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      09-01-2020, 01:38 PM   #1
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Where to get engine oil UV dye?

Hey so it seems this UV dye to find engine oil leaks is a pretty common thing in the USA but over here in Canada I can't find any reliable store that sells it.

Does anyone know where I could get my hands on some? Would help to identify oil leaks for like 20$.
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      09-01-2020, 02:36 PM   #2
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Latest Liqui Moly Molygen has the dye 'built in'. You may consider for your next oil change if you cant source the dye alone.
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Latest Liqui Moly Molygen has the dye 'built in'. You may consider for your next oil change if you cant source the dye alone.
Damn yeah, I guess I will have no choice here. Or wait until the states open and in my next trip grab some over there.

To difficult to confirm my leak even after cleaning the engine underside.
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      09-04-2020, 03:53 PM   #4
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To difficult to confirm my leak even after cleaning the engine underside.
If it is an underside leak, chances are good it's the oil pan gasket.
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If it is an underside leak, chances are good it's the oil pan gasket.
Thing is my oil pan is pretty dry looking, barely has gunky buildup around it.

Right now my debate/confirmation is between the rear turbo oil lines and rear main seal. Either the turbo leaks down to the spot here in the picture or both rear main seal and turbo oil line are both leaking.

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      09-06-2020, 08:10 PM   #6
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Can't you just buy the dye they use in ac systems
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