Not using UV light (black light)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Mazda CX-30. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Gather sample of the leaking oil using an absorbent white tissue.
- Then, gather some samples of engine and transmission/transaxle oil onto a white cloth or piece of paper.
- MT vehicles: transmission/transaxle oil
- AT vehicles: ATF
- CVT vehicles: continuously variable transaxle fluid
- Compare the appearance and smell, and identify the type of oil that is leaking.
- Remove any oil on the engine or transmission/transaxle.
- Allow the engine to run for 30 min.
- Check the area where the oil is leaking, then make necessary repairs.