Pressure Testing with the WPS500X

The following videos introduce the WPS500X Pressure Sensor, which can assist you in quick and accurate analyses of various automotive systems. Using the WPS500X, helps you diagnose common faults such as loss of power, misfire, engine noise and emissions errors.

Please visit the WPS500X Product Page and Kits Page for more details.

Once you start using a WPS500X, you will find it indispensable. We hope that you enjoy this selection of videos, and they prove to be a valuable resource on your diagnostic journey.

The next page contains an in-depth analysis of compression testing.

Testing Diesel Back-Leakage

Steve shows us how to connect and test the diesel back-leakage with the WPS500X. You will see an animation of the system's operation and how it affects the waveforms.

Running time: 3 min 19 sec.

Testing Negative Priming

Steve uses this animation to show us how to check negative diesel priming with the WPS500X and how it affects the waveforms.

See the fuel sight block in the low pressure fuel kit on the Garage Lube pressure accessories page.

Running time: 3 min 43 sec.

Testing DPF Back Pressure

You can test DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) backpressure with the WPS500X. An animation of the system's operation is used to show how the waveform is displayed.

See the Vacuum Tap on the Garage Lube pressure accessories page.

Running time: 3 min 10 sec.

Turbocharger Operation

Steve shows us how the intake manifold pressure for turbocharged vehicles works and how we can test the turbocharger operation with the WPS500X pressure transducer.

Running time: 2 min 56 sec.

Intake Manifold Pressure

Steve shows us how to test the intake manifold pressure during cranking, with the WPS500X pressure transducer.

Running time: 2min 40s.

Oil Pressure

Steve shows us how to measure oil pressure with the WPS500X pressure transducer. Instructions are provided on how to connect to the system and perform the test.

Running time: 2 min 59 sec.

In-cylinder Analysis

Steve explains in-cylinder analysis with the WPS500X. The animation shows the connections and system operation and includes a fault example.

Running time: 7 min 25 sec.

Exhaust Gas Pulsations

Steve demonstrates using the WPS500X to capture exhaust gas pulsations. This is a quick and un-intrusive test that can provide a wealth of information. The animation lets us see how to make the connections, how the system works and what to look for.

See the Exhaust Adaptor Hose on the Garage Lube pressure accessories page.

Running time: 5 min 3 sec.

Crankcase Pressure

Steve discusses crankcase pressure measurement with the WPS500X pressure transducer. The animation shows us how to connect the pressure transducer for this capture as well as the system operation and what to look for.

See the Rubber Hose on the Garage Lube pressure accessories page.

Running time: 2 min 50 sec.

Low Pressure Fuel Kit with the Sight Block

Steve discusses the PICO-PQ071 Low Pressure Fuel Kit, how to install it and how to perform tests using it.

See the Sight Block Kit on the Garage Lube pressure accessories page.

Running time: 5 min 58 sec.

Non-intrusive Exhaust Gas Pulsation Test

Older PicoScope 6 Version.

Steve demonstrates using the WPS500X to capture exhaust gas pulsations. This is a quick and un-intrusive test that can provide a wealth of information. The animation lets us see how to make the connections, how the system works and what to look for.