Departments
Brands
Top Brands
Brands You Follow
You're currently not following any brands
Follow the brands you're interested in to get the hottest deals,
new arrials announcements and other interesting news.
Stores
Nearby
You Visited
You Follow
You Search For
You haven't Shopped-into any stores yet...

Use our mobile app to let us know when you visit a store

and get instant deals and points for that store.

You are not following any stores yet...

Follow the stores near you and get updated on the hottest deals, new arrivals, announcements and other interesting local news regarding the things you care about.

We couldn't find any results for your search. Try a different location
change
Order by: Proximity ▼
Proximity ▼
  • Proximity
  • Popularity
  • A-Z
There were no stores found near your current location.
You can update your location
Topics
Hottest Topics
Catalogs
Interesting Catalogs
By
Mostly related
Nothing here yet…
What are catalogs?
Catalogs are a great tool to organize, keep track of, and show off your things.
Whether it’s something you like, own, want, read, heard, or saw, you can do it all creatively with a catalog.
How do I create catalogs?
When you find something interesting on ShopYourWay, click “Like It,” “Want It,” or “Have It” to add it to one of these three built-in lists.
You can also click “Add to Catalog” to create any type of catalog you want.
People
Trendsetters
People Like You
No similar people found...

If you want to get to know people who are similar to you, we first need to know more about you.

The more we know, the more similar people we can introduce to you.

Apps
Your apps
Discover apps
Add Added
You’ve added all apps, but check back soon! More are coming.
Answers
Top Questions
Your Q&A
Friends Asked
Ask A Question | Show All Questions
by
from these users
Answer this question!
If you want to know something, ask a question
More on ShopYourWay
Add To Cart
Want It
Have It
Add To Catalog
Help Me Choose
Recommend to a friend
REPORT THIS
Craftsman Cooling System Pressure Tester
Related images:

Craftsman Cooling System Pressure Tester

Item# 00946342000P | Model# 70888 | Added on July 1, 2012 | Source: sears.com | Available At 2 Sellers
(20 Ratings)JOIN/SIGNUP to rate this
$119.99
Rewards
Earn 1020 SHOP YOUR WAY REWARDS℠ points on this item
Arrival Method
Get free standard shipping (?)
DescriptionSpecifications
Universal cooling system pressure tester that eliminates the need for almost all system adaptors. Complete with 4 double-ended cap adaptors allowing 8 different caps to be tested.

  • Locate leaks from head gaskets, radiator/heater cores, welch plugs/housings, water pumps
  • Features universal fitment for fast, efficient system testing
  • Test cap relief pressure and seal condition
  • Suitable for marine applications
  • Fluid drain tube lets coolant return to reservoir or safely collect for recycling
  • Contents: analyser, pressure pump with 0-30psi gauge, air supply hose, drain hose
  • Spare bladder, manual, 3 neck extensions and 4 cap adaptors, blow-molded storage case
Ratings & Reviews
Questions & Answers
Scroll
to Top

Product was added to 12 catalogs

31 Members
Like this product
30
Group Insights
40 Members
Want this product
36
Want this product
Group Insights
6 Members
Have this product
5
Have this product
5M Members
Follow this product’s
Brand
5M
Craftsman
Group Insights
46 Members
Follow this product’s
Category
41
Automotive Specialty Tools
Group Insights
Community Sentiment
  • Interesting
  • Desirable
  • Top Seller
  • (20 Ratings)
Overall score
6.9
Show more
Sign in to add a review
Overall Rating:
Average:
(20 Ratings)
  • 5 Stars
    (4)
  • 4 Stars
    (5)
  • 3 Stars
    (5)
  • 2 Stars
    (4)
  • 1 Star
    (2)
  • Read Reviews
Most Helpful Reviews:
Praise
2 found this review helpful
bysleslie2029
January 10th, 2012
The cooling pressure a really accurate tool I'm really please

a really handy tool it really point out the diagnose of my problem thank you.

Criticism
3 found this review helpful
bybarpster1
October 28th, 2011
product becomes unusable

The bladder used to pressurize the cooling system cracks and there are no raplacements available.

