Hi, I have a air issue (ford) in my cooling sistem the heat goes up and down i don't be able to take all air out of the system and the Can this item be a solution for my problem ?
FYI to folks out there. There’s a chance that the vehicle holds vacuum, but still has a leak. The vacuum could be temporarily pulling bad seals and gaskets (heater core fittings for example) where they SHOULD BE but when released there is a leak there. It’s important to still Pressure Test (with positive pressure.)
Im new to this and want to improve my skill in this field of doing coolant pressure test and coolant exchanges. What are key components that someone like me would do to prevent or have a better experience on this skill.
You may want to draw up the coolant filling the suction tube by briefly opening the suction valve. Then close the valve before finishing the vacuum. The system should maintain the same pressure for a couple minutes after you close the air valve...if not fix the leak! You are also putting more air into the system when you switch jugs. Use a larger jug or close the suction valve and refill the jug before it runs low.
Spot on about drawing up the coolant all the way up the fill hose to the valve before finishing the vacuum. However, if you are careful you can switch jugs without getting any air into the fill hose. Just got to make sure you do the switch when the coolant gets low in the jug and BEFORE you run out!
Dam dude. I must be old school because in the 35 years I’ve been turning wrenches, I have never used one of these and I have never had any air in the coolant system after a refill. Then again, I know what I’m doing. Looks easy enough. This would definitely save me a shitload of time during a refill.
We’ve noticed A lot of new cooling systems no longer have a radiator cap. And no longer have bleeder valves either. They just have a pressure cap at the reservoir but the reservoir is situated Lower than the top of the radiator and sometimes other components. Getting air out of these can be tough.
Looks like if you know the how much coolant it takes from the get go you can have a container filled and not have to stop making it even faster. I haven't used one and I'm also out of room in my box for one. Looks like you can check for leaks by seeing it can hold vacuum as well. Great tool nice and quick review Joel something to keep in mind for myself.
By any chance you have a video where we see you do the extra steps on filling the bottle after it goes empty. I’ve never seen this and would like to get more details so I know how to use it when I do get one.
it's not, my snap on coolant refill kit lasted 2 years. I do collision work so I'm not really constantly refilling coolant systems. snap is junk just like all the others.
Can you do a pressure test with this as well? Like as if the system is already drained and instead of filling with coolant you fill with air to see if it will hold pressure??
When you open the tap to let coolant in you're meant to only get it to the point where coolant just starts to enter, then open up the vacuum side again as you sucked in all the air that was in the tube.. Then open her right back up again
That makes no difference at all 25in of merc. is not absolute anyway and there is nothing wrong with what he did other than maybe using dex-cool in what appears to be a chrysler.
It’s a great tool. Bought one even though I’m not a professional mechanic. $150 plus a free Snap On Carhardt type winter jacket with purchase. No brainer
I do love my snap-on jacket that I got for free with a pry bar set and I also got the giant pry bar for free with that as well. I think they do that jacket deal every year around Christmas, and I think the jacket is a different color each year. I have the gray one with black writing on the back I think. however I would never spend $150 on a Snapon coolant Purge and refill kit when you can get one off Amazon that works just as good for twenty or thirty bucks, people need to learn to shop around before they throw their snap on truck mad money because it's usually a good bet that you can get a tool that's just like whatever you're trying to get from snap-on elsewhere for half as much and the quality could be just as good if not better
really great video thanks my friend keep up the great work. I really appreciate your time showing us this. I am old school and know I know what it will take to fill my new pickup. I change the coolant around every two years and just had the dealership do it. I believe I will keep my money in my pocket and do it myself next time.
Hey Joel, long time viewer, like your videos man, wish my Snap- On guy was as consistent and reliable as yours haha, regardless love your channel, keep rocking dude, Cheers from Ontario
So when you are pulling a vacuum on the system what happens if there is some coolant left in the system. Does it suck it out through that bleedoff line or does it stay in place?
