EASIEST Way To Find Engine Vacuum Leaks! DIY Auto Repair

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The best, safest, easiest, and cheapest way to quickly find (identify)car engine vacuum leaks and exhaust system leaks for DIY auto repair. Locating the source of an engine vacuum leak that causes rough idle or OBDII cylinder misfiring trouble codes couldn't be any easier, and no special tools are required. Save big money doing your own auto repairs! Enjoy the video.
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@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

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@JohnnyRevels Жыл бұрын

😊

@alibedj8950 3 ай бұрын

Could not find a leak with a smoke test, found it in three minutes with this method, absolutely brilliant

@americandad707 10 күн бұрын

Where was the leak at?

@bicylindrico 3 жыл бұрын

Personally I use a stethoscope with the hose left open at the end. This works for suspension noises as well and even better than leaving the metal pointer on the end. I agree 100% with your technique and am a 30+ year mechanic

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, a stethoscope with the end removed works great. What I show in this video is a very cheap alternative to a stethoscope for the average person. Thanks for watching!

@denisouncho2513 Ай бұрын

How do you use a stethoscope for suspension please?I have a suspension problem i guess

@bicylindrico Ай бұрын

@@denisouncho2513 You have to be able to duplicate the noise with the vehicle on the ground or on a lift. Obviously driving may pose a challenge

@ProjectFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Another very helpful video that'll help a lot of people! Thank you and looking forward to your next video!

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I greatly enjoyed your latest video!

@huntzkush 3 жыл бұрын

Yall should do a cross over video 😄

@darthbubba866 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding use of brains and stuff you have on-hand in the shop! 👍👏

@bellaboo6098 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this very easy way of finding a vacuum leak. I will be testing it out on my nb tomorrow. 👍

@iTzDaNiiLo 3 жыл бұрын

Great trick. I'm going to add this to my arsenal. Thanks for teaching us this

@IOI769 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Love the perceived ease of it as well as the cost for the tool.

@rudythecat7320 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I never could find the source of vacuum leaks...can't wait to try this. Thanks!

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@davidruiz5383 10 ай бұрын

Amazing work, great mind process. I will try it tomorrow. Thanks and God Bless

@pfsantos007 Ай бұрын

This is excellent. Will add this to the other options (propane, starter fluid, smoke test).

@mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent very clever I actually have a need to utilize this on my 3800 V6 appreciate you coming up with the solution.

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Hope it works well for you. Just drag the end of the hose along all suspected areas. Thanks for watching! Be sure to rate thumbs up and share the video link with others.

@jhjaj5321 Ай бұрын

Good idea was always taught to use carb clean and listen for the change this looks safer nice !

@kingwilliamorange 3 ай бұрын

I just wanted to say that this is a brilliant method. I have used the gas method and was always a litte eery about doing it that way but this is genius. I have a 4runner that has a misfire that I am trying to track down. Ive changed coil packs and plugs ands wires and the misfire remains so this is going to be my next move. Thanks so much.

@devonbeede5078 3 ай бұрын

Did it work?

@850CANE 11 ай бұрын

I have a 2008 Sonata and im getting the code P0296. Im going to check for vacuum leaks first. Thank you for this video. Looks like the 2.4l engine also so perfect

@restitutocatipay3972 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to your big info sir, very help ful tip

@bruceevans2137 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Such a time saver

@FormatDub Жыл бұрын

Great idea, is that slight whilstle that you get when you start the engine part of this leak too? I have a similar sound at the moment when at very low rpms static, and increases in pitch with a tiny bit of gas applied.. Also get some strange issues when hard accelerating at random, sometimes like the engine is juddering/sticking trying to reach the higher rpm after a gear drop.. A 2018 Mercedes 220 diesel engine.. Not good

@BenMitro 3 жыл бұрын

Good thinking 99!

@hrep14 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I think I have a vacuum leak near the intake manifold in the car and wasn’t sure how to find it on the cheap. This is very helpful.

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

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@hubbyhaqq9802 11 ай бұрын

@@electronicsNmore Thank you. I was gonna try the propane method until I found this video. 👍

@dariusstack 10 ай бұрын

Gm where u get your tube and small funnel from and tthanks for making tthis video

@ajo4rman 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant best best idea I've seen so far I shared the link to this video in several places.

