2006 Toyota Corolla - Exhaust manifold leak, and the AUTOOL SDT-206 smoke machine! - Auto Repair

In this video, I'm smoke testing the exhaust of a 2006 Toyota Corolla, with the Autool SDT-206 Smoke Machine, for a leak near/behind the engine. A small leak can be heard in the area, and exhaust can be smelled inside the car with the fan on low.
Fuel trims have been showing long term on the lean side (adding approx 12%-15%), but not enough to trigger the "check engine" light. I suspect that there is a leak near or above the A/F ratio sensor, as any oxygen at the sensor will cause the engine to "THINK" it's running lean.... I'm using the Autool SDT-206 Self Contained Smoke Machine to find the leak. No Shop Air Required!

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[genericusername]

Before I bite the bullet and fork over the dough for this machine, are you still happy with it? Working well?

[marthab]

Smell exhaust in the air vents cabin while the car in park Corolla 02 . Could it be the manifold gasket or the donut gasket also car is hesitating when accelerating . I think it's an exhaust issue and it gives a P0171 code with check engine light. Changed spark plugs and coils. Thank you very much.

[JimLambier]

I'm curious why the oil needs to be drained after each use. Does it leak out if its not drained? Do you reuse the oil next time or just dump it?

[xvdmrecords]

I bought the autool sdt 101 for an engine too lean code leak we cant seem to locate. Is sdt 101 good enough to diagnose the leak/issue?

[yusuihang]

Did your LTFT vary much or was it constant in 12%-15% range? On my 1999 Corolla, the LTFT sometimes show 7% during a drive cycle, then 10%-12% during another drive cycle, then up to 17% to 19% during the worst case. Car runs fine, mostly. Just curious if you had similar variability in your case. I have the Autool smoke tester also (not sure on model), so will be doing the exhaust leak test. Thanks for the video.

[diegotdiegot]

Good job but the next time use ultraviolet light will be more helpful thanks again for your video

[robertgary]

Man working on the side of the road looks rough. Makes me grateful for s heated garage.

[joesanders]

You don't have to buy a new piece take it to a welder he will grind a slot on the crack and welded problem will be fixed

[train]

Superb find sir.great bit of kit.steve from the uk

[kilnprabu]

Sir that one of the nicest video ever seen, good work

[thewishmastur]

Can you make a video on how to remove the engine rear mount from a 2006 corolla and how to fish it out after the bolts are removed???? Thanks.