How To: Refill Your Cooling System Using An AirLift Tool! // Coolant Flush part 2!

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"How to Flush Your Coolant" part 1: • How to Flush Your Cool...
Tools used in this job:
Coolant Lift Pump: amzn.to/3sNehax
No-Spill Coolant Funnel: amzn.to/3Rdh0UA
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@smitty2jones 3 жыл бұрын

Yo, stick the bucket up above the fill valve. When you get to the end, and the pressure has neutralized, it'll continue to siphon coolant into the system until it runs out of the other port on the tool. That ensures it's completely full at the end without having to pour more in! I mix coolant in an old 2 gallon pump sprayer that the pump went bad on, it's the perfect size for most cars, and easy to fill.

@chuckdearruda6271 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea also to let bucket siphon before attaching hose to the valve. That way when valve is opened, almost no air is in the hose.

@kingofbytes 3 жыл бұрын

I hadn't tried that - next time! You can 'reprime' the tool when you're close to the end and repressurize a bit futher. When I used it, I needed to put 2.5 gallons in. The initial prime only put in about 2 gallons. I had to repressurize anyway to get the rest in. No problems whatsoever.

@danieltolle148 Жыл бұрын

Wow. I love watching you do anything. Anything at all. I think you need to sell t shirts and sweatshirt shirts with you logo on them.

@skye1212 3 жыл бұрын

Don't think you had low energy. Just came across you and find you informative and fun.

@Batti2323 7 ай бұрын

What a fantastic tool! Thanks for the excellent explanation!

@richardmoreno5160 3 жыл бұрын

Ok on some vehicles its tought to get all the air out with a vacuum tool. I have noticed that if you pull a slight vacuum then prime the hose with new coolant it removes all the air thats in the hose coming from the bucket. Because if you noticed that once you opened the valve to introduce the new coolant it pulled in all the air from the empty hose. Just a little info if needed. From one technician to another. Thanks take care.

@pipertoplay 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are really great Faye....you explain everything in wonderful detail, leaving no guess work. I'm a big fan !!! THANK YOU !!!!

@jims2507 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I bought a spill-proof funnel, haven't had a chance to use it yet, but that squeeze the radiator hose tip will come in handy!!

@hiroprotagonist850 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been putting off changing my coolant. Literally just ordered that tool. You’re awesome, great content and you do a wonderful job explaining and demonstrating what you do. Love the hair!!!

@SamsTwn40 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Faye. I always learn something watching your videos. Happy Holidays!

@musterseeds1778 Жыл бұрын

short and straight to the point, thank you...

@booneautomotive4174 3 жыл бұрын

I have one from OEM and it’s awesome works well and truly a must have if your doing cooling systems often.

@matthewr782 3 жыл бұрын

Love your good energy on your videos its makes fun! keep it up!

@gregvolz4184 5 ай бұрын

Informative and easy to listen to, makes the eyes ears and mind open to receive knowledge. Thanks

@CarlosMontalvoGhigliotty 3 жыл бұрын

I've been using a snap-on one I got as a gift back in 2004 when I work for Land Rover, this tool is a wonder! thanks for the video. Marry Xmas

@williamdyckman9704 3 жыл бұрын

Great time saver, thanks for the great video!!

@JTStix84 3 жыл бұрын

Dude I was totally looking at one of these so have one in my Amazon list and Since I work at a dealership it will come in handy. I was wondering how the suction part worked now I know thanks for showing me Fay lol.

@swrxs 3 жыл бұрын

I've had this exact tool for about 5yrs now. No issues with it at all. However, I have been bit in the bass by thinking, "it held a vacuum so I have no more leaks.". Corrosion on a pipe inside a hose. In a vacuum it held but under pressure it would leak. I now always put a pressure tester on before releasing a vehicle.

@scubajackw1348 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I will have to try that method next time I change the coolant.

