{"id":3694,"date":"2026-09-29T05:43:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T05:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.autoboss.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3694"},"modified":"2026-10-09T08:20:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T08:20:31","slug":"autool-sdt60-automotive-smoke-tester-evap-smoke-machine","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/product\/autool-sdt60-automotive-smoke-tester-evap-smoke-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTOOL SDT60 Automotive Smoke Leak Detector with Built-In Air Pump &#038; Pressure Gauge"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"abd-pd\" data-abd-version=\"1\">\n<header class=\"abd-hero\">\n<h3>Trace Low-Pressure Leaks With Smoke and a Pressure Gauge<\/h3>\n<p class=\"abd-lead\">The SDT60 runs from a 12 V battery, uses its built-in pump instead of shop air, and pairs visible smoke with a pressure gauge for EVAP, intake, exhaust, fuel-tank and line-fitting checks on 12 V cars, motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, light trucks and speedboats.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"abd-facts\">\n<li>Built-In Pump<\/li>\n<li>Pressure Gauge<\/li>\n<li>&lt;10 psi Output<\/li>\n<li>1.6 kg Main Unit<\/li>\n<li>75\u00b0C Overheat Cutoff<\/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>Gauge-Guided Leak Checks<\/h5>\n<p>Watch pressure changes in the test path to judge whether there is no obvious leak, a small leak or a more severe one, then follow the smoke to the source.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Fast Smoke Fill<\/h5>\n<p>Smoke starts within about 5 seconds of pressing the smoke switch, and the connected line fills in about 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>No External Air Needed<\/h5>\n<p>The built-in pump supplies the test airflow, keeping setup simple in the workshop, on mobile jobs or at home.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Engine and Body Coverage<\/h5>\n<p>Works as an intake and engine smoke tester across intake manifold, throttle, crankcase and oil seals, and also checks exhaust, EVAP, fuel tank, intercooler air, coolant tank, line fittings and vehicle sealing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Compact and Portable<\/h5>\n<p>The 1.6 kg unit is easy to carry and store, and hangs on its hook in tight engine bays.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Heat and Cold Protection<\/h5>\n<p>Shuts off automatically at about 75\u00b0C and operates down to -20\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\">SDT60<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">SDT50<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">SDT102<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Pressure gauge<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">Yes<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>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\">Rated output flow<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">&lt;5 L\/min<\/td>\n<td>&lt;5 L\/min<\/td>\n<td>&gt;6 L\/min<\/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>48 W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Main unit weight<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">1.6 kg<\/td>\n<td>1.5 kg<\/td>\n<td>1.6 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Main unit dimensions<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">145 \u00d7 80 \u00d7 200 mm<\/td>\n<td>145 \u00d7 80 \u00d7 200 mm<\/td>\n<td>180 \u00d7 102 \u00d7 143 mm<\/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>SDT60 smoke leak detector<\/li>\n<li>12 V battery power cable with clamps<\/li>\n<li>Smoke output hose<\/li>\n<li>Red cone and line adapters<\/li>\n<li>Funnel and oil bottle<\/li>\n<li>Hanging hook for engine-bay use<\/li>\n<li>User manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"abd-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/74feb09261dc0839f96c5e18.webp\" alt=\"AUTOOL SDT60 smoke leak detector with power clamps, smoke hose, cone adapters, funnel, oil bottle, hook and manual\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>Package contents as shown by the manufacturer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>Fill 10\u201315 mL of baby oil or liquid paraffin; do not overfill.<\/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>Power on<\/b><span>Clamp to a 12 V DC battery, confirm the hose connections are secure, and switch on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Check for leaks<\/b><span>Once the line fills with smoke, look for escaping smoke and watch the gauge; use a headlamp if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Confirm and retest<\/b><span>Check that the outlet is not an intentional opening, repair the verified leak, and repeat the same test.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"abd-note\">Full setup, test-oil safety and troubleshooting: <a href=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/83c940e476145801a223009f.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SDT60 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>Do not run the unit continuously for more than 8 minutes; let it rest between tests. If it shuts off from overheating, let it cool before restarting.<\/li>\n<li>The round metal housing gets hot in use; avoid touching it directly.<\/li>\n<li>Never refill testing oil while the unit is running.<\/li>\n<li>Stay within the pressure allowed by the vehicle or component service procedure. The gauge monitors the test; it is not used to set or raise pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Testing oil may not be included; check your package and use liquid paraffin or baby oil if it is not.<\/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>When refilling, pour out the remaining oil first and add about 10 mL of fresh testing oil.<\/li>\n<li>If no smoke appears, recheck access, isolation, valve state and smoke delivery before moving to functional diagnosis or another test method.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Pressure-Gauge Leak Check:<\/strong> Monitor pressure changes to assess whether the connected low-pressure test line may be leaking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Built-In Air Pump:<\/strong> Run workshop, mobile, or DIY checks without an external air source.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EVAP + Vehicle System Checks:<\/strong> Trace leaks in permitted EVAP, intake, exhaust, fuel-tank, line-fitting, and vehicle-sealing paths.<\/li>\n<li><strong>About 30-Second Line Fill:<\/strong> Generate smoke quickly and fill a connected test line in about 30 seconds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Portable 1.6 kg Body:<\/strong> Carry and position the 1.6 kg unit in tight engine-bay spaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":12651,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":""},"product_brand":[128],"product_cat":[62,54],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-3694","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-autool","product_cat-best-selling-products","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\/3694","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=3694"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12651"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3694"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=3694"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=3694"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=3694"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}