{"id":11108,"date":"2026-09-30T10:39:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.autoboss.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=11108"},"modified":"2026-10-09T05:51:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T05:51:48","slug":"autool-sdt101-low-pressure-evap-smoke-machine-with-fixed-0-46-psi-output","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/product\/autool-sdt101-low-pressure-evap-smoke-machine-with-fixed-0-46-psi-output\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTOOL SDT101 0.46 psi Low-Pressure EVAP Smoke Leak Detector"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"abd-pd\" data-abd-version=\"1\">\n<header class=\"abd-hero\">\n<h3>Trace EVAP and Low-Pressure Leaks With Regulated Shop Air<\/h3>\n<p class=\"abd-lead\">The SDT101 takes air from your shop supply, regulates it to a fixed 0.46 psi test output and fills an isolated low-pressure section with smoke so escaping paths become visible. It has no built-in pump and is not a high-pressure or boost-leak tester.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"abd-facts\">\n<li>Fixed 3.2 kPa \/ 0.46 psi<\/li>\n<li>External Shop Air<\/li>\n<li>Smoke in About 5 s<\/li>\n<li>12 V DC Battery Power<\/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>EVAP-Safe Fixed Pressure<\/h5>\n<p>The built-in controller fixes vehicle-side output for EVAP testing and other permitted low-pressure checks, helping prevent excess pressure on EVAP lines. Compressor supply pressure is never applied directly to the test line.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Visual Leak Tracing<\/h5>\n<p>After correct connection and isolation, escaping smoke shows a path for closer inspection before parts are replaced.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Broad Low-Pressure Coverage<\/h5>\n<p>Intake and exhaust systems, throttle and intake-duct gasket leaks, crankcase, front and rear oil seals, intercooler, fuel tank, valves that do not close fully, and line fittings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Compact Handled Body<\/h5>\n<p>Smoke switch, power indicator, air inlet and smoke outlet are grouped on a small unit that is easy to carry and store.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Overheat Protection<\/h5>\n<p>Power shuts off automatically if the internal temperature gets too high.<\/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\">Main unit dimensions<\/th>\n<td>180 \u00d7 100 \u00d7 135 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Working principle<\/th>\n<td>Low-oxygen combustion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-compare\">\n<h4>SDT101 vs SDT103<\/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\">SDT101<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">SDT103<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Rated output pressure<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">3.2 kPa (0.46 psi)<\/td>\n<td>3.2 kPa (0.46 psi)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Air source<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">External<\/td>\n<td>External<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Flow meter window<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Flow adjustment knob<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Main unit weight<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">1.6 kg<\/td>\n<td>1.15 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><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>SDT101 smoke leak detector<\/li>\n<li><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>EVAP connector<\/li>\n<li><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>Standard cone adapter<\/li>\n<li><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>Power cord with clamps for a 12 V DC battery<\/li>\n<li><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>Valve-core wrench<\/li>\n<li><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>Empty testing-oil refill bottle<\/li>\n<li><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>Smoke hose<\/li>\n<li><b class=\"abd-qty\">1\u00d7<\/b>User manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"abd-note\">Shop-air connection, system isolation, oil handling and troubleshooting: <a href=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/c658a2a31e17fe153b8b6643.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SDT101 user manual (PDF)<\/a>.<\/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>Confirm the procedure<\/b><span>Identify the target system, its permitted test pressure, the access point and any normal openings that must be sealed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Add testing oil<\/b><span>With the unit off and cool, fill liquid paraffin or baby oil without overfilling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Connect and isolate<\/b><span>Attach the smoke hose with the right adapter and close or isolate normal escape paths as the vehicle procedure requires.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Connect air and power<\/b><span>Connect shop air to the inlet, clamp the power leads to a 12 V battery with correct polarity, and switch on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Generate smoke and inspect<\/b><span>Let the system fill, then check joints, hoses, seals and fittings for escaping smoke.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Repair and retest<\/b><span>Repair the leak area and repeat the same test; if no smoke appears, recheck isolation, flow and setup.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\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>Requires an external compressed-air supply; testing oil is not included.<\/li>\n<li>Do not use for A\/C, high-pressure or boosted-system testing.<\/li>\n<li>Never refill oil while the unit is running or hot.<\/li>\n<li>After overheat shutdown, switch off and let the unit cool before restarting; the round metal housing may be hot.<\/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>Add fresh oil only when smoke becomes thin; drain the remaining oil first and add no more than 15 mL at a time.<\/li>\n<li>Smoke leaving a normal vent or purge path is not necessarily a fault; review the valve state in the service procedure.<\/li>\n<li>No visible smoke does not rule out a blockage, intermittent fault or non-leak cause.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Fixed 0.46 psi Output:<\/strong> Regulate shop air to 3.2 kPa \/ 0.46 psi for permitted EVAP and other low-pressure checks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>External-Air Workshop Setup:<\/strong> Connect an existing shop-air supply or compressor when a built-in pump is not required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visual Leak Tracing:<\/strong> Escaping smoke reveals leak paths in a correctly connected and isolated low-pressure test section.<\/li>\n<li><strong>About 5-Second Startup:<\/strong> Smoke begins in about five seconds once the prepared unit is connected and activated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compact 1.6 kg Body:<\/strong> A handled 1.6 kg enclosure is easy to position, carry, and store around an equipped work area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":12373,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":""},"product_brand":[128],"product_cat":[54],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-11108","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\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/11108","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11108"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11108"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=11108"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=11108"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=11108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}