Archive for November 13th, 2008

The UV570000 by UVIEW is the most economical unit on the market for testing and refilling the engine cooling system. The UV570000 is available for less than $700 (more from some dealers; Mechanics Tool Supply sells it for $689 so don’t pay more for any mechanics tools than you must).
We like this unit, not just […]

The UV550500 Airlift II is an inexpensive solution to today’s complex problem of air-locks in vehicle cooling system.  The UV550500 refills the entire cooling system in seconds, including the Heater Core!  This kit eliminates the time it takes you to  bleed and purge the system.  Check for leaks while under vacuum.  The Push Button Valve […]

The WECSA61831 is the most comprehensive professional cooling system test and service kit available.  Unlike the WECSA61868 Grand Master Cooling System Test and Refill Kit, the WECSA61831 only tests and services the cooling system pressure.  The system uses shop air to maintain constant pressure without the engine running.  When used with UV dyes it allows […]

Whichever mythological god that rules over the realm of fan clutches just doesn’t like mortals and especially dislikes the technician variety of mortal more than the rest. Just the very idea of a mechanism that free spins around in one direction while somebody has to remove a nut from the same spindle has the be […]

Sometimes it gets a little uncomfortable when the price of specific mechanics tools starts to look too attractive. Nothing more annoying than to buy mechanics tools inexpensively only to discover that they don’t last or, worse yet, don’t do the job they’re supposed to do. We’ve all been there at one time or another. Try […]