vacuum leak

2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT
4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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MANNYR89
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can i use uv dye to locate a vacuum leak. if so how
Dec 8, 2010 at 10:14 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Use a vacuum gauge and WD40 inspect all vacuum hoses if okay starts spraying around the intake manifold and throttle base if its leaking there the idle will rise and smooths out and gauge will increase in vacuum
Dec 8, 2010 at 10:19 PM
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