Blue Devil Head Gasket Sealer - Product Review (Andy’s Garage: Episode - 235)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ธ.ค. 2020
- Ever wondered if Blue Devil Head Gasket Sealer really works? In this detailed video Andy Phillips does a full how to use tutorial, ,as well as a product review. After 1,500 miles did it really work???
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I used this stuff on my 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500. I did try replacing the head gasket and had the head refurbished. It still was overheating and after a few oil changes the oil was still frothy. I had nothing to loose since the next step was a total rebuild or engine replacement and gave Blue Devil a try. I followed the directions and kept the car running with a fan in front of the radiator to keep from overheating. I swear, as the car ran it idled better and better, the steam from exhaust stopped. After multiple oil changes no more coolant in my oil and no more oil in my coolant. This was about 6 years ago. Of course this car is not a daily driver but I have driven it on a few weekend trips in steamy hot Florida with no head gasket leak at all. I highly recommend!
You did have a blown head gasket. You had some other problem.
My mechanic did this treatment for $200 before I knew that I could do it at home for less than half that much, Thank you with Blessings. Ken
Well he charged you for his time yeah he just poured the liquid but it has specific steps for it to work. Remove thermostat drain fill coolant even yourself it would've cost about 120 alone he only made 80 bucks
That stuff works. I tried it on my Mazda 626 2 weeks ago and it fixed the blown head gasket that it had. I had the oil changed a day later and the oil has remained clean ever since, no more milky substance and no more loss of coolant fluid.
It doesn’t swell the seal. It is basically liquid glass(silicate based). It reacts to the higher heat of the combustion gas and it hardens or solidifies at the spot.
Great video you very clear and thorough.you didn’t seem like you rushing with how to use the product I give you an A++ Thank you
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Thank You for the video it really help me to how do that in my car I check alots videos and Your video is the BEST to explain the process Thank You
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the feedback 👍
Great video and review of this
Thx
@@PhillipsVision your welcome.
Thanks man will try it out soon
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This shit work y’all my car was smoking and at first won’t crank it was either blown head gasket or crack head gasket either my shit was running hot I put this stuff and it let it run for bout 50 mins to hour then cut off for bout 15mins crank it back my shit started running smooth thank god I was gone let the car go back but I’m still gone by a new car just thank u Mr. Video guy damn TH-cam the best
I did this to a 99 Ranger I purchased with a known bad head gasket but the truck was immaculate.I was prepared to just put a used motor in it.I saw this stuff at a Napa and thought id give it a try for $60.00.I followed instructions but actually used Prestone cleaner several times prior to the blue devil cleaner as the coolant system was pretty nasty. Also, instead of using the radiator drain I used pulling the lower radiator hose to get the heavy sediment out of system.Flushing/cleaning the system was the hardest part as I kept cleaning and flushing system with Prestone until water was clear AND THEN used the blue devil cleaner/sealer process.The whole cleaning process took me about 4 hours but I wanted to make sure I removed as much scale as possible.When I added in the blue devil sealer it did its job as promised. After that, I drove the truck lightly for about a month on short trips as to not put a bunch of stress on motor / coolant system.To this day the truck runs fine ! I don't know If I needed to do it the way I did but I figured If I wanted it to work I should give it as much help to do its job as possible.After the first month of driving lightly I used it as a regular truck like pulling a trailer and such.For the $60 gamble and effort put into cleaning the coolant system I can def.say it was well worth it.Sure beat putting a used motor in it for sure !!
Thinking of doing this with a 2000 Mazda B2500 (same truck basically). How much time/miles has gone by since?
Definitely going to be needing that stuff with with that neon
Used it in my Ford escort and drove 2 years np and was still working when i sold it.
About to try it in my Cadillac deville.
Update used it in my Cadillac and it's working great. I used the mechanical grade, just removed the thermostat, my fluid was clean so I skipped the recommended flush and installed product and its working great.
Update: Still holding up and working great in my Cadillac 💪
Question for ya.
I just had a coolant flush, new thermostat, and water pump, did you use the product with the coolant or water?
I just purchased the big bottle and it says remove t-stat and remove coolant, and add water. Can't understand why I can't use the Blue Devil with fresh clean coolant...
