Coolant Pressure Tester Recommendations

[mobiledynamics]

I need to add to my stash a coolant Pressure tester - preferably with Adapters for BMW and Audi (the cars in my stash).

Just a weekend warrior here.
Any recommendations, suggestions.

 

[bobcatdan]

I'd go with stant's basic kit and buy the adapters you need as need. Stant is the standard and has a very wide coverage.

 

[volvo92906]

Theyre all about the same really. I have a Matco one personally. I used mine on semi trucks, and cars when I needed to. Now I use it on Caterpillar equipment.

If you spend about 100.00 new, thats about normal. The adapters you will most likely get separately unless you go with a universal one (they work but wear out over time), or go through a dealer to get em.

 

[ex-x-fire]

I've got the bladder type, the prices of those replacement bladders is crazy.

 

[signcrafter]

Stant and buy the adapters as needed. If you google "stant" you can get a link to their website that has a part locator page that you can find what adapters are for your vehicles. The adapters are pretty expensive but they are metal and will last forever probably.

 

[86k10]

Great kit and USA made. Even if you need an adapter that this for some reason wont cover it is still a excellent product and price. I think I paid $115 from Tooltopia.

http://redlinedetection.com/products/smartfit-universal-cooling-system-test-kit

I just checked and it is $150 from Tooltopia. Still GTG.

 

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Stant with adapters

 

[billymade]

Harbor Freight makes one that covers european/german and most other cars out there; the set isn't pro quality but maybe fine for occasional use. The pump and everything in the kit is plastic; treat it with care, the plastic on the pump can crack if dropped or treated roughly. I have this kit and it has worked fine on my 1.8T new beetle; we did break the pump but this was in a professional shop environment (plastic ring on the pump cracked). We then; just added some fittings and adapted the hoses to work with a Standt style pump. The Stant stuff is awesome quality; to buy all the adapters you need for different cars can get expensive. The HF is a affordable option but not high quality, should be fine for your situation.

Some people have also made their own adapter for BMW and VAG cars by purchasing a extra cooling cap that your car uses and fabricating, a connection to your pressure tester.

Radiator Pressure Tester Kit
Pittsburgh Automotive - Item#69258

http://www.harborfreight.com/radiator-pressure-tester-kit-69258.html

If you have the money for Stant; go for it!

tester:

http://www.google.com/search?client...61,d.aWc&fp=d38caafce66d2542&biw=1246&bih=892

adapter bmw:

http://www.google.com/search?client...61,d.aWc&fp=d38caafce66d2542&biw=1246&bih=892


adapter vw/audi:



http://www.google.com/search?client...or.r_qf.&fp=d38caafce66d2542&biw=1246&bih=892