ARES 71502 - Spill Proof Coolant Filling Kit - Eliminates Trapped Air Pockets and Squeaky Belts Due to Overflow

Works as it should but definitely not high quality

Best tool I have ever bought

I really like that this kit works like it's designed to. It is very easy to assemble and is made of quality materials. I would recommend this kit to anyone.

Thank you

I was a little worried about using this, man did it work like a charm not only did it not leak under heat and pressure the middle stop handle yup no leaks ether. I’m very impressed! If your doing hose or radiator change this is a must to burp your system. Worth the money.

Well, I've been wanting to buy one of these coolant funnel kits for a while, but knew it wouldn't work for my 2013 jetta 2.0. When I saw this one advertised WITH the vw/audi coolant reservoir adapter, I just had to buy it. My Jetta doesn't have a cap on the radiator itself, so the only way to add coolant is via the coolant reservoir.The accessories included in this kit are self-contained within the funnel and lid. The funnel is clear, which helps me see the amount of coolant in it while in use. The funnel is strong/sturdy, seems to be of great quality as are the accessories. The adapters come with a gasket which helps seal against whatever you're inserting it into. The adapters and caps are labeled with A, B, C, D so you can use the correct adapter with cap. The kit includes instructions as well.I put the funnel together with all the extensions and "L's" included just to see if it would hold the weight of the coolant (see pics). Well it did, and very well. I love this kit so far. I will update if anything disappoints in the future as I use with other cars in my family.

Never fit any application properly, springs for caps weak and cheap, 2 attachments broke upon first use , others in the kit fit loosely and leaked, waste of money.

Bleeding my car coolant sistem

Have not used yet but have seen others use it and it will help resolve a lot of problems

This is a great tool that is 1000% worth every penny. On the tool truck you would pay 3 times the price for something you of less quality. I love how each fitting is spring loaded and locks down so you know you have a secure fit. It is very well designed and perfectly fills the cooling system and has a vent to prevent boiling of the coolant and allows you to perfectly fill the cooling system. Tool paid for itself the first use. Very cost effective and I will have this tool for a long time. Whoever designed this tool really knows their stuff and did a real good job!!!!!

I ended up buying this spill free system for burping air out of the system when I recently replaced the original radiator in my 99 Lexus ES300. I also bought it because I previously had bought the Lisle 24680 spill free system and the caps provided for Toyota type vehicles with that system did not work for my car. The cap with the Lisle system did not fit my cap neck correctly, while this ARES system not only fit correctly but felt really rock solid in quality as well (love the black cap handles). My only complaint about the ARES system is that the plunger constantly falls back down (I can manage to keep it up but any tiny movement sends it back down). The good thing is it seems the plunger has a little tube in the middle that lets air escape from it even if the plunger is down. Anyhow, I successfully and easily burped my cooling system.The ARES costs a little more than the Lisle system, but I think it's a better built system, and if you happen to have a 99 Lexus ES300 or other Toyota based car with the same engine ( 1MZ-FE ) then you should probably go for the ARES because the Lisle cap might not work out for you (and yes I tried the other caps and combinations in the Lisle and even tried to modify the fins on their cap to fit mine as a last resort- the result was unsuccessful (cooling seeping out the sides while trying to burp the system).

Had a major repair on my 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan that involved a coolant drain. Saw one of these on a YouTube video and was determined to get one. Before, in order to free trapped air, I would spend hours filling, driving, open scalding pressure gusher from radiator cap, etc.For the uninitiated, this device basically is a funnel with a plunger valve and a whole mess of caps and funnel down spouts. The caps replace the radiator cap and are meant to merely grip and seat atop the radiator fill. It is not intended to pressure up like a proper radiator cap so on some installs the fit may not be great. On the Dodge, my best fitting cap worked great so long as i did not knock into the funnel. You pick which ever cap happens to fit best. Each cap has a hole in it to accept the funnel or an extension. You only what you need to have a stable funnel to cap set up, then firmly press everything together.On initial fill up of the radiator, pull the valve plunger up to open the funnel drain, and fill with tasty clean coolant. When radiator is full, leave the funnel about half full of coolant. Also add coolant to reservoir tank. Start your car, turn any and all heaters on highest heat and fan speed, then step out and carefully watch the funnel as air is pushed put of the system, you'll see and hear bubbles come through the extra liquid you left in the funnel; each air bubble being replaced with coolant. As your car takes in more fresh coolant, keep the funnel at half full. If your car has a bleeder valve, actuate it to free trapped air, being careful not to spill coolant on the fan belt or pulleys.The mission here is to get the car to operating temp to have the thermostat open so that the fresh coolant makes a full circuit and pushes air out of the system. Any air trapped in the system will restrict coolant flow and limit the system from properly pressurizing. If the system fails to pressurize properly, the coolant will no achieving its expanded boiling point, meaning that excess heat wont be pulled from system. I don`t recommend you step on the gas to rush the process because air bubbles might fly through without escaping through the funnel.After 30 minutes idling at operating temp, touch highest, largest radiator host (the return hose) to see if it is hot to touch. Also check heat. If these things are abnormally tepid or cold, shut car off for 10 minutes. As the cooling system cools down, it will drain in more fluid. Close the plunger, leave 1/3 full of coolant and restart car. This time, the system will build some pressure and air, with some old coolant, with spurt up through a straw in the middle of the plunger, splashing neatly down into the funnel. If funnel gets more than half way full of dirty coolant, shut off car and dump in into appropriate disposal container. You can alternate between p,hunger open and plunger closed until you get the air .When your dashboard temps read normal, ad the cabin head works as it should, then replace funnel with correct functioning radiator cap. Ensure reservoir is filled to mac line with fresh coolant. Keep watch on the temp for the first 150-200 miles of driving. Radiator will continue to self level during cool downs. On an absolutely cold engine, periodically open radiator cap and add small amounts of coolant to ensure system is full. Top off reservoir as needed but do not overfill it.This funnel is a real gamechanger when used with care.