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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Donald,</span>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Thanks so much for sharing this tip. I've been using it for pasting links into emails since this first time I saw it which, I think, was from you. However, the next habit to be formed is to remember to copy the link, paste it in the URL field, *** delete the tracking crap ***, then press enter.</span>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Shop Talk relevant content: I did follow Moose's links and the items looked interesting but I've stepped back from much of the car work due to physical concerns. I was planning on retiring this year anyway but got lucky and was offered a sweet severance package to leave. So, I'm going to try to reverse (or at least slow down) those issues because I have a very long mostly self-imposed honey-do list that I need to tackle before everything on my body goes to crap ;-). And that list includes taking the junk-dump and turning it back into a garage.</span>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Thanks again for the helpful tracking-fighting tip!</span>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Mark</span>
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On 04/11/2025 7:20 PM EDT dhlocker <dhlocker@protonmail.com> wrote:
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<p>May I point out, again, that in almost all cases, everything in a link that follows a '?' is tracking information that various companies use to follow where you found the link, who posted it, and how far it's propagated.</p>
<p>The Boxch product can be found at <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.amazon.com/BOSCH-3945-Professional-Diagnostic-Wireless/dp/B08D3X6QBZ/ref=sr_1_1">https://www.amazon.com/BOSCH-3945-Professional-Diagnostic-Wireless/dp/B08D3X6QBZ/ref=sr_1_1</a> without exposing Moose and his search terms to Amazon's tracking system.</p>
<p>The ThinkScan product can be found at <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.amazon.com/Thinkcar-ThinkScan-689-Bidirectional-Diagnostic/dp/B0DCFF7VGF/ref=sr_1_8_sspa">https://www.amazon.com/Thinkcar-ThinkScan-689-Bidirectional-Diagnostic/dp/B0DCFF7VGF/ref=sr_1_8_sspa</a> again, without tracking</p>
<p>And, finally, the Autotool item: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.amazon.com/AUTOOL-Automotive-Detector-Diagnostic-Compatible/dp/B0BGB41DLK/ref=sr_1_4">https://www.amazon.com/AUTOOL-Automotive-Detector-Diagnostic-Compatible/dp/B0BGB41DLK/ref=sr_1_4</a></p>
<p>Donald.</p>
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On 4/11/25 16:29, Moose wrote:
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">OK, so I have a evap leak and I realize that I need to upgrade to a bi-directional scan tool and smoke machine.</span>
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<br><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">I was looking at this unit from Bosch... ADS525X</span>
<br><a href="https://www.amazon.com/BOSCH-3945-Professional-Diagnostic-Wireless/dp/B08D3X6QBZ/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lYQwkiu--RYm6Yt-uGPK30Bv3wx2aPOZncQOs3-WSx0NUbS9dXU5NLDXomgQCZeb.qs_AKi-xlKGj6QgI_s7OI1lXt3h2xIoCyuYzCI8fru4&dib_tag=se&keywords=bosch+ads+525x&qid=1744402691&sr=8-1"><span style="color: blue; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">https://www.amazon.com/BOSCH-3945-Professional-Diagnostic-Wireless/dp/B08D3X6QBZ/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lYQwkiu--RYm6Yt-uGPK30Bv3wx2aPOZncQOs3-WSx0NUbS9dXU5NLDXomgQCZeb.qs_AKi-xlKGj6QgI_s7OI1lXt3h2xIoCyuYzCI8fru4&dib_tag=se&keywords=bosch+ads+525x&qid=1744402691&sr=8-1</span></a>
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<br><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">But then I see this one... thinkcar 689 with lifetime updates included.</span>
