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Old 11-22-2019, 05:21 AM   #1
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I refilled my system while the car was perfectly level. Used a vacuum draw system that worked flawlessly. I didn't have to raise the rear end or drive down a steep hill or rev the engine. Done right the vacuum draw system works like a charm The only issue is you need a compressor to run the unit. I borrowed my bro-in-laws. Easy peasy.
Yeah. Having a compressor would be nice. Space-challenged here.

The expense of the compressor... the vacuum... the nukmber of times I'm going to use it... didn't make $en$e for me. Jack up the back... open the vent... rev it up... lower it... drive around normally for a day or so... close vent... repeat in a few years.

No issues.

Snorefest on this end.
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Old 12-28-2019, 06:22 AM   #2
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Yeah. Having a compressor would be nice. Space-challenged here.

The expense of the compressor... the vacuum... the nukmber of times I'm going to use it... didn't make $en$e for me. Jack up the back... open the vent... rev it up... lower it... drive around normally for a day or so... close vent... repeat in a few years.

No issues.

Snorefest on this end.
Harbor freight has small compressors that cost under $40 that work fine and don't take up much space
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Old 01-06-2020, 09:40 AM   #3
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Thanks to RexCramer

For the time you took to show me how does the Airlift works, I will be getting the Uview Airlift 55000 to properly purge my car after installing the center radiator.

Also for the time being, I will pass on the Lift Bars as my car is too low to use them.

It is nice put a face on a name of people that we had been interacting with for a few years and finally getting the opportunity to met them in person, thanks again for the time and kindness!

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Old 01-06-2020, 10:58 AM   #4
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You are welcome sir. I enjoyed the chat. Safe travels.
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