kerry edwards.

I usually find a steep hill, and drive the car up the hill so the front is higher than the rear. I am lucky because I have such a bit of geology in my yard, right where I park my cars so it is easy for me. I fill the car as much as possible where I drained it (not on my lawn on the hill), then drive it over and onto the hill and let the system warm up while I top it off. Make sure the thermostat has the little vent hole at the high point too. Once filled that way, I have not had issues with trapping air in the system.

Hope this helps, Jim

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Own:
1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles),
1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000,
1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles,
1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles.
2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles

Owned:
1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law),
1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot),
1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned),
1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles),
1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)