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Powder Method

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki Verona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Clean the suspected area.
  2. Apply an aerosol-type powder (such as foot powder) to the suspected area.
  3. Operate the vehicle under normal operating conditions.
  4. Visually inspect the suspected component. You should be able to trace the leak path over the white powder surface to the source.