DIAGNOSE ANY VACUUM LEAK WITH THIS ONE TOOL / BMW P0171 P0174
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- čas přidán 2. 02. 2023
- Discover how to find a vacuum leak in your BMW with the help of the AutoLine Pro's Shop Series Automotive Smoke Machine. In this demonstration video, we show you step by step how to locate the source of the vacuum leak causing a P0171 code "System Running Lean" on your OBD reader. Say goodbye to guesswork and get to the root of the problem quickly and efficiently with the help of this powerful diagnostic tool. Whether you're a seasoned mechanic or a DIY enthusiast, this video is a must-watch for anyone looking to tackle vacuum leaks in their BMW.
Proud to announce my first collab for the channel. If you’re a viewer you know I love this tool, and I’ve been using it since my first video published on this channel. Special thanks to AutoLine Pro! If you’re interested, please follow the links :) Hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by!
AutoLine Pro Website link:
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Amazon AutoLine Pro Link:
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If youd like to support the channel consider becoming a member!
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Or if Patreon is more your speed, we have one of those too!
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Fantastic work! The whole team over here loves this demonstration you put together. Thanks so much for your support!
Appreciate it! Lookin forward to more tools and ideas with you guys 👍🏻
@@DayOffDIY I just received my shop series smoke machine yesterday. When I saw yours well I had to have 1. Thank you for the referral.
@@tweedjohnny8740 Awesome to hear Johnny! I hope youll enjoy it, if you have any questions about it let me know! :)
Discovered your channel last week. Love it! Video quality and structure is great…and your time lapse music is well chosen. Usually, my wife will complain when I watch this type of content but not on your channel! Can’t wait for more!
So awesome to hear! Glad I pass the wife check lol, I know what you mean! thanks for the comment!
Great video bro! I’ve learned a lot watching your videos.
Awesome! Thank you! Appreciate it Robbie!
I think my e46 has a vacuum leak too. I need to get such a thing for sure. Great video. Keep it up man🤝
Thanks! Will do! Appreciate it
Good work mate. Big up from England 👍🏼
Thank you! Cheers!
I just found your channel this last weekend and watched one of the videos where you used this machine to find a leak. Came back today to search for that video to get the brand of your smoke machine and found this video. Good stuff, keep it up.
Perfect timing! thanks for the comment and stopping by, Bob!
Thank you for the time and effort you have put into all your videos so far, I’m sure there are plenty more to come. I look forward to learning a lot more from you!
Thanks James! Really nice comment partner, much appreciated!
Broski i bought mine last summer and love it! Has never failed me yet.keep up the good work..subd ur channel
They make a great product, glad youre enjoying it!!!
Love that smoke machine but can’t really spend that much money on that tool now so if I won this I would be pumped plus your channel has helped me with a lot of my diy’s so keep up the good work
Thanks Ronaldo! youre right, it can be a bit of money for a tool, but if you do lots of DIYs it sure does come in handy!
This is a very nice commercial version of popular DIY smokers built in other videos.
Using a paint spray gun pot and cap was brilliant because they're dirt cheap and many mechanics have extras lying around to make DIY versions based on this and other videos. Sure beats a glass jar wrapped in tape and a complete Harbor Freight paint gun is about ten bucks so you can harvest the pot and add the spray gun to your paint equipment collection. They use common cheap BBQ LP pressure regulators which can be placed between shop air and the supply air hose for the smoker. If you have a welding gas regulator (of the cheap or old variety you won't be welding with again you can use those for fine air pressure adjustment for anywhere that's desired. I prefer modular systems for easy rearrangement and multiple uses.
Hey man , greetings from Denmark.. Keep those BMW videos coming.. And keep doing what you do.. You have the knowledge and the comunications skills to make this channel big.. We'll be watching 💪💪
Thanks, your comment means a lot! Always wanted to visit Denmark. Cheers!
Like the channel! And a good smoke tester is essential for finding vacuum leaks!
Its a must have for me! Thanks for the support
Alec! I came across your channel a little over a week ago researching E46 common issues, as I’m planning on buying a used E46 later this year. Loving the videos and just how thorough you are with every step! Keep up the great work my man!
Thanks Charles! Comments like these make it all worth it. Appreciate the support
Nice to see the channel doing so well fella, sponsorship and giveaways means your coming up in the CZcams world. Don't forget that Patreon page so we can get that $1000 car series.
Youre right! Ive been thinking about ways to provide value for the patreon supporters, which has been my hold up. I appreciate ya, thanks for the comment!
Great video n explanation..... love the BMW series keep it up Son!!!!!!🔥👍🔥
Thank you! Really appreciate the support
Thanks for all the great videos! That vacuum testing tool looks really nice!
Thanks Jeff! appreciate it
Congrats to the collab. And as always Nice and informitiv video.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stoppin by
Another great video, keep them coming.
