Coolant System Vacuum

[digitaltrucker]

DO you use one? If so which one? are the under $100 any good?

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[Porpoise Hork]

A buddy of mine does some part time mobile mechanic work and uses this one and he swears by it. It's technically under $100.

 

[SALEEN961]

I've been using this one professionally for over 13 years with no issues. If you can find it on sale, it's a great option.

https://www.amazon.com/UView-550000...49565&sprefix=air+lift+coolant,aps,222&sr=8-1

 

[Gutshot]

I've been using this one professionally for over 13 years with no issues. If you can find it on sale, it's a great option.

https://www.amazon.com/UView-550000-Airlift-Cooling-Checker/dp/B0002SRH5G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IBC7BPWW2RG4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Dz0SYrighrFMVKfR_xgUKVkgWc0dCU1Gj0BdtTSevf9u66xPeJV-laaRDgstzPqTrjafgpgrNuqiDM_Vj94Ehc7VjRmmX7lwGslFXFSvnsnRKEon25naotPh4_EWd6k4ehdUrvqKpeTQ63GxaI8eXQ0fFdzhJsz0rvJm2axBtEUQFAvr15SrUgqyJfQy2hEgnpXFdTbmeLIq5K1ek3HThqTRTWpxAO13miWvvAjAnBA.APjrY1MtzgWtbrCdENR80Ogmcu_2p7E_F-qlMvV4xHE&dib_tag=se&keywords=air+lift+coolant&qid=1759849565&sprefix=air+lift+coolant,aps,222&sr=8-1

I’ve got the same unit, I’ve used it on various vehicles and it’s been great every time.

 

[digitaltrucker]

I picked one up new for 100.00 bucks plus tax. I had an ebay coupon for $50.

@SALEEN961 @Gutshot

 

[digitaltrucker]

Quick question guys: You dont use this to also evacuate (antifreeze) whats in the system do you?

 

[SALEEN961]

Quick question guys: You dont use this to also evacuate (antifreeze) whats in the system do you?

This type of tool doesn't pull a strong vacuum when coolant is running through it, and it isn't meant for emptying the system. You would use it to pull a strong vacuum on the system and refill it once the system is already empty or mostly empty. You can also use it to pull a slight vacuum on a full system if you want to hold the coolant in while you swap out a coolant temp sensor or small line.

 

[digitaltrucker]

Whats your suggestion on getting the most out of a 3.5?

 

[SALEEN961]

Whats your suggestion on getting the most out of a 3.5?

I would think that your best bet without making too much work for yourself is opening the drain at the bottom of the radiator and disconnecting the two coolant hoses at the front of the engine that attach to the lines for the transmission cooler.

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