How to Bleed Air When Replacing Coolant in Baojun 560?
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Baojun 560 replacing coolant and bleeding air method is: 1. First ensure all the old coolant has been drained completely, then fill with new coolant to the full mark, also fill the overflow tank to full (keep the cap off at this stage). Start the engine and let it idle until reaching normal operating temperature. As the coolant begins circulating through the system, the engine will automatically expel trapped air, causing the coolant level to drop gradually. The Baojun 560 is a compact SUV produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling, with dimensions of 4620mm (length) × 1820mm (width) × 1755mm (height) and a 2750mm wheelbase. It is equipped with either a 1.5L turbocharged engine (110kW max power, 230Nm max torque) or a 1.8L naturally aspirated engine (101kW max power, 186Nm max torque), paired with 6-speed DCT, 6-speed manual or 5-speed AMT transmissions.
I'm quite familiar with bleeding the cooling system after replacing the antifreeze, as I've been driving a Baojun 560 for three years and always do the maintenance myself. The specific steps are: First, let the engine cool down and make sure the expansion tank cap is open, then add antifreeze to the standard level. Start the engine and let it idle. As the water temperature gradually rises, air bubbles will emerge from the liquid surface. At this point, I slowly top up the fluid until the level stabilizes and no longer drops. Typically, you need to let the engine run until the fan starts several times, which indicates the thermostat has opened and most of the air has been bled out—this takes about 15 minutes. Once done, close the cap and test it by driving a short distance to ensure the temperature gauge is normal. The whole process requires patience, and wearing gloves is essential to prevent burns. Incorrect bleeding can lead to poor cooling and engine damage.