Thx
@@splash5974
I think it depends if you got the regular or the professional grade. I used the professional grade and removed/altered thermostat and just siphoned the radiator with a hose, filled radiator with water about 80% put half a big bottle in it filled the rest the way and started and run the motor for 50min and it worked great. I also changed the oil afterwards because obviously you don't want any water in your oil. If you got the regular grade I think you can just put it in without removing the thermostat, I think that's the way i did in my Ford escort, although there wasn't much antifreeze in the system anyway, if you drain the coolant you can reuse after the fix. Btw my Cadillac still holding up and running well.
@@robdaddy69 Good to hear it's still holding up! I also purchased the professional grade, large bottle. I just drained my coolant into a pail, flushed the rest out with a garden hose. Just had a recent flush. I removed the thermostat, but haven't got past that part yet. Tomorrow I'm gonna attempt pouring half bottle into my rad hose, fill the system with water, and run I for the hour...
Fingers crossed it works for me!
@@splash5974
I got confidence you'll be successful.
@@robdaddy69 thanks, I hope so!
Used it on my 05 2500HD Duramax 3 yrs ago still running great. Saved me 5K rebuild. 391K now. It works. Just pour in upper radiator hose on the 6.6L and follow directions.
I have a 3500 , Wish me the best of luck because I depend on my truck .
@@macheteslice2799 how it go?
@@jameslashley889 idk yet, i"ve been using the ol ladies truck, but I should know something soon.
@@macheteslice2799 any word?
So this video made me try it in my power stroke that had a coolant leak at an egr delete that I just installed and didn’t want to get back into it for a slow drip. Blue devil is absolutely bad ass stuff! I now stand behind this stuff. Great thing is it won’t mess up your cooling system because there isn’t any solid materials in it.
Very true. Bar’s can cause problems with it’s particles
Bars leak sucks.
@@PhillipsVision Is it okay to drive it for 50 minutes? or is it crucial that it has to idle while your car is parked?
@@alexshatner3907 let it idle
@@PhillipsVision Thanks Phillips I just subscribed to your channel
Man I liked your video hope it solves my head gasket problem keeps me from spending $1800 Thanks fir all the great information.
Good luck👍
So did it work? Any updates?
@@GhostHavocc2 yes. It’s been over 2,000 miles and still running great
@@PhillipsVision that's good to hear. My mechanic fixed my HG leak by using fiberlock. He said it just temporary. But i hope i can get a few years out of it.
@@GhostHavocc2 I know Blue Devil claims it’s permanent. I’ve used it a couple times, all with perfect results
ive used Blue Devil - w all coolant flushed- years ago.........good results. Ive also used BARS - different vehicle - as kind of a preventative: curiously I believe it messed abit w my knock sensor at the bottom of the engine (2002 GMC Savana 5.7L) ~ messing w the voltage/group of the sensor into the coolant. When I remove the sensor there was blockage from the BARS.
Great video....
Thx
It worked for 6 months on my 96 Isuzu Rodeo. I’m trying it out on my 2005 Toyota Camry, I’ll come back and let you know how it worked.
Did it work? I have the same car.
Had a slow water burn issue on my 2006 Tacoma with 380K miles. I used Blue Devil, as directed flushing and removing after 50 minutes. It worked for 3K miles, but problem later came back. I’ve done it again but this time left BD in mixed with my radiator fluid. Been driving my truck now for about 10K with no problem. I would definitely recommend trying it.
Thanks for the input
"removing after 50 minutes", you are not supposed to remove it after 50 minutes, just enough to add antifreeze and put your thermostat back in
Did you take the tstat out ?
@@PhillipsVision Can some one tell me if you have to wait to the next morning to drive it and try it out? or can you drive it after the 50 minutes are up?
Most likely used the pour and go blue devil that dosnt require you to flush before
Excelente video....una pregunta?....una vez se concluye el proceso...se necesita quitar el blue devil o puedo dejarlo en el sistema??
Leave it in the system, and top off your coolant
@@PhillipsVision ok..muchas graciasssss
I was camping and only had antifreeze gallon and a blue devil bottle I didn't flush because didn't want to polute the environment so I did this with cold engine and coolant and drove all the way home stuff still in there, I'm just saying it works with coolant as well
How long did you run the car after that? Was it a success?
Thank you
Would that be the same procedure if you have a timing chain cover leak?
Hey, have a question after you run it for the 50 mins do u drain it back out or do u just add more antifreeze?
This works if u have very little milky oil use as directed it WORKS
Thank you for your review. I want to use in my Ford Windstar 2000 3.8. It doesn't have a radiador cap, should i pour it in the reservoir?
