Stop a Coolant Leak Permanently with Bar's Stop Leak!?

[@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO]

Please share your knowledge with similar or the same product used with your vehicle. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. I want to thank those who take time from their day to help people in the NIA community.

[@awsomegenius06]

Oo

[@MichaelMantion]

you slowed the leak. Would have liked to see this run until the leak sealed or the water ran out

[@toddtheisen8386]

Decent test. Old radiator, good sized holes. Thumbs up.

[@njgeneral3738]

Great video. Bars leak saved me when someone hit and run the front end of my car and the busted radiator wouldnt hold any coolant whatsoever. The big key is if you are gonna take the radiator out to weld it or try and find leaks and leak area is found, then just replace the doggone thing. You already did the hard work of removing it. Any vehicle with a good engine and good frame plus limited corrosion is worth working on. Used car prices are too much.

[@anteneupitra]

it wii bloc everything.aakaakakakaka

[@raymondmorales8118]

Love ur comment I have a BMW e46 im going to rally but it’s easy to work on it well maintained the first was the cooling but since mined was totaled my front end is an inch off cause my friend was texgjnf and not paying attention

[@luffydragneel6035]

Awesome vid amigo For people using it, Don't pour a lot, little by little so it won't clog

[@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO]

Good tip I appreciate that thanks.

[@LuisDiaz-cq7jp]

thank u 4 your advice

[@kirksnyder6190]

This is one of the better test methods I have seen. I commend you on your efforts and observations.

[@oldguy2082]

Block sealants are really only a temporary repair, the only real fix is to fix the engine. Damage can result over the long term; a block sealant, i.e., Blue Devil, K W Block seal, etc may work in the short term and as such, is okay. But, they can also clog heater cores cause water pump problems etc. FYI -- I used KW Block seal (in the copper coloured can-- )on customers vehicle's for over 40+ years with good results. The trick with KW Block seal or any related product is to follow the instructions to the letter. Don't try and rush or shortcut the process; success or failure depends upon patience and effort.

[@jbd4365]

Yeah I'd never use it on a quality car but I think for a lot of us our old cars aren't even worth repairing something like the head gasket

[@jzwillows]

These products should have passed ASTM 6107 which is a test to ensure they work and cause no damage. In addition some, like the Bars tablets, are OEM (tablets have been used for 30 years).

[@MichaelLangell]

Are you just talking about the product that he’s using in the video or in general? Over 100,000 miles ago I used a walnut shell pellet inside of my engine on my Chevy Tahoe and it has not leaked at all sense.I’m sure it depends on the situation and damage but it’s works great for mine.

[@teddyboy252]

What's a shall pellet

[@bigjimcountryboy]

I Have used it . I used it on a 2001Saturn SL2 to fix a bad head gasket , that was pissing out the side of the motor . My wife drove the car for another 60K miles with out adding any more coolant !

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

back passenger corner? I had 2 SL1s that both leaked coolant exterior of the head gasket on back passenger corner and 1 had a external oil leak from the head gasket in between cyl 3 and 4 but compression was fine, so never touched it. I was surprised to see the oil leak coming from the head gasket, no idea what caused it, obviously the oil is not pressurized when bleeding back into the crank case. Saturns were beasts, Slow as all hell but if I remember right GM literally stopped making the proprietary engines because it was better than the 2.2/2.4..... Of course they don't replace the 2.2/2.4s with the 1.9 SOHC/DOHC, they stop making the 1.9s. Couldn't have used the timing system GM? No what did those motors run for 15 years? Never got the timing chain issue fixed 😁

[@kevingray7917]

I've used it for a 99 Ford f250 super duty with the 6.8 V10 gasser. It lasted a fairly long time, about 8 months until I pulled a heavy load. Honestly I wasn't to surprised when it stopped working under the extra exertion from pulling 10k. That's a bit much to ask of anything meant to be a temp fix and for a cost of under $10. Had I not pulled a heavy load, I have no doubt it would still be working.

[@robertfrayer6711]

Ya dont think the gunk it left in your engine and around the thermostat contributed to that?

[@SoyMonicaedith]

So they are selling me a car with a radiator leak I think this will help..... My questions is car is stopped do I just pour this inside do I add water? Then start car?

[@dk60ish]

Thanks! I simply can't afford a radiator repair on my 2006 Honda CR-V right now, & DYI flushes have been banned in Cali from the last one I did in 2016, so this will really do the trick to buy me about 7 months time towards saving for an official repair!