<br><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thinkcar-ThinkScan-689-Bidirectional-Diagnostic/dp/B0DCFF7VGF/ref=sr_1_8_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lYQwkiu--RYm6Yt-uGPK30Bv3wx2aPOZncQOs3-WSx0NUbS9dXU5NLDXomgQCZeb.qs_AKi-xlKGj6QgI_s7OI1lXt3h2xIoCyuYzCI8fru4&dib_tag=se&keywords=bosch+ads+525x&qid=1744402691&sr=8-8-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1"><span style="color: blue; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">https://www.amazon.com/Thinkcar-ThinkScan-689-Bidirectional-Diagnostic/dp/B0DCFF7VGF/ref=sr_1_8_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lYQwkiu--RYm6Yt-uGPK30Bv3wx2aPOZncQOs3-WSx0NUbS9dXU5NLDXomgQCZeb.qs_AKi-xlKGj6QgI_s7OI1lXt3h2xIoCyuYzCI8fru4&dib_tag=se&keywords=bosch+ads+525x&qid=1744402691&sr=8-8-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1</span></a>
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<br><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">So, for the guy that has to work on everyone's car that knows me. Will the thinkcar do the job for a 1/4 of the price (and not have to pay per year?)</span>
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<br><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Or is there a better option?</span>
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<br><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Note, I've gone this far without one of these, so it will not be used a ton, but I'm guessing I'll need it more and more moving forward.</span>
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<br><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Next, smoke machine leak detector...</span>
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<br><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Again, I don't need it often, but this is the second time I could use one, so I'll buy it. Will a cheap one work just as good for occasional use?</span>
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<br><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">I do want to get one that can tell if there is a leak as well (built in gauge.)</span>
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<br><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Will this do the trick?</span>
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<br><a href="https://www.amazon.com/AUTOOL-Automotive-Detector-Diagnostic-Compatible/dp/B0BGB41DLK/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RWAD4EXSCCHM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-ixQJ35F6pQ1W2mzLt4t0ppkuDp4e5py-xFrW7IGnftqM3WARUHgHEjiXiy0gDZ_mMyldsCf09mVv52ybxABYDlgku7_oZ2bXuXs5ZFNi0xOdcAEOn_adBFvRFdUWl2JQhN0ogtWbsJftxwlgOpRra_5iTFPE4nQwOqgv3Cn4y02j696ANNUDEAeXdj-aUpFHLaEC78bg1cFu_EYqobwZkb0MhU2ahkfOxLgjVP7L_w.rd3y-lKbKq3vCiJas-lNhU-CwANjIntKKr4tYcRVbSI&dib_tag=se&keywords=car%2Bsmoke%2Bmachine%2Bleak%2Bdetector&qid=1744403070&sprefix=car%2Bsmoke%2Bmachine%2B%2Caps%2C463&sr=8-4&th=1"><span style="color: blue; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">https://www.amazon.com/AUTOOL-Automotive-Detector-Diagnostic-Compatible/dp/B0BGB41DLK/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RWAD4EXSCCHM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-ixQJ35F6pQ1W2mzLt4t0ppkuDp4e5py-xFrW7IGnftqM3WARUHgHEjiXiy0gDZ_mMyldsCf09mVv52ybxABYDlgku7_oZ2bXuXs5ZFNi0xOdcAEOn_adBFvRFdUWl2JQhN0ogtWbsJftxwlgOpRra_5iTFPE4nQwOqgv3Cn4y02j696ANNUDEAeXdj-aUpFHLaEC78bg1cFu_EYqobwZkb0MhU2ahkfOxLgjVP7 L_w.rd3y-lKbKq3vCiJas-lNhU-CwANjIntKKr4tYcRVbSI&dib_tag=se&keywords=car%2Bsmoke%2Bmachine%2Bleak%2Bdetector&qid=1744403070&sprefix=car%2Bsmoke%2Bmachine%2B%2Caps%2C463&sr=8-4&th=1</span></a>
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<br><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Finally,</span>
<br><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Anyone in the NJ area that wants to use these ever, swing on by (this is so I can justify the cost!)</span>
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<br><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Thanks!</span>
<br><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Moose</span>
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