[Shop-talk] tracing an oil leak

[Steven Trovato]

There are UV dyes that can be added to the oil, followed by 
inspection with a UV light.  Mechanics also tend to get familiar with 
the common engines out there.  Sometimes before they even pop the 
hood they will know where the leak is.

-Steve

At 08:00 PM 2/27/2016, Tim . wrote:
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>try this again......
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>My youngest daughter has an oil leak in a late model Monte Carlo 
>that it beyond my limited skills. She lives in St. Paul which is 
>several hours from "home".
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>How would a mechanic trace an oil leak if they cannot visually see 
>it? I am worried that she will get taken advantage of and would like 
>to try to educate her enough so she knows how to talk to the 
>mechanic she uses.
>
>Thanks!
>tim
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