1986 GMC Jimmy Oil leak

Tiny
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  • 1986 GMC JIMMY
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 200,000 MILES
I own a 1986 gmc jimmy and its currently leaking oil but I don't know how to find the leak. Any tips?
Friday, August 15th, 2014 AT 4:39 PM

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Tiny
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Oil runs down from the point of the leak so look for the highest spot you see oil. You can wash the engine with a degreaser, add a small bottle of dark purple dye, then search later with a black light. The dye will show up as a bright yellow stain that you can follow back to the source.
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Friday, August 15th, 2014 AT 7:57 PM

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