SuiteSuccess Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) I I I have one of these vacuum lift tools that can be used to change coolant. Was wondering if anyone has used it to change coolant in their Smart? If so did it work okay and any “gotchas”? Edited June 30, 2022 by SuiteSuccess Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 Yes I have. No problems. Used it on the Volvo when I changed the radiator. No problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted June 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Hewhoknowslittle said: Yes I have. No problems. Used it on the Volvo when I changed the radiator. No problems. Hey thanks Roger. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 Your more than welcome my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted June 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Hewhoknowslittle said: Yes I have. No problems. Used it on the Volvo when I changed the radiator. No problems. So did you drain using just the block plug or did you take off lower hose? Edited June 30, 2022 by SuiteSuccess Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted July 1, 2022 Report Share Posted July 1, 2022 1 hour ago, SuiteSuccess said: So did you drain using just the block plug or did you take off lower hose? Just used it to relill it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted July 1, 2022 Report Share Posted July 1, 2022 I just drop the lower hose or use the radiator percock if it has one to drain. Also use my vacuum fill to put the coolant in. Quote 2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted July 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2022 9 hours ago, GeorgiaHybrid said: I just drop the lower hose or use the radiator percock if it has one to drain. Also use my vacuum fill to put the coolant in. David, the video I watched on the 2013 Smart (which mine is) has no petcock. Basically is a PITA. Have to drop the plastic bottom cover to get to lower hose. The radiator doesn’t have a petcock so you remove an engine plug on the back, jack it up to lean it left. Without the vacuum fill you then have to remove a small coolant hose or sensor on the engine to burp it. That’s why the vacuum might be better…to negate those last two steps. Just didn’t want to encounter ant “gotchas”. BTW hope you’re having fun. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted July 1, 2022 Report Share Posted July 1, 2022 Speaking of Smarts, I have been on the look out and my 1st choice is a 2016/17 gas model. I found 1 with just under 12K miles and asking $14K. Given that the condition should be as expected, how does that fit in to the current market? I was sorta expecting these to increase in value given the current fuel prices, but this one has been getting lowered over time. It was much higher than what I thought it should be at but at the current asking price, it seems to be a be a bit high but factor in the low mileage, seems about right. Any input? Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted July 1, 2022 Report Share Posted July 1, 2022 Jeff and Cindy Brett (bandbuds) are selling their 2016. It's located in New Symrna, FL. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted July 4, 2022 Report Share Posted July 4, 2022 Thanks but I'm in So Cal. Not a cost effective option right now. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted July 4, 2022 Report Share Posted July 4, 2022 I just looked on Houston Autotrader and I do believe some are priced more than original new price. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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