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Topic: Possible engine oil leak

Posted By: EPALLIS
Subject: Possible engine oil leak
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2012 at 7:24pm

I think I might have an engine oil leak or it could be from the power steering on the D-17. I can't tell. What is the best way to tell? And if I find it's from the engine, what is the best treatment anyone on here has attempted?

Many thanks for any thoughts. Thanks!

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Posted By: DSeries4
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2012 at 9:37pm

Clean up the area around the leak, then look for new leaking while using the tractor. At that point you should have a better idea of what your have (engine or PS leak).

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Posted By: MACK
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2012 at 9:49pm

sprinkle flower or powder around where the leak is. MACK

Posted By: Brian Jasper co. Ia
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2012 at 10:08pm

You can use UV leak tracer dye and a black light. With dye in only one compartment, it will be very easy to find out which is leaking. The dye and light can be had at Napa.

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Posted By: EPALLIS
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2012 at 8:37pm

Thanks so much for the ideas. Should there be any others out there, feel free to post them. Thanks everyone!