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ACDelco 1149328 GM Original Equipment: Dex-Cool Leak Detection Tracer Dye - 1 oz Review

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Revainrating 5 out of 5  
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Description of ACDelco 1149328 GM Original Equipment: Dex-Cool Leak Detection Tracer Dye - 1 oz

Designed to quickly pinpoint leaks in cooling systems that use DEX-COOL (orange) coolants. Special formula will not change the color of the coolant. Fluorescent dye assists with visual leak detection to eliminate guess work. Works in conjunction with the ACDelco Ultra Violet (UV) Leak Detection Lamp Kit.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal for locating leaks in Chevy/GM vehicles.

The coolant in my Suburban is bright green and the leak is easy to find with a UV flashlight. Be sure to use this dye on all vehicles that require Dex-Cool (all '95-up GM vehicles) as some other UV dye brands are not compatible with this type of coolant.

Pros
  • Quality construction
Cons
  • Good but not great

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works great when used with the right UV lamp

Leak detection in modern cars where you can hardly see anything under the hood. Combine the dye with a good UV light like this: Mastercool 53517-UV 17 LED True UV Detection Flashlight and you'll find the source quickly. Especially if you wait until sunset, the color glows like a glow stick.

Pros
  • Little competition
Cons
  • Very expensive

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Does what it should. you should have .

Does what it should. You have to have black light and of course it has to be dark to see it. Unfortunately, our engine fogged up where it ever leaked, making it difficult to identify the source of the leak as it was glowing everywhere. Because of this it didn't work, but the product worked as advertised.

Pros
  • GOLS certificate
Cons
  • Speed

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Since it sure is dex cool, I don't have to flush the coolant.

Works. You need UV light to see the crystal, but I was able to see where all of my antifreeze (water pump) leaked by simply putting this bottle in my surge tank and driving for a couple of days to get it running through the coolant bring to . System. Since it sure is dex cool, I don't have to flush the coolant immediately so I can fix the leak in my spare time.

Pros
  • Practical thing
Cons
  • High price

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Just a good idea to calm down.

I used this on a truck I just bought with low coolant. I filled up the tank with antifreeze and a bottle of leak detector just to get positive emotions. I am pleased to report that the bottle glows beautifully under a black light and no leaks have been found. I like the fact that I can use a special black light to quickly see all my visible bottled liquids in the dark.

Pros
  • Perfect for outdoor activities
Cons
  • Upgradeable

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I recommend skipping the silly points and just waiting for them to come up.

There was a small refrigerant leak, source could not be determined. Bought this and a UV flashlight (black) and made absolutely clear where my leak was. Only used half a bottle. I recommend skipping the glasses and just waiting until it's dark, or turning off the lights if you're in the garage to use the black light. Trust me, you'll see that with good UV light, this thing glows almost white.

Pros
  • Hands-free operation
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