Bars Leaks Block Seal Permanent HEAD GASKET FIX - How To Use And Review

In this video I test and review Bars Leaks Block Seal Permanent Head Gasket Fix. Our car was diagnosed with a blown head gasket and the repair estimate was around $2000 to get started with the potential for it even to cost more due to a cracked head or block. Our car was overheating and leaking antifreeze. I wanted to find an alternative solution to keep our old car running without spending a lot of money. Does Bars Leaks Head Gasket Fix work? Watch this video to find out! Always make sure when you are working with vehicles to wear the proper safety equipment and take all safety precautions. Thanks for watching!
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[@layramarsh9838]

This stuff absolutely works …I had a blown head gasket on a Mitsubishi and pour this stuff in only once…..I kept driving this car for over a year but it was 13 years old I had already purchased a new car so I just sold it but it was rolling and no running hot issue’s so. It’s definitely worth it if you need to buy yourself some time

[@paul_ezmamaa]

can you just pour that in? or do you need antifreeze or another liquid?

[@Careless-sv6cf]

​@@paul_ezmamaa it depends on the brand. Some brands like blue devil requires you to bleed out your coolant and fill your radiator with water to add it in. Other brands requires you use antifreeze with their product and some say either water or coolant is fine. Just gotta read the instructions.

[@antman619]

​@@Careless-sv6cfdepends on the leak my guy if it that bad this will not work.....

[@biopsiesbeanieboos55]

I absolutely believe this stuff has it’s place. I’m always disappointed when I hear mechanics criticising its use, then insisting that you are a shameful disgrace to your whole ancestral line, unless you instantly commit to a $3000 head rebuild.

[@VanlifeReality]

After talking to my mechanic $603 to take the valve cover off and learn that it’s not just a bent push rod, but I have a head gasket or crack in the block. And he told me straight up your truck is only worth $700, put in some head gasket sealer and start looking for a new vehicle. Since a blown head gasket would cost 2+ grand and if I were to replace the engine, that would be minimum of four grand.

[@kamranrahmani6404]

It is very good product, My 2006 BMW 530 had oil and water leaking, after using this product all issues were fixed, It is amazing

[@sambo427]

I was a mechanic in the 70s 80s 90s believe me you this miracle in a bottle works the best on radiators an headgaskets we went through this like water back in the day

[@momto7ify]

I used the head gasket repair on a 2001 Mercury Villager and it's still working I put it in the beginning of February and taking a few trips out of town so far so good

[@ToddsGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@Yhappp]

How has it held up?

[@momto7ify]

@@Yhappp it held up good but the water pump went out so it has sat for 4 months now. I don't know if I change the water pump the head casket would need changed

[@kayatautari6513]

You will have a inspection hole on the water pump start it if it's dripping it's the water pump

[@Careless-sv6cf]

​@@momto7ify if you're doing the repair yourself then you might as well change the head gasket when you change your fuel pump. If you're paying a mechanic then that just gonna be between you and your mechanic since a head gasket replacement is probably gonna be another hour of work for them.

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

It worked on me gramps Crown Victoria taxi! Has 600.000! Miles! Bars is great

[@finchatforharambe905]

YOOO DUDE WHATS UP MICHEAL ITD MEEEE

[@finchatforharambe905]

MICHEAL BRO

[@finchatforharambe905]

REMEMBER DARELL

[@psychodelic6760]

Did you take the thermostat off?

[@ChazUBCS]

Just put it in and it may be slowing the overheating down but not stopping it. Going to hold out hope that the seals will be plugged after driving it around a bit. The back of the bottle did say it could take a few days of usage before working.

[@kylecosta9424]

any update?

[@ChazUBCS]

@@kylecosta9424 not good, lol. I think the crack in the gasket/head is just too severe. If I drive the car around town gently, its okay, but highway, forget it. Starts running hot. My car is just shy of 150,000 miles and 12 years old. Shame because its really never had any major issues until this happened.