@RetroCarGuy530 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I totally agree on using this type of tool to leak check and quick fill a cooling system. I used a UView 550000 Airlift in two my videos when I replaced the cooling system hoses and water pump. It fills the cooling system in just two to three minutes. Keep up the great work!

@SleekMouse 2 жыл бұрын

She knows what she's doing

@FD-dh2fu 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you.

@ajevans100 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Faye 😊

@billybell6950 3 жыл бұрын

What a time saver! Thanks 😊.

@842qwery 3 жыл бұрын

Love that bonus chicken content...

@TJK0ng 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I found your channel. Now I just need you to get a 4th Gen 4Runner with a 2UZ-FE 4.7 L and do some vids on replacing the starter, the timing belt, fuel pump, etc. Not asking much. I know. :D

@BrianMegilligan 3 жыл бұрын

I never plan on doing any of this myself, but I enjoy watching your videos so I'm more informed about maintenance I should be doing (or have done) and so that I have some idea of what my mechanic has to do when I leave him my car to work on! Thanks for such well done and informative videos!

@romeozain432 2 жыл бұрын

You prolly dont care but does any of you know of a way to get back into an Instagram account? I was dumb forgot the account password. I love any assistance you can give me!

@jermainewade7745 2 жыл бұрын

@Romeo Zain Instablaster :)

@martinc.4518 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos😍 Thank you for sharing!

@BellaRocko 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Faye! You're the BEST! :)

@mmarte1622 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Faye.. Great video!!!!

@jwg34 3 жыл бұрын

Convinced me to go buy the special rad funnel last video and now the life pump, these companies should feed you some sponsorships. Also remind people to not make a mess for the sake of all the pet chickens and other animals in this world.

@jwg34 3 жыл бұрын

Lift pump

@thealmightywalrus5404 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see service videos on that new Supra!

@markreynolds3850 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video awesome idea.

@pospc2 3 жыл бұрын

I gotta get me 2 of these. One for work and one for home.

@jrmyzero 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool tool

@GMdrivingMOPARguy 3 жыл бұрын

My shop has one of those where the pump is built into the lid for the bucket. It's a really cool setup. Defiantly makes the job 200% easier

@FayeHadley 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, nice!!!

@DCMcF 3 жыл бұрын

Nifty! picked up a fluid extraction tool for crankcases whilst no drainplug last month...feeling a bit flush, put coolant airlift on thee shexxy tool list indeed!

@stormcloud5631 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see the world's most famous VW sneaking a little screen time toward the beginning! Thank you, for the new upload. Have a spectacular holiday and new year ahead!

@FayeHadley 3 жыл бұрын

AWWWW 😅 I love her!

@Harold_That_Guy 3 жыл бұрын

Anouther great video. I drive truck for a living and my old truck had a coolant leak. They hooked a much bigger version of that vacuum pump to the reservoir and a feed line to the draincock. They then back fed the coolant through the draincock to fill the block and radiator from the bottom. I think it took 10-12 gallons of coolant.

@juliuswolbrueck4609 3 жыл бұрын

A tool like this is shown for a 2012 Chevy Cruze. While it is currently outside my budget it would help with me forgetting to open the top plug to let air out of the radiator when refilling. I usually figure it out when the heater won't heat. While this particular Cruze is a money pit it does offer lots of repair experience (like I need this at my age).

@Duaneoca 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks Faye!

@charles_wipman 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, that's much easier; i still think that the hardest part would be to choose the right coolant.

@9983sp 3 жыл бұрын

No it's not.

@wessbradley8327 3 жыл бұрын

I have the exact same vacuum fill. Use it everyday to fill coolant to max to prevent air behind the thermostat and also to check for leaks after a repair. Totally recommend this tool to any auto tech.

@freebird7328 3 жыл бұрын

That is so cool, thanks

@jad6126 3 жыл бұрын

Oh! That was sooo much easier! Thank you. I have not seen that before... it would be worth the $$ money to have that tool... then again I am a little addicted to buying tools. :-)

@FayeHadley 3 жыл бұрын

Haha same 🤣

@thevandivers 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Faye!

