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How to Find Vacuum Leaks With a Cigar (Life Hack)

3,889,024 views October 26, 2011 2:29

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In brief

Locate vacuum leaks in your car’s engine quickly and cheaply using cigar smoke, a method demonstrated by Scotty Kilmer, a mechanic with 46 years of experience. This DIY approach helps identify leaks linked to trouble codes like P0171, saving time and money on repairs. Perfect for hands-on car owners who want to troubleshoot before visiting a shop.

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What materials do I need for this method?

A cigar, disposable gloves, and a flashlight for visibility.

Description from the creator

How to Find Vacuum Leaks With a Cigar (Life Hack). How to find a vacuum leak in your car using a cigar DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to find vacuum leaks quickly and cheap. Engine vacuum leak testing, location, inspection, and troubleshooting, code P0171. How to find and repair engine vacuum leaks in your car using cigar smoke. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 46 years.

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About this tutorial

Scotty Kilmer published this 2:29 video tutorial on October 26, 2011. It has been watched 3,889,024 times on YouTube.

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2:29
Published
October 26, 2011
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