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 года назад

I hope everyone enjoyed this helpful and informative video! I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to share this video link with others if enjoyed it and support the creation of new videos on my channel. Thanks guys!

@JohnnyRevels 11 месяцев назад

😊

@alibedj8950 2 месяца назад

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

@americandad707 3 дня назад

Where was the leak at?

@bicylindrico 3 года назад

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 года назад

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 Месяц назад

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

@bicylindrico Месяц назад

@@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 года назад

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

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! I greatly enjoyed your latest video!

@huntzkush 3 года назад

Yall should do a cross over video 😄

@darthbubba866 3 года назад

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

@iTzDaNiiLo 3 года назад

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

@bellaboo6098 6 месяцев назад

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

@rudythecat7320 3 года назад

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

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

Glad to help!

@IOI769 Год назад

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

@kingwilliamorange 3 месяца назад

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 2 месяца назад

Did it work?

@mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268 3 года назад

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

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

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.

@BenMitro 3 года назад

Good thinking 99!

@davidruiz5383 10 месяцев назад

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

@restitutocatipay3972 2 года назад

Thanks to your big info sir, very help ful tip

@pfsantos007 23 дня назад

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

@bruceevans2137 8 месяцев назад

Brilliant. Such a time saver

@ThePreyMantas 3 года назад

Excellent. Another great job!

@ThePreyMantas 3 года назад

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

@johndelong5574 3 года назад

Thanx for your clever solutions!

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

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@ajo4rman 2 года назад

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

@electronicsNmore 2 года назад

Thanks for taking the time to share the video link!

@jhjaj5321 Месяц назад

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

@hrep14 2 года назад

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 года назад

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@hubbyhaqq9802 11 месяцев назад

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

@tonyguerich9854 3 года назад

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

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

🤣

@johndii2194 3 года назад

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

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

LOL

@vincentlee2460 Год назад

Brilliant!

@Jack-jw3rd Месяц назад

that plastic stethoscope trick is pretty sick ngl, works well

@850CANE 11 месяцев назад

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

@bastionwolf 3 года назад

Wow this actually really cool!

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

Simple but very useful. Thanks for watching!

@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783 2 года назад

Your awesome!!!

@RD-cw9ik 3 года назад

Great tip thanks.

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

Thanks, and you're welcome!

@Locksnut 3 года назад

👍 👍 Another great tip.

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@axelmensch3369 Год назад

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

@pamparker4047 Год назад

love it

@FormatDub Год назад

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

@audreybarnes6527 2 года назад

Thanks 👍

@electronicsNmore 2 года назад

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

@godfamilycountry4211 3 года назад

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

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

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

@dariusstack 10 месяцев назад

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

@kevinmartin1679 2 года назад

Very good video

@electronicsNmore 2 года назад

Thanks Kev!

@RichardT2112 3 года назад

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

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

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

@royhuang9133 2 года назад

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

@electronicsNmore 2 года назад

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

@lt.lasereyez8891 3 года назад

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

@coskuarsiray 3 года назад

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.

@mikeymah6229 2 года назад

Cool

@electronicsNmore 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Mikey!

@americandad707 3 дня назад

Did that vacuum leak trigger a engine code?

@ohmslaw6856 3 года назад

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

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

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 года назад

dude upload 2 videos this week

@nyacoustics8373 Год назад

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 ?

@tompas11A3n52KkX 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@motube2389 9 месяцев назад

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

@irisbaez1972 3 месяца назад

KIA SEDONA 2004 3.5L

@benzee1 7 месяцев назад

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. 😔

@privateprivate1865 2 года назад

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 года назад

I don't think any codes were triggered.

@privateprivate1865 2 года назад

@@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 месяца назад

Sadly did not work on 5.7L V8 challenger

@andrewan8855 8 месяцев назад

Hi. Just wondering what size tube do u use?

@electronicsNmore 8 месяцев назад

Whatever size fits over a small funnel

@Jim_Austin 3 года назад

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 года назад

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.

@Johnjohn-eo6mb 8 месяцев назад

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

@perrkanot 2 года назад

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

@SisterWatchmanBrooke Год назад

a Car Engine Stethiscope!! 😁👍

@MiguelRodriguez-pz8wi 3 года назад

Could you use a smoke machine?

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

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?

@SleeplessinOC 2 года назад

Where do you buy this ?

@electronicsNmore 2 года назад

Any hardware store.

@SleeplessinOC 2 года назад

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

@ruftime 3 года назад

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

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

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 года назад

How much is the cheapest smoke machine?

@user-zo6vz8qx3p 2 года назад

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

@area223f 3 года назад

I use a can of injector cleaner

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

That works too. :-)

@azarahwagner2749 23 дня назад

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

@rocketsmall4547 3 года назад

half mill subscribers. 3k view....

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

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 месяцев назад

your car is a Nissan maxima

@electronicsNmore 10 месяцев назад

@magnetarneutron1 10 месяцев назад

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

@NR-pn6mn 2 года назад

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

@michaelcarman4875 4 месяца назад

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

@stevenshackelford1937 Год назад

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

@electronicsNmore Год назад

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

@mts7274 Год назад

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.