Moose,
I recently bought a similar smoke machine off Amazon after watching one be
successfully used on wheeler dealers. I recently bought an older Mercedes
diesel and plan to use it on that. I say go for it - he with the most tools
wins and you have a big jump on most of us!
Life is short, get more tools!
---------- Original Message ----------
From: Moose <eric@megageek.com>
To: Shop-talk@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shop-talk] bi-directional scan tool and smoke
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:29:00 -0400
OK, so I have a evap leak and I realize
that I need to upgrade to a bi-directional scan tool and smoke machine.
I was looking at this unit from Bosch...
ADS525X
https://www.amazon.com/BOSCH-3945-Professional-Diagnostic-Wireless/dp/B08D3X6QBZ/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lYQwkiu--RYm6Yt-uGPK30Bv3wx2aPOZncQOs3-WSx0NUbS9dXU5NLDXomgQCZeb.qs_AKi-xlKGj6QgI_s7OI1lXt3h2xIoCyuYzCI8fru4&dib_tag=se&keywords=bosch+ads+525x&qid=1744402691&sr=8-1
But then I see this one... thinkcar
689 with lifetime updates included.
https://www.amazon.com/Thinkcar-ThinkScan-689-Bidirectional-Diagnostic/dp/B0DCFF7VGF/ref=sr_1_8_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lYQwkiu--RYm6Yt-uGPK30Bv3wx2aPOZncQOs3-WSx0NUbS9dXU5NLDXomgQCZeb.qs_AKi-xlKGj6QgI_s7OI1lXt3h2xIoCyuYzCI8fru4&dib_tag=se&keywords=bosch+ads+525x&qid=1744402691&sr=8-8-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1
So, for the guy that has to work on
everyone's car that knows me. Will the thinkcar do the job for a
1/4 of the price (and not have to pay per year?)
Or is there a better option?
Note, I've gone this far without one
of these, so it will not be used a ton, but I'm guessing I'll need it more
and more moving forward.
Next, smoke machine leak detector...
Again, I don't need it often, but this
is the second time I could use one, so I'll buy it. Will a cheap
one work just as good for occasional use?
I do want to get one that can tell if
there is a leak as well (built in gauge.)
Will this do the trick?
https://www.amazon.com/AUTOOL-Automotive-Detector-Diagnostic-Compatible/dp/B0BGB41DLK/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RWAD4EXSCCHM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-ixQJ35F6pQ1W2mzLt4t0ppkuDp4e5py-xFrW7IGnftqM3WARUHgHEjiXiy0gDZ_mMyldsCf09mVv52ybxABYDlgku7_oZ2bXuXs5ZFNi0xOdcAEOn_adBFvRFdUWl2JQhN0ogtWbsJftxwlgOpRra_5iTFPE4nQwOqgv3Cn4y02j696ANNUDEAeXdj-aUpFHLaEC78bg1cFu_EYqobwZkb0MhU2ahkfOxLgjVP7
L_w.rd3y-lKbKq3vCiJas-lNhU-CwANjIntKKr4tYcRVbSI&dib_tag=se&keywords=car%2Bsmoke%2Bmachine%2Bleak%2Bdetector&qid=1744403070&sprefix=car%2Bsmoke%2Bmachine%2B%2Caps%2C463&sr=8-4&th=1
Finally,
Anyone in the NJ area that wants to
use these ever, swing on by (this is so I can justify the cost!)
Thanks!
Moose
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