Never put RADIATOR stop Leak in you car, BAD BAD BAD IDEA

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@robertovergara914 3 месяца назад

100% right this little $6 bottle just cost me 1K + in repairs to my SUV

@RBTheMechanic 3 месяца назад

Glad u sent me this message so I can pin it for one believers I get lot that says I’m just trying to sell services but I will be selling services if u put this junk in

@herlysarmiento9863 4 месяца назад

Typical mechanic... dont buy the bottle... pay me thousands of dollars instead... lol!

@RBTheMechanic 4 месяца назад

No don’t think so I’m not asking u to come give me the money or do repair how ever all I explained was if radiator repair is $450 rather replace it if it’s leaking than use this cuz it will stop the leak but when winter come around there will be now heat. So I’m trying to avoid u from spending $1800 on heat repair just because u wanted to save $400. U make ur choice

@livinginvancouverbc2247 3 месяца назад

Amazing how some people watch a simple, straightforward video and somehow hear the opposite of what was said.

@livinginvancouverbc2247 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much for this information. I was considering putting this crap in my car to get me by until I can afford the new radiator next weekend. Disaster avoided, thank you again!

@RBTheMechanic 3 месяца назад

Yup glad u didn’t do it

@donembrey3956 3 года назад

Ive never experienced any core clogging; i use Bars Leaks for decades.

@RBTheMechanic 3 года назад

This blocks cores I have come across about 15-20 cars they poured this in and boom

@juanvillalobos4699 3 года назад

Maybe they poured way to much

@RBTheMechanic 3 года назад

@@juanvillalobos4699 yeah

@theaussie7160 2 года назад

I used this stuff it worked for years with no heating problems had a leak at back of motor have to take out gearbox to fix it cost $$$$ so I tryed the cheaper option 3years on I decided coolent change added another bottle 2years on still going strong ..I say someone added to much ….or it’s taking away work for mechanics an they will tell u that u have replace this this an this it’s a big job 😂

@dentalmanuk 2 года назад

The aussie I got a small leak on my w211 ... a parts dealer whom I wanted to order radiator from told me to add this sealant to settle issue.. but am sceptical coz it seems tricky.. so how?

@TheDustinBrann 3 года назад

Thank you for this. I was tempted to use stop leak due to the lack of knowledge on vehicles

@RBTheMechanic 3 года назад

Yup avoid it will make things worst

@zanecallahan3948 3 месяца назад

Just “Burped” the cooling system in my 2000 Subaru Outback. Over heating issues have resolved but I’ve noticed a small leak near the base of the large connection hose that connects to the radiator. Should I just replace the hose? I’ll look into your other videos.. I just bought this stuff but I’m happy I came across your video!! 🙏🙏

@RBTheMechanic 3 месяца назад

Nice glad u found my video don’t use this it will jam the heat system for winter replace the leaking pipe is better choice

@joesmith6524 Год назад

Bottom line if its a newer car replace the radtiator,if its an older car use it ,but i recommend K-seal,but only if coolant is clean!

@RBTheMechanic Год назад

I wouldn’t use it on my 2004 accord I would still replace the leaking part

@joesmith6524 Год назад

@@RBTheMechanic my second car is a 2002 Suzuki XL7 170000 mi so used k works good!

@RBTheMechanic Год назад

@@joesmith6524 ok dose heat work? Or will it work when winter come? Please update us

@oldgamer1330 8 месяцев назад

@@RBTheMechanic So you are away on holidays and you develop a leak in your radiator and you can not get a replacement, what are you going to do? maybe get your car towed a few thousand miles back home until you get get on.

@sincerelyrob4240 Год назад

From the research I've done... You can use IF you use the right one based on if your car is newer or older AND IF you follow the directions to a T. I also read that you MUST do a radiator flush prior or you WILL clog it. So... Maybe it is better not to do it, for most of us, is you can't guarantee to do it perfectly. **Edit: Further research indicates a heater core and thermostat bypass is necessary to avoid problems down the road. * *I don't claim to be an expert* *

@RBTheMechanic Год назад

I would never recommend this for anyone to put in the car and those that lost heat can tell u how expencive is the repair and no warrnty cuz this crap will find its way back from pipes radiator to heater core back to no heat again

@oldgamer1330 8 месяцев назад

Well it is only for a quick repair until you can get it repaired properly.

@mohamadfharidzulmansor6742 2 года назад

I'm almost buy this... Thank for sharing... I need change my radiator $135

@RBTheMechanic 2 года назад

I’m glad u stopped !!!!! This is killer do it the correct way

@newshades7009 25 дней назад

I put radweld in my fiesta works fine for over a year doesn't overheat leak stopped

@bmwmsport11 2 года назад

Used bars radiator stop leak multiple times. Only issue I ever had was it not stopping the leak. Never had a clogged radiator or heater core.