@@TheSnapOnToolReview yeah but what if you don't drain the system first can't you just hook up this tool and suck all the coolant out, well most of it anyway
Joel, working on International trucks they have a quick connect at bottom of rad and a special cart that has drain/fill capabilities all from bottom of rad. I use the one with rubber adapter from top strictly to pull vacuum.
can you detail what should be done prior to plug in the tool? Car hot or cold? What about the thermostat? I suppose it has to be opened? How to prepare the car for this?
I ensure the heater valves are open, engine cold, no need to remove thermostat. You need to drain as much coolant out of your cooling system as possible before evacuating it.
My car has a thermostat valve separating the radiator part of the coolant system from the engine block of the system. How can I be sure to fill the entire circuit even if there is the thermostat valve is closed?
Now that is a great logical question. Another guy [Jay Kent] asked the same question. And yet, for years people just removed the rad cap and added coolant and that worked, without any overheating, so, I assume no air (until computers came along). So how did it get past the thermostat then? Can some vehicles tolerate air pockets? Perhaps it was the design, and this is only intended for those newer designed systems, so, if you dont have a newer design, then you dont need it. I have the earlier version of this, the radkitplusa, and rarely use it (didn't seem to fill the system, or get rid of all the air, so . . . ). It was easier and quicker jacking car and using a funnel on the Hondas. Volvos self bled with overflow cap off. MR2 had to be jacked up and bled thru valves. Of course if your rad wasn't the highest part of the system, then you might need this.
Also do you still have to bring up to temp and check levels after thermostat opens? I see these kits but little information along with them as to the why or hows...
Every single video I find using this tool or similar, I never see them show how the coolant was removed from the system. Will this tool remove the coolant as well? From the moment you open the hood, what is the procedure?
Not recommended, very inefficient and slow if you try that. You really need to drain out as much coolant as possible for this to work the way it should.
I took an empty five gallon jug of soap from detail and cleaned it out real good.i use it for coolant so I don't have to stop to refill.also I use electrical tape to hold the pick up tube to a long extension so it goes straight down and stays down because it can curl up on tis own and suck in air.
I use a 5 gallon as well and you want a good tip to prevent the hose from curling, take off the hose and take a big nut like an axle nut and slide it on to the end of the hose that way the end of your hose is weighted in the jug
Hey Joe, I have a question. Do you have to put more shop air if the vacuum gets to low. I'm going to do my 13' Ford Super Duty, and it's a lot bigger then the car you was working on. Just looking for some information. Thanks
What happens when there is air in the system ? What kind of symptoms would there ? If your doing a actual coolant flush with a flush machine you wouldn't have air problems would you?
How much is the snapon one, my matco was $210 and I like it but it has only a rubber qorck style plug, I'm not the greatest fan of it, thinking about picking up the snapon, and using the matco fo home at my shop.
When the engine is cold and the engine thermostate is closed how can this completly refill the system the thermostate isnt open untill the engine is hot so wont get completly filled?
A closed thermostat prevents most of the coolant from entering the radiator, but you'll find it is not an airtight seal. Also, air can get past via the lower radiator hose as well.
That’s pretty neat. I know nothing about this stuff but how does this save time over just putting in a couple bottles of coolant with a funnel? Is it about air in the system? Like I said I have no clue what I’m talking about, just curious.
Modern vehicle cooling systems are much more difficult to purge of air. Most manufacturers are now specifying filling under vacuum. If you are not doing it this way on vehicles that call for it, you are not doing it correctly.
Bro,,, I have been going insane for 5 months.. with a 6.1 HEMI that no matter what continues to overheat.. Every single component in the Cooling system has been replaced... at least twice.. WTF do shops not know to do this from the get go... Curious. I have full Fresh coolant in the motor now.. How did you fully drain it?? with the Petcock on the Lower rad hose?? Im thinking this will solve my problem.
