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Welcome to
Vacutec®
Vacutec was first to
introduce smoke vapor technology to the
automotive industry. Diagnostic Smoke®
vapor has been proven to be the simples way to find a
variety of system leaks such as a vehicle's
fuel evaporative system (EVAP), vacuum,
exhaust leaks and in many other vehicle systems. The
added benefit of a technology containing the
ability to use the special smoke-producing
solution UltraTraceUV®
is clear. Simply follow the smoke
leaking from an area of a leak and you will
see the dye deposited at the exact location
of the leak. This patented method has been
proven to be much more effective than
equipment using smoke alone. This
method is most effective when looking for
leaks in areas that you need to gain access
to, as on top of a fuel tank or internal
parts of an engine when doing a valve job or
when other disassembly is required. In
fact, virtually all automakers that have
approved smoke technology have approved and
use the technology containing this special
dye. UltraTraceUV® is the only solution containing dye
that is approved by any automaker anywhere
in the world and can only be used in
equipment containing STAR Technology inside.
Using non-approved
solutions can damage vehicle systems and
void factory warranties.
OEM EVAP-Approved Technology:
We
want you to know that all Vacutec®
smoke machines we currently build and are listed
on this website contain 'OEM EVAP-Approved
Technology' inside; which means it is technology
that is already tested and approved by the
Automakers!
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Be aware that the term "EVAP-approved" has been
misused by one or more competitors and they
would like you to believe that their products
are also approved for EVAP testing -- when in fact
they are NOT approved by any Automaker.
That's probably why they claim "EVAP-Approved"
and not "OEM EVAP-Approved". Non OEM-approved equipment may be unsafe and risks
damaging vehicle systems and voiding vehicle
warranties.
What's up with Baby Oil?:
Be
aware of companies that make the claim that
'baby oil' can be used as the smoke vapor
solution for EVAP testing. No Automaker in the
world approves introducing baby oil vapor into
their vehicles, period! In fact, even baby
oil manufacturers clearly state: "It [baby oil]
is NOT intended to be used nor should it be used
in or in conjunction with any mechanical or
automotive component or equipment", period!
Test Safely - You Can't Afford Not To:
We support the safer testing practices of using
an inert gas such as nitrogen, as the carrier
gas for the smoke vapor, when testing a
vehicle’s EVAP system. In
fact, virtually all automakers that have
approved the use of smoke vapor technology
recommend or require the use of nitrogen.
What used to be a trend toward nitrogen has
become a standard!
BAR-Certified
LPFET
Equipment and Nitrogen:
With regard to BAR-certified
LPFET
equipment, BAR states; "Due
to equipment manufacturer requirements and
safety concerns, only nitrogen can be used."
To download BAR statement
right-click here
and read FAQ #12. To see other important
FAQs regarding the use of nitrogen
right-click here.
SAE and Nitrogen Requirement for Safer EVAP
Testing:
See SAE International Technical Papers on
leak-testing hazards when using air instead of an
inert gas to test a vehicle's fuel vapor system:
For Gasoline vehicles:
http://www.sae.org/technical/papers/2007-01-1235
For
Ethanol vehicles:
http://www.sae.org/technical/papers/2008-01-0554
You Don't
Need Nitrogen with 'Their' Machines -- Fact or
Fiction?:
Be aware of
companies that make the claim that nitrogen is
not needed with their smoke machines,
when testing an EVAP system.
They are mostlikely saying that because
their machines are not built with the
licensed, patented technology to use nitrogen. Sounds like
a desperate attempt to put the best marketing
‘spin’ on a product that can’t use
nitrogen. It’s simple; ask those companies if
they will tell you in writing if their
machines can legally be use with
nitrogen. Their answer will speak for itself.
Using nitrogen
to test the EVAP system is the responsible thing
to do. It adds little cost, which is a
small price to pay for safety.
MOTOR
Articles About Smoke:
To download
two very informative EVAP articles by
leading technical writers from MOTOR magazine:
right-click and 'save as'
Dan
Marinucci
(PDF 274 KB)
Bob
Pattengale
(PDF 276 KB)
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