@FayeHadley 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!!!

@sonny.v925 2 жыл бұрын

Buff Orpington! (I think). We had one. She was a sweet girl. BTW -- definitely gonna buy one of these pumps. Awesome!

@FayeHadley 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Buff orpie 😊 so friendly!!!

@SlimPizzaBoy 3 жыл бұрын

YAY you used the trick!!!!

@hmroa3056 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Faye. I appreciate your videos for their content and clear content and instructions. Love your personality and enthusiasm too. I do have one question, at what point did you remove the vacuum tool from the radiator? Does the tool stop intake of coolant on its own? Thank you, again and please keep those videos coming.

@FayeHadley Жыл бұрын

I removed it once the pressure went back to zero! Yes, when the system is almost entirely full it will no longer have a vacuum on the system, so coolant will stop to flow through the tool and into the rad. After I remove the tool, I just top off the radiator!!!

@meganandchad13 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to show us. Great channel. I was also wondering when you connect the compressor what is the required psi setting? If that matters or not?

@FayeHadley 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't matter for this - I have also used a tiny portable pancake compressor and it just takes a little longer, but still worked!!

@josemarquez86 3 жыл бұрын

You sold me, great sale pitch.🤠👍

@FayeHadley 3 жыл бұрын

HAHA I should have reached out to them as a sponsor for this video first, ooops!!

@kw900lkevin 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with the vacuum filling how ever invest in a better tool that fastens to the radiator cap opening instead of relying on vacuum to hold it in place, Rock on Faye

@dannylister558 3 жыл бұрын

Faye just watched your TV show..you were great..I thought you had that last race won..👍😃👍

@eosjoe565 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Can you also use the vacuum tool with buckets of fresh water to do a system flush prior to refilling with fresh coolant? Also, I assume you need to set the air compressor to a specific PSI for the tool?

@walterk1221 3 жыл бұрын

I believe the manufacturer of the tool specifies 90psi minimum... I run mine at 150.

@terrybrannigan9963 3 жыл бұрын

I want this!

@H20Kayaking 3 жыл бұрын

Question - Is the compressor running during the entire refill or only for the initial vacuum? I don’t hear it running in the video so not sure. Great instructional video!

@G10Jon Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! So if you are flushing the system, do you use the airlift tool to fill with distilled water several times before filling with coolant?

@jumpinjojo 3 жыл бұрын

She's so adorable!!

@blake8297 3 жыл бұрын

Wonder if you could someway fill up the supply hose so that little bit of air doesnt get into the system. How does that force the thermostat open?

@Texmexpride 18 күн бұрын

Have you ever used the machines that does both flush and refill pretty kool

@NeutronX101 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use that vacuum tool to drain the coolant too? I like the zip tie trick.

@Phil-D83 3 жыл бұрын

I got the oem tools one. Could not get it to get a seal on the radiator on my 06 avalon xls...even with the overflow hose plugged,etc

@FD-dh2fu 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that when you create vacuum it does not pull from the overflow tank? it the unit just purging the air from the radiator, then past the engine block "since you said it opened up the thermostat" and thus does it also pull or fill the heater core? Do you have the heat in the on position even thought the engine is off? Thanks again

@3265NSWGR 3 жыл бұрын

I tried to buy some merch but only USA came up as shipping option 😭😭 will you be shipping to Australia in the future?💜

@rbspider 3 жыл бұрын

You hair is the color of the car sitting in your driveway. Looks great . What happens if you get some air in your system , I always thought it worked it way out . But maybe that was old school. Not sure if the new filler tank has a pressure relief . Oh and one dumb thought , could you collapse the radiator tubes?

@aznative_ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for allowing me to reflect on how much time I have wasted over the years.

@FayeHadley 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no!! 😂😂😂 I'm sorry! Well hopefully no more in the future!!!

@aznative_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@FayeHadley old dogs can learn new tricks. Well I guess we'll have to wait to see if I remember the trick when it's time to do my next coolant flush. I just did mine about a month ago.

