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Component Tests

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The following component tests are used to diagnose engine concerns.

Engine Oil Leaks 

NOTE: If an overnight drive is done, the fan air or road air blast can cause erroneous readings.
NOTE: When diagnosing engine oil leaks, the source and location of the leak must be positively identified prior to repair.

Prior to carrying out this procedure, clean the cylinder block, cylinder heads, valve covers, oil pan and flexplate with a suitable solvent to remove all traces of oil.

Engine Oil Leaks - Fluorescent Oil Additive Method 

NOTE: If the factory fill engine oil with dye is present, change the engine oil and the oil filter prior to using the Dye-Lite® Oil-Based Fluid Dye (164-TP33200008).

Use the UV Long-Wave W/12-foot Cord and Alligator Clips (164-R3748) or Leak Tracker UV-LED Leak Detection Flashlight (164-TP8695) to carry out the following procedure for oil leak diagnosis.

  1. Add 60 ml (2 Fl Oz) of Dye-Lite® Oil-Based Fluid Dye (164-TP33200008) to a minimum of 0.47L (1/2 qt) and a maximum of 0.95L (1 qt) engine oil. Thoroughly premix the oil based fluid dye or it will not have enough time to reach the crankcase, oil galleries and seal surfaces during this particular 15 minute test. The additive must be added through the oil fill. Check the level on the oil level indicator to determine what amount of oil to premix. If it is in the middle of the crosshatch area or below the full mark, use 0.95L (1 qt). If it is at the full mark, use 0.47L (1/2 qt).
  2. NOTE: For best results allow the customer to drive the vehicle for a day.

    Run the engine for 15 minutes. Stop the engine and inspect all seal and gasket areas for leaks using the UV Leak Detector Kit. A fluoresces white area will identify the leak. For extremely small leaks, several hours may be required for the leak to appear.

  3. At the end of test, make sure the oil level is within the upper and lower oil indicator marks. Remove oil as necessary if it registers above the full mark.

Leakage Points - Underhood 

NOTE: Check for oil in the valley of the engine that may have accumulated on the engine front cover or ran through the valley drain hole on the right front of the engine.

Examine the following areas for oil leakage:

Leakage Points - Under Engine, With Vehicle on Hoist 

NOTE: Verify that the oil leak is not from the upper engine area.

Examine the following areas for oil leakage:

Leakage Points - With Transmission and Flywheel/Flexplate Removed 

Examine the following areas for oil leakage:

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