I have a question about this tool does it vacuum the whole system as in all the way in to the heater core,water pump and the whole block? Cause i feel like it doesnt? Never used the tool but really want to buy one to save time! And why did you stopped at 25?
Always impressed by the quality of Snap-on. Makes this such an easy job!
Cool demo. No idea why youd throw DeX cool into a Chrysler but you do you man
Ive had one for a year and never used it. Glad i saw this video thanks.
I’ve been using one of these for years. Wouldn’t want to go without it!
Hi, I have a air issue (ford) in my cooling sistem the heat goes up and down i don't be able to take all air out of the system and the
Can this item be a solution for my problem ?
is the coolant in the engine exchanged as well
Thanks for showing Snap-On Tool in action. It's looks easy to used.
+LsR209 Master Warranty Technician super easy!
@@TheSnapOnToolReview will a small 100lbs psi 1/3 hp tank be enough for this or will I need a larger compressor?
What a friggin time saver ! Thanks for the tutorial Joel.
+Wally G. No problem bro! It sure is.
Can I use this just to bleed out air in the system without flashing or draining the coolant?
@@dacal9084 yes. . Old comment. You probably know that by now. Lol
FYI to folks out there. There’s a chance that the vehicle holds vacuum, but still has a leak. The vacuum could be temporarily pulling bad seals and gaskets (heater core fittings for example) where they SHOULD BE but when released there is a leak there. It’s important to still Pressure Test (with positive pressure.)
Often when people say what you said, they end with, "Ask me how I know?"
Im new to this and want to improve my skill in this field of doing coolant pressure test and coolant exchanges. What are key components that someone like me would do to prevent or have a better experience on this skill.
Short and sweet video!
Thanks Joel! Going to pick one up, It's a pain filling my '01 Dodge Cummins after a flush!
You may want to draw up the coolant filling the suction tube by briefly opening the suction valve. Then close the valve before finishing the vacuum. The system should maintain the same pressure for a couple minutes after you close the air valve...if not fix the leak! You are also putting more air into the system when you switch jugs. Use a larger jug or close the suction valve and refill the jug before it runs low.
Spot on about drawing up the coolant all the way up the fill hose to the valve before finishing the vacuum. However, if you are careful you can switch jugs without getting any air into the fill hose. Just got to make sure you do the switch when the coolant gets low in the jug and BEFORE you run out!
thats awesome. Thanks for posting and showing the new tool!
+Matt Brennan no problem dude!
Dam dude. I must be old school because in the 35 years I’ve been turning wrenches, I have never used one of these and I have never had any air in the coolant system after a refill. Then again, I know what I’m doing. Looks easy enough. This would definitely save me a shitload of time during a refill.
We’ve noticed A lot of new cooling systems no longer have a radiator cap. And no longer have bleeder valves either. They just have a pressure cap at the reservoir but the reservoir is situated Lower than the top of the radiator and sometimes other components. Getting air out of these can be tough.
Can you show me how to use the barrier side. I can't get it past 10lbs
Looks like if you know the how much coolant it takes from the get go you can have a container filled and not have to stop making it even faster. I haven't used one and I'm also out of room in my box for one. Looks like you can check for leaks by seeing it can hold vacuum as well. Great tool nice and quick review Joel something to keep in mind for myself.
Great demo we use it all the time on the Nissan D23 as it’s the only way to bleed them and it’s part of the Nissan Service instructions 👍
Big boy asserting his dominance at 2:42
I gotta get one of these. I did a Saturn yesterday that had me chasing air forever.
Thanks for the demo.
Thanks for the Video Joel. I just use this tool on my 2013 Ford F-350. And it worked great.
Do I still need to do a traditional bleed after this to eliminate air in hose between fill and expansion tank when first fill the coolant?
By any chance you have a video where we see you do the extra steps on filling the bottle after it goes empty. I’ve never seen this and would like to get more details so I know how to use it when I do get one.
