Cooling system filler

[alpaca]

Not sure on the quality as it's an autozone brand I believe, but seems to be a good deal for $50. Goes for 150 on summitracing.
http://mobiledistributorsupply.com/universal-cooling-system-filler.html

 

[Digital4n6]

This appears to be a model that attaches to an air compressor. Any benefit of using this type instead of a Mityvac with cooling system adapters?

 

[jobo1004]

Why not just use one of these?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A6AS6LY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[ADSR]

Why not just use one of these?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A6AS6LY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Because burping air out doesn't always work and it's slow. Putting the system under vacuum and sucking the coolant in gets all the air out the first time and fast.

 

[dodge610]

Has anyone ever ordered from this mobile distributor supply before I order from this place. Never heard of them like to find out from the group before i place an order for a few things. Thanks

 

[AndyCBR]

I have the Airlift and it has worked well for me. Got it for my 100k service on my Honda Odyssey with a rear heater that is hard to get the air out. You would not believe the factory sequence in the service manual to purge the air by conventional means.

Will also use it on the Goldwing when that time comes.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRH5G/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[ADSR]

I have the Airlift and it has worked well for me. Got it for my 100k service on my Honda Odyssey with a rear heater that is hard to get the air out. You would not believe the factory sequence in the service manual to purge the air by conventional means.

Will also use it on the Goldwing when that time comes.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRH5G/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have this one myself

 

[Trey T]

this tool is highly recommended for cars with extremely long hose cooling system; i.e. porsche 911. even on front engine cars, it helps to take the guess work out; it's a time saver, IMO.

 

[Amphicar770]

Has anyone ever ordered from this mobile distributor supply before I order from this place. Never heard of them like to find out from the group before i place an order for a few things. Thanks

I ordered one from them. free shipping. Received a tracking number pretty quickly. Should be here tomorrow.

 

[Spn1025]

this tool is highly recommended for cars with extremely long hose cooling system; i.e. porsche 911. even on front engine cars, it helps to take the guess work out; it's a time saver, IMO.

Pontiac Fiero comes to mind.. what a POS car those turned out to be.

 

[Flat-rate]

Pontiac Fiero comes to mind.. what a POS car those turned out to be.

What do you mean "turned out to be" they were a turd in 1984.

The cooling system was easy to fill because the thermostat was under it's own cap and easily removed to run it while the air purged.

I have the UView brand filler works great.

 

[Spn1025]

What do you mean "turned out to be" they were a turd in 1984.

The cooling system was easy to fill because the thermostat was under it's own cap and easily removed to run it while the air purged.

I have the UView brand filler works great.

I must admit though, they were "fun" to drive in the winter

 

[dogdog]

how does this thing work? in my vws they don't have a traditional radiator caps ......

 

[Nessal]

The problem with this model compared to the airlift is that this kit does not come with the universal cone shaped gasket so you can't use it on all vehicles...only the ones that the gaskets it provides. The airlift works for pretty much all cars. This is essential when trying to get out airlocks so you don't have to mess around with bleeder valves.

 

[Nessal]

how does this thing work? in my vws they don't have a traditional radiator caps ......

You put it over the opening in the coolant reservoir and pull a vacuum. Then turn the valve handle with one end in a bucket of coolant to draw it back in. Literally turns an hour long job into a 10 minute job.

 

[goblue1998]

So do you need a vacuum pump to use this?

 

[theoldwizard1]

Why not just use one of these?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A6AS6LY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Lisle "Spill Free Funnel" is the best bet for DIYers. Inexpensive, does not require shop air, and IT WORKS !!

 

[Flat-rate]

Lisle "Spill Free Funnel" is the best bet for DIYers. Inexpensive, does not require shop air, and IT WORKS !!

I had that long before my vacuum type. Now it just collects dust.

 

[Flat-rate]

I must admit though, they were "fun" to drive in the winter

Yeah because the cold temps would let it to run longer. Cracked block or blown head gasket or broken head bolt....

Only thing that never broke on a Fiero was the power steering.