If you run out of the smoke fluid, mineral oil or baby oil can be used. However, for best results, AutoLine recommends always using the OEM-approved smoke fluid. Whether you want to smoke test the EVAP, the exhaust system, crankcase, or the fuel system, the included adapter cone will ensure a tight seal on all the different exhaust ports and air intake pipes.

If you would rather perform a smoke test, the machine will create up to 6L per minute when it is hooked up to a 12V vehicle battery. If you are in need of a lightweight and portable EVAP smoke machine, the Romondes SM601 weighs just 3.14pounds and has a small yet functional design. But for everything that this EVAP smoke machine does well, it’s the price that sent it down the list a bit. For the price of this EVAP smoke machine, you can buy two of our top choice, which is a little hard to justify.

What Is an EVAP Smoke Machine?

The maximum output pressure for this AUTOOL smoke machine is between 12 and 18psi and you can expect to see the machine producing smoke within 30 seconds of being activated.

As well as this, there is also an intake bladder rubber included as these can often become damaged and will need to be replaced. Without enough airflow, the smoke will sit in the same spot, and you won’t be able to troubleshoot the entire system. Of course, if you have too much airflow, it will push the smoke straight out the leak before it becomes visible.When using the Romondes SM601, you have complete control over the smoke flow.Using the flow meter, you can increase or decrease the amount of smoke flowing through the system. Also, if you’re looking to use your smoke machine on more than just a vacuum system then plugsare likely a good investment. These plugs keep the smoke from escaping from acceptable exit ports, which lets you troubleshoot various systems. The tapered smoke injection nozzle will fit into virtually any hoses or lines you need to diagnose. Get precision performance that lasts with this top-quality American-made product! What You Should Know When you’re working at home you usually hook it up, find the leak, and it stays off for the rest of the day. Since you’re not using them as much, they’re less likely to overheat. The Total-Tech™ utilizes two stage regulation to precisely deliver smoke or air at the approved EVAP test pressure of 12–14 inches of water column. The Total-Tech™ provides the operator with a pressure gauge as well as a flowmeter. These components allow the technician to test any system using pressure decay in seconds, and to visually detect the rate of leakage on the flowmeter.