uview 550000 Airlift Coolant Tool

[TexanRT]

Wondering if anybody has used this tool to purge air from their system during a coolant change -- I saw this demonstrated on a Goldwing video somewhere. If so, does it work as advertised?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41UeqVC8aoL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

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

[henzilla]

That looks similar to what some guys on the K bike forum have constructed for the Wedge engines. Haven't seen this particular model...worth some reading time this evening.

thanks

[Semper_Fi]

+1

[limecreek]

I used mine for the first time last night. Refiilling the coolant was the last step in my 18K service. It definitely worked as advertied.

[Semper_Fi]

Just ordered mine :dance

[henzilla]

didn't read any info last night...looks good huh?

[Semper_Fi]

It's purpose built to address filling radiator systems that generate or are suceptible to air pockets due to the relationship of the height of the radiator to that of the block/filling area.

Got it for under $100 w/shipping from Amazon. Thought that was a good deal.

BTW they range in price, I saw some in the $200 range (same model)

Once I get it can let you know more.

I expect to be due for a valve check by the end of the season this year so want to me prepared.

So very timely and informative post - thanks Limecreek!

Maybe Limecreek can shed some light on useage :type

[henzilla]

Just ordered one as well. Helen will be surprised when she opens the box from her Amazon account:scratch
Sure looks like it should do the trick...Helen's S is close to a valve check again.

Hey, limecreek...tell us more about your experience and any tips:lurk

and BTW...is that limecreek as in Lake Travis?

[Semper_Fi]

and BTW...is that limecreek as in Lake Travis?

I don't bet Steve, but I think you are right

[TexanRT]

It's purpose built to address filling radiator systems that generate or are suceptible to air pockets due to the relationship of the height of the radiator to that of the block/filling area.

Got it for under $100 w/shipping from Amazon. Thought that was a good deal.

BTW they range in price, I saw some in the $200 range (same model)

Once I get it can let you know more.

I expect to be due for a valve check by the end of the season this year so want to me prepared.

So very timely and informative post - thanks Limecreek!

Maybe Limecreek can shed some light on useage :type

It would be great to hear some additional comments or a DIY tech write-up for the forum. :thumb

[Semper_Fi]

You know that's going to happen :)

[TexanRT]

You know that's going to happen :)

Standing by..... :lurk

[limecreek]

Click here (www.k-bikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13670)
for a great write-up and pictures from the K bike site.

Honestly, the fill procedure didn't take more than 15 minutes. Very easy to do.

And, yes the Lake Travis Lime Creek Road.


Cheers!

[henzilla]

thanks limecreek!
had seen another thread on K site with a home made system...had not seen that one.

Used to live in Lakeway and rode Limecreek many days when I took the really long way home from N Austin...Met the Travis County and Cedar Park boys a few times...no awards,just some "suggestions" after they found out I rode it a lot.
Gets pretty crazy out there this time of year.

What K bike do you have?

[limecreek]

I own an '08KGT--my favorite of the 4 BMWs I've owned.

Lime Creek road is really a residential road now. Dozens of homes have gone up over the past 3 years since the building restrictions were lifted.

My wife and I live off Lime Creek in an adjacent neigborhood.

[henzilla]

I own an '08KGT--my favorite of the 4 BMWs I've owned.

Lime Creek road is really a residential road now. Dozens of homes have gone up over the past 3 years since the building restrictions were lifted.



I agree, once upon a time it was even sane to ride a bicycle out there, I used to , wouldn't now....Way too many new driveways and new homes since I moved away. I noticed the squids still meet at the 7-11 parking lot on 620...drove by the other day on way home in the truck.

[TexanRT]

Wondering if anybody has used this tool to purge air from their system during a coolant change -- I saw this demonstrated on a Goldwing video somewhere. If so, does it work as advertised?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41UeqVC8aoL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

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

Any updates or comments about using this tool? I'm getting ready to order one.

[Semper_Fi]

Got mine but have not used it yet - expect later in the year, even if just to flush the coolant.

[hankhoward]

I am a Matco Tools guy and I can tell you that there are a few coolant system refilling tools. They all work about the same (same principle) and range in price from around $100 to around $200. Most techs who start using one of these tools find them 1/ big time savers, 2/ easy to use without help and 3/ well worth the money. I've heard comments like "I don't know what took me so long to buy one" and "I can't remember what I did before I started using this tool". All the mobile tools guys carry this product by Uview or a similar one.