Cooling system refiller air compressor size
#1
Cooling system refiller air compressor size
So I'm thinking of trying out a cooling system refiller kit like the one linked. Would an air compressor with a 6 gal tank be enough to run this effectively? If not, what would be the minimum recommended size for something like this?
https://store.snapon.com/Cooling-Sys...l-P888852.aspx
https://store.snapon.com/Cooling-Sys...l-P888852.aspx
#2
Is that supposed to be some futuristic manifold gauge?
#3
What it does is after draining the coolant, this attaches onto the radiator filler neck and creates a vacuum using compressed air. Then using that vacuum, coolant is sucked into the system air bubble and air lock free which means its a hell of a lot faster than the other way to replace coolant. It can also be used to pressure test the system. Here's a document I found thay kinda explains how these things are used. But basically, its just a more convenient way to replace the coolant.
#4
make your money spend your $300. for $30 I got a fill kit with a massive funnel attached to the rad, filled it up, started the car etc etc.
seems pretty complex but I always like garage tools.
darcy
seems pretty complex but I always like garage tools.
darcy
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#8
I have a similar tool. I used a 60L compressor. With my unit the valve can be turned off and on - therefore the tool can be isolated whilst the compressor has time to charge. In this way it could be used with a smaller compressor over a number of charge cycles.
#9
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All ya need, especially for those every 80,000 miles or 5 year engine coolant changes.
$26 on Amazon or just borrow your buddy's.
-- Chuck
$26 on Amazon or just borrow your buddy's.
-- Chuck
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