Reviewers may have received a benefit, like a sweepstakes entry or rewards program points, in exchange for writing a review.
Those benefits were not conditioned on the positive or negative content of the review.
DennisSmith123
DennisSmith123RATED

Not top of the line, but gets the job done.

I am a home DIY mechanic, and I have used this tool to diagnose and verify repair work on 3 separate cooling system leaks that have plagued our cars. This tool works, and it gets the job done. Yes, it is light and a little flimsy as the other reviewers suggested, but I did not want to spend the big bucks to get a top of the line tester for what I need it for. The tool uses an inflatable bladder to seal the radiator neck, and then when it is sealed with the bladder you move the selector valve to pressurize the system. The bladders are rubber just like a bicycle inner tube, and you get 1 spare in the box. My original one popped recently so I am down to my spare now. In response to the reviewers that claim there are no replacement parts, you are incorrect. I ordered 2 more bladders from the manufacturer at www.pbtusaparts.com, and received them a few days later, so now I have 2 spares. The part number for the bladder is 80003. I would buy this tool again.

March 30thvia sears.com
0 of 0 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
polly1122
polly1122rated
February 28th
Christine C.
Christine C.rated
February 13th
Naasbc355
Naasbc355RATED

fits everything

<p>most testers can't fit half of what this can fit and for a fraction of the cost. This is the best cooling system pressure tester on the market. It fits things other testers need expensive adapters for</p>

August 29th, 2012via craftsman.com
0 of 0 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
sleslie2029
sleslie2029RATED

The cooling pressure a really accurate tool I'm really please

a really handy tool it really point out the diagnose of my problem thank you.

January 10th, 2012via sears.com
2 of 3 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
barpster1
barpster1RATED

product becomes unusable

<p>The bladder used to pressurize the cooling system cracks and there are no raplacements available.</p>

October 28th, 2011via sears.com
3 of 3 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
THEKINGANGEL
THEKINGANGELRATED

craftsman cooling system pressure tester it will do the job

<p>this tool is made very cheap you would think that craftsman would have made it a little better.to look at it or even feel it you would think it was made by ********</p>

June 23rd, 2011via sears.com
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
StevenStille
StevenStilleRATED

why don't they build good tools anymore?

<p>nice universal connection that would connect to just about anything... however, it is complex to operate and you must read the operators manual to do it right. additionally; the unit i bought worked fine for one time only, then failed to hold pressure afterwards. i returned it and am still using my 30 myear old stant tester and would gladly spend the money for adapters to make it fit newer model cars. one time use, is just not good enough!</p>

August 11th, 2009via sears.com
3 of 3 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
DoitallMechanic
DoitallMechanicRATED

Decent product

The kit does cover a lot of stuff...used it approx. 10 times already (haven't had it that long), and never ran into issues. Great for checking internal system integrity. I will agree with the other users in that it isn't built like you'd want (all beefy and tough). The setup is a little on the lighter side, and I wouldn't advise throwing it around. For the price, not bad at all. Does what it needs to, and you get a pretty decent master kit. Worth what you'll pay. And if it breaks somehow, take it back to sears. Even if they say that it isn't replaceable, just keep griping til they bend (I work at a sears, and I see it everyday). It works.

March 12th, 2009via sears.com
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
Anonymous
AnonymousRATED

blew up

do not inflate the bladder to 25 psi to condition and strech the material as the quick fit guide suggests it blew my bladder up and now Ican't find a spare hope it dosn't happen again. But after all that its easy to use and no other problems

June 7th, 2008via sears.com
0 of 0 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
butcher
butcherRATED

flimsy

Used once &amp; plan to return. The pump assembly is a rather flimsy plasic design that looks like something that will break or leak after a couple of uses. Not something you can count on working the next time you need it. Not intuitive to use. The adapter for testing pressure caps simply does not work for my bayonet style Ford Truck radiator cap. Appears to be exactly the same kit as the other 3 systems available from Sears that are branded as OTC and KB.

