What could be wrong with my 2004 Chevy Monte Carlo when I keep having to bleed it out and it keeps getting air in it?
Any help would be appreciated. I have no heat some of the time and then I have someone bleed it out and it works for a couple days then it happens again. I have had the water pump and thermostat changed. Now my check engine light comes on and O'Reilly's says it's a p0301 code which is a cylinder 1 misfire. I just don't know what to do next? I only have 75,000 miles on it. The oil looks fine, no leaks that I see, antifreeze in the reservoir doesn't go down. The one hose to the heater core is cold and it just seems like its plugged. Any advise what to do next or what it could be?
what do you mean "bleed"...the coolant pressure gets to be in excess of 17 PSI?~
as far as the misfire...would replace defective wires, coil packs on the number one~ https://www.google.com/#q=2004+Chevy+Monte+Carlo+coil+packs&tbm=sh op
Chances are that you need to have the system bled again (if your model requires it to be bled). I have an 04 Alero and after I changed the water pump I had to bleed it twice (once when cool and once when it is up to normal operating temperature with the heater running on full).
judge_roy - It has over heated where I had to pull over and wait for it to cool. Since then I have had the thermostat changed and water pump. I am not sure of the in excess of 17 PSI? LOL I don't know much about cars.
Michael - I have heard that before. I will try bleeding it again, maybe I will take it to a garage to have done this time. Thank you
One other thing...my owners manual says when bleeding the car take off the radiator cap. O'Reilly's says never take off the radiator cap that's what the bleeders are for. The mechanic that changed the water pump also said it may need bled a few times and to take off the radiator cap and fill with antifreeze. Which way would be best do you think?
Yes, to bleed the system when cool.. Remove the cap and open the bleeder screw. When coolant flows out the screw close it. Some vehicles have two bleeder screws (not sure on your model). To bleed when running (DO NOT OPEN THE CAP). Just open the bleeder screw slightly until it starts leaking. Leave open until it stops burbling.
Yes I have 2 bleeder screws on my vehicle. Ok, I will try this again. I appreciate all of your help. Thanks so much everyone!
