2000 996 coupe 6 speed - Use of dyes in AC and engine cooling systems

[Philip54]

 

Next week an independent shop will replace the leaking AC evaporator of my 996.  This will be an opportunity for replacing the engine coolant. 

Since the car is more than 20 years old, leaks in AC system and in the engine cooling system may occur any time and I am considering having dyes placed in both systems to facilitate leak detection.  I don’t know, though, if Porsche approves the use of dyes and, if it does, which dyes are approved.

For my other vehicles I have purchased the AutoPRO dyes made by Energizer Auto (2 separate products, one for the AC system and one for the engine cooling system), but I am prepared to buy other products, if necessary.

Any help on this will be appreciated. 

Thanks

[JFP in PA]

As the dyes do not affect anything, they will be fine.  We have always used the Uview dye systems with excellent results.