[@shawnknetzer8978]

I am getting ready to use this stuff now. The instructions left me wondering. Man. The luck. I am using this on a 2000 concorde. 3.2. So my hopes are very high after seeing our nearly identical car getting this treatment. I need this to work. Its my work car. Cant be gumming up the family car and racking up the hard miles on it. I am at 270000 on my 3.2. Dear father in the garage!!! Let this work.

[@blazzing4321]

How is she holdin up?

[@betterairtw1310]

Did you use it? Please give us your thoughts~

[@shawnknetzer8978]

@@blazzing4321 she did not hold up. I used it on the chrysler and got a few more miles out of it. But she tapped out. I also put it in my daughters Subaru 2.5. No help at all. So now I’m out 100 plus bucks on a gimmick. Which really upsets me because i had such high hopes.

[@antman619]

If the leak is too big this will not work.......

[@ToddJohnson-z2g]

That stuff is amazing actually unbelievable but it really works. Saved me from buying another motor.

[@jacobkeah-tigh5814]

Is it still holding up? Please make a part 2 showing mileage and longest drives its been able to hold, thank you

[@theluckyman74]

Was that a rad leak ? Im sure i have a head gasket problens honda civic. But pretty sure I also have a leaking rad and bought all 3 products. Standard verion. Alumun version and copper version. Which version best for rad leak?

[@spicymemes7572]

Should I remove my thermostat before using?

[@700toamillion2]

I would

[@shrimateeteekasingh4450]

Could you let us know if it's still holding up

[@kc03300]

i used this product last week and it plugged up my heater core and i lost heat but it worked to seal the leak

[@robert48044]

I watched another video where they said after adding it turn your heater on high to give it the best chance of not clogging up while doing that initial idle

[@kc03300]

@@robert48044 both fan and on high and it still clogged but i fixed it by flushing it with a radiator flush and than i used blue devil head gasket sealer . works great now. i think different products might work better on different cars

[@julioj.camayoguerra6244]

excellent explanation and also easy to understand the steps by steps...thank you amigo

[@david810517]

That bee is KZbin famous 🐝 👑 🐝👑

[@them563]

Is this solution still holding Todd? I looked but couldn’t locate a part 2 if you had uploaded. Thank you very much

[@ToddsGarage]

Hi and thanks for watching. I haven't made a part 2 yet but thanks for looking. For us it is still working and we have no leaks and our car is not overheating. I will make an update soon thanks for reminding me!

[@ToddJohnson-z2g]

I use that I left it on another video. I used that in my truck my 2005 Ford Ranger six cylinder over two years ago the beginning of January and I put that in there I went by the directions that stuff worked excellent I have 230,000 miles on that motor. I don’t have any leaks. I have nothing it doesn’t burn oil. That stuff is amazingfor 50 bucks. My motor was fixed. That is unbelievable and it is the god’s honest truth.

[@brianpicariello199]

Was thinking about getting this. Is it still holding up

[@ecobritefl2884]

Did you have tk remove the thermostat

[@Tezo1eight7]

No but you do need to turn the heat on and on high after you put the sealer in and let it run for 15 minutes or so to open up the thermostat to allow it to flow through

[@kneelingcatholic]

👍 just put it in my 98 suburban 5.7L I had 1. suddenly big time overheating with a milkshake pouring out of the radiator. 2. CLEAN oil on the dipstick then I 1. bought a can of Bars leaks head gasket fix 2. waited for the engine to cool 3. overfilled the radiator with water to flush out the oil 4. siphoned out excess water 5. shook bottle and poured it in 6. turned heater on full 7. started it up 8. sat and panicked as I watches the temperature gradually move to 250 9. lost hope 10. watched the temp sink back to 200 11. yay!

