Leak Check Test with A Black Light
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Automatic Transmission/Power Steering Dye 164-R3701 or equivalent (specifically formulated for ATF) is used to detect a transmission fluid leak.
- Add Automatic Transmission/Power Steering Dye to the transmission fluid. Use one 30.0 mL (1 oz) of dye solution for every 3.8L (4 qt) of transmission fluid.
- Start and run the engine until the transaxle reaches its normal operating temperature. Observe the back of the cylinder block and top of the torque converter housing for evidence of fluid leakage. Raise the vehicle on a hoist and run the engine at fast idle, then at engine idle, occasionally shifting to the DRIVE and REVERSE ranges to increase pressure within the transaxle. Observe the front of the flexplate, back of the cylinder block (in as far as possible), inside the torque converter housing and the entire case until fluid leakage is evident and the probable source of leakage can be determined.
EXTERNAL FLUID LEAKS
| Leak Path | Possible Source |
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| Leaks at the Fluid Pan-to-Case |
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| Fluid Cooler Lines of Fittings Leaking |
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| Fluid Cooler Line Nut-to-Case Fittings Leaking |
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| Leaks at the Fluid Cooler |
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| Leaks at the External Sensors |
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| Leaks at the Manual Control Lever Seal |
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| Leaks at the Solenoid Body Harness Connector |
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| Fluid Leakage in the Torque Converter Area |
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