Howdy all. Had a game of wack-a-deer, and a horrible repair shop (Porter Chevy in Newark DE) fix my car. They had to replace the radiator and A/C condenser, the rest was body work. Since then, there is a major gurgling noise, which is very prevalent if I put it in P/N and step on the gas. It's gotta be the cooling system. I took it back once, and he said once the thermostat opened, the sound went away. Well, besides the 2 other trips to get stuff RE-FIXED, the sound is still there somewhat.
I have made sure the coolant is filled to the top of the radiator, and it is. I can't see jack on the overflow tank, but it's only the overflow tank, right?
Any ideas? Is there a bleeder screw? Can I run the engine till hot with the overflow tank open to let any air out? I REALLY don't want to go back again and have them look at it for 30min again.

Thanks!

 

It does sound like u have air in the system. I don't believe there are bleeder valves on the fit but I could be wrong. You'll probably have to start the car with out the rad cap and let it idle with the heat on until the thermostat opens. Then let the car cool down and ad more coolant. Just out of of curiosity, do you know if the chevy dealer used the correct coolant?

 

Take it to Honda to service it and have the coolant flushed, they have a machine specifically for that purpose. Sorry, but it's gonna cost ya' btw $160.00 to $190.00...

 

Well, it might be the air issue. I took it back once more after a naaaaaasty email to Geico rep at the body shop. They are taking the car TO the honda dealership nextdoorish to look at it. I mentioned about needing a flush.
Problem is, this morning as I took him to the shop.....didn't make a sound. DAH! (insert standard "problem doesn't happen at the repairshop" comment here)

 

What he said. I had to do this once over a year ago, no problems since.

 

thanks all! i hope it gets back soon, AND with NOTHING else freaking wrong with it. grr.
However, the 2 cars I've had for rentals were nice. Ford Fusion, and Chevy Sonic....Fusion has hella power, and the sonic is just neat looking