[@one.jacked.mechanic193]

Probably the solution was stuck on the thermostat then unclogged good stuff

[@kneelingcatholic]

@adamb84, btw, you probably guessed there was another issue involved....the pink milkshake came from my radiator mixing up tranny fluid with coolant and coolant with tranny fluid🙁🙁🙁.... had to get tranny rebuilt

[@milovee1238]

In watching several of these head gasket videos on KZbin it seems the best way to do it is to take out the thermostat before adding the head gasket solution whatever it is

[@paullir8449]

@@milovee1238thats how ive always done . Every thermostat has pinholes which could get clogged

[@isabellamaya5464]

Hey question, did you put it in the overflow tank or the radiator? I have a 99 5.7 suburban

[@charliesmith9528]

Your along qith most videos says just pour into engine HOWEVER when i go to bars webiste it has a completely different set of instructions,,it says bars leak isnt compatible with bars block sealer,,,it also says mix bottle with 3 quarts of warm water...

[@a6r3ss0r]

How to add it if radiator is full? Should be emptied enough to add Bar´s?

[@HarlemScudder]

Yeah flush radiator first

[@xldefiblx]

Should I flush it completely, or just enough to add Bars?

[@Tezo1eight7]

You don’t need to flush it completely you just need the reservoir empty

[@david810517]

I wonder how long it will last please do an update on this video thank again

[@eddietorre7500]

did you do an update to see how long it lasted ?

[@lanajacknichols8397]

OK so everybody that has commented, that it worked for them … nobody actually follow directions and it still worked there are directions 3:36 with steps that are supposed to be done in a specific order. Draining flushing, adding it to warm water, then pouring it in topping it off with the water running it for 20 minutes setting it off let it go running again for 45 minutes then turning it off let it get cool and draining all the stuff out and then putting fresh coolant in it I’m just going by memory on this instruction just definitely a lot more to it according to their instructions and just pouring it in the radiator I’m just going by memory on this directions

[@bangbangzBobert]

Those instructions are for another bars product not this one. You put this stuff straight into the radiator

[@citizens8773]

👍👍 I will be using the same product on my kia stinger 2.0 today...

[@ToddsGarage]

Thanks for watching, good luck!

[@javm9039]

Interested in knowing if you used the product and if it is still holding?

[@citizens8773]

@Jav M I used the product(with coolant and thermostat installed) but it didn't work for me, The coolant expansion tank keeps overfilled after a short drive. I ended up replacing the head gasket but after 5 months started to overheat again... After that, I decided to use BlueDevil Pour-N-Go Head Gasket Sealer the right way As a last try before replacing the engine. I drained the coolant, removed the thermostat, and flushed it with water. After that filled with distilled water and BlueDevil and keeps it idle for 1 hour... I used the car for two weeks without a thermostat and had no issues... Then I replaced the thermostat with a cooler one at 80° c (the original is 100° c) So far 6 weeks of this work and there is no overheating or expansion tank overfill.

[@nickfizzle1212]

@@citizens8773how about now?

[@mathewjordan4196]

Wait….. the 2nd time you topped off the antifreeze after the vehicle cooled down, was the vehicle running?

[@luisrangel7767]

If the vehicle is running it cant cool down The vehicle has to be turned off

[@drivewaygarage1561]

I'm looking at buying a vehicle that has a similar issue so I'm gonna try this. I just did it on a 2013 Dodge avenger and it seemed to work pretty good

[@zt8686]

i changed the head gasket on my avenger and it’s already fucked up again fun ass cars but them motors be taking a BEATING 😂

[@justinmorrison3219]

Don't but it!

[@josbryanhernandez7242]

One question, you have to drain all the coolant from the system to apply directly to the radiator.?

[@darylmixan8170]

No, just enough coolant to get the proper amount of Bar's in.

[@fretman09]

At what time do I change the oil on my engine after adding this?

[@greggriffiths9053]

If I have a 4 cylinder cooling system can I add this to my resovoir tank and not straight into the radiator and run it for the same amount of time recommended.

