WHICH SMOKE MACHINE SHOULD YOU BUY?!? REDLINE VS AUTOOL MR CARTOOL

In today's video I share with you my newest tool. A Mr Cartool T130 Leak detection smoke machine. This tool is used to test engines for vacuum and oil leaks, as well as EVAP and exhaust systems. This smoke machine is great because it does not require any shop air compressor supply. It has a built in air compressor, so it is %100 mobile. The low price makes this tool a great deal, but the main question I have is. How does this tool stack up to my old school expensive Redline smoke machine? Watch as I put my two smoke machines side by side and compare the different features. We will talk about the pros and cons of both smoke machines, so that you can make the right decision when it comes to purchasing your own.
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Due to factors beyond the control of Advanced Level Auto, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Advanced Level Auto assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Advanced Level Auto recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Advanced Level Auto, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Advanced Level Auto.

[@stevenlatham4397]

I’ve missed your longer videos like this. You’re a busy guy, so I know they are inconvenient for you. Thanks for making inimitable quality videos.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thank you for watching and your continued support! I truly appreciate it.

[@gregjones8501]

Seeing that some of your tools are disorganized makes me feel better about the way I see my shoo and tools sometimes! Glad I’m not the only one who loses random tools in weird places lol. I appreciate the candor and you taking the time to post another video for us guys. Thanks Eric! ✊🏾

[@jayharks7710]

I have this unit and all you have to do is add a low-pressure regulator before the flow gauge. Modify a propane regulator and you are good.

[@jgeorges3061]

Eric, AWESOME information I have Autool the yellow one love it for leak test well check it for 2 psi thanks for sharing brother.

[@TATGeneralServices]

Thank you for this very informative video, sir, you explained well the difference between the two. Salute!

[@germanfandino598]

Excellent video !! I like very much the way that you show on step by step the fix procedure, and in this case you did explain incredibly process to use a smoke machine. The best tool video in KZbin !!

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thank you very much!

[@simpleone1345]

thank you for this very informative video, i have this same T130 smoke machine that i have not used yet, this is by far one of the best info and how to videos i have seen on youtube for the past 10 years. well done

[@PhillipBailey]

I bought one of the car tool units and returned it. Too much pressure unless you are testing a turbo intercooler. I needed it for evap and you can't regulate it low enough.

[@cyberslacker5150]

Great video Eric. Great review! I agree that it is probably too much pressure. I really love the Mr Cartool device. It's self contained! But I diagnosed a leaking intake manifold on a Chevy. When it was cold an air leak would develop. I had to turn the pressure kinda high to open up the leak. A 1 psi pressure wouldn't have opened up the leak to reveal it. I agree that it has too much pressure. Imagine a gas tank having 15 PSI in it from the machine. You should talk to the people of the device to redesign it to allow the pressure to be lower and regulate-able.

[@edwardthayer9386]

Thank you for your time and videos! I greatly appreciate them. This is what i was warned about with the Mr. Cartool= pressure gauge is worthless - flow meter is worthless. but it makes good smoke and good pressure. Do not buy this for evap testing. It would probably work well for intercooler testing. Thank you for being honest. I greatly appreciate that and your knowledge you share!👑

[@scraplifetrashtocash4551]

A buddy of mine had to pay for a customer's car he damaged using this smoke machine. I wouldn't recommend anyone buying this to test evap systems. U can't regulate that machine even if u try. It cost more in damages to even risk going that cheap for a smoke machine. Only thing that machine would be good for is testing turbo leaks. Because u can use it safely for the Psi requirement to check for leaks. I don't think the manufacturer should be able to even say this is a evap smoke machine. A professional shop would never attempt to use it in their shop

[@hiramalonso97]

Solid video man! THANKS!!

[@MIKEYSREVIEWS]

That is a cool tool. Would be great to see that on Honda Civic Si for any vacuum leaks.

[@Jpilgrim30]

That’s a hell of a price especially coming with the air bladder

[@MattyEngland]

Great video as always, cheers Eric 👍

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thank you for watching!

[@SimplyOffRoad]

This tool and it's high psi will work great on later model volvo cars pre 2016. There leak detection pump will produce up to 14psi in properly working system. I've seen those very small evap leaks only leak at 8 to 10psi.

