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How can I detect vacuum leaks without access to a smoke machine?

One other way to look at this, sort of from a different direction. As I get older I really like being able to do more with less and do so safely. I think its sometimes awesome that an old guy with bar …
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Trying to explain plume of black smoke after a car sat in the garage for a few days

Start up black smoke sounds like a subtle oil leak into one of the cylinders or onto the valves. My guess is worn valve seals. … If it were a leak on the high pressure side of things you'd see a constant stream of black smoke. The fact that it only occurs at startup tells me it accumulates after a delayed shut down. …
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How can I detect vacuum leaks without access to a smoke machine?

One tool overlooked here is an ultrasonic leak detector. They work by listening to the noise of a leak. Obviously they would be better used in a totally quiet environment, but it's a possibility. …
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Is it unreasonable to expect nation chain mechanics to recognize a blown head gasket from a ...

I would not immediately assume the repair shop was out to get you. Its possible, but not likely. PepBoys is a national chain, and their best most profitable behavior is to quickly and efficiently re …
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