I understand a lot of people think snap on is a rip off but for what your paying its worth it and makes jobs easier
it's not, my snap on coolant refill kit lasted 2 years. I do collision work so I'm not really constantly refilling coolant systems. snap is junk just like all the others.
Can you do a pressure test with this as well? Like as if the system is already drained and instead of filling with coolant you fill with air to see if it will hold pressure??
So how about the thermostat gonna let the coolant in if the engine is not running?
it goes in through the water pump backwards (lower radiator hose)
that's a nice tool I bought a coolant tool from amazon. it works I have no complaints but wish I could have that one.
so if I have a little bit of coolant left, when I vacuum the system, does any left over coolant come out as well and it just goes to waste?
When you open the tap to let coolant in you're meant to only get it to the point where coolant just starts to enter, then open up the vacuum side again as you sucked in all the air that was in the tube..
Then open her right back up again
Yah your right!
That makes no difference at all 25in of merc. is not absolute anyway and there is nothing wrong with what he did other than maybe using dex-cool in what appears to be a chrysler.
Yep, it says so in the instruction manual.
Ill try this today, i put a new radiator in a v70 volvo
What psi should be used for air compressor?
Thanks, it's good to see it in action.
It’s a great tool. Bought one even though I’m not a professional mechanic. $150 plus a free Snap On Carhardt type winter jacket with purchase. No brainer
I do love my snap-on jacket that I got for free with a pry bar set and I also got the giant pry bar for free with that as well. I think they do that jacket deal every year around Christmas, and I think the jacket is a different color each year. I have the gray one with black writing on the back I think. however I would never spend $150 on a Snapon coolant Purge and refill kit when you can get one off Amazon that works just as good for twenty or thirty bucks, people need to learn to shop around before they throw their snap on truck mad money because it's usually a good bet that you can get a tool that's just like whatever you're trying to get from snap-on elsewhere for half as much and the quality could be just as good if not better
Thanks, I though about get one a few times, but now I'm deff getting one
+Johantico awesome. Time saver for sure.
really great video thanks my friend keep up the great work. I really appreciate your time showing us this. I am old school and know I know what it will take to fill my new pickup. I change the coolant around every two years and just had the dealership do it. I believe I will keep my money in my pocket and do it myself next time.
Very cool. I have always used the lisle kit
Is this the same wat to do this for 2013 range rover sport
Hey Joel, long time viewer, like your videos man, wish my Snap- On guy was as consistent and reliable as yours haha, regardless love your channel, keep rocking dude, Cheers from Ontario
+Daniel Whitehead thanks bro! Every Wednesday! He's a good dude.
@@TheSnapOnToolReviewHI Which model is which one is best or the RADKITULTRA
does the shop air compressor has to be on or off or doesn't matter?
That's bad ass👍, on my list of things to get. Thanks for the demo.
Great video of a quality tool in active duty.
so before use we first drain the radiator?
So when you are pulling a vacuum on the system what happens if there is some coolant left in the system. Does it suck it out through that bleedoff line or does it stay in place?
+Garmans12valve it stays in the system. It only removes the air that is present.
@@TheSnapOnToolReview yeah but what if you don't drain the system first can't you just hook up this tool and suck all the coolant out, well most of it anyway
Excellent video Joel most anticipated!!!
+Darwin W thanks bro!
Joel, working on International trucks they have a quick connect at bottom of rad and a special cart that has drain/fill capabilities all from bottom of rad. I use the one with rubber adapter from top strictly to pull vacuum.
That’s really cool!
I've had so much hassle with modern water systems I hope this will help
What vacuum pump you used for ?
Did you use this to suck out coolant and what type of air compressor did you use to suck out coolant?
Have you tried the Redline Smart fit adapters with this Unit?
you don't need to have the rig running and the heat on to open up the heater core to make sure there isn't air in there?
Open the heater valves and drain the system of as much coolant as possible. Vehicle should not be running while evacuating and filling.