No, remove the upper radiator hose and pour it in through there
Will there be smoke when driving to indicate blown head gasket?
What is your opinion of AT-205 Re-Seal?
Okay I have a coolant leak on a 5.7 Hemi it's on the Block and where the timing cover housing meet next to the water pump I just fix the water pump leak 5 months ago or six by replacing it and ceiling it properly with silicone now the part that sandwich is to the block which I believe is the timing cover housing in front of the block I have a seepage it's slowly leaking and drying up on the Block can I use this product and how much do I need should I use half the bottle or all the bottle I don't want no temperature issues down the road thank u for your time
Changed my spark plugs today and when I pulled one it looked like it had coolant all over it but so far I’m noticing minimal symptoms from what you said
I have a Lincoln MKC with the 2.0 EcoBoost. I've learned these are notorious for gasket leaks resulting in the need to replace the longblock. Would this work as a preventative?
Not sure. This product, unlike others with particles, has a chemical agent that causes gaskets and seals to swell and block leaks. I would wait to put it in until something’s starts to manifest.
Man i did the pour n go a few months back and before that I did the flush too and worked fine for awhile and with the thermostat installed for the pour n go it busted my water pump one morning on my way to work and I let it drain completely and I got a new water pump and it’s worked fine since. That was with the pour n go in my system. And it left some white residue on my thermostat too it was crazy. I put a new thermostat on and new fluid and it ran fine and 3 days ago boom my temp started rising again. So I knew what it was. But before I should’ve let the car sit maybe a day or 2 days. To let it cure. But I followed instructions fine. It worked though. This time like I was saying a few days ago boom again. Now I’m doing the more advanced bottle yellow label bottle. I only used half the bottle for this because of my cooling capacity radiator it says. And removed my thermostat and I have like 20 mins left to run on idle and hoping this eel cause my problems to go away hahaha. But I’m investing into a new engine for my 2011 Corolla with 293k on the motor. So it’s had its day too. So maybe after it cools down I’m going to remove and drain. And put the thermostat on with new fluid run if for a day and drain to get the leftover blue devil in the system out and replace with new coolant. Hoping it doesn’t damage my water pump again. But this stuff works though. I think they should just have everyone use the yellow label bottle instead. Idk that’s just me though. Thanks cool video too sir👍
I also had the same blown water pump after using this. It was probably running for about 5 months with no leaks. I have a pretty serious head gasket problem that even a proper repair by a mechanic had the same failure and started overheating again and losing coolant. Now considering a used engine which I regret not doing because I got a great quote of 1000 installed. This is obviously a used engine. I ended up paying 1000 for the head gasket repair but I am guessing cracked Head. I may just try more stop leak, and sell the car, because it's a pretty old 2004 honda civic, that I am getting a little tired of.
@@theluckyman74 Bro....same thing just happened to me....Im screwed!!!
Shops are self preservation meaning they do what it takes to for you have the car fix by them for profit. Unless, the shop is honest and will recommend try additive first and see if that helps. Another way to check if no tail pipe smoke, etc is to use an endoscope and check which piston is like steam cleaned that would the cylinder that is blown other than coolant mix with Eng oil, bubbles to reservoir when hot etc
If I canceled out (bypassed) the heater core, do i still have to turn on the heater while pouring bd? Thank you very much for the video.
I wouldn’t think so.
@@PhillipsVision I appreciate the reply. Much success to you!
Do i need to drain the radiator after the whole process before refilling with coolant and also what quantity of the bluedevil can i use for my 2009 honda accord 2.0l engine
You need to follow the direction as noted on the container in order for it to work proper
All ways you need to follow the instructions in order to work ❤
I realize that this is an older video, but I thought I would try and ask this question- my vehicle doesn't have a radiator cap. So, can I put the Blue Devil Head Gasket Sealer into the radiator reservoir? Thank you in advance for your help.
No, you’ll need to remove the upper radiator hose and pour directly into the system, after you remove the thermostat
I have a 2015 chev cruze and it doesn't have a radiator cap. The only cap I have is were the overflow is. Do you have to remove the thermostat
Yes, and you have to remove the radiator hose where it connects to the upper input to the radiator. Pour the sealer in there
My motor blower doesnt work will that be a problem?
