So I just drained and filled the antifreeze coolant from the radiator. How do I bleed the system on the 7th gen max?

 

No one has taken a stab at this so I will -- I did this on my old Altima when replacing the alternator. Keep track of how much you drained, just pour back what you took out and little, run the car for a little bit let it get to temp and WATCH the temp gauge. Make sure it doesn't go above half, after you are done driving if all is normal (you might hear (water pouring jug type sound) When it cools it will pull back the fluid and burp itself.

If you want to do it right way then I would suggest you look up a video on how to burp radiator system. Coolant is HOT and under pressure. I am assuming you have some basic car knowledge as you were able to drain in the first place.

The radiator cap is the only way I am aware of today, unless there is someone who will chime in with an alternate way.

 

There is no air bleeder valves on these engines. Just refill (total dry capacity including full reservoir is 8 5/8ths quarts) and run the engine until. Make sure the heat is completely on max heat. Sometimes the heater core will develop a bit of an airlock. Once the engine is completely warmed up and youre certain the thermostat is completely open, revving the engine up to 4000 or 5000rpm a few times is usually enough to purge the air out of the heater core...if its even an issue. Otherwise drive it and check after every cooldown and top off radiator for a few days and you should be good to go.

 

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I agree with CorollaULEV. I generally leave the radiator cap off on initial startup and let the car idle till it's warm (heater on). That is what I did on mine and had no issues. As it warms up you see some bubbles coming out the filler neck and a little expansion with the fluid rising (put a pan on the ground under it). Eventually it should leave a little more room in the radiator - just top it off as needed. Once the engine warms up, put the radiator cap on and your good to go.