[@megalegendario]

gracias por compartir esta bien por que trae el compresor incluido y no necesitas mas psi

[@billarroo1]

On your new green machine maybe add a small inline adjustable tee value to vent smoke to the air, That way it will never build up pressure, add about 4 feet of vent hose to keep the vented smoke away from your work area. Great Video THANKS

[@malibuStroker]

I have been thinking about buying the autool machine and this video helped me make my decision. Thank you for the video!

[@llovertheworld]

Great review Thanks

[@gbenz6494]

Green smoke machine might not work for my 2002 Chevy EVAP system but it sure looks like I can use it on my 1979 300sd Mercedes (w116).

[@derofromdown-under2832]

An excellent comparison between the two systems Eric... WELL DONE!!! 10/10

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thank you!

[@Redkit34]

Hey buddy thank you for showing us this machines. I want to tell smth that MPa is not mmPa. MPa is MegaPascal. @26.44 your flow meter ball is hovering because there is also leak somewhere on the hose from your blocking hand to the machine. Since when you turn the machine off the ball goes down so it should be on the ground when you blocked it.

[@iiro173]

Nice machine 👍 nice job 👍

[@mikecont9742]

Great video.

[@quikfixes2084]

Hello Eric hope you can help me out , I currently have d triton d8 scanner and max d10 ,but I'm thinking about going another direction, I'm actually debating about getting ,the thinktool, scanner or the x431,any recommendations, really looking up 4 ur opinion,

[@ErikTheVikingMechanic]

Nice video. Fyi MPa stands for Mega Pascal's not Mili Pascal 0.25 MPa = 36.2 psi

[@mikechiodetti4482]

We had a RedLine at work till some loose nut stole it. Anyway great machine, Made in USA, can use baby oil instead of Red Line's own oil. Ours had the dip stick with the large opening for the oil. Newer Red Line units have a built in compressor. Costs more, but still USA made.

[@sambitar8448]

VERY IMPRESSIVE REPRESENTATION OF T130. " LOVE YOUR IMPRESSIVE INHERRENT DESIGN," YOU ARE BLESSED WITH AN ADDITIONAL SENSE. BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU

[@pirihern9329]

I have the autool sdt-206 works great. Have had it for 6 years. Well made . Found and cleared a po442 and 456 on my 2006 subaru sti

[@bucketoftruthify]

High pressure needed to test boost leaks, so should be another positive.

[@nv1493]

Hands down for me after a couple years of use is the AutoLine Pro smoke gen. Ran about $120 and worth it, works like a charm.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

I'll be sure to check it out!

[@Mr2004MCSS]

That is the one I bought recently. I haven't used it yet but it had great reviews for the price.

[@pedrorojascervantes3928]

Dependent on shop air or stand alone /mobile unit?

[@gkelley47]

thanks

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

I own an AUTOOL SDT-206 that has a pressure gauge as well as two meters.... One for oil level, and one for flow. ALL is self contained, including air pump. I've used it in a couple videos, and it works really well, and I loved the price, compared to competition.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

They are especially great for us mobile guys. Thanks for watching!

[@pirihern9329]

Way better than snap on

[@chekelley6861]

That would work great for leak testing turbo circuits. I have the redline with the built in compressor. It works just like the redline you have but it has the compressor or I can use shop air. It just never builds enough pressure for turbo intake systems.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Great tip! Thanks for the info!

[@ChadtheDad23]

4:40 Learning the hard way really sticks to you lol

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

smh...

[@Coodeville]

I like it!

[@madmike214]

I have the autel version...i love it for portability and hate it for the insane pressure it builds

[@petar443]

32:08 Why the smoke from the breather? The PCV valve is closed when engine is not running. I guess there are partly open intake valves and some from intake gets to cylinder then from the rings to the crankcase and breather?

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Yes. Exactly

[@justinhayward5027]

Hey Eric how you like the McGraw compressor? Was thinking about buying the fortress from harbor freight.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

It's a great compressor for the price, but honestly I regret not spending the extra money to buy the Fortress. The one I bought is a little too loud for my home garage and the Fortress is supposed to be a little quieter.

[@justinhayward5027]

@@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO thanks for the feedback. My husky took a crap and it was crazy loud.

[@kkovler1]

Cheapest is cigar and some tubing works well, plus I can enjoy a smoke while working

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

The cigar will be gone, and the "smoker" will be green and passed out before an EVAP leak is found.

