Pro Diagnostic Smoke Tester with Compressor only $150 (Live Demo)

This video reviews the AutoLinePro Shop Series Plus smoke machine in an actual diagnostic application.
The whole kit is only $149.99 after 15% discount (ONLY available for members of my website!!
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Video showing how to do basic fuel trim analysis (how we already knew there would be a vacuum leak on this car):
• Secret of Engine Probl...
AutolinePro website: www.autolinepro.com

[@AlanyaMowatt]

I bought this a couple weeks ago, best damn smoke machine I've ever used! BTW I'm in love with your channel. Thank you for all the really great knowledge. It's a whole new ball game when the knowledge is taught by instruction, not just reading and talking! Thanks again!

[@SchrodingersBox]

That’s so much and yes, I use this smoke machine exclusively and frequently. It’s an amazing value!!

[@autolinepro]

Thanks for the awesome review Matt! The team is so stoked to hear that you are happy with our product. We the DIYers in your audience will love it too!

[@SchrodingersBox]

Thanks again! I am honored to be a part of this great promotion!!!

[@robotarms]

Bought this smoke machine when this video aired and it has not aged well. We’ve used it maybe 5 times total. Rubber tube is cracked and falling apart. Heater element is now broken. This thing normally sits around on its own shelf and the rate of deterioration is intense. Are there spare parts?? I teach in a relatively poor career and technical school and I bought this with my own money. Went to use it today in my classroom and it’s totally busted!

[@JohnDoesGarage]

I made my own smoke machine using kerosene heater wicks, a soldering iron and an air pump for a fish tank, but I'm going to buy one of these with the air pump. Thank you for the great review.

[@SchrodingersBox]

Very cool!

[@Tony-rl2fr]

That's a mighty fine hooka you got there Matt 👍🏻😆. Nice presentation as usual, thank you 🇺🇲

[@SchrodingersBox]

Hahahahaha. hilarious!!! didn’t even think of that lol

[@zachmiller4930]

I’m totally buying one in a few days. Just started a fix and flip car business. Never would have even gotten into this stuff without this channel. Had a 07 Sebring stuck in limp mode. Code was p0765 (UD Solenoid Circuit), eventually the trans solenoid pack was replaced by the previous owner but the code never went away. They took the car to 2 different transmission specialists in town, and they said the car is totaled, needs a new wiring harness or transmission. I bought the car for $500 and was able to test everything except the pcm. Turns out a new PCM fixed the car, but still trying to figure out how to detect it with a test light. PCM would go into limp mode immediately after resetting the codes.

[@SchrodingersBox]

testing the solenoid with a testlight would be done in three stages. first- at the solenoid itself. you would replace solenoid with test light at the connector and you would have seen that when the solenoid should activate, you have no voltage at the solenoid to light the test light. You then would use the light to make determination on if the power or the ground is missing (or both). Finally, you then would go to the PCM and tap into the pin for the solenoid control (most likely it is ground side controlled so you would have testlight on power and then touch to PCM ground side control) and you would see when solenoid is activated there is no transistor activity to light the test light . this would confirm the PCM was the problem. if however you saw the testlight did indeed light, you know you have a wiring issue to the solenoid.

[@zachmiller4930]

@@SchrodingersBox Thanks Matt!

[@Markb8608]

I was just looking for this tester. thanks

[@SchrodingersBox]

Glad I could help!!

[@testuser3167]

If I'd found this channel a few weeks ago, I'd be pretty stoked about the low-cost smoke machine, but it turned out that I needed one earlier and built an improved version of the "plumbing parts" model found a few places on KZbin. I used a Li-Ion battery-powered aquarium pump to provide the mobile low pressure air source, and I bought a flow meter off of Amazon, to provide the feature I find most useful on the commercial "Pro" versions. Mine isn't completely wireless, as I still have to connect to the vehicle battery for the heating filament, but I don't need to bring an air compressor. While I'm not in the market for another smoke machine, I could make good use of many of the accessories they have available.

[@JoeyArispe]

Thanks Matt!! You're the BEST!!

[@SchrodingersBox]

Happy to help!

