gijoe985 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Hey all, I've got a pretty complete shop and I do quite a bit of car work on the side. Something I do not have, nor do I know the exact direction I want to go with, is something to check for hydrocarbons in the coolant. Or maybe check in the exhaust? And suggestions? Should I get a 4 gas analyzer? Or something to check the coolant for contaminants? Both general tool suggestions as well as specific brands or links would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Plastic bag and a canary over the radiator neck...... that's how we did it back in nam before I lost my leg. But seriously - northern tool has this guy: http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200318179_200318179 I doubt it's that accurate and I'm not sure I would trust it for tuning, etc, but if you just want a pass/fail on HC's from the radiator I bet it would do that job alright. For tuning, I have a wideband O2 sensor as it can remain on the vehicle when driving under various load conditions. They are also around $300 for the entry level stuff. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ed Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Here is what I've been using : http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.aspx?R=BK_7001006_0254158357 purchase price won't break the bank,and the refills are cheep enough. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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