What Coolant Stop Leak Looks Like\ EXPOSED

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7 жыл бұрын

From time to time you may decide that stop leak can be an alternative to an actual repair of a coolant leak if it seems minor.
The Buick came in with an overheat condition, and in all actuality the overheating situation was attributed to the stop leak built up inside the coolant system . ( Radiator with goop EXPOSED here 2:25)
You may stop a minor leak , but over time the expansion process of stop leak can restrict flow in the radiator , heater core, and many of the smaller ports to the coolant system in general.
A great product if your stuck somewhere. Not so great if you forget to flush this goop out and ultimately repair what is leaking.
Additionally the rusty coolant pouring out is from a lack of coolant system maintenance. Remember to check the factory specification for the required coolant change out as per maintenance.
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@angry3055 6 жыл бұрын

Never any issues with Bar Leak Aluminium, the material is fine enough for small leaks...but flush the coolant system 1st...stay away from the thicker or permanent stuff it cause more problems.

@888TMONEY888 5 жыл бұрын

man you're running a pretty high fever there

@DDLTex 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks great info

@steveo5763 4 жыл бұрын

I used stopleak in a GMC diesel van work truck with 245k. The leak was where the motor was going to have to be removed and a lot $$ work just to get to it. Put it in and ran it for another 105k and sold it. The motor was still running great, I was on my 3rd front end rebuild and the rest of the truck was falling apart, the paint had mostly fallen off but the motor ran like a top.

@TriniFZ1 4 жыл бұрын

Do you remember what brand you used?

@Dragunov302 4 жыл бұрын

Steve O what brand did u use. My dodge I think is in the same situation

@robbrenton9438 4 жыл бұрын

How long will it take until these sealants become a big problem ? I'm only looking at keeping my van running for another 1.5 years, maybe 20,000 km's Can I get away with throwing sealants in it ?

@carloscostello-messinger5510 2 жыл бұрын

Damn I just used some k stop last night after work because I had a coolent leak and it’s just to cold for me to fix anything I’ll definitely be fixing the leak once it warms up tho

@SteveRichfield 5 жыл бұрын

What is the story with the bypass tubes? Are these used to save the heater? What do they do?

@jdoe7697 Жыл бұрын

AC Delco coolant tabs work great on small leaks without guming up everything.

@carriewitt3645 4 жыл бұрын

How do I know if my coolant is dirty and needs flushed before using any stop head gasket leak? Thank you!

@jzwillows Жыл бұрын

Only stop leak products passing ASTM D-6107 should be used (the standard consists of tests to ensure the product works and does no damage). Stop leak tablets such as those made by Bar's, have been sold by GM, Ford, Chrysler for over 30 years.

@AutOdometer 7 жыл бұрын

I needed this video. Was about to try this stuff. I feel I am having a coolant leak in my car and wanted to try the stop leak. I am thinking I need to got to the source and not put a bandaid on it. By the way 1:13 - 1:17 someone is really happy.

@Desertcarcare 7 жыл бұрын

..yes sir. I did get a little " happy" there..all good. You can use stop leak..just don't forget about it & eventually get it repaired. Keep on wrenching brother!

@13jrvernon 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah don't do like I did

@ludmula3756 4 жыл бұрын

Can it get n your engine to n blow a head gasket?

@DUTCHBOYH 5 жыл бұрын

The problem is dexcool. Not the stop leak.

@jearmeymorgan8297 5 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure if used correctly it don't do this.. if you have restrictions like plugged radiator and heater cores that need to be flushed then I'm sure you may have issues. I've heard that most issues though are caused by user error.. not following directions.

@popsucks1322 Жыл бұрын

The bottle i used had no real direction on is as far as dosage. How much to use? No clue. Bastards dont say. Whole bottle? Who fking knows? No one says on the whole internet. The crappy directions on the bottle are tge specific problem. I think these stopleak manufacturers specificaly dont say how much to use under tge pretense they'll sell more stop leak. Idiots.

@rickytrevino8281 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like he put the stop leak with dirty coolant and didnt turn his ac on max like the directions say

@kolinstallman3788 5 жыл бұрын

Open rad caps and expansion tanks to visually look for the crap when buying a car, it will also appear as a silvery power if its not just gunk.

@Desertcarcare 5 жыл бұрын

Kolin Stallman excellent tip !

@jasonbrown467 3 жыл бұрын

i saw what appeared to be a whit-ish goo that appears to have hardened on the radiator cap. i suspect stop leak, i didnt buy the vehicle, maybe my loss, but i know with people you just cant trust them.

@ricky-sanchez 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonbrown467 I know I'm late, but whitish milky substance on the rad cap is evidence of a blown head gasket. You just dodged a bullet.🤪

@brickwal92tt 5 жыл бұрын

When you say "stop leak", are you referring to the brand or the type of products in general? Will Liqui Moly have the same effect?

@Desertcarcare 5 жыл бұрын

In general --stop leak can be great for emergency situations --just make sure to actually repair what is leaking and flush out the stop leak additive .

