How to Drain, Fill, Bleed Cooling System 07-11 Honda CR-V
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 50 min · Honda Cr-v
Drain, refill, and bleed the cooling system on a Honda CR-V using the specified coolant and monitoring engine temperature throughout the process.
Tools you will need
- Funnel
- Drain Pan
- Cloth Rags
- Anti-Freeze
Parts and supplies
- Coolant meeting the owner's manual specification
Steps
Drain the old coolant
Let the engine cool fully and place a drain pan beneath the radiator. Open the drain plug and collect the coolant, then close the plug securely.
Refill with the correct coolant
Install a spill-free funnel and add the specified coolant slowly, leaving room for air to escape. Do not open the system while hot or mix incompatible coolant types.
Bleed the cooling system
Follow the vehicle's bleed procedure, set the heater as directed, and run the engine while watching temperature and coolant level. Add coolant gradually as the level drops.
Cool and recheck
Shut the engine off and let it cool completely before installing the radiator cap. Check the overflow level at the cold mark and inspect the drain and hose connections for leaks.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.