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.
- Prevents overheating, reducing elevated operating temperatures up to 40 degrees Farenheit - Optimizes total transmission performance
- Eliminates transmission fluid foaming and oxidation and reduces wear throughout the transmission
- Eliminates clutch chatter and torque converter shudder; Softens and modifies harsh shifts making them quicker in duration
- Extends fluid life / Raises the thermal and oxidative stability of the fluid
- Only protectant that increases the fluid’s ability to transfer heat / Protects new seals and permanently restores older seals to a like-new condition, without adverse side effects
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- Helps fluid systems work smoother and last longer.
- Safe in most types of automatic transmission fluid, hydraulics, or power steering fluid systems. Safe for conventional and synthetic fluids.
- Dissolves and liquefies harmful gum and varnish buildup in fluid
- Cleans and lubricates valve bodies, shift actuators and solenoids. Helps to control moisture in fluid.
- Will not swell seals or harm gaskets, O-rings, or clutch material
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- Rebuilds And Restores Metal Parts And Protects Them From Future Wear.
- Anti Friction Modifier. Eliminates Surfaces Defects & Protects From Extreme Heat
- Stops Transmission Shudder, Reduces Noise & Vibration. Ultimate Stop Slipping Additive
- Increases Performance Reliability And Prolongs Service Life Of Control Gears
- Universal for Automatic, CVT, Tiptronic, Manumatic, Semi-Automatic Transmission
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