[@dare2look]

I would like to say to whomever is thinking of getting a subscription to his premium channel. It is worth it. You have to watch the variable valve train video wow I have to say it was crystal clear explanation. The rear end rebuild was also spot on. Thanks for all your hard work appreciate it Matt.

[@SchrodingersBox]

Thanks for sharing!

[@georgetzekov445]

Hi Matt. I'm a subscriber to both your paid and KZbin channel. I can't thank you enough for the knowledge I have obtained from your videos. I'm considering buying Autoline's product. Do you know if they are shipping outside USA, for example to Bulgaria, Europe, where I live?

[@SchrodingersBox]

I don’t know for sure. i know one viewer in Australia said they do not ship there.

[@wyattoneable]

Nicely completed Matt. If you say this is a good product I have no doubt any DIY'er will be well served to have this in their tool arsenal.

[@SchrodingersBox]

Thanks my friend. yeah I turn down 99.9% of such requests but this one really awed me. i was skeptical and insisted I inspect the quality first and I was absolutely satisfied putting my name behind it. it was everything as advertised but even higher quality than I expected.

[@Mr2004MCSS]

Very nice video. I have the regular shop series that uses an external compressor. I wish these would have been around when I bought mine. I contacted Autoline to see if they will just sell the lid with the motor so I can retrofit mine. Our air compressor blew a hole in the side of it so currently we don't have one.

[@SchrodingersBox]

i hope they can help out!

[@Mr2004MCSS]

@@SchrodingersBox I did receive a reply from them but it didn't address my question so I will have to reach back out to them.

[@Mr2004MCSS]

@@SchrodingersBox They finally did reply and said that they could upgrade mine. I had to send them a picture of the insides incase the coil has to be upgraded.

[@Mr2004MCSS]

@@SchrodingersBox They are sending me the parts to upgrade for a nominal fee. Great customer service.

[@SchrodingersBox]

That’s awesome to hear. Hope others see this!

[@billyyoder8171]

Thank you Matt. Same price on Amazon without a discount. I recommend the Autool smoke machine that has a gauge, flow ball, and many adapters for only $189 on Amazon.

[@autolinepro]

Hi Billy, if you purchase through Matt's link you actually get an additional 15% off of the $149.00.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Be careful with that unit it puts out 15psi which in to much for evap values this unit is gauged at 2-3 psi

[@autolinepro]

@@sheerwillsurvival2064 we have a 1 PSI regulator on all of our current units. They are 100% guaranteed to be safe to use with EVAP systems.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

@@autolinepro that’s why Iam getting one end of month can’t decide on pro or other one yet wish the evap value tool wasn’t $20 more. But it’s business 😎

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

I was referring to the autline one the other commenters was thinking of getting. It puts out way too much like most Chinese units.. yours seems great will let you know. Lot of reviews on Amazon saying wires broke in box hopefully mine will be ok 👍🏻

[@allanb3222]

Verrry nice!! 👍

[@SchrodingersBox]

Thanks for the visit! definitely one of the best values I have seen

[@dare2look]

Matt I was wondering with your Autel project if they also gave you the mp408. I recently just acquired the 906ts and mp408 o scope some of your clear explanation on the Autel scope would be awesome the scope works on the scanner or a pc seems alright so far I like it just as soon as I figure it out a lot to take in.

[@SchrodingersBox]

They did not- I only got the ms909

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Been looking at this one and pro one 😎

[@SchrodingersBox]

I know you will be happy with this one. i honestly don’t see that I would ever use my smoke pro- it’s literally faster to set the Autoline even faster than my air compressor would charge up!

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

@@SchrodingersBox that’s was thinking BUT some Amazon reviews said motor went out on second and third uses. So being that annal military guy Iam I research and do pro -con list ect . Lol still thinking but Iam getting one of these

[@SchrodingersBox]

interesting. i have used it about a dozen times so far and during filming it ran about half an hour. I am sure autoline pro would handle any issues that came up.

[@Mr2004MCSS]

For those of you that may watch this video after the initial posting of it, Autoline Pro now offers a newer model called the Ventus that has a rechargeable battery to power the internal pump as well as a built-in flow Meter.

