Thursday, January 7, 2010

What's the best way to find a coolant leak and and oil leak (besides visual inspection)?

They make leak detector kits that have a special dye and an inspection light.First the dye is dumped into the coolant system,motor oil,or trans fluid.Then after running the vehicle a while you inspect for leaks (in the dark) with an ultraviolet light (blacklight).This will help you to be able to see the leak easily.What's the best way to find a coolant leak and and oil leak (besides visual inspection)?
Our parts department sells tracer dye for motor oil (not sure about coolant, might be able to use it though). Just put it in with the motor oil, drive it normally for a day or so then get some blacklight goggles and a blacklight and you will be able to see where the oil is seeping from. Thats a better way to find a tricky/hidden leak without looking at every nook and cranny. Good luck!What's the best way to find a coolant leak and and oil leak (besides visual inspection)?
there is no way to find a oil leak without findind were its coming from. its only a couple of places oil can actually leak from. the same with coolant its only a couple of places it can leak from. you should be able to spot these easily.
get your engine steam cleaned run car then check for oil leak if no leak spotted place paper or some kind of board under the engine it will give you a rough idea where its coming from if there is still no leak you might be burning it up . with your water if you can get a pressure cap from the scrappies drill hole in the centre big enough to put pressure valve in pump up the pressure with bike pump look for leaks
They make a pressure test for the radiator, And you have to look good for a oil leak your self. hope this helps.

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