Identification should include
- placing the vehicle on a level surface
- conducting a visual inspection
- using dye with an ultraviolet light, soapy water, or smoke emitter, if necessary
- determining the necessary action.
ASE 2, 3: I. Diesel Engines: A. General (P-1)
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why are fluids different colors? What are the colors of the various fluids?
- How does the use of a dye and light save time in locating leaks?
- How does a smoke machine save time?
- What are the safety and environmental considerations when repairing a leak?