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Do Not Use Dye to Diagnose Subaru Leak

Nov. 28, 2022

According to Subaru, the use of dye to diagnose air conditioning refrigerant leak is not an approved Subaru of America diagnostic procedure.

Mike Mavrigian,

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According to Subaru, the use of dye to diagnose air conditioning refrigerant leak is not an approved Subaru of America diagnostic procedure. “The proper use of a recently calibrated refrigerant sniffing/leak detection tool is the most effective method for finding leaks.” Just passing this along.

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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