Thanks Johnny Will do!
Watching your videos really brings to life what I envision for myself in the future. I love BMWs, and I've always wanted to not only own one, but fix one as well. The newer BMWs just don't flip the "feel good" switch like the old classics do. I can really only do work on my car during my days off, and I already have half the tools to fix these cars from my networking job. So watching you live out my goal pushes me to strive for it even harder. Love the videos and keep up the great work!😁
Thanks for the awesome comment partner! The only person that can stop you is YOU! CHEERS! :)
Great video, yet again! You keep improving and you genuinely became one of my favorite channels on YT. Keep it up my man!
Michal! Good to see you as always. I really appreciate the kind words, means a lot! Thank you!
Great video! The best so far on using a smoke machine for vacuum leaks!
Thank you Michael! I really appreciate it!
Great content. Love the channel.
Thanks Rich!
My fave bimmer channel. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
This channel just gets better and better
Keep it up!
Thanks a ton!!!
Another fine job Alex. That’s a great tool and sure looks useful.
Thanks Guy! Appreciate it
Loved watching all the progress on the $500 bmw. Keep the videos coming! #smokemachine
More to come! Thanks for stopping by!
Great work dude. Love the BMW videos and your way of explaining the process. Big fan of the older BMW's, have E36's, E46, E34 and E39....got my hands full (and dirty). Keep up the good work!
Thanks Keith, means a lot! Id love to get my hands on an E39, its another one of my favorites, or an E39 M3 would be sweet. You got some awesome cars. Cheers!
Your videos are easy to watch and make it easy to follow your step by step repairs. Keep it up
Glad you like them! Thanks Francisco!
Love the Videos! Thanks
Thanks Cameron! appreciate it
Fantastic tool. I got to get myself one of these soon. Once again great content. Thanks. Greetings from South Africa. Jacques
Thanks Jacques! always good to see you in the comments. Cheers!
First time I watched your video I liked it a lot, its informative and the way you show & explain what you are doing is great. It’s a plus that you’re once a bmw tech/mech and your content is also about bmw’s. Another thing among the classic bmw’s, I love e46 models. Can’t wait to watch upcoming videos from you about bmw’s.
Thanks Edwin I appreciate it! I was trying to figure out a way to bring knowledge and entertainment to the channel, so the feedback is always welcome. I think we are on the right track. Cheers!
Love the content! You deserve wayyy more subscribers with this kind of quality content. Keep up the great work!
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks Jose, appreciate it!
Love your videos and how descriptive you are.
Thank you Andrey! I try to focus on that bit
Love your videos man
Thank you Alex!!!
Nice videos and that vacuum tester machine is really nice for all these old cars!
It absolutely is. Used it too many times to count already. Thanks Victor!
Good and informative video as always, I heard about these smoke machines but I didn't think they were a big deal until now and they really seem like a handy tool to have around.
Its a game changer. Thanks for the support!
I've got to get one...I've been plagued for almost a year with vacuum leaks on my X3. The local mechanics don't want to do a smoke test and the very few who do want my first born to do one. This is fantastic!!
Any good mechanic should be eager to smoke an engine! Thats a shame, we gotta get you one Andrew!
Loving the vids, easy to watch, informative and you seem a natural in front of the camera…I have a Z3 and a 330ci so one of these tools may come in very handy! I’m in the UK.. Until now Jim Thurber from Goldrush had the most impressive moustache on the widescreen….I reckon you can give him some competition!!! Keep it up and we’ll done on your first collaboration, I reckon this channel will grow fast👍🏼
Thank you James, appreciate the support. Growth for the future of the channel and the moustache! Cheers
so awesome! I could really use this on an e46 wagon I picked up recently. either way, great video man
E46 wagons are soooo badass! nice score. Thanks for the comment Gene!
awesome tool for sure
Sure is! Thanks for stopping by Gustavo!
Can’t wait for you to get 100k subs! 😊
Me too! Good to see you again Ricards
Absolutely love this! Been having a P0134 code since forever and it’s been very hard to find! Might consider buying one soon :) unless i win the giveaway🙏🏾
Youre definitely in the running Adam! appreciate the comment
Awesome! That’s sweet. Just got a code for this could use one of these things . Appreciate the content as always and your giving away cool tool.
Appreciate it Chad, used it too many times to count. Quite versatile for a tool.
Hey Chad, can you email me? or can i get your email?
@@DayOffDIY absolutely
It really nice to see you work on cars and have it being explained. It really motivates me to get begin to learn how to work on cars even though I dont have one yet :/ But your videos are giving me the motivation to eventually get a e46. :)
Super cool to hear Christian, hope you get that E46 one day!
Been binge-watching your content lately. I have an E46 330ci myself and it's been good to pick up some tips for doing jobs on this car.
Awesome, thank you! My favorite bmw i think! or an e39 m5. Appreciate it Rusty!
