paccar mx-13 coolant change now stop engine and low coolant lite on

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  1. kenwortht68001

    kenwortht68001 Bobtail Member

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    2019 paccar mx-13 I drained the coolant and put a new lower coolant pipe on and new coolant filter I refilled radiator and stop engine and low coolant lite comes on. I drove it and temp gauge fluctuates from 150 to near 200 and the oil temp is around 210. Any ideas whats going on?
     
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    Ruthless Road Train Member

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    Did you burp it?
     
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    Like @Ruthless suggested, it sounds as if you have an air pocket.
     
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    Like the others said. When it's coolish. Take off the cap and run the engine. Then add coolant as needed. You may have to burp it a couple of times.
     
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    Like a baby it needs to be burped. Once you get the air out you'll be good