@RBTheMechanic 2 года назад

It works on tiny holes

@kalvinlabuik3366 Год назад

totally agree I have never seen any good come out of using rad leak stopper never I have seen the nightmare from the results using that crap in rad and right now living it in my 2000 GMC Serria 1500 4x4 😡 put rab and heater core in or not

@RBTheMechanic Год назад

Yup this stuff is no good

@kalvinlabuik3366 Год назад

True that I learn that from my late dad he use to give my brother shit for depending on that garbage

@rjrobbins2 6 месяцев назад

What if you cannot see where the leak is coming from because there are pieces of frame front support, fans, and other items in the way? What if you cannot afford to replace the radiator but have to drive?

@RBTheMechanic 6 месяцев назад

I’m sure mechanic can find the leak and tell u exactly where it is. And about affording repair might be cheaper than adding leak stopper it will jam up radiator heatore core and other component cause over heat and to fix jammed up stuff can cost up to $4,000 to $8,000 cost if I blow the engine if u can afford propper repair at the moment I would suggest to stop driving the car till u save up and repair it

@oldgamer1330 8 месяцев назад

Not true! I believe this has to mix with the air to work and once the leak is sealed it can not get to the air to set, and going around in your system has no air.

@RBTheMechanic 8 месяцев назад

Try it at ur own risk give it one season u wount have heat!!! I guranteeee it

@oldgamer1330 8 месяцев назад

@@RBTheMechanic What do you mean by one season! it is for emergency repairs until you can get it fixed properly and then it should be drained and flushed before adding new coolant.

@rak6080 2 месяца назад

@@RBTheMechanic Bunch of BS. Like most others commenting here, I've used it in a car for 10 years and no issues and no leak. That was for a small head gasket leak. As a friend told me "try a $5 bottle or try a $500 head gasket repair". The $5 bottle every other year worked great!

@Montameronepali12 10 месяцев назад

It's really really good I used it and it worked great. What you are talking about it I don't know but it's very good any models cars.

@RBTheMechanic 10 месяцев назад

It blocked the heater core

@oldgamer1330 8 месяцев назад

Yep he is just a typical mechanic and thinks he is a hero.

@RBTheMechanic 8 месяцев назад

@@oldgamer1330 try it ur self buy brand new car and put this in!!!

@oldgamer1330 8 месяцев назад

@@RBTheMechanic I don't need to, I am 68 and have been using this for years as an emergency and have never had a problem and I know what make this work.

@newshades7009 25 дней назад

Garages want your moneys

@chriszablocki2460 2 года назад

It was only once. If I replace the entire cooling system radiator, water pump, thermostat, it shouldn't be that big of a deal breaker if it gets in the block.

@RBTheMechanic 2 года назад

It’s more about having the heater core blocked

@chriszablocki2460 2 года назад

@@RBTheMechanic yeah. Stop leak isn't exactly cheap, either. It's like a fifth of the price as an oem radiator for my vehicle, anyway.

@Allthatinterestsme Год назад

how about liquid moly radiator stop leak? does it work on Mercedes?

@RBTheMechanic Год назад

I would never use leak stopper if it’s leaking repair it and replace the leaking part

@EddieLeal Год назад

Oooops! Too late. 😳 Added some to my 2012 Chevy Cruze with a 1.8L engine. Small leak around water pump. i think if you add too much of this chemical in your coolant system it may do the kind of damage he is talking about. You add one container to your cooling system. ONE! If you still have a leak, get it repaired because adding too much of this stuff will make matters worse. This stuff is not meant to be a permanent fix. It's a temp fix until you can get the funds/parts to get it repaired properly.

@RBTheMechanic Год назад

Uh ohhh

@EddieLeal Год назад

@@RBTheMechanic 😬So far so good. No leak around the water pump. These 1st gen Chevy Cruze vehicles appear to suffer from water pump issues, among other things. Coolant is flowing normally/no overheating condition....yet. Day one of adding the coolant system sealer. Pray for me.🙏 We bought this car through CARVANA with 86K miles on it. Forgot to mention the product is not the one you display on the video. It is a dual purpose product. On one side it has the sealer. On the other it has a blue lubricating agent for the water pump.

@ebonynelly5865 Год назад

My anti freeze leaking from my bottom hose underneath my car its leaking from something metal look like a crack do you know what might be the problem instead of replacing the whole radiator I replaced the radiator back in June so I’m not understanding why would I need a new one

@RBTheMechanic Год назад

I can’t tel what that is by description u need to visually check where exactly is the leaking coming from

@gavinwagner4385 Год назад

I’ve used justice brothers stop leak and nothing has clogged as of yet

@RBTheMechanic Год назад

Ok that’s ur luck!!! Time will tell

@Ian-of9oi 11 месяцев назад

I was going to do this. Now I’m not sure. Still might do it just to piss you off. I don’t like being told what I can and cannot do.

@RBTheMechanic 11 месяцев назад

U can do what ever u like I’m telling why it’s bad idea from experience and seeing it in the field

@Ian-of9oi 11 месяцев назад

@@RBTheMechaniccan I put it in the gas tank if I have a hole in it?

@RBTheMechanic 11 месяцев назад

@@Ian-of9oi ur choice ur car!

@mrwise7067 Месяц назад

Why they won’t outlaw it?

