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Review on πŸš— Optimized Mityvac MV4560 Pressure Test Kit for Radiator/Cooling Systems: Includes Adapters for Testing Majority of U.S., Asian, European Cars, and Light Trucks by Anthony Rael

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Satisfied Buyer of Diagnostic Testing & Gauging Tools

After misdiagnosing a leak in the cooling system a few times on our 1991 Project Miata car, I realized I should check the pressure in the system , but didn't want to spend money on someone else doing the work if I could find an inexpensive way to do it myself. After all, I did all the auto repair work myself, from tightening seats and installing heaters to changing the convertible top to replacing a warped cylinder head. So why not do a pressure test yourself? So I searched and found the Mityvac MV4560. The reviews were mostly positive and the price was less than an auto shop hour so I bought it. It couldn't be easier to use. The instruction manual is a bit sparse, but there's enough information to get you where you need to go. Once I figured out which radiator cap came with the car, I looked up the instructions and pressurized it to the specified level, and boom, a tiny fountain of coolant erupted from a tiny hole in the hose. Problem solved! It's worth the money for the time and frustration I saved. I won't be using it every day so I'm not worried about the plastic construction, but I do wish it included a sturdy storage case. Next on my list is finding band-aids to store.

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