[@SchrodingersBox]

that’s true!! I don’t think it’s available yet for sale but they did send me one to try out. it’s absolutely awesome. just awesome. I will do a review of it soon as they give me the green light.

[@Mr2004MCSS]

@@SchrodingersBox It is for sale. I pre-ordered it and received it a couple of weeks ago or so. I've not used it yet but it's a very nice unit.

[@SchrodingersBox]

Good to know!! Just so happens my next video will have a sneak peak at it! I love it!

[@Mr2004MCSS]

@@SchrodingersBox I will definitely check it out.

[@robotarms]

Bought this smoke machine when this video aired and it has not aged well. We’ve used it maybe 5 times total. Rubber tube is cracked and falling apart. Heater element is now broken. This thing normally sits around on its own shelf and the rate of deterioration is intense. Are there spare parts?? Went to use it today and its totally busted.

[@SchrodingersBox]

Wow sorry to hear that. You should contact the company and I am sure they will help. I have used mine literally dozens of times without any issues at all.

[@AUTOLABYEMEN]

I want the nearest point of sale in the Middle East, where are you located?

[@atlantasamedaydelivery1769]

Wow, awesome and efficient product

[@SchrodingersBox]

It really is!

[@bradensmith888]

When adding smoke through the snorkel, how does the smoke get past the closed throttle plate and into the intake manifold, especially on a drive by wire car?

[@SchrodingersBox]

yeah great question. on either a cable or DBW throttle there will always be a little gap that smoke can get through when it’s closed - it doesn’t totally seal. the 1PSI pressure is way more than enough to get past it. as a matter of fact if you do it the other way around and smoke the intake from a vacuum like, you will need to seal the throttle body or smoke will go right past it and you won’t find your leak!

[@palharley]

Matt, does this product come with oil or Food Grade glycols? Do you know if oil or glycol is better than the other? Thanks for you time.

[@SchrodingersBox]

I don’t know actually.. according to another viewer it’s baby oil with a scent added. i know on my old Smoke Pro it just used baby oil.

[@palharley]

@@SchrodingersBoxThanks, I saw in the instructions that you can use mineral oil or glycol. I made a smoke machine out of a dog treat bucket a fish tank pump. Cut a couple of holes in the lid for the pump and output. Load output hose with a black and mild cigar. Real smoke with a pleasant smell. Lol. I really like the autoline.

[@autolinepro]

Hey Paul, our machines do come with an 8oz bottle of our proprietary fluid that provides the densest smoke. It will also work with other oils as Matt has suggested. Love the ingenuity of your DIY machine! 😎

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I know it doesn't matter to some people and I know it comes down to the almighty buck but the unit I have is American made which I prefer. Do you know where this unit is manufactured? Thanks for showing Matt.

[@SchrodingersBox]

Oh I can appreciate that for sure. I don’t know where it is manufactured - I am sure China but autoline pro can weigh in. I usually mind that at as well but like Harbor Freight Tools- sometime the Chinese manufactured stuff is awful and breaks on first use but I have other stuff from there that I have had for 10 years that I use all the time and it’s been an unbeatable value. I am confident this item is the latter. but I also assume you surely already have a smoke machine, Right, Mike?

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

@@SchrodingersBox well of course! Redline Smoke Pro

[@SchrodingersBox]

Same as me hahahaha. we have good taste. i haven’t even used mine ever since I got this one though.

[@autolinepro]

That is a great question! We are a family owned business here in the USA. Autoline Pro smoke machines are created with raw materials sourced around the globe, individual parts are made by meticulously selected leading manufacturers that specialize in each part, and final assembly and inspection happen right here in California, USA.

[@faize28]

Which would last longer the one with the built in compressor or the one without. How’s it holding up after you purchased it

[@SchrodingersBox]

This unit with compressor is still working perfectly fine after probably 120 hours of use!! I just recently got the newest design which not only has built in pump but also a flow gauge and self- contained battery so no more cables to connect to car battery.

[@faize28]

@@SchrodingersBox I was looking at it but reading a lot of bad reviews on it.