@RBTheMechanic Месяц назад

Idk this has cased issue to lot of my customers

@donwk1892 6 месяцев назад

It happened to me on a vauxhall astra... Water pump seized

@RBTheMechanic 6 месяцев назад

Yup some people still say it’s good stuff after people feed bad their bad experience

@donwk1892 6 месяцев назад

@@RBTheMechanic radiators aren't that expensive tbh... And easy enough to do yourself or cheap enough to pay any half decent back street garage👍

@RBTheMechanic 6 месяцев назад

@@donwk1892 yup

@eagleknight6051 Год назад

Thank's man i was thinking of using some of this

@RBTheMechanic Год назад

Oh no never put that in

@oldgamer1330 8 месяцев назад

Don't listen to this guy he is full of bullshit!, it is for emergency's and that is the only reason anybody would use it. Nobody would ever use this if they could get it repaired properly, and that includes not having the money to do it the right way.

@daldmontes4056 3 года назад

I took my car into a mechanic for coolant leak and it’s been leaking for a couple Months on my drive, the morning I took it, I added about half gallon of pink coolant into my 2006 VW beetle, according to the shop there was has no leak. So I picked my car and noticed my coolant a dark purple. Do you think they add a stop leak to my coolant. There is no way my coolant would turn colors less than 4 hours rt.? Please help

@RBTheMechanic 3 года назад

Not sure but if u look in to the coolant open the car u can see small particales of metal usually it dosent chnage color

@daldmontes4056 3 года назад

How do I send you pictures ?

@RBTheMechanic 3 года назад

@@daldmontes4056 you can post it on ur RU-vid

@daldmontes4056 3 года назад

@@RBTheMechanic I don’t know how to post the pics , don’t use my channel although I did set it up awhile back

@RBTheMechanic 3 года назад

@@daldmontes4056 push the + sign and then post it

@conanpower 2 года назад

Sound like somebody is running out of business due this product.

@RBTheMechanic 2 года назад

They better start telling people the truth for side effects I had 4-8 customer come in with this shit in blocked heatore core I even refused to do the core on one customer who actually wanted to do it cuz the shit that’s in the system is gonna keep circulating and clog up new core and I’m gonna have to warrnty it hell noooo no thank u !!! I rather watch movie on slow day

@canada4Mykids 2 года назад

OK which one is better ? Preston's?

@RBTheMechanic 2 года назад

I like to use Preston coolant

@jrperrotta Год назад

A smart mechanic would remove the 2 hoses that connect to the heater core and connect them together to bypass it. In the event you suspect it could get clogged. Of course the smart mechanic would first drain the system and save the coolant, (if in good condition) then use clean water and add the stop leak. Run the engine for a while to circulate it through.Once the leak has shown to have stopped, drain the system and flush if necessary then replace with your previous coolant (which I'm assuming contains good anti freeze) or replace with new coolant.Reconnect the heater core and bobs your uncle! If the heater core is the problem and you just want to stop the coolant from leaking everywhere in the compartment or elsewhere then use it without this procedure. The heater core may still work and if not at least the leak has been taken care of.

@RBTheMechanic Год назад

Done that did that tried that. Waste of time money and effort when h in the field customer expects guranteee!!!!

@jrperrotta Год назад

@@RBTheMechanic Obviously you didn't isolate the heater core that is the issue of the expensive replacement. The water channels are smaller in that unit that is the area of concern!

@RBTheMechanic Год назад

@@jrperrotta u can isolate the flow it will always do it’s rotation circle

@jrperrotta Год назад

@@RBTheMechanic Rotation circle? What mumbo jumbo are you talking about? These are not tires! Were talking about fluids! Wake up! If the leak is in the heater core then it doesn't matter if you isolate it while trying to stop it. If its not and can be fixed by isolated from the system then drain the fluid and flush it out, the stop leak will stay in place during this and then replace the fluid and reconnect the heater core back to the system this will prevent any contamination into the core

@laneesha1000 2 года назад

I tried it😩it worked for me had a radiator leak..I don’t think I’ll do it again after watching this video 💯😂😂

@RBTheMechanic 2 года назад

Definatlyyyyy nottttt do it and I would even try to flush it out better to replace radiator then clog up heatore core and all

@Salty_fenrir 2 года назад

Damn it!! I just learned this the hard way.

@RBTheMechanic 2 года назад

Yeah bro try to flush this shit out fast and quick and do it as much as u can

@ericathomas8591 4 месяца назад

Hey, i was about to buy this...then saw the video. Have u had any bad signs?

@ifeanyiemelife3036 Год назад

( k-seal leak instead

@tonybuchanan7517 4 месяца назад

Sound like he wanna do all the work on our cars

@RBTheMechanic 4 месяца назад

Yes and no just avoid destroying the system with this crap

@neriksen 2 года назад

Ever heard of flushing first…. No brainer

@RBTheMechanic 2 года назад

I tried that flush don’t pull out these tiny partial after all their job is to clog holes and stay stuck there and core has tiny tiny pathways however it’s from my experience but u can try it on ur car and experience it for urself which I delcaired bad news so others wount have to damage the system