{"id":3703,"date":"2026-09-29T05:43:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T05:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.autoboss.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3703"},"modified":"2026-10-09T08:20:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T08:20:31","slug":"autool-sdt50-automotive-smoke-machine-car-smoke-tester","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/product\/autool-sdt50-automotive-smoke-machine-car-smoke-tester\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTOOL SDT50 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>Self-Contained Smoke Leak Testing You Can Carry Between Bays<\/h3>\n<p class=\"abd-lead\">The SDT50 runs from a 12 V vehicle battery and has its own air pump, so no shop air is needed. Smoke starts in about five seconds for visual tracing of permitted low-pressure leaks in intake, exhaust, fuel-tank, crankcase, seal, fitting and coolant-tank paths.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"abd-facts\">\n<li>Built-In Air Pump<\/li>\n<li>Smoke in About 5 s<\/li>\n<li>1.5 kg Main Unit<\/li>\n<li>&lt;10 psi Output<\/li>\n<li>12 V DC 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>No External Air Supply<\/h5>\n<p>The built-in pump supplies the test airflow, keeping setup simple wherever the vehicle is.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Fast Smoke Start<\/h5>\n<p>Smoke generation starts in about 5 seconds, and a connected test line fills with smoke in about 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Wide Range of Leak Checks<\/h5>\n<p>Crankcase, oil seals, intercooler air, throttle valve, intake manifold, exhaust, fuel tank, line fittings and coolant tank.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Light and Portable<\/h5>\n<p>The compact main unit takes little storage space and is easy to carry for mobile diagnostics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>High and Low Temperature Protection<\/h5>\n<p>Automatic power-off at 75 \u00b0C, with operation supported down to -20 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Grouped Controls<\/h5>\n<p>Filling port, smoke indicator switch, hook port, power socket and smoke outlet sit together on the unit for quick setup.<\/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\">Output mode<\/th>\n<td>Smoke mode only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Pressure gauge \/ flow meter<\/th>\n<td>None<\/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\" class=\"is-current\">SDT50<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">SDT60<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">SDT100<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Air source<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">Built-in pump<\/td>\n<td>Built-in pump<\/td>\n<td>Built-in pump<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Rated output<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">&lt;10 psi, &lt;5 L\/min<\/td>\n<td>&lt;10 psi, &lt;5 L\/min<\/td>\n<td>&lt;10 psi, &lt;5 L\/min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Pressure gauge<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>No<\/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\">Net weight<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">1.5 kg<\/td>\n<td>1.6 kg<\/td>\n<td>1.6 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Main unit size<\/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>AUTOOL SDT50 smoke leak detector<\/li>\n<li>12 V battery clamp power cable<\/li>\n<li>Smoke output hose<\/li>\n<li>Funnel and filling bottle<\/li>\n<li>Hanging hook<\/li>\n<li>User manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 before first use; do not exceed this range.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Connect the test line<\/b><span>Disconnect the line you want to test and connect it to the smoke hose, with the detector near the test area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Power on<\/b><span>Connect to a 12 V DC battery, confirm the hose and test line are secure, then turn on the power switch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Locate leaks<\/b><span>Once the line fills with smoke, look for escaping smoke; use a headlamp if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Repair and retest<\/b><span>Confirm the escape path against the system layout, repair the leak and repeat the same test.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"abd-note\">Setup, safety and troubleshooting: <a href=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/8cf138d62bbb9326fa9144e6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SDT50 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>Testing oil is not included; use liquid paraffin or baby oil.<\/li>\n<li>Do not run the unit continuously for more than 8 minutes. After an overheat shut-off, let it cool before restarting.<\/li>\n<li>The round metal housing gets hot during use; avoid touching it.<\/li>\n<li>Never refill testing oil while the unit is running.<\/li>\n<li>Do not introduce smoke into any system the vehicle or component service procedure excludes from smoke testing.<\/li>\n<li>The SDT50 does not measure pressure or airflow.<\/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>Replace the testing oil regularly and drain old oil before adding fresh oil.<\/li>\n<li>Top up only when the smoke becomes thin, adding no more than 15 mL at a time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Multi-System Visual Checks:<\/strong> Trace leaks in permitted intake, exhaust, fuel-tank, crankcase, sealing, line-fitting, and coolant-tank paths.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Built-In Air Pump:<\/strong> Run smoke leak checks in different locations without an external 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 + 75\u00b0C Protection:<\/strong> Operate down to -20\u00b0C with automatic power-off at 75\u00b0C.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Portable 1.5 kg Body:<\/strong> Carry and store the compact 1.5 kg detector for workshop, mobile, or DIY checks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":12652,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":""},"product_brand":[128],"product_cat":[62,54],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-3703","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\/3703","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=3703"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12652"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3703"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=3703"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=3703"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=3703"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}