@Shadows42069 3 жыл бұрын

I love when you show us what a badass can do I feel like you have not realized how powerful you are You are more than a mechanic thank you for helping women realize they are superior yes I really mean that you go girl

@dosman01302 3 жыл бұрын

That was awesome you where part of the holiday hooptie challenge! I bet you got that supera for doing it right?

@tadheath5856 3 жыл бұрын

Questuon: what happens with the over flow ??... cause that should be changed as well...if it did it on its own... SWEET!!!...but you were standing in my way....lol thank you. Take care and stay safe!!!

@bigtower2003 3 жыл бұрын

Does open coolant have a shelf life?

@c0mputer 3 жыл бұрын

My god, squeezing the hose a little! No spillage! Genius! But yeah, shit, I’m going to get one of those things right now. You work on bikes? You should get a 70’s Honda or something so I can watch you fix it because it’s winter here in CT and I can’t ride until March and I need motorcycle things in all months of the year.

@steveaguero8483 3 жыл бұрын

Is this tool the one from SO?

@dr.anthonyforgione4253 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! My only suggestion would be rather than visually estimate the refill amount, refer to the system capacity listed in the owner’s manual. You’re awesome. = )

@Methodical2 3 ай бұрын

How did you know when the system was filled with fluid? Did you use the gauge on the lift pump?

@mroptical1982 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Faye very informative episode I will have to look for one of those pressure hoses. Wishing you a great week and Merry Christmas 🤶🎄

@rickstid-bits 7 ай бұрын

Hi Faye, I just watched your 2 videos of the coolant change. On this one, you just did a drain and refill. You never flushed out all remaining coolant that's still in the heater core and other places with distilled water like you did in your previous video. Did I miss something?

@calvinhamilton3333 3 жыл бұрын

thank you ,looks like a good tool. have a good day.

@D.B_Cooper 3 жыл бұрын

Faye your like a rocket scientist or some stuff. Can you do a video on how to calibrate a torque wrench.

@RS-vc2bt 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of pump would you use to refill transfer case or front and rear differentials

@FayeHadley 3 жыл бұрын

I have a hand pump but in my diff service video I use a cheap drill pump..That one is super cheap and leaked after five or six uses but I have since then upgraded.

@derickmc1 3 жыл бұрын

Faye, you should have primed the filler hose so the air in the initial empty filler hose did not go into the system.

@steveneumeyer681 3 жыл бұрын

yet another reason i will be needing an air compressor! i can't stop looking at the car in the background

@FayeHadley 3 жыл бұрын

Right?! HAHA You and me both!!!!

@GaryBe403 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet thanks for the video, picked one up today! Will this tool work on a simple drain and fill of the radiator without draining the engine block? Or will the vacuum just suck up the coolant (into the vacuum of space!)?

@FayeHadley 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely it will! You may suck up a little coolant but that won't do any harm.

@GaryBe403 3 жыл бұрын

@@FayeHadley I ended up doing the full drain. The driver side block drain wasn't fun trying to find the right extension/swivel combination but got it done. I was able to pull about 23" Hg of vacuum but it wasn't holding (slow leak). I readjusted the airlift tool on the rad opening and pushed down on it while I pulled vacuum. It was better but still a slow leak. Went back and checked both engine drain plugs (was able to get a torque wrench on the passenger side) and I gave the rad petcock a little extra with some channel locks...no difference. Still had a very slow leak. Ended up just pulling 23 Hg of vacuum and filling. Seemed to work fine. I topped up and got some of the final air out of the top rad hose. Test drive was good and then this morning I topped up the rad and it took ~100mL. Checked it after work and it's still full and the overflow reservoir is still to the level I filled it. Checked both block drains which I sprayed with compressed air last night and cleaned with a rag so leaks would be obvious. They're both dry and clean. Don't see any leaks around the water pump. Only 60,000 miles on my 2015 Tacoma and no other issues...I wonder if it could be something that leaks under a strong vacuum but holds the positive pressure of the cooling system? Or maybe the tool doesn't seal on my radiator very well 🤔. Of course I did the job after work in the evening and needed my truck for work in the morning so I didn't have time to troubleshoot too much. Congrats on your new Supra 😁

@Razhuan 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome show as always , I'm gonna need my own shop soon buying all this tools . Keep up the good works Faye Hadley 🌹

@manuellamas4747 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Faye. I own the Matco version tool. They are great for refilling coolant. It’s a tool I use a lot. Love your channel and your show.

