ENGINE OIL DISCOLORATION EXPLANATION OF COLOR. Chevrolet Citation 1983

For 1990-2009 cars

# ENGINE OIL DISCOLORATION EXPLANATION OF COLOR

Chevrolet engine plants utilize engine oil dye from time to time in various engines as an aid to oil leak detection during the manufacturing process. The dye causes the oil to glow bright yellow when exposed to "black" light.

Some of the dye material used gives the oil a slight red tint and in some cases has been mistaken by service personnel for automatic transmission fluid.

Service personnel should be advised that the dye is in no way detrimental, and that the oil should not be changed if this condition is noted.

DISP. CYLINDER V.I.N. CODE

2.0L L4 Y 2.8L V6 B 4.1L L6 D 5.0L V8 F, H 5.7L V8 A, K, L, M, P 6.0L VB 2, B 6.2L V8 C, J 7.0L V8 E 7.4L V8 S, W

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