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  1. To perform a smoke test for vacuum leaks, follow these steps:
    1. Determine which vacuum line has a clear passageway to your entire intake system. A common test site is the brake booster vacuum line before the check valve.
    2. Seal all system openings that smoke will naturally escape from.
    3. Inject smoke into the brake booster line and use a flashlight to look for smoke seeping out of leaks1.Alternatively, you can use specialized smoke machines or DIY methods like using an incense stick near potential leak points2.
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    • 1. Determine which vacuum line has a clear passageway to your entire intake system. A common test site is the brake booster vacuum line before the check valve.
    • 2. Seal all system openings that smoke will naturally escape from. ...
    www.autolinepro.com/blogs/how-to-diagnose-leaks…
    Perform a smoke test: This method helps identify hard-to-find leaks by introducing smoke into the system and observing where it escapes. You can use specialized smoke machines designed for this purpose or DIY methods like using an incense stick near potential leak points.
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