April 10th, 2008via sears.com
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
butcher
butcherRATED

flimsy

Used once &amp;amp; plan to return. The pump assembly is a rather flimsy plasic design that looks like something that will break or leak after a couple of uses. Not something you can count on working the next time you need it. Not intuitive to use. The adapter for testing pressure caps simply does not work for my bayonet style Ford Truck radiator cap. Appears to be exactly the same kit as the other 3 systems available from Sears that are branded as OTC and KB.

April 10th, 2008via craftsman.com
0 of 0 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
reverendjim
reverendjimRATED

4 stars

Been using this for 3-4 yrs in a shop that services all makes, models, &amp; vintages. Cannot remember one on which the adapter would not fit &amp; seal. Quick &amp; easy to use. A bit messy sometimes, but then, so are cooling system leaks to begin with. The construction is rather lightweight... you can't heave it about. Comparable units from major tool vendors would cost 3-4 times as much &amp; require constant adding on of costly adapters. May not be the best built option on the market but the best value by far.

February 20th, 2008via sears.com
0 of 0 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
reverendjim
reverendjimRATED

4 stars

Been using this for 3-4 yrs in a shop that services all makes, models, &amp;amp; vintages. Cannot remember one on which the adapter would not fit &amp;amp; seal. Quick &amp;amp; easy to use. A bit messy sometimes, but then, so are cooling system leaks to begin with. The construction is rather lightweight... you can't heave it about. Comparable units from major tool vendors would cost 3-4 times as much &amp;amp; require constant adding on of costly adapters. May not be the best built option on the market but the best value by far.

February 20th, 2008via craftsman.com
0 of 0 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
TheMaster
TheMasterRATED

Ehhh

Upon examination, found that there are two adapters that only come with the master kit that nobody has.These are E and F. Can't do Land Rovers, after being told it would do everything. I am returning this and will buy a real kit that is expensive and anodized parts lifetime guaranteed not plastic. I will shop the major tool vendors Matco, Cornwell, etc.. until I find the best. For most general applications this would work fine, but messy, cheaply built and disappointing. You get what you pay for here. Too bad Sears don't work a deal with Matco ( like the wrenches in the past ) and come up with a whopper product. Sears shouldn't even put their name on this K-D 3700 product. Too, wheres the master kit ?

December 12th, 2007via sears.com
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
WashinftonJack
WashinftonJackRATED

What's best for you?

Compaired to the commercial quality testers I have used, this was rather light duty construction, a little complicated to use, and somewhat messy. That said, for the price, it's ability to fit many applications is attractive. The cars in my garage span 5 decades and two continents. A comercial grade pressure tester would require several expensive adapters to fit the variety of cooling systems, this one fits them all. Since I don't use it on a daily basis, this is the right choice.

June 2nd, 2007via sears.com
0 of 0 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
mikefromalbany
mikefromalbanyRATED

works great

I needed to test my honda motorcycle for coolant system leaks and I bought it , read the instructions and started using it in 10 minutes . Very easy to figure out how to use.

April 4th, 2007via sears.com
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
thehepners
thehepnersRATED

works great, price is great.

I have been a profesional mechanic since December 13th 1989. I use tools everyday to make my living. I have been using this coolant pressure tester for about 5 years. It works all the time for me. It does not work like any other pressure tester out there, and does take a little bit of understanding to use. Not complicated just different. As for the other reviews I don't think they understand that it is the balloon that does the sealing and the holding. No orings or clips are needed. It took me a few minutes to figure this out also. The instructions are not very clear I must admit.

January 3rd, 2007via sears.com
0 of 0 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
ronw
ronwRATED

cooling system pressure tester

It was good when I tested the system however my problem with it is the adaptors for testing the caps. It is impossable to test bayonet style caps because when you go to pump up the cap the retaining clips keep popping off of the threads on the adaptor. What they need is a ridge under the threads for the clips to grab onto instead of relying on the threads or design seperate adaptors for bayonet style caps

October 28th, 2006via sears.com
0 of 0 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
Vince4metallica
Vince4metallicaRATED

Cooling System Pressure tester

This would be a great tool but all of the adaptors leak. They dont have any O rings.

September 26th, 2006via sears.com
0 of 0 found this review helpful.
JOIN/SIGNUP to vote
Show more reviews
Want to know something? Ask a question