UV leak detection system?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: San Antonio Texas
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?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Austin Texas
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.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Central Michigan
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
Racer
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Sandy TX
Originally Posted by greyghost79
will i need to change the oil after i do this? or can the dye stay in indefinitely?
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