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How many times can you use stop leak?
It depends. If the leak is mild to moderate, we’ve had customers run 10,000-50,000 miles with no further issues. If the leak is more severe, or on the edge of becoming severe, the repair might last a shorter duration. The advice we always give is to act at the first sign/symptom of a cooling system problem.
Can you use head gasket sealer more than once?
Yes. You can use the blue devil head gasket sealer more than once. This product does not contain petroleum distillates, so you might use it more than once if a leak occurs after the last time you used it. You only need to follow the directions to the letter when applying it.
How long does coolant sealer last?
Most sealants offer permanent solutions to minor leaks but can only last for a maximum of six months if the damage is severe.
Will Stop leak harm my engine?
When you carefully follow the instructions for our engine, radiator or other stop leak products, there is no risk of damage.
How long does it take for Oil Stop leak to work?
How long does it take to start working? Bar’s Leaks Engine Oil Stop Leak starts working the minute you install and start driving the vehicle. You will usually see results in about 200 miles or three (3) days of driving.
What does Blue Devil do to your car?
BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer (#38386) will repair and seal leaks in blown head gaskets, warped or cracked heads, heater cores, and freeze plugs. BlueDevil contains no solid or particulate matter, and will not clog or harm your engine. It bonds to metal, aluminum, cast, alloy, or plastic, and it’s safe and easy to use.
Do I put coolant after K-Seal?
When adding via the overflow/expansion tank, add K-Seal first and then top up the coolant. This helps to get K-Seal into the cooling system more quickly. It is fine to add K-Seal to a cold cooling system, just let the engine idle up to normal operating temperature.
Can I put K-Seal in coolant reservoir?
Yes. K‑Seal is compatible with DEX-COOL and all other types and brands of antifreeze/coolant. Unlike many other products, there is need to drain or flush the cooling system before adding K‑Seal. Just shake, pour and go!
Does K-Seal actually work?
How Does K-Seal Work? Testing by Brighton University showed K-Seal is capable of permanently sealing holes of up to 0.635mm in diameter, and cracks up to 0.254mm wide by 12.7mm long. As most holes and cracks are significantly smaller than this, K-Seal can provide a permanent, guaranteed fix for the majority of leaks.
Will radiator stop leak harm my engine?
In the end, off-brand products could possibly damage your engine – we hear stories about it on a weekly basis. When you carefully follow the instructions for our engine, radiator or other stop leak products, there is no risk of damage.
How long does a repair made with K‑seal last?
Once K‑Seal makes a repair then that repair is permanent, regardless of whether you leave it in the system or not. How long does a repair made with K‑Seal last? When K‑Seal repairs a leak then that repair is permanent.
How much damage did K-seal ultimate do to my engine?
To cut a long story short, this stuff wrecked my engine, causing it to wreck my water pump, welded up my radiator and bottom hoses and clogged up my expansion tank. Total cost over £800 of damage. K-Seal Ultimate: It worked on my Chevy Impala to seal intake gasket leak -I have tried many others without success.
Can K-seal be used on coolant leaking into the oil?
For K‑Seal to work effectively it needs to be exposed to an atmosphere. This can be externally or internally (across the head to the cylinders). Where coolant is leaking into the oil it is less likely that K‑Seal will be exposed to an atmosphere. Therefore, there is a reduced chance of K‑Seal making a successful repair.
What size k seal do I need for my cooling system?
1 standard bottle of K‑Seal (236ml/8floz) will treat cooling systems with a capacity up to 20 liters (this covers motorcycles up to light commercial vehicles). For larger cooling systems use our Heavy Duty (472ml/16floz) size K‑Seal.