanted to say thank you for the straight to the point explanation of what to do and why to do it along with what not to do for anybody who might have not known any better such as opening anything with engine warm lol

Thanks for the info. Just replaced the radiator and could not figure out why it kept spewing now i get it. Good motors but some design flaws for sure. Great to the point video with good volume and clarity. Thanks man

Did not know how to purge you just saved me hours, a trip and probably lots of money greatly appreciated

It's so simple! Great video. Thank you for sharing this!

I've had issues finding videos but yours is best for folks doing repair at home thanks for your time and help. I've had replace everything cooling system wise just finished at 1 this morning

@DEInTheGarage

2 жыл бұрын

That is a heck of a job! Hope this helped!

Saw the port there wasn't sure how to exactly do it so I'm glade you made a video 👍

"Doesn't have to be too tight, just snug" says the guy who almost had to use a breaker bar to get the plug off.😅 Good vid Doug. I'm one the few I know that had a 4.7L first out of my Jeep group so I had nobody to turn to for engine hints. I learned this trick from a guy on nagca that's a Mopar mechanic. He also confirmed that not doing this is a leading cause of blown head gaskets (due to the higher temps). Keep up the great work.👍

@DEInTheGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Haha.. Yea, from the factory they have loctite on then which is concerning that it seems mine was still factory sealed...

Really saved my car from being sold. Really thankful for this vid

On my 08 4.7L, I open the bleeder, top if off and close it back up. I run the engine with a Lisle (EPAuto Knock off) Spill Proof Radiator fill funnel with plenty of coolant in it. Run it with the heat on and just keep massaging the upper radiator hose until there's absolutely no air in the system. I've never run it with the bleeder off though. Hasn't been an issue in the 4x I've had to replace the coolant due to a water pump, radiator or just changing it out. But yes, 100% agree that that spot will be the cause of air pockets if you don't open it up and fill it up! Keep up the great vids!!! (Though, by 08, the reworked 4.7L is supposed to not have the valve seat dropping issue.)

Thank you for your video... I've been working on this for almost 2 weeks. Not just this issue, but this is definitely AN issue. Hopefully my last hurdle. Keep the videos coming!!

*Thank you, friend! This is a critically valuable piece of information. Bless you for sharing it.*

Thanks for that bit of knowledge. Just replaced my radiator on my 99’ 4.7 and what a job that was. Tranny lines were rusty, ended up with a new tranny cooler also.

I have a 2003 Ram with a 4.7. Overheated a year ago, replaced the thermostat and changed the coolant, but I hadn't taken it on any long trips or pulled anything since so no problems. Today ,a year later, it was running at the top of the gage after a 50 mile trip. I remember bleeding it, but not quite this way. I will try it and let you know if it helps. Thanks for posting your video.

Im glad i saw this..guys working on my jeep forgot to bleed it properly, and it kept overheating! Thank you.

Thanks man, I'm redoing my 03 durango 4.7L water pump and knew this was issue w these 4.7s. But didnt know how 2 bleed. Thanks a TON man. Ryan

thanks man just finished the water pump was going to return it as a possible defect, Whew, what a save.

Just got my 4.7 WK fixed today, was a bad t-stat and needed to bleed the air out which was done. There was such a big air lock in it that kept the coolant from flowing that we cleared up ultimately that all I know, is I'm glad it is done now and I made sure it wasn't getting past the mid-point anymore for 6 mins or so and it stayed at N.O.T. (Normal Operating Temp). Good video.

Thank you thank you thank you! I have an 01 Durango 4.7. This explains so much. I'll be doing this procedure once she's cooled down.

Thank you so much for this great tutorial! Very simple and straightforward. JP.

Thanks for giving the "why" on the procedure.

Thanks for the advice. Looking out a 2001 Durango with that motor in it and now I know what to look for.

Thank you so much man, I was wondering why it was continually stay hot. Thank you for the bleeding information.

Thanks man! very informative! Love the channel!

Learn something new everyday. Thanks for the video explanation.

Good point Doug.Usually,if you have air trapped in the system,your heater will blow cool air.

@DEInTheGarage

4 жыл бұрын

true!

