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January 10, 2017 Service bulletin

To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 46295 for 2012-2017 Ford F-150, 2012-2017 Ford Explorer and 2012-2017 Ford Escape and others.

Bulletin number
SSM 46295
Component
Engine
Summary
To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye. The new white fluorescent dye provides a distinct white glow to identify engine oil leaks. The new white fluorescent dye requires a pure uv diagnostic inspection lamp. The white-colored fluorescent dye and pure uv lamp are now in the rotunda catalog. Dye and lamp part numbers. Gasoline only dye: 1 ounce bottle 164-tp-33200601. Diesel only dye: 8 ounce bottle: 164-tp-3320-0008. Pure uv diagnostic inspection lamp 164-tp8695 or 164-r3748.

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