[@ihackapple2525]

How’s it working so far?

[@dk60ish]

It's working so well, I almost forgot I had an issue until you just asked, so thanks again!@@ihackapple2525

[@K1500b]

Did it work ?

[@dk60ish]

@@K1500bActually I was premature, because it wasn't needed; I had a friend who worked with his Brother's Auto shop for years check it out after I used the product, I'd just overpoured fluid so it overflowed as it should, it wasn't leaking!

[@billsauer3164]

I've used a couple raw eggs and about half cup of pepper in a few different squirting radiators. The egg cooks and scrambles in the hot antifreeze and the pepper will swell up to five times its size. Both the egg and pepper mix will coagulate wherever it's pissing from and seal up the leak. Smells like breakfast when you pop your radiator cap 😂😂 swear to god it works

[@miguelsantillan7697]

😂 good one 😅

[@flameofanor8252]

I saw this pepper thing on tv. Guy stuck in mountains with a leaky radiator. He had pepper and used it to get where he needed to get.

[@joshoconnor9666]

​@miguelsantillan7697 yea I actually think he's serious. I've heard of the pepper thing from a few different sources.

[@CesarAguilera-e3v]

So black pepper or diced pepper

[@FredBowser-u5w]

​@@CesarAguilera-e3vDice up 2 green peppers

[@WoWgen123]

ive used this to fix leaking timing covers, like a BAD LEAK. head gasket leaks... cracked manifold leaks. its awesome but not permanently the head gasket you have to use it again after 10k miles and it works

[@jonhsmith2706]

Exactly

[@wonderfulwindowwashplays1360]

Where do you pour it ? The reservoir? Or directly on the radiator cap?

[@carr7640]

I've used it on a leaky heater core in my El Camino , it stopped the leak for a long time .

[@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO]

I'm happy it has worked for you and thanks for sharing your experience with the NIA community.

[@robertdreaming1898]

Will do the same… 1/2 days just to take out the heat code 🤯🤯🤯

[@E85_STI]

This is a great demo and of course the coolant system is under pressure and heat but hopefully no one is using this as a permanent fix. I’ve seen some cars with a spare tire for months on end and that’s not good especially when it’s the front tire.

[@wmsstuff271]

I asume you mean one of those anemic wee skinny space saver wheels. My spare wheel is a full sized number with a brand new premium tyre on it. It could be uses for years if needed.

[@ianboxing]

This is all I can use for a permanent fix I can't get a new radiator because my bike is to old Do you think this would help me or will it mess something up ?

[@Scythe_Voltage]

My car leaks coolant so bad it only drives for 15 minutes before overheating 😂 I gotta keep gallons of water in my car to refill when I get to my destination to make it back

[@Ghost-gu1wf]

Bro having the same problem just be careful you dont blow the head gasket

[@dahntayabrahams4853]

You ever test out the bars leak stopper? I'm thinking of doing it but I can't tell exactly where it's leaking from but know it's from the radiator because I see moister when I look in between my radiator, I really don't want to get a new radiator ngl😅

[@dahntayabrahams4853]

​@@Ghost-gu1wfyou test out the stuff?

[@edd2184]

I have the same situation, I had to keep gallons of distilled water with me. The one time I was neglectful, and didn't refill the reservoir was the day I blew the engine

[@gilvanioferraz6202]

Lol😂I thought I was the only one. I carry about 30 gallons in my car.

[@job38four10]

Thats what I like a straight forward no nonsense verbiage test..........

[@PeaceChanel]

Thank You Everybody for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste .. 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ 🌷 ☮ ❤🕊

[@michaelweinman9051]

Just poured this same product in my Volvo 240 4 cylender which has a leaky freeze plug on the block. Ughhh. Hard job to fix. Poured the stuff in and it seems to work! so far so good. One day in. Cheers from L.A. California.

[@wonderfulwindowwashplays1360]

Where did you pour it in man ? The reservoir for the coolent ?

[@nickmayfield2515]

I had a Altima with a blown head gasket, and it sealed it enough to keep driving a while

[@Imadethistocomment13]

How many Miles did u have

[@ericcollins8940]

I had a 2009 Pontiac Vibe with about 227k on the clock. The car still ran like the day I bought it.but I allowed a roommate to drive it to work and he ran the coolant dry. This in turned ruined my headgasket. I bought the bars to try and repair it, but unfortunately it threw a rod on me. Shockingly the crazy car still ran even with a hole in the block. but not very well.

