Finding and fixing vacuum leaks in a vehicle can be one of the most frustrating and time-consuming parts of automotive troubleshooting. A tiny crack in a hose or an EVAP leak can cause rough idle, ...

One of the most difficult tuning problems to overcome is the seemingly ever-present engine vacuum leak. Vacuum is an important component of the internal-combustion process because it controls basic ...

In my 35-plus years of working on cars, I have encountered nearly every frustrating troubleshooting problem in the book. Part of the issue stems from my affinity for old Jeeps and classic cars, which ...

Finding a vacuum leak in a car can be frustrating. This video demonstrates how to make a smoke test machine for detecting vacuum or boost leaks. Using a smoke machine simplifies the process of ...

Weighing 11 pounds, the MiniTest 300 portable vacuum leak detector is excellently suited for mobile leak detection and is the ideal companion for on-site service calls, said the company. The device ...

The selection of an appropriate leak detector, which meets the needs of a production leak testing application, is a great challenge for engineers. In general, there are a number of leak detection ...