[@MattyEngland]

Fire up the bong. 👍

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

I don't think anyone has the lung capacity to fill a fuel tank in any car.

[@billsmith2212]

You would be surprised of the smoke output from Cheech & Chong !

[@bernardaflores1720]

Can you add a fine regulator before connecting to evap system???

[@OneLegged-honda-mechanic]

I loaned my redline smoker to a friend and guess what he broke? Yep, the flow valve. And he denied breaking it. Smh. I replaced the valve and now i no longer loan it out.

[@philipar6787]

What's that package a rubber?

[@NURsMec]

Can smoke test damage engine? and do I need to remove the smoke right after I introduced smoke? thanks

[@2StarPrivate]

Only if the pressure is too high. Smoke will remove itself from the intake the moment the car starts. It will also dissipate from the EVAP system, so not a concern.

[@shakes7333]

All units with built in air supply is not good for evap testing. You could very easily over expand a plastic fuel tank or create other damage. Better to stay with an external air operated unit like the RedLine.

[@robertjimenez5877]

Hey bro put a pressure gauge on the end of the hose and set your pressure knob to one psi and if holds at one psi . Then you can increase it to your disired pressure.

[@robertjimenez5877]

Regardless what you got on your pressure gauge your just putting out the desired pressure on knob adjustment.maybe that's the deal.

[@jum5238]

I wonder if you can modify a commercial air pump for tires to run off the battery and air output goes to the regulated device's hose input.

[@the_retired_mechanic]

Brilliant tutorial. I have the yellow version of this machine in the UK. And i still don't understand the metric gauge....ha ha

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

I had to do some research to understand it myself.

[@likits1999]

A cigar, a latex glove and a syphon pump! McGyver rules!!!

[@macswi5763]

Best is Autoxscan SD960PRO

[@IBenZik]

$8 a bottle, Walgreens $3.89

[@gilbertgarcia1575]

I put on a bbq lp regulator on my Autool smoker that does 16psi. It now will not go over 2psi evap safe.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Awesome tip! Thanks for the info!

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

What brand regulator did you use and how did you make it fit please!! I am thinking same thing but only finding 1/2 psi regulator

[@jamesbeckner8165]

Can you show how you did this?

[@gilbertgarcia1575]

@@jamesbeckner8165 sorry no youtube channel for me. Just go to your local hardware store ask for a BBQ propane regulator. Then put, I think it was 1/4" barb fitting on each end and attach your hoses.

[@mikekamper7674]

Just put a inline check valve on the smoke machine. U can even put a gauge on it so u know exactly how much pressure you release

[@nordiccowboy3430]

I was a Matco dealer from 06’ to 10’ and the Redline unit was never $2100. It was $1000. Now on the Redline website it’s $1299. You were ripped off! I went on Amazon and they offer the Redline unit for $849 with the bladder. Have you tried adding a small regulator with a gauge to the smoke hose? That my help with evap testing.

[@juansquestbro2008]

Smoke it up

[@mrvang8077]

You must be crazy spending $2100.00 for the redline smoke machine.

[@danielmedrano9083]

I build a home made smog machine and I can attached to my compressor at home. Base on your video it sounds like I should not use a high psi from my compressor to the machine to the car.... because I could damage the system. Should I set up my air compressor to a very low psi? The smog machine is made out of pvc and hoses and I attach it to a 12 volt battery. thanks you for the help and thank you so much for the information you provide to the community....

[@cpcoark]

I don't have a smoke machine but have used my shop compressor to look for leaks. I just use soap solution and watch for bubbles. To reduce the pressure, the compressor is set to low. Like 20 psi. I then hook the hose to another low pressure regulator and set that to 1 psi. At 1 psi, any tubing can be used to hook up to the car.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Yes. Too much pressure can blow rear main seals and cause other leaks. Try adding a regulator to your homemade machine.

[@danielmedrano9083]

@@cpcoark thank you

[@danielmedrano9083]

@@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO thank you

[@Lambros_Stefaneas]

How do you know it can blow a gasket? (you told us to ask you 😂).

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Years ago. Before I bought the redline machine, I built one with a paint can. I turned the regulator on my air compressor as low as it could go. I decided to test it using my wife's truck. I ended up blowing the rear main seal and causing a vacuum leak from the intake manifold.

