Leakage Inspection: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
An ultra violet light must be used to detect the fluorescent dye solution.
- Add UV Fluorescent Tracer dye (164-R3706 or equivalent specifically formulated for ATF) for automatic transmission fluid. Use 1 ounce of dye solution for every 4 quarts of ATF capacity. Add any transmission fluid, designated for the transaxle/transmission, to bring the unit to its correct fluid level.
- Start and run the engine. Shift the transmission through all the gears several times to make sure the fluorescent dye has had enough time to circulate. Observe the back of the engine cylinder block and the top of the converter housing part of the case for evidence of leakage. Turn off the engine.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
- Using an ultraviolet light, observe the transmission. Follow the leak back to its source point. Repair as required.
NOTE:
The leak source will probably be above and/or forward of the actual leak indications due to airflow and/or gravity.