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to share the video link!

@johndelong5574 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx for your clever solutions!

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

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@Jack-jw3rd Ай бұрын

that plastic stethoscope trick is pretty sick ngl, works well

@ThePreyMantas 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Another great job!

@ThePreyMantas 3 жыл бұрын

It's almost (I'm not committing, damn it! I know better) :) Perfection.....

@vincentlee2460 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@axelmensch3369 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I don’t want set my car on fire with the break cleaner method 😊

@bastionwolf 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this actually really cool!

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Simple but very useful. Thanks for watching!

@nyacoustics8373 Жыл бұрын

i have a 95 lexus v8 sc400. I see smoke coming from the thick hoses towards the rear of the intake and close to the firewall. the hose clamps also look burnt and smell. There are fumes coming from the area. I have rough idle, and the rpm goes in the wrong direction when i rev the car. The exhaust has sputtering sound. Does this sound like vacuum leak ?

@RD-cw9ik 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip thanks.

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and you're welcome!

@Locksnut 3 жыл бұрын

👍 👍 Another great tip.

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783 2 жыл бұрын

Your awesome!!!

@coskuarsiray 3 жыл бұрын

if it is a diesel, you will notice increase in idle rpm for a moment. that is becasue of diesel speed adjusted by fuel rate not air; in contrast of gasoline engines.

@godfamilycountry4211 3 жыл бұрын

That is an awesome trick/tip. I've used long oil funnel but the hose is too cool. Thx

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Be sure to rate thumbs up and share the video link. Thank you

@johndii2194 3 жыл бұрын

Next episode how to stop air leaks in those hard-to-reach areas with spray-in foam.

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@tonyguerich9854 3 жыл бұрын

That is outstanding. Though it looks like a used PDQ Bach instrument.

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@motube2389 9 ай бұрын

Were you running extremely lean at that condition? And what kind of codes you got as a result Let me know please

@pamparker4047 Жыл бұрын

love it

@audreybarnes6527 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Audrey! Be sure to share. Thanks

@Johnjohn-eo6mb 9 ай бұрын

Where can I find a new alternator for my car I try every auto parts store they discontinued

@kevinmartin1679 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kev!

@lt.lasereyez8891 3 жыл бұрын

I drench the thing with brake parts cleaner, but yeah fire can happen

@royhuang9133 2 жыл бұрын

I am going to try this "EASIEST Way" on my Mazda tomorrow.

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

If there's a vacuum leak, you shouldn't have any trouble finding it.

@perrkanot 2 жыл бұрын

What is he saying to do with the tunnel? Cover up the air type? Cover up the air intake?

@RichardT2112 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Did I see some green coolant under where you had the leak?

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

No coolant leak. :-). I keep that engine tip top. Thanks for watching!

@ohmslaw6856 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.. You ever know what happened to "Photonicinduction"?

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I was wondering the same thing. Once or twice before he vanished for a period of time, but now it appears he's gone for good.

@rocketsmall4547 3 жыл бұрын

dude upload 2 videos this week

@americandad707 10 күн бұрын

Did that vacuum leak trigger a engine code?

@andrewan8855 8 ай бұрын

Hi. Just wondering what size tube do u use?

@electronicsNmore 8 ай бұрын

Whatever size fits over a small funnel

@mikeymah6229 2 жыл бұрын

Cool

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mikey!

@privateprivate1865 2 жыл бұрын

Have an important question that is directly related to this video.. my question is did this vacuum leak which was on this engine did it happen to set any trouble codes or warning lights??????

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think any codes were triggered.