I have a 06 tundra v8 and it blew the radiator I changed it and it’s spitting a lot of coolant out of the exhaust do u think this would work and are there and negative things that can happen with this product??
I don’t believe there are any negatives since it has no particles that can cause issues.
So i need advice my audi cabrio a4 1.8t has to have new pump (water) and whede overhsated itskind of made yhzt flappy type noise ... i now fund out front end comes off tp do pump so i dint wanna do it and then find out gasket gine ... is it worth doing sealant whats the percentage of fails
If you read all reviews, some people claim it clogged their system and caused damage. My dealing with this product has always been success, and never clogged anything. Products with particles, like Bars have clogged things for me but not Blue Devil. I would recommend trying it. If you follow the directions as listed on the bottle it may work
What if you have a brown sludge forming in your radiator? Can you use the red devil for that?I assume the brown sludge is oil from a crack in the block or a bad head gasket? I even just did a radiator flush and put all new collant, but the brown sludge keeps building up, and my oil level on my dip stick is slowly going down.
Brown sludge could mean your radiator is corroded bad.
I had replaced my radiator recently (which is the reason all the issues started) I put the bars leak pellets in, will a radiator flush get rid of those? Or is it still safe to use this after those?
Bars is risky because of the particles, they can cause blockage. You can try an flush and see if it removes it. If not, you can add this as well but the Bar particles may still cause a problem down the line
I used it on my ford mustang about three years ago and it worked great. Unfortunately the gasket blew again. Do you know or can you recommend using Blue Devil a second time on the same car treated once before?
I used it twice and had no issues
They apparently sell a version that does not require you to remove thermostat and does not require there only to be water and not radiator fluid. In my case the instructions merely say to make sure there is room in the radiator to pour in the 16 oz bottle. There may be radiator fluid in the radiator. And you don't have to drain it afterwards. Thermostat stays in.
Correct, that’s the “Pour N Go” version
I have a 2006 Chevy equinox with no radiator cap. Where should I put the blue devil head gasket sealer?
You can remove the upper radiator hose and pour it in through there. Remember to also remove the radiator cap, unless you use the “Pour N Go” version.
I have a subaru 2.2 with a compression leak on the head gaskets I believe. There's white smoke, it overheats, the heater doesn't blow hot, and I have to release what seem to be a bubble or pocket I can't chase out.
Could this product help
This product will help with the head gasket leak, but you’ll need to remove any air from the system. Here’s a video I did showing how to do that.
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@@PhillipsVision Sometimes with a head gasket leak, you can not remove the air. The air bubbles are being pushed into the system, by combustion gases squeezing through the compromised head gasket.
I tried for days to burp/ bleed the air from my system. It would run perfect for 15 to 20 mins, then start puking coolant and overheating.
Hey so if you have the thermostat out while it is idling, how does the liquid get into the engine to seal the gasket? Wouldn’t it leak out if the thermostat housing…?
No, because you are reconnecting the hose where the thermostat is normally in-line. If you don’t want to remove the thermostat, you can use their “pour n go” version.
Is it a must to turn the heater to the max. ? I am having a bmw E36 with a canceled the heater from ac.
Blue Devil recommends it. Not sure if it would affect it
Phillip,it work for both metal and graffito gaskets?.Thanks in advance for your response
It should, but you may want to reach out to the manufacturer to confirm
I am going to try it on my 1998 F250. I just recently replaced my head gaskets and the engine runs very nice, but after 200 miles, it started to leak again. I must have an issue with my engine head but I want to try this before I start to take it apart again. My oil is milky. When do I change my oil? Do I change it before doing this application or after? Im just thinking that if I change it before, and put new oil, water will get into the new oil until this application is installed. But is it ok to let the engine idle for 50 min with the milky oil? Great video and information by the way. Thank you for doing this.
I would do this first to make sure it works before changing your oil.
@@PhillipsVision Ok, Got it. Thank you very much for replying.
When u put it in the radiator is the radiator empty ? Or do you have any water at all in the radiator prior to pouring it in?
You’ll need to flush it first and make sure it’s clean and free flowing. Fill it with water, but leave enough capacity to add the Blue Devil Sealer. After the process is done you’ll need to drain the water and refill with antifreeze.
@@PhillipsVision okay i wondered lol thank you so much !! I'm currently using this product on my 2006 nissan Altima
Will this work on timing cover gasket and valve cover gasket oil leaks
Not sure. You may want to check with the manufacturer; they make other products for other leaks
Does the thermostat stay removed during the 50 minutes that the engine is idling?