[@TerrainJeremy3945]

So for a 4-cylinder use only half bottle??

[@AndersLjunggren]

It has to cool down total before it works full.

[@superstupriorollie]

I've watched hundreds of these videos and none of them make sense, does the coolant reservoir need to be empty to fill with sealer? Can I just pour into reservoir with coolant already in it? What happens if coolant is already at max line before adding sealer does it need to be drained, please someone help before I destroy my car

[@thabiak1528]

thank you

[@donald8354]

I wonder why this guy did not used radiator sealer?

[@tonyargento2564]

So I pour it in either the radiator or the coolant reservoir? Or only in the coolant reservoir?

[@paullir8449]

Normally radiator

[@HarlemScudder]

Radiator… only the reservoir if your reservoir is pressurized

[@keithkelly6302]

Do it seal the block if it's cracked?

[@dizzolve]

good question. I imagine it can. It's going to find the leak and if it's HOT enough it should seal it. I'm guessing though

[@vleldaddio210]

Water is just pouring out of my muffler weep hole as soon as I fill the radiator⁉️⁉️

[@luiscastanon8149]

What if my heater dos not work? Can I still use it ?

[@luiscastanon8149]

@adamb84 update I still used it and it worked 😂

[@Bigekanelives]

@@luiscastanon8149w mans

[@mehditarabi4709]

Can you pkease update me is the car still working fine? No leakage?

[@JaniyaNapier-w2f]

Yeah my hear is like Luke warm

[@StayFlippinCarz]

I thought you not supposed to put coolant with this stuff

[@DiamondReeise]

My Ac not working properly can I just let the car runs?

[@JuanGuzman-jy4sd]

Instructions say pour it in the radiator and only half a can, I have a 04 Toyota Tacoma should I put half or whole can?

[@THAQTIP]

Half if you have a 4 cylinder

[@michellecislo47]

Why you adding whole bottle if it says half a bottle

[@jkhhjsfohwo]

Very good

[@madscienceinc.ktm525exc2]

I thought it was to be mixed externally with water and not to be mixed with anti freeze?

[@jamesmorrison1580]

Can u use water???

[@jamesmorrison1580]

I’m in the process as we speak?? Need some help

[@juniorchacha2954]

So can we use waters?

[@paullir8449]

Like i say with everything follow the directions on the bottle verbatim. I flush the system for my own precautions first .

[@Tezo1eight7]

You can use water but the water can freeze if temps get too cold

[@hotel_arcadia]

Should I flush out the radiator before applying stopleak?

[@MC-uj4co]

Yes

[@dogegflover6268]

No it says on the bottle you dont have to drain

[@psychodelic6760]

No. Unless antifreeze is dirty

[@javon7683]

I do i flush coolant then add sealant with refill with just water in radiator drive for about 20 minutes I usually drive on highway to flush sealant thru n system especially the heater core and thermostat some people chose too remove thermostat prior but no mandatory I home drain water from coolant system and let sit for 12-24hrs with radiator cap open to air system out after the 12-24hrs i flush system with fresh water with engine running at idle speed then close drain refill with antifreeze water cap it off and done works like a charm 3yrs now no leaks

[@danagirl9455]

Is there a difference between permanent and professional I got permanent but people been saying get professional

[@rubencv4552]

yeah there is a difference between $5000 + professional vs less than $40 permanent, take a pick.

[@WATCHAL3X]

@@rubencv4552 When he says "Professional" he's talking about the bars leak professional HG sealer vs the regular bars leak permanent HG sealer. lol he's not referring to a mechanic

[@tessielou5110]

@@WATCHAL3X Exactly….

[@bweather04]

I want to know if there's a benefit to the aluminum versus the liquid copper?? I tried the copper it worked for a bit. Imma try this aluminum stuff soon.

