Ds3 1.6thp coolant bleeding

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maffoow1978
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Ds3 1.6thp coolant bleeding

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Hello there. New member here!
I have a ds3 1.6thp and have a question about coolant bleeding. On the thermostat where the bleed screw should be there is an off centre slotted cap with a wire coming out. Im led to believe this is from a recall. Does this still serve as a bleed point too ? Im unsure how to upload pictures at the moment

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Re: Ds3 1.6thp coolant bleeding

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You should be able to add a picture now (after making your first post), see: https://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/ ... hp?t=56795

I owned a 308 with the same engine for 10 years and I ignored that bleed point. The system seems to be fairly good a purging air on its own.
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Re: Ds3 1.6thp coolant bleeding

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Thanks. I get conflicting info of whats right and whats wrong. Never done a coolant change on one if these so wanted to make sure its done properly. All because of the oil filter housing gasket 🤦🏻.
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Re: Ds3 1.6thp coolant bleeding

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Good luck that nothing else starts leaking now that you have disturbed it.