{"id":11334,"date":"2026-09-30T10:39:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.autoboss.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=11334"},"modified":"2026-10-09T06:12:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T06:12:33","slug":"autool-sdt106-automotive-smoke-leak-detector-with-built-in-air-pump-adapter-kit","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/product\/autool-sdt106-automotive-smoke-leak-detector-with-built-in-air-pump-adapter-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTOOL SDT106 12V Automotive Smoke Leak Detector with Built-In Air Pump &#038; Adapter Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"abd-pd\" data-abd-version=\"1\">\n<header class=\"abd-hero\">\n<h3>Low-Pressure Smoke Leak Testing Without Shop Air<\/h3>\n<p class=\"abd-lead\">The SDT106 has a built-in air pump, so it runs from a 12 V battery alone. Hang it near the test area, let smoke fill the line and trace where it escapes on permitted EVAP, intake, exhaust, fuel-tank, sealing and line-fitting checks. Testing oil is not included.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"abd-facts\">\n<li>Built-In Air Pump<\/li>\n<li>&lt;12 psi Rated Output<\/li>\n<li>About 5 s Smoke Start<\/li>\n<li>Hook Mounting<\/li>\n<li>Works Down to -20\u00b0C<\/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>No Separate Air Supply<\/h5>\n<p>The built-in pump provides the test airflow, so no compressor or shop air is needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Quick Smoke Start<\/h5>\n<p>Smoke begins about five seconds after power-on; let the line fill, then look for escaping smoke.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Hook-Mounted Position<\/h5>\n<p>The compact body and hook let you hang the unit close to the test area, and make it easy to carry and store.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Low-Pressure Leak Checks<\/h5>\n<p>For EVAP, intake, exhaust, fuel tank, vehicle sealing and common line fittings on 12 V cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles, off-road vehicles, ATVs, light trucks and speedboats.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Cold and Overheat Protection<\/h5>\n<p>Operates down to -20\u00b0C and cuts power if the internal temperature exceeds 75\u00b0C.<\/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\" class=\"is-current\">SDT106<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">SDT50<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">SDT203<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Rated output pressure<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">&lt;12 psi<\/td>\n<td>&lt;10 psi<\/td>\n<td>&lt;15 psi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Rated power<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">50 W<\/td>\n<td>50 W<\/td>\n<td>65 W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Pressure gauge<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Flow meter \/ adjustment knob<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">No \/ No<\/td>\n<td>No \/ No<\/td>\n<td>Yes \/ Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Fault indicator light<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Main unit weight<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">3.5 kg<\/td>\n<td>1.5 kg<\/td>\n<td>1.7 kg<\/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>SDT106 smoke leak detector<\/li>\n<li>12 V DC battery clamp cable<\/li>\n<li>Smoke output hose<\/li>\n<li>Cone adapter<\/li>\n<li>Airbag adapter<\/li>\n<li>Rubber plugs and other accessories<\/li>\n<li>Empty testing oil bottle<\/li>\n<li>User manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"abd-note\">Testing oil is not included; use liquid paraffin or baby oil.<\/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>For first use, fill 10\u201315 mL of baby oil or liquid paraffin; do not overfill.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Connect the test line<\/b><span>Position the detector securely, disconnect the line to be tested and connect it to the detector.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Connect power<\/b><span>Clamp onto a 12 V DC battery and turn on the power switch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Locate the leak<\/b><span>Once smoke fills the line, inspect 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 the verified leak and repeat the same test.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"abd-note\">Built-in pump operation, permitted system checks, test-oil handling and troubleshooting: <a href=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/f680e2d40013fa9d1cb6622e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SDT106 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>For permitted low-pressure systems only, never high-pressure testing. There is no pressure gauge, flow meter or flow adjustment, so stay within the limits of the service procedure and do not introduce smoke into excluded components.<\/li>\n<li>Do not run continuously for more than 8 minutes; let the unit rest between cycles and cool down after an overheat shutoff.<\/li>\n<li>Never refill testing oil while the unit is running.<\/li>\n<li>The round metal housing gets hot during use; avoid touching it.<\/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: stop the unit, pour out the remaining oil and add no more than 15 mL at a time.<\/li>\n<li>If no smoke appears, recheck isolation, flow and the test setup before continuing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>EVAP \/ Intake \/ Exhaust Checks:<\/strong> Trace leaks in permitted EVAP, intake, exhaust, fuel-tank, vehicle-sealing, and line-fitting areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Built-In Air Pump:<\/strong> Run low-pressure smoke checks without a separate shop-air supply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smoke in About 5 Seconds:<\/strong> Start producing smoke in about five seconds for visual leak location.<\/li>\n<li><strong>-20\u00b0C + Overheat Protection:<\/strong> Operate down to -20\u00b0C with automatic shutdown above 75\u00b0C.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lightweight Hook Design:<\/strong> Hang the compact unit near the test area, then carry and store it easily between jobs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":12383,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":""},"product_brand":[128],"product_cat":[54],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-11334","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\/11334","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=11334"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12383"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11334"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=11334"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=11334"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=11334"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}