[@ToddsGarage]

Hi and thanks for watching! I'm not sure, I would contact Bars Leaks hopefully they can get you an answer. I have tried both, this is what is currently in our car.

[@bweather04]

Yeah I mean maybe the aluminum works best for aluminum engines. But I heard that what the copper is for. Not all can be added into your reservoir is the problem

[@antman619]

Idk I tried the water pump one worked for over 2 years now it was the copper color too but its losing coolant again so ima try this one see if this that I thought the water pump was bad but the isn't over heating

[@JuanGuzman-jy4sd]

What if your heater doesn't work?

[@arielrodriguez6980]

I applied this on a cold engine, started the car and kept it running for 20 minutes on idle. The next day toped the anti freeze and drove it around. At first the light remained on, later it turned off and remained off for two days before it came back on and has stayed on. Do I need to add more or change products?

[@mehditarabi4709]

Please update me I have same issue What you have done?

[@arielrodriguez6980]

@@mehditarabi4709 I bough another brand K Seal and added that one and it sealed. I still have issues with misfires because of the catalytic converter.

[@thulsakhan]

warning 7 minutes of Todd reading the instructions,

[@honorsmom17]

😂😂😂😂

[@Manofvideos292]

Thanks man

[@CarnivoreConservative]

Someone has too

[@milovee1238]

I'm glad he's reading the instructions. That way I know he's following the manufacturer's recommendations. Kudos

[@kbengson9163]

People can read the label in the store, they want to know if it works and is worth buying.

[@ebonflowfitness-dancefitne2923]

Does anyone know if you can use Bars Stop Leak multiple times? It was applied to my vehicle and it stopped the white smoke immediately…. However that lasted a few hundred miles and now the white smoke started to return. I just need the get the car up and running for another week so I can get it in the shop for repair. Thanks I’m advance to anyone who can help with this question!

[@davidgibson9092]

Yes yiu can use it multiple times

[@mehditarabi4709]

Pease update me what you have done

[@marzellagunes6046]

The overflow tank have to have empty??? Of antifreeze?

[@sheievisage2002]

The bottle says it’s antifreeze compatible but honestly I’d recommend flushing anyways

[@Сухой-ж2ф]

its best to use regular water not Antifreeze they recommend

[@Theyoungforeman]

I have a 1997 f150 4.6 not overheating I’m getting coolant into oil rough running and white smoke should I try this ? I’m reading mixed things on if it should be added if coolants going into oil

[@atomicdmt8763]

perhaps better to pour in with engine running.......coolant flowing?

[@ChazUBCS]

the directions say not too but you do you

[@jerryabushanab2712]

Aren’t not suppose to add the antifreeze and sealant at the same time

[@ryannagy]

Bars works with antifreeze. Seal Up and others do not.

[@thedailyvariety4407]

That’s my assumption.

[@12coney]

Hey can I use this stuff on a 2011 jeep Laredo?

[@pkm_1256]

You can use it on any make

[@Killajjjaime]

This brand didnt work for me. I had to try again with blue devil brand and it worked

[@John-ge2ne]

nice, ty

[@aaronhollet5510]

Did it work?

[@ToddsGarage]

Hi Aaron, thanks for watching. So far it has been working for us.

[@cpowvevo9690]

How much of the bottle does a Mercedes c300 2016 use ?

[@ToddsGarage]

Thanks for watching, I am not sure, you will need to contact the company for that information.

[@evangonzales4848]

what if our heater doesnt work for that step 😭

[@Bigekanelives]

Facts

[@leob8475]

why pour into reservoir, why not pour into radiator?

[@busyvibestvark1164]

Thats the radiator ,thats how the crysler look

[@702LVCC]

The head gasket is blown. No leaking though and it is overheating. Should I try this option..

[@gnp1117]

yes it worked on mine. for a couple of dollars its worth a try

[@mehditarabi4709]

@@gnp1117please update me is the car still running?