[@hippo780]

I have a vacuum leak on my Tacoma's oil catch can fittings, how do you fix that, rtv sealant? The hose on the fittings have hose clamps but no matter how tight I tighten them its still leaking.

[@SchrodingersBox]

i used to use RTV but I think it is not a good fix for the future when you may need to remove the hoses. i now fix such things by using smaller hoses that fit more snuggly.

[@scraplifetrashtocash4551]

I got the Smoke pro Red line. The flow meter is a must for me. For my other unit I've got the speed smoke also. It's air or compressor use it does both. But also will go into turbo testing mode. At 3k I've made my money back 40 times over for my speed smoke. I'm a diyer. But don't trust cheaper tool's. I like having professional level tools in my arsenal of attack to complete my repairs with knowing the tools r quality and have been proven to last. This is a neat tool. But not for me.

[@SchrodingersBox]

well, also owning a redline myself, I can tell you that it has sat idle on the shelf ever since I got the autoline pro shown here.

[@markchidester6239]

Nice! I wish it was around when I got my Amazon special, lol. That built in compressor would be awesome! Any chance they have a flow meter to go with it?

[@SchrodingersBox]

no there is no flow meter with it but honestly at the price it’s such a non factor and if need to limit the smoke flow I just pinch the hose a little lol

[@markchidester6239]

@@SchrodingersBox True. The reason I bring it up is a video from SMA. Eric was diagnosing a small EVAP leak. Of course he has the $$$ unit. I believe he was just smoking the system alone. With the flow meter, he was able to show that it was definitely leaking as there was air/smoke flow happening. Very hard to see. Had to get the angle of the light just right to be able to see it. He kept looking because he was able to see that there was flow showing on the meter.

[@noncog1]

Flow meter is important to me for the above reason...

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

@@noncog1 ditto for me.

[@elliottspringer4120]

need help had gas in my b13 caborated engine my wife put disel in it i drove two days with it car start running dead so i empty the gas tank and change the fuel now the car only crank but dont start help me

[@SchrodingersBox]

have seen this before. i drained the tank by disconnecting fuel filter and bypassing pump relay and then rinsed with another gallon of fuel then added about 5 gallons and flushed the fuel rail and car started.

[@johnvlai]

Saw this vid and opened up a membership 2 days ago but I have different email address for payment so locked out right now. Shot a message on your contact form right after I opened up the account but haven't gotten a response. Tried to email the gmail address yesterday as well hoping to get a response there. No luck yet. Help.

[@SchrodingersBox]

Sorry about that- admin on PTO but will go ahead and fix this.

[@johnvlai]

@@SchrodingersBox Thanks Matt. I got in. Just got my unit from Autoline and wanted to diagnose if I have a vacuum leak, but my FJ60 has a SBC350 swapped in so doesn't have an intake snorkel. Would another option be to use the hose going into brake booster?

[@shineon3643]

Password reset does not work on your website

[@SchrodingersBox]

Yes you need to request admin to do it for security purposes. just fill out “contact us” and he will reset within 24hrs.

[@shineon3643]

Hi Matt. I've renewed my subscription and still haven't got access to your Web site.

[@SchrodingersBox]

did you use the “contact us” form?

[@shineon3643]

Yes I've completed that twice.

[@noncog1]

Just clicked but damn ive wanted a smoke tester for so long but theyre so overpriced. Tysm

[@SchrodingersBox]

Believe me I know the feeling. it’s exactly what inspired me to work with these guys. i wanted a smoke machine for years and years but there was no way I could justify $800 bucks much less $1200. The Redline I got used for $600 was really pushing my boundary. if I had known I could get one for $150 I would not have hesitated!!

[@johnson554671]

This does seem pretty bad@$$. Looking to add one to my toolkit soon, with the accessories as well.

[@SchrodingersBox]

You won’t be disappointed. Get the newer model though- the one with the built in battery and flow meter!! Same price as the old model but way better!!

[@violin245]

No not spill the smoke fluid. It smells awful and it impossible to get out of clothes

[@SchrodingersBox]

Good to know. i thought the smoke fluid is just baby oil

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

@@SchrodingersBox they add smell to it to make leaks easier to find