On Thu, 4 Mar 2004, Daniel L. Katz wrote: > in fact, wouldn't it always be prudent to subsequently crack that bleeder > screw to make sure all air was purged - something like checking for leaks > and proper oil level after an oil change? I do this sometimes. Usually the first drive after I bleed the system a tiny bit of air comes out. I've never seen any air come out after that. Not even the time I accidentally drove 30 miles with the expansion tank cap loose. ;)
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