I have similar kit, more fittings for different cars, I never used the vacuum part, it seemed kinda complicated but it doesn't look like it. Thanks Ry, will give it a try.
@@Rythecarguy My kit has all the adapters for different radiators and a hand pump to put pressure in the system and find leaks. It also has the vacuum part with hoses.I used it to test coolant systems. Bought it couple of years ago when I got a 2003 Camry from the auction with coolant issues, head gasket, and bunch of other problems. It was a project car. Since then I used it when diagnosing coolant leaks. Works pretty good. I have a small hotdog type compressor so I don't get much air flow needed to vacuum the system.
@@ahmadghosheh3104 Great point, I used it to test mine not too long ago on the silver Xterra. Unfortunately, thats how I found out that the heater core was bad.
That’s cool👍I just drained my radiator on my Acura ILX, and the spill proof funnel isn’t getting all the air out. I have heat on HI setting, but if I go to 86,85,84, ect… it gets cool, like room temperature? The temp gauge stays normal, the fans come on, but I can’t seem to get the air out completely? One question? Your system must be empty, before you put a vacuum on it, and can you go through the radiator cap, instead of the overflow tank? Thanks
Hey Ry, quick question? I’m going to do this through the radiator cap, and I have a hose, on the neck just below the cap. Do I need to pinch the hose, leading to the overflow tank, to create a good vacuum? Then just fill it manually when I’m done? Thanks
Great explanation & presentation..! As of today, your M31 coolant refill set is still working fine? I am thinking about buying so trying to know its reliability. Many thanks !
Instead of removing the reservoir were you not able to connect directly to the Rad with a Cap Adapter? Unless this vehicle has no filler cap at the Rad and you have to use the reservoir.
Great timing, I had ordered some coolant and an aluminum heater hose inlet a few days ago with intentions to do this. Just grabbed one of the kits, seems the way to go.
How do we do this on an 2007 Titan if we didn’t drain the whole system? Also I noticed in the service manual it says to do it from the radiator and place an non venting cap on the reservoir. Can we still use this vacuum tool if we didn’t completely drain all the coolant? Meaning we only drain from the radiator.
So I have a question. I just did this same system but when I was putting the coolant back in it dropped to 0 really fast, like a few seconds and even though the coolant initially went thru the tube the level on the container I had the coolant in didn’t move. I drained the radiator also and got right at a half of a gallon out. So after I took the device off I had to pour that half gallon back into my radiator. So what did I do wrong and do I need to do it again? Seems like my wrangler is still running hot from time to time still
Someone put an aftermarket reservoir on my car it wouldn’t fit so I put it on the radiator directly it works vacuums it but when I close it off it sounds like it’s gargling in my reservoir or something and the pressure is escaping do you have any recommendations?
You’re pressure relief valve is probably opening. You need to block it off like i did in the video. Stick your finger over it and see if the gurgling stops.
ditto to man before. Just bought a new one from Vevor, which has every application going. Bought it from eBay roughly £60. Great video, very well explained.
