{"id":11324,"date":"2026-09-30T10:39:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.autoboss.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=11324"},"modified":"2026-10-09T05:52:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T05:52:03","slug":"autool-sdt205s-automotive-smoke-leak-detector-with-flow-meter-adjustable-airflow","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/product\/autool-sdt205s-automotive-smoke-leak-detector-with-flow-meter-adjustable-airflow\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTOOL SDT205S Automotive Smoke Leak Detector with Flow Meter &#038; Adjustable Airflow"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"abd-pd\" data-abd-version=\"1\">\n<header class=\"abd-hero\">\n<h3>Smoke Leak Testing with Pressure and Flow Feedback You Can Adjust<\/h3>\n<p class=\"abd-lead\">The SDT205S checks the connected line in Air Mode while you watch the pressure gauge and flow meter, then switches to Smoke Mode to show where it escapes. A built-in pump runs from the vehicle&#8217;s 12 V battery, and a knob sets airflow, not pressure. Not for direct high-pressure A\/C testing.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"abd-facts\">\n<li>Air Mode \/ Smoke Mode<\/li>\n<li>Pressure Gauge + Flow Meter<\/li>\n<li>Adjustable Airflow<\/li>\n<li>Built-In Pump<\/li>\n<li>Oil Drain Valve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-features\">\n<h4>Hauptmerkmale<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"abd-features\">\n<li>\n<h5>Air and Smoke Modes<\/h5>\n<p>Use Air Mode for pressure and flow checks, then Smoke Mode for visual leak location.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Pressure and Flow Monitoring<\/h5>\n<p>The gauge shows line pressure, where a falling reading points to a leak, and the flow meter window shows airflow through the line.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Flow Adjustment Knob<\/h5>\n<p>Match airflow to the connected test line; output pressure stays fixed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Fast Smoke<\/h5>\n<p>Smoke starts in about 5 seconds and can fill the line in about 30 seconds, depending on volume and sealing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Low-Pressure System Coverage<\/h5>\n<p>EVAP, vacuum, intake, exhaust, crankcase, fuel-tank, body-seal and line-fitting checks with matching adapters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Oil Drain Valve<\/h5>\n<p>Drain old testing oil before refilling for cleaner maintenance and steadier smoke output.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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\">SDT205<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"is-current\">SDT205S<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">SDT206<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Rated output pressure<\/th>\n<td>&lt;15 psi<\/td>\n<td class=\"is-current\">&lt;15 psi<\/td>\n<td>&lt;18 psi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Flow meter window<\/th>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td class=\"is-current\">Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Flow adjustment knob<\/th>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td class=\"is-current\">Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Air pumps<\/th>\n<td>1 built-in<\/td>\n<td class=\"is-current\">1 built-in<\/td>\n<td>2 built-in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Oil level gauge<\/th>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td class=\"is-current\">No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Rated power<\/th>\n<td>65 W<\/td>\n<td class=\"is-current\">65 W<\/td>\n<td>70 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><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>Power cord<\/li>\n<li><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>Smoke outlet hose<\/li>\n<li><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>Cone adapter<\/li>\n<li><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>Valve core wrench<\/li>\n<li><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>EVAP connector<\/li>\n<li><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>Filling bottle<\/li>\n<li><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>Universal airbag adapter<\/li>\n<li><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>Universal hard rubber plug set<\/li>\n<li><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>Universal small adapter<\/li>\n<li><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>Bedienungsanleitung<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-use\">\n<h4>Anwendung<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"abd-steps\">\n<li><b>Add testing oil<\/b><span>Fill 10\u201315 mL of baby oil or liquid paraffin; do not overfill.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Open the regulator<\/b><span>Gently open the airflow regulator valve and select Air Mode or Smoke Mode.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Connect the test line<\/b><span>Disconnect the line to be tested and connect it to the detector.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Connect power<\/b><span>Connect to a 12 V DC vehicle battery and turn on the power switch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Observe pressure and flow<\/b><span>Watch the gauge and flow meter, adjusting airflow carefully for the line and setup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Locate leaks<\/b><span>Once smoke enters the line, look for escaping smoke, using a headlamp if needed; repair and retest.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"abd-note\">Modes, flow adjustment, oil draining and troubleshooting: <a href=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/a37789ca6d3396c8497bea66.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SDT205S 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>Testing oil is not included.<\/li>\n<li>Do not run continuously for more than 8 minutes; let the unit cool before restarting after overheat shutdown.<\/li>\n<li>It cannot directly pressure-test an automotive A\/C system; do not introduce smoke into high-pressure systems or components the service procedure excludes.<\/li>\n<li>The round metal housing can get hot during use.<\/li>\n<li>Never refill testing oil while the unit is running, and drain excess oil before operating if overfilled.<\/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>If no smoke appears, recheck access, isolation, valve state and flow before moving to another test method.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-faq\">\n<h4>FAQ<\/h4>\n<details class=\"abd-faq\" name=\"abd-faq\">\n<summary>Can I adjust the pressure?<\/summary>\n<p>No. Output pressure is fixed; the knob controls airflow only. For separate Standard and EVAP pressure modes, compare the SDT208.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"abd-faq\" name=\"abd-faq\">\n<summary>How can smoke help on an isolated A\/C line section?<\/summary>\n<p>Isolate and pressurize the section per the service procedure, then apply smoke near the suspected area; if escaping air disturbs the smoke, inspect that spot.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Adjustable Pump + Flow Control:<\/strong> Use the built-in pump and flow knob to match airflow to the connected test line without an external compressor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Air + Smoke Modes:<\/strong> Switch between Air Mode for pressure and flow checks and Smoke Mode for visual leak tracing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pressure + Flow Monitoring:<\/strong> Watch line pressure and airflow through separate gauge and flow-meter indications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EVAP + Vehicle System Checks:<\/strong> Trace permitted leaks in EVAP, vacuum, intake, exhaust, crankcase, fuel-tank, sealing, and line-fitting systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oil Drain Valve:<\/strong> Drain old testing oil before refilling to support stable smoke output.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":12381,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":""},"product_brand":[128],"product_cat":[54],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-11324","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\/11324","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=11324"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12381"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11324"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=11324"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=11324"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=11324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}