Finding and fixing vacuum leaks in a vehicle can be one of the most frustrating and time-consuming parts of automotive ...

Ford Motor Company’s Rotunda has approved the Smart Pressure Plus All-in-One Diagnostic Smoke Machine from CPS Automotive. Smart Pressure tests everything from tiny EVAP leaks to DPF-related leaks to ...

The Rise of Predictive Diagnostics As of 2025, AI-powered vehicle fault prediction systems have become a defining force in ...

Diagnostic leak detection technology — sometimes referred to in the field as smoke testing or using a smoke machine — is being used by the most advanced fleets as a surprising solution to otherwise ...

In addition to indicating a possible problem, smoke from the tailpipe means dirty emissions. Most states and some municipalities mandate periodic tailpipe-emissions testing. If your car is emitting ...