UV leak detection system?

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Oct 24, 2006 | 07:55 PM

greyghost79

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UV leak detection system?

made a rare appearance at an Autozone today. saw a "UV leak detection system" on a shelf there. consisted of UV flashlight, goggles and UV dye. didn't get to read the particulars. what are these used for. engine, gasket leaks?? or A/C leaks? how do they work. anybody use them or like them?

Oct 24, 2006 | 09:40 PM

mkflanagan

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Used for a/c leaks.They work great if you have a way to put the dye in the system.The one I have in my shop is a high dollar unit so i'm not sure about the autozone one.

Oct 24, 2006 | 09:49 PM

big_G

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I had a high-dollar one in my shop, the AutoZone unit beats it hands down. You can get dye for any liquid system (oil, trans., p.s., a/c, cooant). It is a great time saver, takes all the guess-work out of leak detection. Kind of fun,too.

Oct 24, 2006 | 09:52 PM

greyghost79

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can you use it to find manifold/gasket leaks? where do you put the dye?

Oct 24, 2006 | 10:03 PM

682XLR8

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Get the dye specifically made for oil leaks, it should be in the same section. Put half the bottle in the engine and run it for 10-15 min, then check with the UV and glasses. You can use it for transmission leaks also

Oct 24, 2006 | 10:15 PM

greyghost79

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will i need to change the oil after i do this? or can the dye stay in indefinitely?

Oct 24, 2006 | 10:18 PM

Topless75

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Originally Posted by greyghost79

will i need to change the oil after i do this? or can the dye stay in indefinitely?

The dye won't harm anything. Works beautifully. I have the AutoZone kit as well. Different vials for different fluids (antifreeze, transmision/crankcase, A/C).