@NjoyMoney 2 жыл бұрын

@@Desertcarcare So you taking shots at an entire industry based on 1 anecdotal experience? Weak man.

@nimeshdarji5905 6 жыл бұрын

engine coolant leakage problem

@boosted74m2 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like someone mixed dexcool with regular green anti freeze

@respecttheothers1338 6 жыл бұрын

An important alert for those using this products and caused great damage to the engine parts great Report👍

@Desertcarcare 6 жыл бұрын

Alhkami1988 Alhkami1988 ...thanks for stopping by. ~Frank

@jasonbrown467 3 жыл бұрын

i was going to maybe buy a suv tonight after work, but i spotted stop leak on the new radiator cap.

@keithfrederick7378 3 жыл бұрын

does the installed stop leak feel oily?

@Desertcarcare 3 жыл бұрын

Can feel oily and grainy ~Napa has coolant test strips ~ that may help

@morrron5 5 жыл бұрын

i don't know much about mechanic (i'm more into small engines like skidoos or dirbike) Should i chnage my Headgasket myself ? i can't afford to pay 800$ to have it done by a garage... i bought my problems 3 weeks ago .... i just want to drive it in the river right now ... :(

@beastinowt3569 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear fella

@space_114v2 6 ай бұрын

The secret with rad stop leak is to use less rather than more at first then if needed add more.

@michniewicz79 4 жыл бұрын

He doesn't show you what it looked like before using stop leak....stop leak doesn't do the damage he says...

@ludmula3756 4 жыл бұрын

It got n my engine

@ludmula3756 4 жыл бұрын

N never stop the leak on the raditior

@popsucks1322 Жыл бұрын

But what are some of the problems that can cause? You missed to mention that part.

@Desertcarcare Жыл бұрын

Depending how much is used , can ultimately cause restriction of flow. Use it as a temporary emergency measure, but if your keeping the vehicle long term, fix what needs to be fixed and get that coolant system back to factory spec. Hope this helps

@phorse 5 жыл бұрын

Somebody didn't read the instructions...

@popsucks1322 Жыл бұрын

@beekbeeker2907 3 жыл бұрын

hmmm

@noworriesmate8287 6 жыл бұрын

Plastic sides.

@Desertcarcare 6 жыл бұрын

No worries Mate ~indeed.

@jasonmcnamara2079 6 жыл бұрын

just add pepper to your cooling system

@ajbcool 5 жыл бұрын

@justingreen8006 4 жыл бұрын

I heard someone mention that before. How does that work? Is it an old handyman myth or a joke? Kinda like when you send the newbie to the woodshop for the board stretcher or to the garage for blinker fluid?

@VenturiLife 4 жыл бұрын

@@justingreen8006 Holts Radweld used to use finely chopped linseed and resins if I remember correctly, but the formulation may have changed, it was an old way of doing it, far from a permanent fix, modern stop leaks use things like kevlar / organic fibres, minerals, sodium silicate etc. etc. They attempt to first block the leak with the fibres which then seal with the minerals / sodium silicate for a somewhat more permanent seal. Pepper was another one I've heard of, and cracking an egg in a cold system to try and fix a pinhole radiator leak, but that seemed like the most far-fetched and unlikely to work methods. I tried using K-Seal as I was trying to avoid Sodium Silicate, and it lasted a few days apparently then failed. All should be considered temporary fixes to keep you on the road until you can pull the engine and fix the headgasket or radiator or whatever, and cannot be expected to fix major leak issues. The true fix is of course mechanical, but I once had a Ford in-line 6 that had it's blown headgasket fixed with sodium silicate and it lasted 2-3 years until I sold the car, and never gave other coolant issues really. That was under advice from a trusted mechanic as I didn't have thousands to fix the engine at the time. He certainly told me it may not seal / work. It is VERY important to follow the instructions and best to use the stop leaks diluted with the coolant or water. I recently found out that some are more chemical in nature and require coolant flush, water and addition of stopleak then drain, and coolant refill, so not all of these are the same depending on purpose. Once again they are only good for certain failure conditions and cannot solve everything.

@denniskelly3110 7 жыл бұрын

wouldn't recommend it for a permanent fix but as long as you follow the directions you'll be fine. over 100,000 miles after I put mine in and still good to go. but if you put it in without running your car for the designated time and you don't follow any other instructions listed it may clump up and not work properly. but ultimately if it leaks fix it... YOUR SELF if possible.

@Desertcarcare 7 жыл бұрын

Dennis Kelly ...great points ! Thank you ~Frank

@jearmeymorgan8297 5 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY.. they have detailed instructions for a reason.

@13jrvernon 5 жыл бұрын

Stop leak clogged my thermostat, heater core, radiator

@jearmeymorgan8297 5 жыл бұрын

We'll follow directions next time and make sure your cooling system is totally instructed before you start. Like for starters I've never once seen a stop leak product that didn't tell you to remove thermostat.