{"id":11533,"date":"2026-09-30T10:39:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.autoboss.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=11533"},"modified":"2026-10-09T07:14:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T07:14:22","slug":"fxtul-smoke-machine-evap-leak-vacuum-diagnostics-smoke-detector-for-all-vehicles-economy-repair-dual-mode","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/product\/fxtul-smoke-machine-evap-leak-vacuum-diagnostics-smoke-detector-for-all-vehicles-economy-repair-dual-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"FXTUL F603 to F803 12V Automotive Smoke Leak Detector with Built-In Air Pump"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"abd-pd\" data-abd-version=\"1\">\n<header class=\"abd-hero\">\n<h3>Find Intake, Vacuum, Exhaust and EVAP Leaks by Following the Smoke<\/h3>\n<p class=\"abd-lead\">Many check engine codes come from air or vacuum leaks that are hard to see. This 12V smoke leak detector fills the system with visible smoke so leaks show themselves. It comes in three versions: F603, F703 and F803, and the systems you can test depend on the version.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"abd-facts\">\n<li>Built-In Air Pump<\/li>\n<li>F603 \/ F703 \/ F803<\/li>\n<li>12V Vehicle Power<\/li>\n<li>Temperature Protection<\/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 Extra Equipment Needed<\/h5>\n<p>The built-in air pump and smoke generator work without a separate air supply. Accessories include an intake adapter, a cone adapter and a funnel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Pressure Gauge and Flow Meter<\/h5>\n<p>On versions that have them, the flow meter controls air pressure to protect the pipes and the pressure gauge shows system condition, so you can confirm a leak before locating it with smoke.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Multi-System Testing<\/h5>\n<p>All versions test exhaust, fuel tank, intake and pipe systems. The F803 adds car sealing, crankcase, turbo and EVAP system tests.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Stable Smoke<\/h5>\n<p>The smoke generator produces stable, non-toxic smoke that does not damage the EVAP system or drain the battery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Compact and Portable<\/h5>\n<p>A small unit that is easy to carry between vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-compare\">\n<h4>F603 vs F703 vs F803<\/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\">F603<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">F703<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">F803<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Pressure gauge<\/th>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Alarm indicator<\/th>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Flow meter<\/th>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Flow control valve<\/th>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Exhaust, fuel tank, intake and pipe tests<\/th>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Car sealing, crankcase, turbo and EVAP tests<\/th>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-use\">\n<h4>How to Use<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"abd-steps\">\n<li><b>Prepare the engine<\/b><span>Shut down the engine, remove the intake air filter and clean the inner wall of the test interface.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Connect the machine<\/b><span>Fit the hook, smoke outlet pipe and power cord, connect the cord to the 12V vehicle power supply and install the cone adapter on the test interface.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Add oil and pressurize<\/b><span>Pour 15-20ml of smoke oil into the unit, press the air control switch and wait 30 seconds for the system to pressurize, then check the pressure gauge reading.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Start the smoke<\/b><span>Press the smoke control switch and reinsert the smoke nozzle into the cone adapter when smoke is visible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Look for leaks<\/b><span>After about 30 seconds the pipe fills with smoke; check for escaping smoke within 2 minutes, using a bright flashlight if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"abd-note\">More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fxtul-catalog\/media\/ccb88ea217c5608cb7a4f65f.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FXTUL smoke detector 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-care\">\n<h5><span class=\"abd-tag\">Care<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Refill smoke oil with a needle-tip bottle or a funnel. If overfilled, turn the unit upside down to drain some oil.<\/li>\n<li>Every three months, drain all the old oil and refill with new oil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find Intake, Vacuum, Exhaust and EVAP Leaks by Following the Smoke Many check engine codes come from air or vacuum leaks that are hard to see. This 12V smoke leak detector fills the system with visible smoke so leaks show themselves. 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