Using a dye to detect oil leaks
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This is a very effective, and inexpensive method of pin pointing the source of an oil leak. (Or Coolant leak, or AC Leak). I've had excellent results in pin pointing the source of a non-obvious coolant leak on my Mercedes.
As long as the leak is not internal (ie: burning oil), it will show-up
As long as the leak is not internal (ie: burning oil), it will show-up
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This is a very effective, and inexpensive method of pin pointing the source of an oil leak. (Or Coolant leak, or AC Leak). I've had excellent results in pin pointing the source of a non-obvious coolant leak on my Mercedes.
As long as the leak is not internal (ie: burning oil), it will show-up
As long as the leak is not internal (ie: burning oil), it will show-up
I want to say a kit that comes with the UV light, glasses, dye, and cleanup solution is around $40-$50. If you really wanted to be cheap, you could probably just buy the dye itself for $4-$5 at an autoparts store and find a UV bulb at Home Depot for a few dollars.
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My company uses a dye and blacklight for hydraulic leaks. Cummins, our engine supplier, uses the same dye in a different brand name for engine oil leaks. They might sell 6oz bottles of it but may not sell to the public, instead keeping it for their techs only.
You might try a kit like this.
This light is expensive but works well. (It's one we use, and costs $700, beyond the home mechanic's price range)
This is the raw dye chemical.
You might try a kit like this.
This light is expensive but works well. (It's one we use, and costs $700, beyond the home mechanic's price range)
This is the raw dye chemical.
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