I was wondering if anyone could verify if it's possible to use a black light to find green coolant leaks? Or if anyone has there own methods they'd be willing to share I'd be grateful. Thanks.

 

go to local parts store and buy a radiator pressure tool, basically it hooks up where ur radiator cap goes. You pressurize the system as if it were running and heated, and just try to find the leak, its also a possibility that ur truck dosnt have an external to the motor leak it could be burning coolant.

 

How much does a black light cost? Go get one and then tell US if it works.

 

You can pick one up at the pet store for under $20. They sell them to find pet urine in carpet.

 

Aim knows this because he uses it to find out where he "went" the night before. LOL

 

I just hope the kitchen sink does not lite up.

 

or the shower drain...

 

Damn, you guys are funny!!! Hey, aim4squirrles, is a pet store black light any different then a home depot black light? Or are they all the same? I figure it's worth a shot. I was just curious if any one had done it before.

 

you could also try the little glasses that the AC refill kis come with, since the additive they use for leak detection is green. But if you are losing that much coolant as to need a detection method you sahould be able to see it with out any of the stuff, unless it is internal.

 

I nave no idea if they are different. I do know that fluorescent blacklights work better than the incandescent bulbs. Not sure why that is, though.