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Old 11-11-2007 | 08:16 AM
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Air bubbles in coolant tank

I think this is related to the "Sand/marble in the blender" sound. I bought the car just a month ago, it's properly broken in now, and yes it has that sound at HIGH RPM's at WOT. When I bought the car, I remember the coolant tank did not have any bubbles.

Now when I look, there are air bubbles inside the coolant tank. Do I just simply open the cap and idle my engine to let the air bubbles go away?
Old 11-11-2007 | 01:31 PM
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not unless you want your cooling system to be inffective and risk major burns.

Maybe your car is overheating. are you revving it in place a lot?
Old 11-11-2007 | 01:35 PM
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Yes you can do that to remove air bubbles. But the car must be cold before you do this. Let it run until she begins to overheat.
Old 11-11-2007 | 07:20 PM
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if you want to bleed it *better*, park it at some inclined, the head facing UP, let it cool off, open the cap, let it idle until the temp reach 1/2 way, then let it idle for maybe another couple of minutes, shut it off, see if the coolant level stays, if not, top it up a little, close the cap, be happy
Old 11-11-2007 | 08:32 PM
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leaking housing seals on a brand new car???
Old 11-11-2007 | 08:52 PM
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HAY !

It's not a Toyota! No way he would have that problem.
Old 11-11-2007 | 09:46 PM
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I thought only Kia has that problem
Old 11-12-2007 | 03:12 AM
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i noticed the same strange sound at about 6 to 9k RPM at near WOT. sounds like plastic bb's bouncing around in a container (it actually sounds like its coming from the glovebox). it's always done this since i bought it. I think its normal, but I plan to ask the dealer about it when i take it in for my 6k mile service.

I don't think its related to coolant.
Old 11-12-2007 | 08:06 AM
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the sound came from the port opening.

Its normal, but some people found it to be annoying.

Im fine with it, actually I like the *dididididididididididd* sound
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