[@gnp1117]

@@mehditarabi4709 it was a year ago, when I sold it

[@FLORIDA1-BOYZ]

If the oil and coolant is mixed do I change the oil first before I do this or after

[@andyphan3172]

You should change oil and filter afterward.

[@davidst4896]

@@andyphan3172 I am going to drive mine 100 miles after I do the fix then change it

[@MidWesOutdoorZ]

After

[@MartinSage]

All these Copper Colored products are the same. If you are getting bubbling out of your radiator After using product than you Still have a leaking head gasket. I’ve spent Hundreds to fix my 4cyl Toyota with bubbling out of the radiator filler hole at top of radiator from gases coming from a defective head gasket. The only ones that have fixed my head gasket are Sodium Silicate products. They will ask you to add Only to Water. They will damage your engine if you mix with Antifreeze!

[@GenieCruz]

Which product with sodium silicate do you recommend?

[@omarprez624]

How working?!?!?!

[@ToddsGarage]

Thanks for watching! For us it is still working well thankfully!

[@suavemang]

How about now?

[@reactionpods8954]

Need Kseal of a water pump

[@benjamingarcia1072]

How’s it holding up so far bro?

[@ToddsGarage]

Hi, thanks for watching! So far for us we haven't had any leaks, I did make a follow up video if you want to watch.

[@SuperDirtyred1]

Hello, The first thing it say's . Do not use with antifreeze. You are to drain the system, No Antifreeze. Use this Bars Leaks Block Seal Permanent Head Gasket Fix with " Water Only " Please Read The SMALL PRINT.

[@juaneer]

Incorrect it says it's designed to be used with the manufacturer's recommended antifreeze/water mixture

[@rong...5837]

Save your money it doesn't work. I tried step by step. It did clog my heater core though

[@dalemiller5893]

You sound like Donald duck 😂😂😂

[@dbubu1998]

annoying

[@stryk3r]

sounds Jewish

[@lanajacknichols8397]

So you didn’t flush the engine first you didn’t mix the bars with a gallon or so of warm water and you didn’t top it off with water let it run 15 minutes turn it off let it cool drain everything out of the cooling system then fill it with the correct amount of coolant? You just added the coolant to it and he is still circulating through your cooling system today

[@lanajacknichols8397]

I have. Bars, leak block, seal, head, gasket, sealant… it’s not The same product stuff but both are made by bars leak That’s why you’re not doing the steps and following the directions see not yours has different directions which explained why you’re not following the directions I’m reading on my bottle 🤣👍🏽👍🏽

[@Cosmo__Kramer]

It doesn't work..none of it works it's a temporary few days or so fix..the only thing that works is to mill the heads and replace the gasket..just check better business bureau on any of it..tells you all you need to know

[@THAQTIP]

It's Temporary not permanent

[@stryk3r]

@@THAQTIP "temporary", mine is still going 4 years later, 234388 miles

[@THAQTIP]

@@stryk3r I did the same and no issues. I still would say have it fixed correctly once you can unless you not keeping the car

[@mohammadqadri5065]

that’s not a blown head gasket ur radiator is leaking

[@stryk3r]

"Hey man, leave her alone" ahh voice

[@jerrythor290]

that 3.5 motor is junk

[@chrissilva5659]

Lmao 😂 this is so bad for a vehicle

[@kingjoel2323]

No, only if u dont follow instructions

[@Rand0m]

Stop plugging your nose when you talk

[@chillingman1114]

😂

[@kathyhanners3165]

eingine rebuild on a prius now $5500.00

[@frankiedc4873]

You are supposed to pour it into radiator not resivore

[@Pistol54Pete]

That's where you're suppose to pour it. In the resevoir.

[@leob8475]

said by who?@@Pistol54Pete

[@Ytmilm]

Not all radiators have a place to do that

[@PUMAOT]

Ahhh, yes squidward, aheh aheh aheh, 🥸