Yes, so the sealer can flow freely to seal any gasket leaks
Hi is it any good for a blow back my oil is being pushed back into my coolant bottle my dipstick is clean no wather leaking in the oil there and when I take off the oil cap there is no slush on it like whiteslush
How is the temperature?
@@PhillipsVision I found the problem it was my oil cooler thanks for replying back
Great video. I like its to the point and doesn't start getting off track. My question to you is, once you complete the blue devil steps. It says to cool and drain some fluid. Can I drain ALL the fluid and add the correct radiator fluid back into my car. Or do I need to leave some in there to keep some of the blue devil product in there. Also when you begin the process. Do you fill up just the radiator with water. Or did you fill both the radiator and the reservoir
Just drain any overage. You want to keep the Blue Devil fluid in the system.
Best I ever used,plus it works for years
@@PhillipsVision What happens if you live in a cold environment, and need to remove enough water/Blue Devil to meet the 50/50 requirements for antifreeze?
If I leave straight water in it, I'm worried it will freeze and break lots of stuff
@@splash5974 you only leave water while you are letting the product work, then you drain and fill with antifreeze
@@PhillipsVision ok thank you! I've prepped everything today, gonna pour in the Blue Devil and water tomorrow, run it for the hour, then drain it once cold.
I wonder if running a couple hot/cold cycles will be beneficial, rather than drain it after 1 try?
Did you remove the thermostat during to flush the coolant
Yes, you have to follow the steps properly if you want but to work.
Is this the more concentrated version? i used the white label pour and go yesterday.
I believe they are the same sealer just difference in size; the yellow label is 32oz and the white is 16oz. They both guarantee the repair.
@Tee Mack you can use the pour n go in the system with coolant already in there. But I would use it to drive around though. I have used it befor in my system as stated you can. But no I would drain it out completely after you run it for an hour. And wash it out of your system with water and then throw in some coolant and top it off and burp the system hoses for air. Maybe throw in a new thermostat if you ran the pour n go in your system already. That blue devil leaves white residue on your thermostat and other parts. Hope that helps
@@asilaydying672 You shouldn't remove the fluid with Blue Devil in it! It is meant to stay in your system...
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I have a 2016 Kia rio change head gasket and same problem car overheating when air conditioning on don't know what to do
What if the car doesnt start has milky oil and resovior was bubbling before i turned it off. Wonr start for days now. Should i try this?
You need to be able to start and run the vehicle in order for this to work
I have brown/milky sludge on my oilcap and also when i take off the whole engine cover or what it is called i can find a bit of milky sludge . Do i have a blown headgasket? The oil on the dipstick is fine.
Could be a blown head gasket. The milky color is usually caused by coolant mixing with the oil. Is your vehicle overheating and blowing white vapor from the exhaust?
@@PhillipsVision no it does not do that .
@@RichiB2012 do an oil change and inspect the rest of the oil. If it’s not overheating, or having other head gasket issues you should be fine
@@PhillipsVision i have other issues fault code p1191 won't rev abowe 2800rpm. Possibly high pressure fuel pump broken. It's a Opel Vectra 2.2 petrol 2008. And i have a little blowby i think .
Lol. I’m about to be trying on my 04 SRT-4. 🤣
It's a bandaid but it can last 1 day or a couple years you never know! It is lab tested so it isn't snake oil but it's just a bandaid
You are correct! Just a bandaid. If the vehicle is still running with a head gasket leak, the gasket isn't fully blown. This product and others may seem to cure the problem for a time but, eventually the gasket is going to fail completely. All you're doing is putting off the inevitable that will cause major damage when it does go.
Nope it’s permanent, everyone I know who’ve used it say it lasted until they sold or got rid of the cars
So I have a 2015 chevy cruze 1.4lt
It doesn't have a radiators cap, only the reservoir. So where would I pour the blue devil adhesive? I believe the instuctions says not to put it in the reservoir.
You will need to remove the upper hose from the radiator and pour it in there. Once poured, reattach hose and follow instructions
So my upper hose goes to the water outlet on my chevy cruze. If I disconnect and pour water in that hose it comes out of the water outlet. I'm kind of list there. Any suggestions?
@@juliohinojos8664 trace which hose goes directly into the top radiator inlet.