[@jeffreygeorge219]

Bro if your room mate drove it to work and it ran dry, wasnt his fault, you should of did some maintenance on the car. You think a few miles did this. That iss like me borrowing a car, driving to work and the engine blows because there is no oil in car. Not my fault.

[@jeromecrockett2311]

I used this on my 1987 Cutlass and used it for years never had another issue

[@seahawkgreenblue6085]

Did you use room temp water or boiling water? How long does it take for the stop leak to cure? I have my radiator out just like you and I plan on pouring Bar stopleak inside, covering all the holes, and shaking it up. Leave it for 24 hours and then drain/flush out anything solid or hasn't cured before putting it back in my vehicle.

[@milescunha5286]

How good can it be if it didn’t stop the hole in the pump?

[@thekeepers15]

What if i use it and let if run for an hour and then flush it all out with water , would that prevent the possibility of any clogs?

[@henryx23alllday]

So do I add it to the plastic reservoir or the radiator directly?

[@TedPena-c8d]

Do you think it will work on leaking coolant from turbos on ford

[@aaronmenchinger]

I commented on your video from 4 years ago and immediately following the comment, I saw this video haha. Much better. I used this for a small head gasket leak I believe. It's a turbocharged 4cyl Cobalt SS and it worked awesome..... Until I got comfortable that it worked after a few weeks and got into boost. Later that day and following, symptoms gradually came back and nothing seems to work after. So take from it what you will but if I had a naturally aspirated engine I would like to think it would have been semi permanent at least haha

[@tonymemory2279]

On a blown head gasket you have to use pure 100% sodium water glass not any of the store products. Don't use Blue devil either. It's only 30% sodium water glass and blue food coloring.

[@morganbeach1395]

Will it help my engine from over heating?? I know I have leaks but that's not my main problem. Cars not worth fixing anything else and I just needs some time to try and get a new car. Just have to get the kid back and fourth and to work.... Help

[@morganbeach1395]

​@@tonymemory2279 Where can you find something like that then, if not at a store?

[@TheUsmc0802]

Good video, what woll this stuff do to the cooling passages of the engine?

[@ew332]

so... was the radiator stopped up the next morning?

[@markadams3858]

You stop the leak for a lil while but it plugs up rest of cooling system also

[@anthonyhowell1568]

Yes it does

[@hulitonuras4177]

Video starts at 3:25. It works. You're Welcome.

[@trapps75]

Your supposed to take thermostat out when you use that stuff then put it back in later

[@versatile3169]

Sooo cool. Thank you for the real time visual

[@tjmccay166]

Definitely works. Thanks 😊

[@brother_maleik]

3 years later nice!!

[@WildMaverick]

Can I pour this in the coolant tank to stop a leak in the hose line?

[@BrianOsley-lj8ed]

What about a plastic intake with a small crack in the back, how should I go about fixing it?

[@dianemestrada4727]

Is this good to put into my Honda Odyssey radiator?

[@pehenry]

My wife and I are currently in a cabin in the woods. Town is about a 25 minute drive. So our radiator sprung a leak (2016 Ford Edge 2.0L Ecoboost). Fortunately, we have a neighbor that took me to Autozone. I got two bottles of the copper stuff. So far, after 15 minutes of idle, still leaking. It started to rain. So I’m going to wait a bit and then idle it more.

[@FancyFrancie29]

Is the car supposed to be crank first

[@stevechapman3249]

So does it have to have the antifreeze in there and pour

[@ethanletzer3507]

So if I have a small pinhole in the front of the radiator, like the "grill" or whatever it's called (can ya tell I'm not a car guy?? Lol) will this product help that too?

[@LeeC-z6k]

What if the leak is coming from sponge area , in front not the side where the surface is sorta flat? Will it work for that?

[@oshabreonagooden448]

Can I use this for a coolant leak ?

[@TheFarmerfitz]

Will Bars leaks Block seal temporarily stop a internal leak in a jd 8650 tractor engine. Ans how much to use? Not sure if the block is cracked or the liners are leaking. It gets coolant in oil..

[@blackloveitsafamilything7970]

I just use for A 2011 Chevy suburban radiator had a crack ON The Side see if it works 👍🏾 Thanks Bro 💯

[@K1500b]

Did it work ?

[@lockdown1252]

About to, did it work?

[@realone2462]

How do we heat it if we putting it in our car? The bottle says the engine has to be cool right? Im a little confused sorry

[@kansaswolf865]

I have a 2006 Dodge Charger 3.5 V6 with timing belt driven water pump. The very small leak is coming from the water pump. I can't afford to tear down the engine to replace a water pump when I replaced it and the belt 2 years ago.

