- 1). Lift the car in the air with the floor jack. Place the jack stands in secure places that will support the weight of the front end of the vehicle.
- 2). Lower the car down until it sits securely on the jack stands. Shake the car to ensure that it rests safely.
- 3). Put on the safety glasses. Spray the entire engine and engine bay with degreaser spray; focusing on areas with a lot of oil and grease buildup.
- 4). Start the engine. Wash the entire engine and engine bay with the power washer from top to bottom. Be careful not to spray into the air intake tube. Continue this process until the engine is as clean as possible. Make sure to get underneath the engine as well.
- 5). Turn off the engine and let it cool down and dry completely.
- 6). Pour one small container of ultraviolet oil dye into the engine oil system.
- 7). Start the engine and begin looking around for any noticeable leaks. Turn on the portable ultraviolet light and shine it all around the engine. As the oil cycles through the system it will become ultraviolet and any leaks will be detectable with the ultraviolet light.
- 8). Locate the glowing oil and follow its path as high as it goes; this will be the source of the leak; however, there may be more than one oil leak.
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