@davevinson8436

3 жыл бұрын

You should not take the bleeder valve all the way off you lose too much coolant that's what I found loosen the bleeder tell the air starts coming out

Clear and concise instructions. Thanks. Andy

Just want to say if it wasnt for you man i wouldnt have my 04 laredo up and running like a charm! Appreciate you man!

@DEInTheGarage

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! I am really glad to hear you found some help in our vids.

Super!! thank You for the quick video for this important task!! I appreciate you taking the time!! Remember, safety is no accident!! LoL

Thank you for that video. I have the 4.7 ram and I was wondering what that port was for.

Thanks for showing this. I rebuilt my 4.7, and the Chilton manual does not mention removing the bleeder to fill the coolant. What concerns me, is now I'm doubting their torque specs as well. Anyway, thanks again for the vid.

Whew! Good thing i found this video. ‘02 DodgeRam15004.7v8 had a lower hose coolant leak. Drained coolant, changed both upper n lower n thermostat

I can't THANK YOU enough! I've already had to replace the engine in my 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 because of the dropped seat exactly as you explained ... Was running well until recently, started loosing coolant and not getting heat like I used to... I'm betting the mechanics that replaced the engine and radiator didn't do this .. gonna try it as soon as it cools down 🤞

@DEInTheGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!

@dolfan1318

2 жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to in my 4.7L Commander. 6k for a new crate motor, ouch!

My liberty 3.7 L is the same setup. Unfortunately the previous owner wallered out the bleeder fitting and it cannot be removed. I even put some heat on it and vise grips with no luck. I filled mine through the top radiator hose and watched for bubbles in the coolant jug. Took me a couple hours but it finally ran cool. They are a pain in the butt !

Thanks I got a 4.7 with a coolant leak somewhere and have been adding coolant and have never done this I didn’t even know that was a thing thank you again will do for now on

Bro, you just saved me a lot of money. I blew my upper radiator hose, and stumbled upon you and this video and had NO IDEA that you had to "bleed" out the air!! Many thanks for taking the time to show us this!!!

Hey gents whats up? Got back earlier from my third yard today finally found a door panel for BETTY my 01 blazer and saw you posted a new vid. No 4.7 in the fleet yet doesnt matter always worth a view. Cracks me up the thumbnails before you click on the video start with subtitles your intro has been interpreted many ways on my end so far : double dini and the dean are my fav who knows maybe a new moniker for you. Keep up the good work and sharing your knowledge. Hopefully you didnt pay for that bears shirt 😄

@DEInTheGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Daaaaaamn... throwing shade at muh bears?!

Thanks man. You may have just saved me a lot of time and money. Much appreciated

@DEInTheGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so! Good luck!

Love ur work brother straight to the point.

Great advice man! I'm getting ready to do a coolant flush today and I'm so grateful that i ran across your vid. I only wish i knew this a couple years ago. My 4.7L V8 in my Commander overheated for no apparent reason one day on the highway. I pulled over immediately, shut her down to avoid further damage, but it was already to late, motor blown. $6,000 later, my new crate motor just overheated but i was lucky this time and the motors good. I did notice that the guys who put the motor in must've filled the radiator as well and put some green colored shit in there, which was wrong since everyone should know that motor requires HOAT, which is an amber color! If they didnt even do that i doubt that they bled the system as you suggested in your video. Which is possibly why car overheated again. Well, they say if you want something done right then do it yourself and that's why I'm off to do my coolant flush right friggin' now! Peace✌️😁

@AaronS11979

Жыл бұрын

For what it's worth, Prestone makes a HOAT, Aluminum head compatible antifreeze that is green. I don't think the "only orange" rule still applies 100%. However, unless you personally put it in yourself you can't be sure what it is.

@EndlesSuffering

Жыл бұрын

This happed to my 01 Cherokee 4.7, except I pulled over before it got to the H, so far haven’t had any issues so I hope I didn’t do damage to the engine.

@darrenchapman6871

11 ай бұрын

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thank you! I replaced my water pump a couple of years ago and didn't know this. last weekend my thermostat went out and she overheated. this time ill know how to do this correctly.

Thanks for the heads up bro getting ready for my coolant flush and change (first generation Durango)

Great tutorial! Thanks for posting!