I have a Chevy venture van with a 3.4 l engine. It’s a big job to replace the thermostat. Is there a product u recommend nor removing the thermostat?
I believe the Pour-N-Go version of this product does not require you to remove it.
@@PhillipsVision thanks. The old 2004 ain’t worth much definitely not a head redo.
I've used Bars Stop Leak to try to fix a blown head gasket. It failed miserably and gunked up the cooling system. The reason that I used the Bars is because unlike other stop leak products, its instructions noted that the thermostat didn't need to be removed, and that's a real issue for my 2003 Chevy Impala 3.6L because the thermostat is prohibitively located under a crossover pipe that needs to be removed to access the thermostat, otherwise it's a bitch to remove. And then it needs to be re-installed after the stop leak is added and circulated. That's GM's engineers, always thinking of us.
I’ve worked on that engine before, it’s hard to do anything. The problem with Bars is what you stated; it clogs up things and cakes up on the thermostat. Blue Devil does not use particles so it will not cause that.
@@PhillipsVision *UPDATE:* Last Saturday I used the K-Seal to stop the leak on my 2003 Impala's heater core and I'm delighted to report that it worked exactly as promised! It worked very fast, too, exactly as promised, within a few minutes. I removed some of the coolant from the radiator by drawing it out with a Prestone antifreeze tester to make room for the K-Seal and ran my engine to full operating temperature with the radiator cap removed BEFORE adding the K-Seal because I wanted to allow the thermostat to open as fully as possible so that the K-Seal could circulate uninhibited. Then I began to add the K-Seal but was only able to about 1/3 to 1/2 of the 8 oz. bottle to the radiator before it filled to the neck, so I added the remaining K-Seal to the coolant recovery tank. I put the radiator cap back on and continued to allow the car to idle with the heater turned on to max. hot temperature to give the best chance and so far it is apparent that the leak is fully repaired and hopefully permanent. Damn, I wish that I'd tried this on the 2003 Impala several years ago when it developed a blown head gasket leak that I suffered with and ended up replacing the engine for $1800 which was the best alternative. I'm unsure if K-Seal would work as well for a head gasket leak but it would be well-worth the try with a $13.24 bottle of K-Seal from Walmart. Thank you and thank K-Seal. *I highly recommend it.*
@@DDEENY Yes, Chris Fix's video uses the K Seal I believe and tested it for 2 yrs ltr. Great video.
@@toddrhine7648Chris used Barrs
Do i have to put thermostat back on after putting in blue devil? What happens to car if i run it without thermostat?
Good question. Yes, you need to put the thermostat back in after you run Blue Devil, then top off your coolant and bleed air out. If you leave your thermostat out your car will run colder than required. Each vehicle has an optimum running temp and the thermostat regulates that.
@@PhillipsVision thank you
If you're in a hot climate like here in Arizona and leave a thermostat out then the water flows too quickly through the radiator to actually cool off before going back to the engine. The thermostat acts kind of like a restrictor to slow down the flow of coolant so it can stay in the radiator long enough to get completely cooled before going back in the engine.
We’re currently trying this on my ‘04 Impreza and while idling my car started overheating so we had to shut it off. Did we mess it up?? Couldn’t really just let it idle overheated
Did you follow the directions as noted on the container?
I only have a reservoir tank, no a radiator cap and also i have an electronic thermostate , can you advise
You may want to reach out to Blue Devil support. For this to properly work it must flow directly into the system.
Is this the same process for heating core leaks ?
Should be, yes
@@PhillipsVision thanks 😊
@@PhillipsVision for the radiator flush do you need to also remove the coolant in the reservoir?
@@SilkDoctr yes, I would drain the entire system so you remove any old coolant, and start new
Another question: I have 2009 Subaru Forrester that has an oil leak. Although technically I don't have a blown head gasket, my mechanic tells me that sooner than later, I will need a new head gasket. Will Blue Devil Pour-N-Go stop the oil leak and make the current head gasket last longer before I have to replace it? Another words, would I be wasting my time using this to stop an oil leak and delay the inevitable?
Not sure how it would handle the oil leak since this goes into the coolant system, but it should help your head gasket
@@PhillipsVision Thanks for the feedback!
No. Don't put into oil!!
Well found out I have a blow head gasket lol thanks!
The heater in my truck doesn’t work, but would like to use this product. Potential issues?
Should be fine. They recommend turning the heater on so it can flow through the heater core.
