{"id":3721,"date":"2026-09-29T05:43:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T05:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.autoboss.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3721"},"modified":"2026-10-09T08:20:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T08:20:31","slug":"autool-sdt206-automotive-evap-leaks-testing-machine-12v-24v-vehicle-pipes","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/product\/autool-sdt206-automotive-evap-leaks-testing-machine-12v-24v-vehicle-pipes\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTOOL SDT206 Dual-Pump Smoke Leak Detector with Flow Meter &#038; Pressure Gauge"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"abd-pd\" data-abd-version=\"1\">\n<header class=\"abd-hero\">\n<h3>Check Pressure and Flow in Air Mode, Then Trace the Leak With Smoke<\/h3>\n<p class=\"abd-lead\">The SDT206 uses two built-in pumps for separate Air and Smoke modes, so no external air source is needed. Watch line pressure and airflow, adjust delivery, then fill the sealed section with smoke to find the escape point. For permitted low-pressure tests only; it cannot pressure-test an A\/C system.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"abd-facts\">\n<li>Dual Built-In Pumps<\/li>\n<li>Air + Smoke Modes<\/li>\n<li>&lt;18 psi \/ &lt;6 L\/min<\/li>\n<li>Smoke in About 5 s<\/li>\n<li>12 V DC<\/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>Separate Air and Smoke Modes<\/h5>\n<p>Independent switches let you run Air Mode for pressure and airflow checks, then switch to Smoke Mode for visual leak location.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Pressure Gauge Monitoring<\/h5>\n<p>Watch line pressure; a steadily falling reading points to a leak that needs further inspection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Flow Meter and Control Valve<\/h5>\n<p>Monitor airflow through the connected line and adjust it to suit the test setup.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Fast Smoke Fill<\/h5>\n<p>Smoke starts quickly, and a test line can fill in about 30 seconds depending on system volume.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Oil-Level Gauge and Drain<\/h5>\n<p>See the testing-oil volume at a glance and drain excess oil through the outlet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Low-Pressure Vehicle Systems<\/h5>\n<p>EVAP and fuel tank, intake and exhaust, crankcase, seals, line fittings and low-pressure turbo paths, using an adapter that matches the opening.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Portable Body<\/h5>\n<p>Handle and hook make the unit easy to carry, hang and position near the test area.<\/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\">Working principle<\/th>\n<td>Low-oxygen combustion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Testing oil<\/th>\n<td>10\u201315 mL liquid paraffin or baby oil per fill (not included)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Fault indicator light<\/th>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Pressure setting<\/th>\n<td>Fixed output; flow is adjustable<\/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\">SDT205S<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"is-current\">SDT206<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">SDT208<\/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;18 psi<\/td>\n<td>10 psi EVAP \/ 35 psi standard modes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Rated output flow<\/th>\n<td>&lt;6 L\/min<\/td>\n<td class=\"is-current\">&lt;6 L\/min<\/td>\n<td>&lt;15 L\/min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Air pumps<\/th>\n<td>1 built-in<\/td>\n<td class=\"is-current\">2 built-in<\/td>\n<td>1 built-in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Input power<\/th>\n<td>DC 12 V<\/td>\n<td class=\"is-current\">DC 12 V<\/td>\n<td>DC 12 V \/ 24 V<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Oil-level gauge<\/th>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td class=\"is-current\">Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Main unit weight<\/th>\n<td>3.2 kg<\/td>\n<td class=\"is-current\">3.5 kg<\/td>\n<td>4.2 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>SDT206 smoke leak detector<\/li>\n<li>12 V battery-clamp power cable<\/li>\n<li>Smoke output hose<\/li>\n<li>Cone adapter, airbag adapter and rubber adapter set<\/li>\n<li>EVAP connectors, caps and thin hose<\/li>\n<li>Empty testing-oil bottle<\/li>\n<li>Hanging hook<\/li>\n<li>User manual and retail box<\/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; never more than 15 mL at one time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Connect the test line<\/b><span>Disconnect the line to be tested and connect it to the smoke output hose, with the detector near the test area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Connect 12 V power<\/b><span>Clamp onto a 12 V DC battery and switch the detector on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Choose Air or Smoke Mode<\/b><span>Use Air Mode to watch pressure and airflow, then Smoke Mode to fill the line.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Locate the leak<\/b><span>Look for escaping smoke, using a headlamp for small leaks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Confirm and retest<\/b><span>Check the escape path against the system layout, repair it and repeat the same controlled test.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"abd-note\">Modes, flow control, oil care and troubleshooting: <a href=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/9bc2b88e29bd99a197fd9bf4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SDT206 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>Not for direct A\/C pressure testing or high-pressure boost testing; A\/C systems run far above the detector&#8217;s output.<\/li>\n<li>Run no longer than 8 minutes continuously, and let the unit cool before restarting after overheat shutdown.<\/li>\n<li>The metal housing gets hot during use; avoid touching it.<\/li>\n<li>Never refill testing oil while the detector is running, and do not overfill.<\/li>\n<li>Testing oil is not included.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the vehicle or component procedure before introducing smoke into any system.<\/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, valve state, 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>Dual Built-In Air Pumps:<\/strong> Two built-in pumps run separate Air and Smoke modes without an external air source.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pressure + Adjustable Flow:<\/strong> Monitor line pressure and airflow, then adjust flow for the connected test setup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EVAP + Low-Pressure Systems:<\/strong> Trace leaks in permitted EVAP, fuel-tank, intake, exhaust, crankcase, sealing, line-fitting, and low-pressure turbo checks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visible Oil Level + Drain:<\/strong> View testing-oil volume on the gauge and drain excess oil through the outlet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handle + Hook Body:<\/strong> Carry, hang, connect, and store the compact unit with its handle, hook, cone adapter, and airbag adapter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":12654,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":""},"product_brand":[128],"product_cat":[62,54],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-3721","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-autool","product_cat-best-selling-products","product_cat-automotive-pipe-leak-detection","first","instock","featured","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/3721","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=3721"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12654"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3721"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=3721"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=3721"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=3721"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}