I'm attending KZitem university to try to train myself to be more than a parts-changer. This sort of video on the basics is a great help. Thanks!
@misschris325
Жыл бұрын
I'm about to test my VW Routan. I had an issue while camping in 2021. My fiancé cobbled a tester with a bike pump and rags- that was a doozy! I just bought a Maddox kit. Appreciate the video, let's see what happens!
@tentman4fun
3 күн бұрын
I have a 2001 Ford ranger my expansion tanks just got a pop on cap how do you pressure test for something like that
@dopiaza2006
8 ай бұрын
On the vast majority of VWs from the last 25 years, I find the easiest way is to apply pressure to the small return pipe to the reservior. That way you don't need all the adaptors and also are testing the cap.
@joseph2095
Ай бұрын
Tool Pro? Also sold as Pittsburgh brand at Harbor Freight in the USA.
@SSPro14
2 ай бұрын
Does this pressure test works on other leaks such as at hoses, joints, heater core, thermostat?
@sachinkatole3049
Жыл бұрын
Excellent brother. Please make more videos
@AdamsAnalysis
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@BimmerFix
4 ай бұрын
Cool to see to you test an E39 V8 :) How long is the 15 psi pressure supposed to hold? I'm testing cold my X5 2002 3.0 M54, and the pressure drops from 20psi to 15 psi in 10 minutes, and from 15 psi to 10 psi in another 10 minutes. Not seeing any leaks.
@AndyH-13
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, video is easy to follow.
@gerardopedroza
Жыл бұрын
I nought a un expensive test kit when i went to use it on 2008 acadia air was coming out of overflow canister not letting get pressure
@AdamsAnalysis
9 ай бұрын
This seems to be somewhat of a common issue, even with quality adapters. When I was a technician, one of my favorite cooling system pressure tools was a bladder type. This one typically avoided issues like what you're describing.
@junglist32
6 ай бұрын
Hi Adam, I have a coolant leak that I'm trying to troubleshoot on my VW crafter, but I'm struggling to find a pressure tester kit with the suitable adapter for the expansion tank. Any idea where I could find one?
@MrSims-ky2ne
3 ай бұрын
Make your own and run it off the expansion hose
@404notfound.....
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent straight forward video!! 👍🇨🇦
@AdamsAnalysis
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@OldSchoolNoe
Жыл бұрын
very nice! should of included a short section on using adapters to test the radiator cap.
@AdamsAnalysis
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great suggestion, the cap operation is equally important.
@joelrodriguez2385
11 ай бұрын
I tried it on my car but all it does is bubbles in my coolant reservoir. Why is that ?
@raviautoscanning
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the demonstration.
@AdamsAnalysis
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jefffrank8072
Жыл бұрын
Is this a good test to run If I suspect a possible intake leak? I’m getting coolant into my oil.
@johnson554671
9 ай бұрын
Hi Adam. Thanks for the video. 5:20 are all of those colored adapters anozied aluminum or some metal? The ones on Amazon look like plastic and copies of originals. I've read a lot of not so good and conflicting reviews of those products, such as not fitting the radiator or expansion tank, and leaky adapters. Just curious to find the one that's worth dropping some money on, with Vacuum Lift and Pressure Tester.
@AdamsAnalysis
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! All the kits, including Snap-On, have a mix of anodized aluminum and plastic adapters. In most cases, they work just fine. Depending on the scope of vehicles you plan to work on, it may be better to buy the pressure test kit and vacuum lift separately.
@migmogg8087
7 ай бұрын
Would you recommend the mastercool kit ?
@MrJoe1627
Жыл бұрын
Great video
@AdamsAnalysis
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Armageddon-qo4wy
Жыл бұрын
Hey can it be pump to 25psi?
@chuggalueroifan
2 ай бұрын
The only car with an actual leak is, of course, a BMW. I can attest as an owner of one. That is the biggest, most persistent problem on them.
@nickayivor8432
2 жыл бұрын
KNOWLEDGEABLE Adam 's Analysis Tutorial great video brilliant thank you Adam 's Analysis From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧
@DJ-tn7vj
2 жыл бұрын
Yo Adam, where have you been bro? Now you got to put a scope on the radiator and show the waveform with a pulse sensor.
@AdamsAnalysis
2 жыл бұрын
It's always hard to get time together to make videos throughout the Fall and Spring semester. Scope the cooling system? This would be interesting to compare a good engine vs one with a failing head gasket.
@DJ-tn7vj
2 жыл бұрын
@@AdamsAnalysis yup that's what I'm thinking.
@wolfeadventures
Жыл бұрын
Can this show if you have a leaking head gasket?
@armcandi36
Жыл бұрын
That’s my question that he didn’t answer
@djbmw1
4 ай бұрын
Yes
@thelegand1
Жыл бұрын
Wouldn’t you only be testing half the system since the thermostat is cold/closed?
@AdamsAnalysis
Жыл бұрын
The thermostat is in place on one side of the system, there is still a path for the pressure to reach all components.
@thelegand1
Жыл бұрын
@@AdamsAnalysis ah ok so flows but just under small pressure until the thermostat is open, i’m losing coolant but when I do the pressure test it’s completely solid so I was thinking possibly because thermostat was closed. Any suggestions?
@AdamsAnalysis
Жыл бұрын
@@thelegand1 The thermostat is just a valve to regulate when coolant flows through the radiator for full cooling. When the engine is below the thermostat's opening temperature, it is able to circulate in the engine block and heater core. The pressure in the system is created by the expansion of coolant while it increases in temperature. I would make sure you are testing at the rated pressure of the cap, usually around 15 psi. Have tried this with both a cold and hot engine? Be extra mindful if you conduct the test while things are hot. If you do not see any external leaks, it is possible a head gasket leak is occurring. Also, don't forget to check inside the vehicle to verify the heater core is not leaking. What make, model and engine is the vehicle?
@thelegand1
Жыл бұрын
@@AdamsAnalysis i’ve tested at the operating pressure but only when cold. But wouldn’t head gasket or heater matrix still show up on the gauge when the pressure drops? This is the issue as it doesn’t drop after leaving it on for even 15 minutes
@crazienick1010
Жыл бұрын
A lil unreliable in some cases considering the system being pressurized by the tool yet apply physical pressure helped use to confirm the leak. Once you let go the line it stopped spewing so the tool appears to be limited with certain leak. Otherwise well done and very informative
@AdamsAnalysis
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. It's not always easy to find a live example when filming, so this kind of worked out.. even if I had to flex it. The trail of residue told a better story.
@beeftec5862
9 ай бұрын
Some soapy water on potential leak points should bubble up. I agree with OP though, great vid @@AdamsAnalysis
@ro-landocalrissian4633
Жыл бұрын
Would a pressure test cause more harm than good?
@AdamsAnalysis
Жыл бұрын
When performed at the proper pressure, this test cannot cause any harm. The goal is to replicate the operating pressure specified by the radiator or expansion tank cap. On electric vehicles, it is important to review the operating pressure. Many EV cooling systems operate at low levels such as 3-5 psi.
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