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Powder Method Buick Century VI

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  1. Completely clean the entire engine and surrounding components.
  2. Apply an aerosol-type powder, baby powder, foot powder, etc., to the suspected area.
  3. Operate the vehicle for several miles at normal operation temperature and at varying speeds.
  4. Identify the type of fluid, and the approximate location of the leak, from the discolorations in the powder surface.
  5. Visually inspect the suspected area. Use a small mirror to assist in looking at hard to see areas. Refer to «Possible Causes for Leaks»(ref-189348-S19779294382005090900000) if necessary.

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