UView 550500 Airlift II Economy Cooling System Refiller
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It is ineffective to empty a cooling system. It will only be able to effectively suck out air.
The radiator is the only thing that needs to be fixed.
Brandon, it'll work on any vehicle. It's very simple to use, and the price is unbeatable. The 550000 model is unfamiliar to me.
No, there isn't a case included. That said, it's one of the most useful tools I've purchased. It was a total success. Best wishes to you.
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I'd like to offer you my second opinion. generation Prius, which has a reputation for having a difficult time purging air from its cooling system, resulting in overheating on long trips. With my two-year-old son, I used this device. Based on other reviews, I was skeptical that a gallon tank compressor would be sufficient for this unit, but it proved to be adequate when used correctly. The first time I tried it with a fairly full system, the suction pulled some fluid out, causing a bit of a mess of coolant to spray from the overflow valve, preventing it from reaching the required 25 pounds of suction. I drained about a half-gallon of water after that. I drained a gallon from the system and wondered if that was enough, given that they recommend using it with a tank that is completely empty. When the device was centered straight up and down and some pressure was applied to the rubber valve to help seal it before the suction took effect to pull it tight, it worked. It will not maintain enough suction to reach 25 pounds if it is even slightly tilted. I only got it up to 15 to 20 pounds before the compressor wouldn't go any higher, so I just waited for it to get back over 100, then pressed the button again, and it went to the required 25 pounds, where you can see the hoses compress and tell if it leaks. After a minute, there was no leak, so I sucked the coolant from my bucket into the system, which filled it up nicely. The bottom line is to get a tight seal at first by pushing down and having it straight on the radiator fill whole, and then if your compressor does not have a large air tank, simply press the button to suck out the air and wait a few moments until your air pressure rises to over 100 pounds, then repeat to get the suction up to the final required 25 pounds, and it will work fine.
I bought it to use as a weekend warrior to keep up with my family's fleet of automobiles. I had only used it a few times (maybe a half-dozen) before it refused to pull a vacuum. At first, I put the blame on the automobile. I assumed there was a leak somewhere, but the tool won't build vacuum if the end is blocked as well. I simply bled the cooling system in the traditional manner. It was a great tool for filling up the car with no mess while it was working, but I'm disappointed that it broke down after only a few uses. I kept it separate from more abrasive tools and treated it with care. This time, I may opt for a more expensive model with a metal body.
If you work as a mechanic, this is a must-have when it comes to cooling system refilling. A complicated bleeding procedure is required for most later model vehicles. Simply place this over the radiator cap hole, connect your shop air, and it vacuums the entire cooling system before filling it back up. No other bleeding procedures are required. This is our second one; the first one died after only a few hundred uses at our shop. For the price, you simply cannot beat it.
I work as a technician at a dealership, and after reading several reviews, I decided that this tool would be useful. My assumptions were incorrect. When I first used the tool, the plastic switch that opens the valve broke right away. I decided to give it a second chance and asked for a replacement. I tried it again after receiving a replacement. Despite the fact that the valve's switch did not break this time, the tool did not perform as expected. When borrowing from a coworker, I used a similar tool. workers (snap on, matco) and you can tell the difference, to say the least: the gauge is inaccurate, and the other tools take 1-minute to complete. Filling the coolant system takes 2 minutes, while this one takes 10 minutes. If you plan on using this tool frequently, it is not worth it to save a few dollars. Instead, save yourself the trouble and invest in a higher-quality tool.
This is a fantastic application. Perfect for flushing your coolant system or refilling the cooling system after replacing the water pump, hose, or thermostat. You connect it to a powerful compressor (about 120 psi is required for this tool to create the necessary vacuum), place it in your overflow reservoir, and create a vacuum on the cooling system. The intake valve is then opened, and a bucket of pre-chilled water is used to quickly refill your cooling system. There is no air in the system, so you must mix without it. This company makes two versions of this tool, one of which is a time saver and the other of which is a must when working with modern engines, where trapped air in the system causes overheating and engine damage. This model is made of plastic, whereas the professional model is made of brass. I would probably choose the more expensive brass model if I were using it on a daily basis, but both work equally well, and this lower-cost plastic model is ideal for home mechanics who will only use it once in a while.
The vacuum works well, but when you fill it, the needle becomes stuck, and you have no way of knowing when it's finished. Aside from that, none of the cooling system jobs I've done have had any air pockets. I'd also prefer a ball valve so that when vacuuming, you don't have to hold the button down the entire time.
Just wow. This is a very nice piece of equipment. In my 2000 BMW Z3, I had to replace the radiator. (This is how BMWs are. ) Anyway, after everything was screwed in place, I simply inserted this gem into the overflow tank opening, connected it to the compressor, and drained the coolant line into a jug of already mixed coolant. Start the compressor, wait a few minutes, and then press the refiller button. In almost no time, it created a vacuum in my cooling system. Wait 20 seconds after pressing the button to see if there are any leaks. Then, with the fill lever flipped, close the lid. Make sure the coolant level isn't too low. The system fills up in under a minute. It takes very little effort. There aren't any bubbles and there aren't any annoyances. What would we do if we didn't have it?.
This is the same re-sale item that I bought. I bought filler from a local supplier about 8 years ago. When it broke, I went to your company and ordered the exact same model. The first one did not hold vacuum right out of the box. I returned it and received an expedited replacement. It worked fine for about four uses before failing to hold vacuum. So, for a higher price, I decided to buy from a local supplier, and it's been working fine so far.
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