[@123lou4444]

2 months ago I tried the aluminum stop leak but didn't work.... Can I try copper now ?

[@anteneupitra]

n no try the gold one..

[@sevinhundred3844]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dylanrichards4565]

Would this fix a crack in the bottom corner of the radiator? And do I just pour it in the coolant top cap ?

[@Bore101]

I have the same problem did you try it ?

[@dylanrichards4565]

@@Bore101 yes and it works temporarily

[@rafakelrodriguez4835]

@@dylanrichards4565did you just pour it in the coolant top cap? Thinking of getting this for my radiator, has a small leak at the bottom right corner.

[@dylanrichards4565]

@@rafakelrodriguez4835 yes my coolant was low from the crack I poured it into the top and it fixed the leak good enough to round off my plow season for my plow truck

[@DixonBus]

@@dylanrichards4565did u remove all the coolant first or just poured it in with some left in there?

[@biffteutsch3402]

Heavy black pepper

[@totljag1]

Ground or whole ?

[@jorgemora7190]

Wow very good job thkns for your time

[@lindasudduth920]

Can I still it if my heater core is not hooked up

[@eddiecress1957]

Seems odd the leak fluid is clear when the antifreeze pumping through the radiator is green???

[@AfirohfamilyErohDrone-yw2zz]

Does it work for oil leak exp at gearbox oil leak?

[@teddyboy252]

Thanks

[@arniceousmaximus2183]

Very very nice demo

[@johnnyxches612]

Which pump do you use in your videos ?

[@charlescoker7752]

One channel says before Barr they used black pepper.

[@extrememudmower2911]

So would that work even if it's a bad head gasket leaking vary little coolent

[@bobbyhall7472]

I always had problems with it stopping up heater cores or just screwing a cooling system up. Jmo one love

[@davidbryant5875]

Yes me too. Kseal is the best I think don’t clog anything up

[@EzranWolfe]

Question so my boyfriends mom used this and I’m not sure she idled her car after what could happen I am genuinely am scared for her car

[@thered4048]

I cannot tell if this guy is being ironic or sarcastic in these types of videos lol

[@slumpedpoppa1185]

Do you poor it into the same one you poor the coolant in?

[@oshabreonagooden448]

Hi , I was wondering if someone ever answered ur question?

[@osebf8312]

Would it seal a crack on top of radiator?

[@yellacain5814]

Same question^

[@yellacain5814]

My metal piece is leaking at the top towards the middle

[@jeffreym366]

​@@yellacain5814did you ever see if it fixed that? I'm having that issue right now

[@yellacain5814]

@@jeffreym366 it works temporarily if done right but I ended up replacing the whole radiator after 2-3 month😭 coolant will still leak out and if you use water with that it’ll rust your radiator almost instantly

[@princekinane2097]

What can work for a Nissan Murano for the leak to be sealed up pls guys i the product

[@kevinsellers6814]

Can it be used on motorcycle?

[@shadyeissa9791]

It can be used on any vehicle

[@TheAnonymous1one]

Impressive vid!

[@luisalejandrogiron3504]

I just used and work good

[@aLexGeNeSiS01]

This guy reminds me of Cris Fix

[@ricofettii3650]

Just replace the damn radiator😂

[@brandonb88]

Stop a water pump from spinning permanently as well 👍🏻

[@sebastianfierro7423]

Great video

[@patricialongo5870]

Seems to have stopped a leak in the radiator.

[@calabamian]

Do HVAC equivalents also work?

[@jdrs4214]

No. Modern car HVAC systems are a whole other ballgame. Besides, the orifices in the condenser, are super small. Any blockage there, will destroy the compressor. You’ll probably need a whole new system after the compressor bites the dust.

[@jdrs4214]

It’s a decent short term solution, not a good long term one tho.

[@CrystalClearStudios]

it gets you by for a long time if you were lucky

[@ILOVEB00BIEZ]

tommorow i have to go on a 8hr drive and i was recomended to refill my colant wit 50/50 and my coolant is leaking what do you guys recommend

[@frankconley7630]

What happened?

[@ILOVEB00BIEZ]

@@frankconley7630 oh i made it just stopped every 3hrs let the engine cool off and refill it with coolant

[@danzusername]

put some super glue and baking soda on the cracks

[@thefunexaminedlife1145]

Thanks!