@MrSkeltal268 3 жыл бұрын

You managed to film this in like the one day of sun we had. Thanks for the vid!

@MrJD240sx 3 жыл бұрын

Easiest way to do a coolant service but Idk if I would trust those cone shape coolant refillers due to the fact that they can come loose, I got a snapon refiller with the turn clamp cap and works awesome but for the price I heard these are pretty cheap since you can use them on any car and don’t have to have all diff kinds of clamp adapters for car manufactures.

@kingofbytes 3 жыл бұрын

It's not a problem. If anything, you have way more flexibility in terms of servicing multiple makes and models.

@eddysalazar 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Faye, you make my day with the video, I just to do it like you showed on the first video about it. Happy holidays!!!

@yogib37 3 жыл бұрын

a positive comment is always positive when Faye comes out with a video and see her happy cheerful smile. See you at Happy Hour Wed. :D Merry Christmas to you and hubby and the chickens :)

@TheMstwntdLMSV123 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any way to purge the air in the hose before you open the valve to let the coolant into the system, or is that amount negligible? Thanks for the wonderful video! I simply refuse to do another coolant flush without getting one of these!

@kingofbytes 3 жыл бұрын

You can 'reprime' the tool when you're close to the end and repressurize a bit futher. When I used it, I needed to put 2.5 gallons in. The initial prime only put in about 2 gallons. I had to repressurize anyway to get the rest in. When I did, there were some bubbles that came out. No problems whatsoever.

@nygelali3716 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Great instruction.

@abbas1872 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with using Genuine manufacturer fluids. I own a Honda Civic, try using anything other than Type2 coolant and you are asking for trouble.

@ryanmccormick2150 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these videos Faye ! excellent information and an excellent channel. I've subscribed 🙂👍

@FayeHadley 3 жыл бұрын

Yay thank you!!!! 😄👍🏻

@freshlystealthy45 3 жыл бұрын

Faye delivers yet another super informative video while keeping it on a phenomenal level 👏

@FayeHadley 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! :))

@freshlystealthy45 3 жыл бұрын

@@FayeHadley ❤

@jdsrcs8061 3 жыл бұрын

That is a cool tool!!! I am going to order on.

@4EverParkedLS 3 жыл бұрын

😍

@dannylister558 3 жыл бұрын

How simple you made that look..I believe your cute chicken is headed for a Hollywood career..does she have an agent yet?

@Dicofol1 2 жыл бұрын

What is the minimum CFM needed to use the AirLift Tool? How long did it take to create the vacuum ?

@FayeHadley 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly not much for this tool, I actually have used it even with a tiny pancake compressor. It just takes a little bit longer. It only takes a couple of minutes to put the system into full vacuum but you want to leave it there for a while to make sure that the gauge holds steady!

@chadpunisher 3 жыл бұрын

I need your help working on my car..............Not sure anything is wrong with it but still could use your help LOL

@TheDroneRanger215 3 жыл бұрын

HAPPY HOLIDAYS Faye, can't wait to see you, Danny and ShopMom together again. we missed you. ❤️

@zonykel 2 жыл бұрын

I can't hold vacuum using this method. Assuming the connection is good, what could be wrong with the vehicle? Head gasket issue? Bad radiator? Any other possibilities?

@zonykel 2 жыл бұрын

Update: I did a pressure test, and there was a leak by the thermostat. Replaced thermostat and thermostat gasket (the old one was worn out) and that seemed to fix my problem.