{"id":10620,"date":"2026-09-30T10:38:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.autoboss.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=10620"},"modified":"2026-10-09T05:50:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T05:50:52","slug":"autool-sdt102-automotive-smoke-leak-detector-with-built-in-air-pump-pressure-gauge","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/product\/autool-sdt102-automotive-smoke-leak-detector-with-built-in-air-pump-pressure-gauge\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTOOL SDT102 Automotive Smoke Leak Detector with Built-In Air Pump &#038; Pressure Gauge"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"abd-pd\" data-abd-version=\"1\">\n<header class=\"abd-hero\">\n<h3>Smoke-Test Low-Pressure Systems With No Shop Air<\/h3>\n<p class=\"abd-lead\">The SDT102 runs from a 12 V vehicle battery and fills the test section with smoke from its built-in pump, while the pressure gauge shows whether pressure is holding. Use it on EVAP, vacuum, intake, exhaust, crankcase and other low-pressure systems; it cannot pressure-test an A\/C system.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"abd-facts\">\n<li>Built-In Air Pump<\/li>\n<li>Pressure Gauge<\/li>\n<li>12 V Battery Power<\/li>\n<li>EVAP Compatible<\/li>\n<li>&lt;10 psi Output<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-features\">\n<h4>Key Features<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"abd-features\">\n<li>\n<h5>Gauge Leak Check<\/h5>\n<p>Watch the gauge for pressure changes to judge whether the connected line may be leaking, then trace the escaping smoke.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>No External Compressor<\/h5>\n<p>The built-in pump supplies the test airflow, which saves setup time in the bay or at home.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>EVAP Detection<\/h5>\n<p>Works on 1996+ American vehicles when connected with EVAP service tools that match the vehicle test port.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Intake, Exhaust and Turbo Paths<\/h5>\n<p>Vacuum, intake, exhaust and low-pressure turbo systems, plus intercooler air paths.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Crankcase, Seals and Tanks<\/h5>\n<p>Crankcase, oil seals, engine sealing areas, fuel and coolant tanks and line fittings, where the service procedure permits smoke testing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Temperature Protection<\/h5>\n<p>Overheat and low-temperature protection guard the unit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-specs\">\n<h4>More Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"abd-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"abd-table abd-specs\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Output mode<\/th>\n<td>Smoke mode only, fixed output (no pressure adjustment)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Line fill time<\/th>\n<td>About 30 seconds, depending on system volume<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Controls<\/th>\n<td>Power interface, smoke output, oil filler, pressure gauge, handle and operation controls on one compact body<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-compare\">\n<h4>Model Comparison<\/h4>\n<div class=\"abd-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"abd-table abd-compare\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\"><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"is-current\">SDT102<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">SDT60<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">SDT100<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Rated flow<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">&gt;6 L\/min<\/td>\n<td>&lt;5 L\/min<\/td>\n<td>&lt;5 L\/min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Pressure gauge<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Fault indicator<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">Yes<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Rated power<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">48 W<\/td>\n<td>50 W<\/td>\n<td>50 W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-box\">\n<h4>What&#8217;s in the Box<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"abd-box\">\n<li>SDT102 main unit<\/li>\n<li>Power clamp cable<\/li>\n<li>Smoke output hose<\/li>\n<li>Universal airbag adapter<\/li>\n<li>Rubber cone adapter<\/li>\n<li>Empty testing-oil refill bottle<\/li>\n<li>User manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"abd-note\">Testing oil is not included.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-use\">\n<h4>How to Use<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"abd-steps\">\n<li><b>Add testing oil<\/b><span>Fill baby oil or liquid paraffin to the stated volume; do not overfill.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Connect the test line<\/b><span>Disconnect the line to test and connect it with the matching hose or adapter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Power on<\/b><span>Connect to a 12 V DC battery with correct polarity and switch on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Locate leaks<\/b><span>Watch the gauge and look for escaping smoke, using a headlamp if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Confirm and retest<\/b><span>Check the escape path against the system layout, repair it and repeat the same test.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"abd-note\">Pump operation, gauge checks, test-oil handling and troubleshooting: <a href=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/05be0fcb05dd1346bc50e787.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SDT102 user manual (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-notes\">\n<h4>Good to Know<\/h4>\n<div class=\"abd-notes\">\n<div class=\"abd-note-group is-caution\">\n<h5><span class=\"abd-tag\">Caution<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>It cannot directly pressure-test an automotive A\/C system; smoke can only serve as a visual aid on an isolated line section where the service procedure permits.<\/li>\n<li>Run no longer than the continuous limit and let the unit cool before restarting; the round metal housing gets hot.<\/li>\n<li>Never refill testing oil while the unit is running, and drain excess oil before use if overfilled.<\/li>\n<li>Stay within the pressure allowed by the vehicle or component service procedure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"abd-note-group is-care\">\n<h5><span class=\"abd-tag\">Care<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Refill only when the smoke becomes thin, and drain the remaining oil before adding fresh oil.<\/li>\n<li>If no smoke appears, recheck isolation, flow and the test setup before moving on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>EVAP + Vehicle System Checks:<\/strong> Trace leaks in permitted EVAP, vacuum, intake, exhaust, crankcase, sealing, line-fitting, and low-pressure turbo paths.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Built-In Air Pump:<\/strong> Perform smoke leak checks without an external compressor or shop-air supply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pressure-Gauge Leak Check:<\/strong> Monitor pressure changes to see whether the connected test line may be leaking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compact 12 V Layout:<\/strong> The compact body integrates the pump, pressure gauge, smoke output, oil filler, and controls for 12 V vehicle-battery operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":12633,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":""},"product_brand":[128],"product_cat":[54],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-10620","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-autool","product_cat-automotive-pipe-leak-detection","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/10620","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10620"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12633"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10620"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=10620"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=10620"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=10620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}