@@DayOffDIY E39 M5 is amazing, as is the E60 M5. Both can do 190mph :)
@@CMDRRustyDog theyre so fun!
Awesome tool to have!
Sure is! thanks for stopping by
@@DayOffDIY thanks to You for the videos!
2002 325i manual with 290,000 on the clock and thanks for helping me keep it on the road.
Awesome! its going to be sweet to break 300k on the odometer. Appreciate the comment Gab!
Love you bmw content 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you Alberto!
just found the channel dope content
Glad you found us! We appreciate the support
Nice tool
Sure is! Thanks Glenn!
That would help sooo much
KingCube! good to see you again!
Yo man, you are alive 💪🏻
New video, let's gooooo
My man! appreciate the first comment! got more cookin for ya so stay tuned :)
@@DayOffDIY Will do, keep them coming 💪🏻
That’s a really cool machine, I want it bad 😎
Youre definitely in the running! Thanks for stopping by
very nice demonstration! Hope i win because i have some leak checks to do on my e46 xD
Good luck! Thanks for stopping by
Nice. Picked up a similar one recently.
Awesome! Howd it work out? find your leak?
@Day Off DIY it literally came this afternoon, it's midnight right now in South Africa. I'll test in the morning, i need to pick up a cheap compressor, though, for air. Had I known there's ones with one built-in, I would have bought that instead.
Nice, with the M 54 engine Have you ever experience mixture preparation bank one and bank two code 2882 & 2883 ? I’m having that one I clear it and it comes back oddly more often when it’s cold out . Maybe disa intermediate failure
Interesting... Nothing comes to mind off the bat, but i think itd be a good idea to smoke it to start. Could be, have you inspected the Disa?
I'm hoping I have a chance. This would be great to check for all the leaks on my car.
You sure do! Thanks for watching
Nice unit dude. Regards from Norway. And I do not think you are going to send it to me. 😊 By the way I follow your channel. But must you and yours have a nice life. 😊
Im open to sending it internationally, cant be too much $$ right? Thanks for the comment :)
Nice
Thanks!
Loving the content. I have my own channel which covers my BMW E46 330Ci Clubsport (a trim package where they only made around 800 I think). Been looking to do the power steering fluid refresh so it was good to watch your video on that. Keep it up.
Very cool! Im going to have to check your channel out! Thanks for the comment and stopping by!
@@DayOffDIY Yeah you've convinced me to get that brake bleed kit and drain tool as I want to flush some of the fluids in the car. Power steering and brake fluid hasn't been done in the 4 years I've had it. Then onto the diff and maybe gearbox too.
The job I'm not looking forward to is replacing the gear shifter bushings. Removal of exhaust and driveshaft for that one and I only have axle stands :(
@@bimmerclubsport theyre so handy to have!
I hear ya, ive been dreading pulling the trans without a lift to use... struggles! but those tools will make life a lot easier thats for sure
@@bimmerclubsport Worth it if you got a couple cars to service! I hear ya, i gotta do the rear diff bushing and im dreading it, i dont even know where to start for the trans on jack stands lol
I'm wanting to buy this machine, but I've read an incorporated air pump will damage an evap system if it's not leaking due to over pressure? Your thoughts?
I have three of them and love em, they have a 1psi regulator built in so there’s no risk of damaging anything with over pressurizing 👍🏻
I can't find the "small evap leak" that sets the money light every month on my 04 allroad pita.
Sounds like youre a perfect candidate for a smoke machine!!!
Let’s win the smoke machine!! I need to smoke my e46 .. I have a P174 code
I think all of us E46 owners need this tool! lol
Youre in the running!
Thank! Good luck to everyone!
Definitely beats my method of just replacing every hose until the code goes away 😂
hahahah right?! it pays for itself
Imagine autoline wins the giveaway
LOLOLOL not impossible! but I would redraw the winner ;)
Hope I’m a winner 🥇
Good luck !!!
Shut up and take my money haha
It pays for itself eventually! lol
damn shame i'm from europe, I could really use this on my bmw, but its sadly not available here for me. Also its hard to justify for a private person for maybe diagnosing 1 vacuum leak, although I think if you were to get another lean code it would pay for itself.
If youre driving an older BMW theres usually bound to be more than one.. lol.
Thats too bad! well fingers crossed maybe your name gets drawn and I can ship it international
Its true though, the tool does pay for itself after a few repairs
@@DayOffDIY I work at a small independent shop and my collegues always just use brakecleaner, I find it to be such a waste to just wildly spray that around, especially because most places on these bmws you just cant hit with the brakeclean and like you said it can be super random things like a vacuum line to the fuel filter?! Thats crazy!
I definitely need a smoke detector .
We all do! They come in so handy
Thanks for sharing your knowledge dude! Cheers.
No problem, thanks for the support!