[@louisvillalba7695]

2100 wowowowwowwoooooooooow

[@jasonerken5917]

I purchased the cheaper one and used it may be 10 times and broke down. Spend the money and buy the better one...

[@stealthg35infiniti94]

If you're are in a tight budget or just need a Smoke Machine for one job, make your own. I did. You need a old plastic jug, 5 feet of clear plastic hose, glue gun, a couple of mini cigars with plastic tips. Make a small hole in jugs cap enough to slide 4 inches of hose inside. Secure with glue gun. Light up the cigar and place it on the end of the hose that is near the cap. Insert cigar with cap onto the jug. Make a small hole so you can blow into the jug. Connect the other side of long hose to the area to be tested. The smoke should last the life of the cigar. If you use a compressor, turn down the regular Pressure. You can also add additional holes as not over Pressurize your plastic jug. Use the Minimum air Pressure that keeps the cigar lit.You might need additional hoses and clamps for different testing.

[@autoacoustics4938]

Whats the chances of using a vape to detect leaks ?

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

I'm sure it could work, but you still need a constant air supply.

[@pirihern9329]

Autool killed the competition. No more greed muy bueno

[@scraplifetrashtocash4551]

My buddy caused 3k in damages using this unit on a customer's car. That unit is good for test turbos, not evap systems. U would be a fool to try it. It can't maintain a Psi level of under 9 Psi. My friend wishes he never tried it. He literally could of bought a speed smoke machine from redline just from the damages he caused. Go look that up on their site and see how good it is and what u get with it.

[@amadorosario-xs4zb]

Hi, I want to ask you something it doesn't have anything to do whit this video but I know you are a Nissan tech I want to program a key fog to my 2008 Infiniti g35x I just bout the thinktool pros. Do you think I can do it whit this scanner? I don't want to start something and then get stuck. thank you for your knowledge

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

If you are adding a new key in addition to the original, then yes you should be able to do it with the Thinktool. Just make sure you have the tool fully updated.

[@amadorosario-xs4zb]

@@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO thank you very much God bless you

[@HaydenStewart12]

That pump is way too powerful if you're smoking down vacuum lines. 1psi is ~0.007mpa... that would barely register on the gauge. Buyers be careful!

[@PhillyDee215]

OTC or Snap On😎

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Big money!

[@PhillyDee215]

@@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO 😉

[@pirihern9329]

Autool

[@charlesmecum5009]

I'm gonna disagree to agree, but if ur smoking a intake how can pressure be to huge of a deal? Valves are open in the engine, how cld u ever c to much pressure from machine, no matter the brand

[@hogi99]

$2100 is hwy robbery.🧐 $1200 for not even having a compressor is still a joke.

[@turboimport95]

I got the SNAP-ON EELD100A I paid like 1300 or so a few years ago still works great.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

Use Ivan's Russian smoke machine.

[@mikez2370]

2100 !!!!$$$$!!! WHAT THE ?????? WHERES HARBOR FREIGHT ?

[@rickyloverain7063]

first time used and is battery clip are broken poor quality.

[@gilbertgarcia1575]

They gave you the flashlight because they were embarrassed that they charged you $2100 for the smoke machine that didn't even have a self contained air pump.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

I see how much they have dropped the price over the years due to competition. It makes me wonder how they got away with selling those machines for so much money for so many years.

[@pirihern9329]

Greed

[@dirtygrizzly4219]

2100 dollars 🤣 you got dry pounded, still hurts bud?

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Yes. It still hurts.

[@jovangrbic97]

2100$, thats robbery and they know it. That thing is worth retail maybe 200$ on a good day...

[@scraplifetrashtocash4551]

Wrong. The technology they use and the parts r high quality. And when dealing with any evap systems u want to have equipment that is high quantity and u know it will not fail and damage a customer's vehicle. Cheaper is not better. You're risking being sued and getting a bad reputation for messing up your customer's vehicle

[@jovangrbic97]

@@scraplifetrashtocash4551 Technology? You mean a ball valve, spring loaded pressure release, and aluminum casting with threads?

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

DIY around $30 worth of parts.

[@billmonroe8826]

"judge"? No mechanic is going to judge other than know that it was used, which means you made some money. lol

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Yes. That machine has paid for itself plenty of times over. Thanks for watching!

[@ovalwingnut]

How much! No disrespect but are you blowing smoke?