“This site contains affiliate links for which OEMDTC may be compensated” |
ServiceNews Article
August 2015
B15070B Version 2
Don’t Use Leak Check Dye in These Vehicles!
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article revises the one posted in July 2015. Changes are highlighted in yellow.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
General Information
Planning on using a leak check dye to help find a leak? Here’s the current list of vehicles that you shouldn’t use dye on.
Year/Model | Transmission Type |
2013–14 ILX Hybrid | CVT |
2014 RLX Sport Hybrid | DCT |
2016 MDX | 9-Speed A/T |
2015 TLX |
At this time, we have not approved the use of leak check dye in these transmissions. If traces of dye are found in a failed transmission returned under warranty, your claim will be debited. For more information on which vehicles can used leak dye, see S/B 07-059, ATF Leak Detection.
Price Disclaimer