Can this unit do a pressure test on the system as well?
+Christopher Enger in a round about way yes. You’re applying a vacuum, so if it’s holds a vacuum if should be able to hold pressure. 👍🏼
Does vehicle need to be running engine on while filling???
No.
does it vacuum the whole system as in all the way in to the heater core, water pump and the whole block? why did you stopped at 25?
Yes, if you have the heater control valves open. You should evacuate to the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation. Most are between 24 to 26 in-hg.
@@StilettoSniper thanks
Where’s this kit made?
My dad has one it’s bad ass. He still can’t stop making a huge anti-freeze mess every time he works on a truck 😂
Thanks just got one and was doing it at 15 psi lol. now i know why it was slow filling
can you detail what should be done prior to plug in the tool? Car hot or cold? What about the thermostat? I suppose it has to be opened? How to prepare the car for this?
I ensure the heater valves are open, engine cold, no need to remove thermostat. You need to drain as much coolant out of your cooling system as possible before evacuating it.
Very nice, the newer civics have this type of cooling system, I have yet to do a service on one yet, so I will need to pick up one of these
How do you empty the hose that fills the system when youre done?
Just disconnect it and open the valve. The new coolant in the fill hose will flow back into the jug.
i bought one and can not find adaptors. do you have a part number? Thanks in advance
My car has a thermostat valve separating the radiator part of the coolant system from the engine block of the system. How can I be sure to fill the entire circuit even if there is the thermostat valve is closed?
Now that is a great logical question. Another guy [Jay Kent] asked the same question. And yet, for years people just removed the rad cap and added coolant and that worked, without any overheating, so, I assume no air (until computers came along). So how did it get past the thermostat then? Can some vehicles tolerate air pockets? Perhaps it was the design, and this is only intended for those newer designed systems, so, if you dont have a newer design, then you dont need it. I have the earlier version of this, the radkitplusa, and rarely use it (didn't seem to fill the system, or get rid of all the air, so . . . ). It was easier and quicker jacking car and using a funnel on the Hondas. Volvos self bled with overflow cap off. MR2 had to be jacked up and bled thru valves. Of course if your rad wasn't the highest part of the system, then you might need this.
Wondering why you do not fill it up first before using this kit? Or is this only for a drained system?
Also do you still have to bring up to temp and check levels after thermostat opens? I see these kits but little information along with them as to the why or hows...
Any difference between the svtsrad272 and the svtsrad262? They look identical...
Do you happen to know what adapter to get for a c6 corvette base model and a 12 ram 3500 diesel?
Corvette off the top of my head, no. The ram you don't need an adapter I believe. It's just a standard neck.
The Snap-On Tool Review thanks for the reply. I ended up getting the tool no adapters yet though.
Yeah and I am going to get it to. Thanks for the video on it.
I wonder if this would work on heavy duty trucks
What is the red hose connected to?
Shop air
Use one on our bmw m3 drift car still could not get the air lock out, had to jack front of car and fill from the top rad hose :-(
Joel, can you use that same tool to drain the system instead of messing with petcocks etc?
No it does not drain.
Ok thanks for the reply!
So if I install a new radiator could I use this tool to fill the entire system?
Yes
Every single video I find using this tool or similar, I never see them show how the coolant was removed from the system. Will this tool remove the coolant as well? From the moment you open the hood, what is the procedure?
awesome my brother got to get one for sure Thanks..
can this tool be used to drain a system of coolant? i do a lot of motor swaps and im tired of cleaning antifreeze after each one.
Not recommended, very inefficient and slow if you try that. You really need to drain out as much coolant as possible for this to work the way it should.
Gotta get one for all these Chrysler product it seems
Cool video Joel that tool makes it so easy to do the work 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌️
Thank you for the video
Can I get part number of adapters for hyundai cars???
Can you use it to drain the system, I hate jacking the car up just to drain coolant.
