The cheapest EVAP-safe machine here, for an occasional DIY leak hunt. Like the Model 01, it has one low pressure and no gauge.
Amazon $55.78
The L5000 with a vacuum test mode, for technicians who chase intake leaks from both directions.
- 0.5-20 PSIPressure
- YesEVAP mode
- DigitalGauge
- Built-in pumpAir
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- Adds vacuum testing to smoke and pressure decay testing
- Adjustable pressure from EVAP-safe 0.5 PSI up to 20 PSI
- LCD shows pressure and flow live
- Warranty published: 1 year
- Costs $34 more than the L5000 for the vacuum mode
The Ancel L5000 family
Every Ancel L5000 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Pressure | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancel L5000 PRO (this one) | 0.5-20 PSI | 3.4/5 | $373.99 |
| Ancel L5000 | 0.4-20.3 PSI | 3.2/5 | $339.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | L5000 PRO |
|---|---|
| Pressure and smoke | |
| EVAP mode | Yes |
| Output pressure | 0.5-20 PSI |
| Pressure display | Digital |
| Flow meter | Yes |
| Vacuum test | Yes |
| Power and fluid | |
| Air source | Built-in pump |
| In the box | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this type
A plain EVAP-safe machine at a low price, for DIY owners with an EVAP code. It is not the tool for boost leaks.
Amazon $68A compact two-pressure machine from a known scan-tool maker, for DIY owners who need both EVAP and boost testing.
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