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Oil Consumption Test

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  1. Check the oil level at least 15 minutes after a hot shutdown with the vehicle on a level surface.
  2. If the oil level is low, top off with the proper viscosity and API service level engine oil. Add one bottle of MOPAR® 4-In-1 Leak Detection Dye into the engine oil.
  3. Tamper proof the oil pan drain plug, oil filter, dipstick and oil fill cap with a black light marking device (pen) or air conditioning dye applied with a small brush.
    NOTE:

    The use of a black light marking device is recommended so the marks can only be seen with a ultraviolet light.

  4. Record the vehicle mileage. Note that the oil level at 'full' mark 15 minutes after hot shut-down and date.
  5. Instruct the customer to drive the vehicle as usual.
  6. Ask the customer to return to the servicing dealer after accumulating 500 miles, Check the oil level at least 15 minutes after a hot shutdown on a level surface. If the oil level is half way between the "FULL" and "ADD" mark or below, continue with the next step.
  7. Using a black light, check for any external engine oil leaks, repair as necessary, if no external engine oil leaks are present, continue with oil consumption diagnosis.
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