Re: How Do I Determine if Coolant is in Engine Oil?

On 31 Jan 2006 08:38:00 -0800, "KC" <clemke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Thanks everyone. I'll try the easy stuff such as radiator cap and a
>closer inspection of the some of the suggested areas.
>
>I was hoping that the leak would become worse and therefore visually
>obvious after a couple of months, but no such luck. The engine is
>prone to head gasket failures, so that is why I asked the question
>about coolant in the oil, since I have yet to find any external
>leak(s). If I still come up blank, I will give the local repair shop
>that specializes in radiators a crack at it.
>
>Thanks again for the ideas.

There is a trick, but as always, it is going to cost you money.

I think there is ultraviolet die you can put in your antifreeze.
Then, at some later time, in the dark, you use an ultraviolet light to
find the leak. Anywhere there was antifreeze with dye in it, will
glow under the ultraviolet light.

How much? One thing...you can now buy an ultraviolet LED light. So
say, $30 to $40 for that.

The dye? No idea. Check auto store or the WWW.

Lg

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