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[Mark_T]

The tool uses a venturi system to create a vacuum and remove all the air from your cooling system (after you have drained it and closed it back up again). Once done, the gauge tells you if the system can maintain this vacuum (checks for leaks). You then disconnect from the compressor and put the fill tube in your bucket of coolant and the vacuum in the system sucks all the coolant back in. There is no air trapped if you have properly maintained vacuum conditions.

It's really quite impressive how well it works, and it completely eliminates the need to "burp" the system.

I have the actual Uview Airlift tool, not a knock-off, and can only speak for the results I obtained with this tool. I also have a decent air compressor (Dewalt 1.6hp, 15 gal tank rated for 200 psi, 5.0 CFM @ 90psi)

[Dlirium]

Originally Posted by Mark_T

The tool uses a venturi system to create a vacuum and remove all the air from your cooling system (after you have drained it and closed it back up again). Once done, the gauge tells you if the system can maintain this vacuum (checks for leaks). You then disconnect from the compressor and put the fill tube in your bucket of coolant and the vacuum in the system sucks all the coolant back in. There is no air trapped if you have properly maintained vacuum conditions.

It's really quite impressive how well it works, and it completely eliminates the need to "burp" the system.

I have the actual Uview Airlift tool, not a knock-off, and can only speak for the results I obtained with this tool. I also have a decent air compressor (Dewalt 1.6hp, 15 gal tank rated for 200 psi, 5.0 CFM @ 90psi)

This?

http://www.amazon.com/UView-550000-Airlift-Cooling-Checker/dp/B0002SRH5G

[Mark_T]

Originally Posted by Dlirium

This?

Amazon.com: UView 550000 Airlift Cooling System Leak Checker and Airlock Purge Tool Kit: Automotive

yup, that's the one.

[Dlirium]

Originally Posted by Mark_T

yup, that's the one.

Cool - thanks!

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by Mark_T

yup, that's the one.

I've got one too; haven't had a chance to use it yet. I believe there may be one that is slightly less expensive, but JFP in PA likes the one linked above because it has the brass adapter and I believe can be used on more cars. I am probably going to use it on my Tacoma before I get a chance to use it on the Boxster.

Steve

[jb92563]

I just ordered this one for $72 shipped, all brass, probably comes from the same plant in China where all the others are made as well.
FJC 43610 Coolant Vacuum Kit