This is really helpful. I just recently replaced both of my cylinder heads (first time doing it) and after 1k miles i had a blown headgaskets. Wasn't aware of the proper bleeding procedure. No wonder i kept hearing gurgling sound under my dash after i turn off my engine. Did a research about it and found out i have air in my cooling system. You're right. My 4.7 never overheated but it's temp running a bit high than normal. Never passed 210 but close. Now just have to redo everything again and hope everything goes well this time.

@filipeferreira7019

3 жыл бұрын

Mine does the gurgling sound aswel wen shut off. Did the bleed fix it?

@theodorotugade3685

3 жыл бұрын

@@filipeferreira7019 If you recently replace your cooling system components like radiator, waterpump, thermostat etc. then u proly need to bleed it if there's a gurgling sound in your dash. But u haven't and it makes that sound, im not a mechanic so i can't really give u an answer. You might wanna ask or see your trusted mechanic. But to answer your question after i bleed my system. Yeah it did work! U just have to do it multiple times til u dont see any bubbles coming out yout bleeder valve.

This works. I tried to bleed my system by just removing the radiator cap and elevating the front end of the truck and the heat would not come through and I saw no bubbles. I removed the valve he showed and left the cap off and instantly saw bubbles coming from the valve port. But do be aware if you don’t have a wide funnel to catch the coolant you will looses some. And possibly spill onto the engine causing a burning coolant smell. Obviously lol. But after about ten minutes the heat was melt my skin hot so ik it opened up and I shut the truck off and capped everything off. Be sure to take the vehicle on short drives and check the fluid level often when the vehicle is cold. To ensure you have the proper amount of coolant in the radiator, reservoir and engine. The AC blows penguins and the heat blows fire The engine temp stays optimum most of the time right behind the center line. Before it used to run slightly hot. I’ve replaced the water pump, radiator, radiator hoses, and thermostat. So I let a lot of air in. And this method definitely allowed the air to escape.

Thanks. Switching to a 180 thermostat today instead of A 195 and needed this info for how to bleed the system. Now I’m debating if I want to flush the coolant from the block, or just do it from the bottom of the radiator. Previous owner had mostly water in the coolant. Tiny green tent to it. So mostly water and the wrong coolant. Sounding like I just answered my question for myself

Thank u very much men I just fix mine every time I got to the traffic temperature start going up now I did this I left on for one hour and 15 minutes and the temperature was good thank God blessed you

OMG you have no idea how thankful I am I

Great to know that information. Me and the wife are looking at picking up a 2001 WJ 4x4 that someone ran without oil in the 4.7. Another engine change from the PYP coming up for me. This one will be for my middle daughter.

@DEInTheGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck with it!

Great video, the 4.7L looks like same set up as my 3.7L in my 2012 Jeep liberty.

Thanks for the heads up bubba. There's an irony to your video. Last night I was in a Walmart parking lot before I overheated. Got on the freeway and noticed my temp gauge was steadily climbing upwar 😉d. Then out of nowhere it started knocking then shut down on me. Working in her right now. Just flushed the system. Hole I'm doing it right.

Exactly what I was looking for..Im.so scared to crack that bleed on my 06 Durango if they threads brake , here we go again.

I appreciate your video sir! Pretty sure you just saved me a lot of money 🙏🏾

Thanks bro love your videos. I’m doing this to my 47 this weekend. Thanks for the video. PS my wife said hi to the executive producer.😂

I'm certain my mechanic did not do this and that is why my engine runs a little hotter occasionally. Thank you!

Good video thanks for spreading the info!

Great video. I own a 4.7 engine grand cherokee and must bleed coolant system.

God bless you! I could not understand what the problem was. I have the same engin in a dodge dakota.

Thank you so much. I have a 4.7 Dakota that needs to be checked.

Thank you! I just replaced my water pump yesterday and realized my truck was over heating! This is probably why

Helpful video dude thanks! Just bled my now with this method. However once obviously leaving bleed screw out and rad cap off I but all heaters on inside car on full left it running for 20 mins and temps all sitting where they should be, however my bleed screw didn't over flow like yours does in video but it stays consistent with no bubbles. This should be fine right? THANKS DUDE!

Another tip: anything with a secondary heater core, turn the rear hvac unit to heat position (at the rear hvac unit control panel) so that the heater bypass valve opens.. took me 3 times bleeding from completely cold to figure that out.

