Tracer TP-3090 Dye-Lite - Manual

Dye-Lite
®
No. TP-3090
Dye-Lite ® Fluorescent Leak Detection Dye
TP-3090 for Gasoline Engine Oil
Adding Dye and Inspecting for Leaks
• Turn OFF the engine. Add the dye through the fill port. Use 1 ounce (30 ml) of dye for every 4 to 5
quarts (3.8 to 4.7 l) of oil. If the oil is very dirty, you may need to add more dye to obtain a good
fluorescent response (additional dye will not harm the engine) or change the oil before adding the dye.
• Run the engine for 5 to 10 minutes so the oil and dye mix well and circulate. Smaller leaks may require
longer run times. A short road test is recommended to allow the dye to penetrate all leak areas prior to
inspection.
• Turn OFF the engine. Scan the system with a Tracerline ® lamp to inspect the dipstick or fill port for a
bright fluorescent response. Add a small amount of dye if needed to increase the glow.
• Inspect possible leak areas with the lamp. In hard to reach areas, use a mirror to reflect the light. As
an alternative, wipe suspect areas with a clean cloth and check the cloth with the lamp for traces of
the fluorescent dye. All leaks will show with a bright fluorescent glow.
• After the leaks are repaired, clean the dye residue from the leak sites with Tracer Products’
GLO-AWAY™ dye cleaner/remover or a general-purpose shop cleaner. Reinspect with the lamp to
be sure that no dye remains. Run the engine for another 5 to 10 minutes and inspect again.
• It is not necessary to change the oil after adding the tracer dye. When used properly, Dye-Lite ® can
remain safely in the vehicle until the oil is changed.
For product information and technical assistance, call us at 1-800-641-1133. Outside the United
States call 516-1254. CHEMTREC Emergency Telephone No. (24 hours): 1-800-424-8300. Call
collect outside continental U.S.: 703-527-3887. Consult Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on
our website at www.tracerline.com.
Manufactured by:
11/04 A93036-7
PRINTED IN U.S.A. Recycled
Paper
For best inspection results, use a high-intensity Tracerline ® UV or UV/blue light lamp.
You must wear the glasses supplied with the inspection lamp to protect your eyes and
to make leaks clearly visible. The dye will show best under low light conditions.
CAUTION
Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight, heat sources
and open flame. May be harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause eye, skin and respiratory
irritation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wipe all dye spills promptly.
Dye may stain hands and clothing.
Dye-Lite ® fluorescent leak detection dye is used in
conjunction with ultraviolet and UV/blue
light lamps to pinpoint leak sources in gasoline engine
oil systems. The application-specific dye glows a bright
yellow-green and will not compromise the effectiveness
of the oil in the system.