Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
There's a dye that goes into the oil called Tracerline. The technician wears yellow lens glasses and shines the suspected area with a black light. Leaks show up plain as day.
A couple of things worth noting...That flashlight above retails for $495.
http://store.tspndt.com/store/p/440-Optilux-365-Kit.aspx
You DON'T need the stupid yellow glasses. You DO need darkness, the darker the better. A home garage with the lights out after dark is great. Dex-cool shows up orange, Prestone shows up yellow green, and motor oil shows up a nice blue without the dye, yes, better WITH the dye, but dye not necessary.
Final note: photography using black light is difficult. You need the subject matter light enough to see what it IS without using the flash, and dark enough that the blacklight "glows" on whatever you're trying to photograph.
To the OP: I am an NDT technician for a living, certified per ASNT TC-1A. I agree with you, oil should be INSIDE the engine, not outside. My teenaged kids will tell you what a Nazi I am about keeping the driveway clean; so I can quickly be aware of spots of any kind, but I digress.
In my opinion, what you need to do is DOCUMENT where the leak is coming from. You can buy PT developer on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cantesco-D101-A-Dye-Penetrant-Standard-Developer-12-oz-Aerosol-Can-/291957849220?hash=item43fa0b3c84:g:qrkAAOSw5cNYPgVV
You need one can. About $15. Clean the area off with degreaser, Mean Green, anything to remove oil & grease and make it clean and dry. Spray the PT developer on the area to "paint it white." Take a picture or two. Wait for your blot or indication to show then take another picture or two. There is your evidence. Now wash the PT developer off with soap and water and go see an attorney or Honda Corporate.
Best of luck to you. Hope it works out.