@privateprivate1865 2 жыл бұрын

@@electronicsNmore I ask because I believe I have a vacuum leak that isn't triggering any trouble codes but it's still compromising engine performance as well as breaking. If you don't mind me sharing, I first noticed something when my brake pedal no longer retracts back to full upwards position. And the engine doesn't start in the cold very easily.. have a fluctuating idle.. it just seems as life I'm not getting enough vacuum to operate the brakes properly. Because all of the brakes grab. As if it's not releasing. Because there's not enough vacuum. But that would seem like it need to be an awfully huge vacuum leak to ruin engine performance so badly as well as breaking constantly on its own. But I can't find the damn vacuum leak? My brother believed it was the idle air control valve and I didn't believe his diagnosis fully, because I think it was a little bit of both. A worn I don't air control valve or dirty pintle and seat.. or it was just going bad.. but we replaced it and it only helped in the way that it stays running a little bit better. It feels like there's some sort of vacuum gate that is not closing and even opening at random causing the engines idle to fluctuate and compromising breaking as well. Phew... Uhhg. I said a mouthful lol sorry

@Szabysvk 4 ай бұрын

Sadly did not work on 5.7L V8 challenger

@benzee1 8 ай бұрын

Ive always sprayed carb cleaner around to find vacuum leaks. When the carb cleaner hits a leak, engine rpm increases. The problem is that doesn't work with todays engines. The computers will keep the rpms steady even when spraying directly into the intake. 😔

@irisbaez1972 3 ай бұрын

KIA SEDONA 2004 3.5L

@SleeplessinOC 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy this ?

@electronicsNmore 2 жыл бұрын

Any hardware store.

@SleeplessinOC 2 жыл бұрын

@@electronicsNmore oh …like Ace hardware or Home Depot ? What sound exactly am I looking for ? A hissing sound ? When using this

@MiguelRodriguez-pz8wi 3 жыл бұрын

Could you use a smoke machine?

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Of course, but if you have good hearing, you'll find the leak with ease using what I show. Why spend money on a smoke machine?

@SisterWatchmanBrooke Жыл бұрын

a Car Engine Stethiscope!! 😁👍

@tompas11A3n52KkX 3 жыл бұрын

God tip. Another way is using starter fluid. Just spray it over hoses, manifold, injection valves etc when the engine is running at idle. A vacuum leak will increase the idle speed when sprayed.

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, just like using the propane torch. Thanks for watching!

@Jim_Austin 3 жыл бұрын

The only problem with this idea is that the sound is high-frequency and us older folks can't hear that kind of sound.

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

I understand your point, especially since I have a friend that's an audiologist, but you'd be surprised how loud leaks will sound with that funnel tight against your ear.

@area223f 3 жыл бұрын

I use a can of injector cleaner

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

That works too. :-)

@ruftime 3 жыл бұрын

Sure...if it’s a gross leak😂 Otherwise a smoke machine is THE best tool😎

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

I can assure you it works on big and small leaks. All you have to do if move the tip around suspected areas. Smoke method does work good, as long as you don't have a cooling fan blowing the smoke all around. :-) A minute vacuum leak on your car won't even be noticeable.

@JT-lq4yd 3 жыл бұрын

How much is the cheapest smoke machine?

@user-zo6vz8qx3p 2 жыл бұрын

We need to make a smoke generator ! And feed it to the collector under low pressure. You can even just make a cigarette out of it ))) You will see where the smoke is leaking from

@azarahwagner2749 Ай бұрын

If your car has over 60-80 K miles , you need new hoses PERIOD 😂

@rocketsmall4547 3 жыл бұрын

half mill subscribers. 3k view....

@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful YT for ya! They only notify a small number of my subs when I upload videos, and after they're uploaded, they get buried down the search results. Inferior videos get more views.

@magnetarneutron1 10 ай бұрын

your car is a Nissan maxima

@electronicsNmore 10 ай бұрын

@magnetarneutron1 10 ай бұрын

@@electronicsNmore ok nice video. got a Nissan maxima 95

@NR-pn6mn 2 жыл бұрын

Sir get rid of your potatoe phone and get one with better sound quality! 🥴🥴🥴

@michaelcarman4875 4 ай бұрын

that's awfully cheap at 2.00. i don't believe it.

@stevenshackelford1937 Жыл бұрын

Oh sure...with a running engine? Come on man!

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Ok, it's a hoax video.......Move on. LOL

@mts7274 Жыл бұрын

Plastic intake covers on many modern vehicles naturally make a hissing noise, so this would not be a very good method. Also, some vacuum leaks don't rear their ugly heads until the vehicle is under heavy load, so this method would only be good at detecting the type of leak that would affect the engine performance at idle.

@jayway8612 7 ай бұрын

so the hissing/whooshing coming from my intake manifold is normal?