How to Smoke Test for a Vacuum Leak on your Car or Truck! Short, Sweet and to the Point!!

A cheaper smoke machine that my dad owns.

My Recording Equipment for this video:

I use this wireless system but with a different microphone. It comes with a single or dual transmitter setup. It also comes with decent lavalier microphones, but I use better ones that I have.

Music Artist: NEFFEX
Track Title: Immortal

[PeterTX-PL]

Nice! No wasting time. Just to the point 😃👍

[ryanburlone]

Thank you very much. Had no clue where to start and finish the smoke. I do now.

[ginacrawford-webb]

I like, to the point, and works for any vehicle; Thanxs for making this an easy to follow video for those whom are not mechanics but are looking for clarity .

[ashleyclark]

Good job! I have a 2000 silverado 5.3L getting ready to check for vacuum leak. Running lean, but codes clear and it’s an intermittent problem. I hope the smoke tracks it down. Thanks again for the post. 👍

[robertmedina]

You’re the best man!!! Thanks a bunch ❤

[whatsnext]

Thanks, I didn’t know where to inject the smoke to, now I do.

[pfsantos]

Excellent video. Showed everything needed and that's it.

[univay]

will this work if i have a turbo as well?

[thomaslorusso]

Exactly what I needed to see, thank you for putting the time into making the video for people like me

[robertmedina]

I subscribed and can’t wait to see your new videos!!!

[JorgeGonzalez-fpny]

How do you fix the leak from the oil dip stick

[efstorms]

Love it short and sweet thanks for the knowledge

[RamonSmith-kg]

Great video I just subscribe. Quick question I thought running lean means too much air not enough fuel. If you are losing air or vacuum leak shouldn't your car be running rich due to less air and more fuel

[Violator]

But what if it only leaks under pressure?

[fordfalcontimetraveler]

This is a great Idea. Thank you. I would like to ask you a question about a vacuum leak on my 2002 Ford Ranger. The brakes are sponge, and the transmission stopped shifting into high gear and the speedometer reads about 80 miles per hour when it is only going 40 . . could that be a vacuum leak?

[fasooly]

Thanks, real to the point. Just inquiry, dont we need to do some open/close to the purge valve? In order for smoke to travel to further areas? Thanks again

[henrycastillo]

"thank you for your video help me a lot

[westernsoutherner]

What year is that truck? I thought there was a valve on the brake booster hose. I might have to run mine through there and try. I like the double bag trick on the intake.

[davidjones]

all the tests like this are really smoke pressure tests I've had a lot of vacuum leaks that leak under vacuum but not pressure so maybe it would be better to apply vacuum (vacuum cleaner) to the engine and have a very low whiff of smoke out a tube and prod it about engine and hoses to see if the smoke gets sucked in. as many a 2 cycle crankcase can stand up to a pressure test but leak like crazy under vacuum. p s I'm not having a go at you personally just the traditional smoke test used by everyone is floored

[IncompletePete]

Where would i start this test on a 2013 ford escape?