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Old Jun 15, 2025 | 02:40 PM
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Question about coolant in lower hose

Just serviced my '08 w 2,4,

I ran it a while after running around, temp 180, parked shut off & grabbed lower hose, it was real warm like upper hose, but was solid full.
I couldnt squeeze it. Does not overheat, runs well. Don't see any leaks or lowering in overflow tank

Just never checked hose after use & shut down. Cold it can be squeezed.

Seem normal to you guys ? Im almost @ 40K miles,
Old Jun 15, 2025 | 03:17 PM
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Appreciate any input...
Old Jun 15, 2025 | 04:20 PM
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A coolant drain and fill needs a couple of burps to get the air out. Give it a couple of days to get that air out.
Old Jun 15, 2025 | 09:20 PM
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15 psi.
Old Jun 16, 2025 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
A coolant drain and fill needs a couple of burps to get the air out. Give it a couple of days to get that air out.
I did have it jacked up in front & tried burping it for 2 days.

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15 psi.
Got new OE pressure cap which is 15 psi
Old Jun 16, 2025 | 08:51 AM
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Thinking about replacing T Stat now, Should have done it when I did coolant.
Old Jun 16, 2025 | 08:55 AM
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I agree with Donbrew.
When warm the system is under pressure.
Old Jun 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM
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True, ALL thanks for feedback..

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Old Jun 16, 2025 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Lonwane
I agree with Donbrew.
When warm the system is under pressure.
Somebody can understand short answers!
Old Jun 16, 2025 | 03:16 PM
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Got it now Don. Thank You Sir.



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