Not recommended as it is extremely slow and inefficient.
Thanks for the great vids.
But why do it from the reservoir and not the radiator itself? Honest question
because these nuts
Great video, thanks for the info.
is this just a quick fill system or does eliminate the air bleeding process as well????
If you do it right, it purges the cooling system of air and refills it at the same time.
Can you empty the cooling system with it too?
+Nate Walter no draining. Only refilling bro.
Ok thanks
What pressure tester do you recommend
Stant or OEMTools
good video man thanks
so that mean if you use that tool you dnt have to bleed the system ?
What is the price of the tool ?
My matco does the job pretty good too.
Is the force of 25 inches equal to 16lbs?
Any review on a coolant system flushing tool from Snap-On?
Was this real time or was it sped up? I’ve used the cornwell refill tool but it always takes at least 10 minutes
Freaking sweet.!!! I really need one.
I took an empty five gallon jug of soap from detail and cleaned it out real good.i use it for coolant so I don't have to stop to refill.also I use electrical tape to hold the pick up tube to a long extension so it goes straight down and stays down because it can curl up on tis own and suck in air.
I use a 5 gallon as well and you want a good tip to prevent the hose from curling, take off the hose and take a big nut like an axle nut and slide it on to the end of the hose that way the end of your hose is weighted in the jug
The Snap-On Tool Review Do you think a small 100lb 1/3 hp compressor would do this or would I need a larger tank?
You need a compressor that can produce at least 90psi. I would recommend at least 4 - 5 cfm in my experience.
will this work on semis?
+Matthew Reyes do they have the same coolant spout on the Rad?
The Snap-On Tool Review some do.
+Matthew Reyes then it should work. I don't see why it wouldn't.
That is fucking awesome. Wish I had one when i worked at a radiator shop.
saw this in your other vid, lovely looking bit of kit looks like it works great aswell. GP
Hey Joe, I have a question. Do you have to put more shop air if the vacuum gets to low. I'm going to do my 13' Ford Super Duty, and it's a lot bigger then the car you was working on. Just looking for some information. Thanks
You need to have at least 90 psi, I'd recommend 5 cfm.
What happens when there is air in the system ? What kind of symptoms would there ? If your doing a actual coolant flush with a flush machine you wouldn't have air problems would you?
How much is the snapon one, my matco was $210 and I like it but it has only a rubber qorck style plug, I'm not the greatest fan of it, thinking about picking up the snapon, and using the matco fo home at my shop.
Does this tool fit Dodge Ram with cummins coolant tank?
+mikky morris it sure does. And if it doesn’t you can buy adapters.
When the engine is cold and the engine thermostate is closed how can this completly refill the system the thermostate isnt open untill the engine is hot so wont get completly filled?
A closed thermostat prevents most of the coolant from entering the radiator, but you'll find it is not an airtight seal. Also, air can get past via the lower radiator hose as well.
How much should I charge when using this tool shop hours wise?
That’s pretty neat. I know nothing about this stuff but how does this save time over just putting in a couple bottles of coolant with a funnel? Is it about air in the system? Like I said I have no clue what I’m talking about, just curious.
Modern vehicle cooling systems are much more difficult to purge of air. Most manufacturers are now specifying filling under vacuum. If you are not doing it this way on vehicles that call for it, you are not doing it correctly.
Bro,,, I have been going insane for 5 months.. with a 6.1 HEMI that no matter what continues to overheat.. Every single component in the Cooling system has been replaced... at least twice.. WTF do shops not know to do this from the get go... Curious. I have full Fresh coolant in the motor now.. How did you fully drain it?? with the Petcock on the Lower rad hose?? Im thinking this will solve my problem.
I have a question about this tool does it vacuum the whole system as in all the way in to the heater core,water pump and the whole block? Cause i feel like it doesnt? Never used the tool but really want to buy one to save time! And why did you stopped at 25?
Yes it does