[@scogotastick3554]

So do I put the bars leak in the reservoir tank ? Or straight into the radiator itself? 🤔

[@tjmccay166]

It says radiator but I poured mine in the reservoir n worked perfectly

[@dk60ish]

@@tjmccay166 Thanks for this, that's where I need to pour mime!

[@tjmccay166]

@@dk60ish no problem hope everything goes well

[@edwardkhamis-s5w]

good job thank u

[@stevebutler812]

However… if you later flush the coolant, it starts leaking again.

[@simonzimbitskyy8684]

Not working on Mercedes sprinter

[@jonathanbanks4427]

Sealants are good and bad. I had a power steering pump leak a bad one n tried to using power steering stop leak n I used too much and it messed it up more

[@80skid83]

I used power steering stop leak and it worked for me

[@jeremybolduc2657]

It’s a bandaid over a bullet hole. It has its place

[@wenchezzysantos5390]

What do u mean pls

[@maglen69]

"Make sure to follow the directions!" Proceeds to ignore step 2. Pour DIRECTLY into the radiator.

[@akhoundog907]

this demonstration doesn't replicate the cooling systems operating PSI at running temperature.

[@Waldopolo69]

Damn sweet videos.

[@zorlackgamez5976]

Didn’t work for me

[@kaydenmorrison4769]

Do not use this unless it is an emergency or you will have so many costly repairs

[@samanthamcginnis8988]

But replacing a radiator is already so costly

[@brennanpatterson2605]

Love these thank u

[@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO]

Thank you I am very grateful.

[@rain7096]

👍

[@Kyster58]

That stuff sucks it clogs stuff I have a video on what that stuff does used it in my 02 civic and while driving my radiator exploded do not use this stuff

[@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO]

Good or bad I want people to know what other's as yourself have experienced.

[@concealit4800]

I was coming back from a trip 3 states over somehow rad sprung a small leak enough that I didn't notice it and started running hot I was in a rinky dink town on a Sunday just happened to be a block away from Walmart got a bottle of this saved me and my family expensive tow and got us back I owe this stuff a ton!

[@sincerelyrob4240]

@@concealit4800 how did you use it? Did you just pour it in with the radiator still attached to the engine?

[@concealit4800]

@@sincerelyrob4240 yes lol

[@frankconley7630]

Thanks !! I'm out.

[@paoladiaz2908]

Literally my car was in a full fire started wen idle car wen using this product

[@frankconley7630]

What does that mean?

[@kempaswe4022]

Or you use ground cinnamon it has worked for me on several different vehicles like cars, motocross, tractors etc

[@shellybelle6781]

Where do you put it? And how much?

[@kempaswe4022]

@@shellybelle6781 Pour about 1 deciliter of ground cinnamon straight into the radiator.

[@totljag1]

I heard ground pepper ?

[@kempaswe4022]

@@totljag1 never tried, but it might work

[@jm.4071]

You fore real or you are joking

[@JonathanDiaz-vm5mb]

Cris fix vibes

[@jcwguy8426]

Please guys. Dont use this. Just call a tow and get it repaired. It will cost you less in the long run ci promise. This stuff ruined thermostats, water pumps, and heater cores.

[@deemcc7784]

193.4. Dude really?

[@JasonLee-lv7tm]

Anyone using this product in place of a repair is only creating more problems in the future. It will clog up your cooling system. Any cooling system “stop leak crap” should only be used for emergencies, like getting back to town. Then repair your vehicle properly. Or you could just put eggs in your cooling system. Works the same and is easier to flush out

[@robertfrayer6711]

Get it repaired, dont use this crap. It might stop the leak now but will cause its own brand of issues in a year or two. Why crap like this continues to be sold when it ruins vehicles is the big question. Either weld or replace the fricken radiator or hose.

[@brandonspeas8494]

That's stuff clogged water pumps and heater cores. I wouldn't recommend it on anything. It just makes things worse

[@kenrivers9757]

It WONT in most cars if you follow the instructions...you must run the heat on full blast and drive the car for at least 30 min not just idle...

[@kenrivers9757]

@@RicardoLopez-ty4kn lol yea .sure...lets go with that lol

[@kenrivers9757]

@@RicardoLopez-ty4kn the instructions are on the bottle..just follow them..

[@RicardoLopez-ty4kn]

@@kenrivers9757 yeah bro I'm asking if it works to buy it but yeah forget about it.

[@rulazz_]

If you used it in old rusty coolant probably thats why