Thank you so damn much.... I'm ripping the engine apart and everything else... friend borrowed it. Been over heating like mad and tried everything... thank you for THIS video my guy. Blessings

@DEInTheGarage

9 ай бұрын

So glad you found it useful! Good luck!

Great video man.

Oh man thanks so much. My water pump was leaking and I replaced it. I tried just bleeding with the radiator cap open. Yea I need to do your procedure. I have a 3.7. Thanks so so much for your video bro. Oh Yea!!!

@calvinmack206

4 жыл бұрын

Update. I opened the bleed port when the car was cold. Filled in Antifreeze and ran the vehicle and looked for the air bubbles to stop. Then put the bleed port back on. Then I noticed the heater system worked. Good to go. After the car cooled down I topped up the coolant reservoir. Good to go. Took the truck on a 15 mile drive. Good to go. No leaks.

@calvinmack206

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks agin. It made a huge difference

Nice video man. I just got a 4.7 04 Durango, when I run it, after like around 30 mins if I stop at a light or stop. The temperature gauge will rise to the middle line or a little more above. But if I step on the gas it will go down. What can it be? I just got a thermostat, temperature sensor, and a cap... lol

I never would have thought of that

Great instructional. Thanks

Cheers! 2001 durango 4.7

Respect brother I got a 00 the cold In Texas just took out my thermostat and gasket

Idk how to thank you man frrrr saved me a lot of time and money today 😂🙏🏽god bless

@DEInTheGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you found this helpful!

@kevincash2238

3 жыл бұрын

@@DEInTheGarage yo you said something about don't use the green coolant question for ya I had a 00 Chevy Impala 3.4l yes the motor that is notorious for blowing head gaskets because of them running hot and people not maintaining but here's the thing in the 3.4l it's said to use the orange dexcool well I hate that crap and I found that when I got a new radiator and started to use the green preston the engine ran cool land like a champ and not to mention every mechanic I talked to always recommends the old school green preston and is totally against that orange dexcool soo...... This story leads to my point and my question I just bought a dodge durango with the 4.7l magnum motor and was thinking about doing a tlc day with it and one of my plans was to flush the rad and fill her back up with some nice new stuff so when you said don't use the green fluid use another one your not talking about the orange dexcool stuff are you cause like I said I've had nothing but problems with that gelling up in the past and clogging rad, water pumps etc .. And everyone I know says the same thing and also are against it so I was just wondering is that what your saying to use in these motors?????

I wish I would've seen this way sooner. But at least I caught this info before replacing my water pump. I've seen some symptoms of possible valve issues so I'm worried now I'm too late.

How long does it take you to get all the bubbles out

Thank you for explaining that I had no idea why the hell bthat bleeder was on there I figured something along those lines but I didn't realize how absolutely mandatory that was.

This is really helpful! Thank you for sharing! I just replaced my radiator on my 06 Jeep 4.7L and drive about 5 miles to work the next morning, couldn’t for the life of me figure out why it might be getting a little hotter than it should! Gonna try this out and hope for the best!

@DEInTheGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Thanks for the vid, not many know this and just use an EZ fill which didn't work for me either.

GREATI VIDEO ..last thing you wanna do is loose the bleeding plug screw , very difficult too come across another one .

Thanks for the tip !!

Thank you for this vid saved my vehichle

Thank you so much I've been fighting this thing for hours 😂😂

@DEInTheGarage

4 жыл бұрын

oh dang. Good luck!

@ryanwilliams9480

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's what I get for putting a three stage radiator in a 06 dakota 😂

Thanks!

Very good info. Thanks

Thanks for the video I ran mine hot just for a few an hopefully I didn't hurt it

Thanks for posting this! Replacing my radiator today and noticed someone broke their ball end 8mm in this bleed screw. :(

Can an adapter work to extend the bleed port higher up so as not to be as messy for bubbling? Like install a plug with a brass fitting and a piece of clear hose to watch the bubbles? Or possible downside of doing this?

Welp. I wish I’d known this after replacing every cooling component, that not working, dropping a valve seat, and replacing with a Jasper built engine... but!!! Good to know for finishing the install of the 4.7l Jasper, do you know if it will be the same procedure?