Adding Anti-Freeze to AirLift Air Springs for Cold Weather

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I have an Air Lift airbag system on my Chevy pick up. How do you add the antifreeze to the system?

asked by: Paul M

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To prevent issues due to cold weather with your Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL88200 you can add "Gunk" brand air brake anti-freeze directly to the bags. I have attached an image below that goes into detail on how to actually do this.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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