Does the BlueDevil Pour-N-Go Head Gasket Sealer, 00209 work as well as BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealant?
Never used the Pour-n-go one, but heard from others that it worked
@@PhillipsVision Thanks. I'm hearing and finding out the same.
I used this product before watching this video. Bottle didn't say to remove the thermostat. I changed the spark plugs and noticed humidity on them. That made me use BD. After 50 miles of use, my car didn't want to start. Misfire issue again. I remove plugs again and noticed a bit of water. Changed ignition coils and the car started. Now I will add another 16 ounces of BD. What will be the issues if I don't remove thermostat and don't flush the coolant. Radiator is new and fresh coolant and new inlet thermostat ( the other thermostat is the exit one) is new.
If your bottle didn’t say yo remove the thermostat, then it was probably the Blue Devil “Pour N Go” version. I’ve never used that one but heard it works the same. I believe the thermostat needs to be removed so the sealer can flow through without any obstruction.
Do I need to drain the mixture and top up completely with antifreeze again? or add blue devil again, since it is still leaking liquid from the exhaust and I did that 5 days ago@@PhillipsVision
My 2010 VW Jetta doesn’t have a radiator cap so do I put it in the coolant tank?
No, you have to remove the upper radiator hose and pour it in there
@@PhillipsVision ok thank you!
I have a coolant leak and my coolant was bubbling like crazy today and I know that my 8th cylinder is dead so I’m going to fix the coolant leak but then hopefully this will fix my problem…I have such a hardcore misfire too lol
You can try this, but I would definitely fix the cylinder issue and possibly the head gasket.
@@PhillipsVision I’m debating or not on selling it or trying to fix the issue and spending $5000 on a new motor or rebuild
Should you change your oil also afterwards?
If you had coolant leaking into it...yes
Should i change my oil ? If i do should it be before ot after
If you have coolant in the oil then yes. I would change it after everything is done
Does this work if oil and water are mixing together
It should work on any head gasket leaks
What happens if you don’t take out the thermostat? Will this still work??
Thanks
Paul
You want it out so it can flow through freely. If you leave it in you are at the mercies of the thermostats opening and closing at certain temps
@@PhillipsVision some thermostats can't not be left out because on some vehicles the housing gasket is on the thermostat itself.
@@gregorysmith1134 Exactly the info I was looking for... Have 2005 Pathfinder and think I can't run motor without thermostat...
How would it work on a 6.0 07 Ford diesel the water leaks to the outside of engine
Make sure it’s a gasket leak. If it something beyond that it will not work
2 more symptoms of the head gasket leak (the one's I found) are 1) radiator cap purging, but car not over-heating and 2) heater not blowing heat when engine is warm.
Actually I just had one of these symptoms on a high mileage truck I recently bought. The overflow tank was filling up every time I ran it and if I didn't suction the coolant out and put it back into the radiator manually with a hand pump, it would eventually push out the overflow tank. I can smell exhaust in the coolant too. I looked around and I'm pretty sure the guy before me loaded up the parts cannon trying to figure this out because the water pump, radiator, thermostat housing, and all radiator hoses were basically brand new. Lesson learned, I'll always look for blown head gaskets on used trucks.
Heater works when engine is warm. If your heater is not working, most likely there is air in the system. If you start it cold with the radiator cap open, let it idle till engine is warm, put your heater on max, and rev the engine till the heat comes back. If its caused by air this works 100%
@@bravosava this actually helped thanks a lot !!
A huge one he missed here is signs of oil in the coolant. The same chocoloate milkshake effect as you see on the dipstick can be seen on the coolant cap sometimes
@@bravosava hmm, good to know. Thx bud
So you don't add water after adding it to coolent tank?
Add this and follow the instructions as noted on the container
@@PhillipsVision so you don't top off with fluids before adding blue devil? I added a half gallon of water after I pored blue d.
2013 jeep wrangler would this work as a temp fix just changed water pump and rad last week, now I have white smoke coming from muffler
Did you burp the system after doing the work? If not, you probably have air in it. Here is a link to a video I did on removing air from the coolant system...
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2p13 and u got problems? Sell that POS
I have a infinity g35 3.5 v6 should I use the whole bottle of half I don’t know how to check on how much to use I am not understanding the table part ?
I would use half
@@PhillipsVision 👍🏽
@@PhillipsVision one more question brother I am not able to remove the thermostat from housing it’s made like that should I buy the pour and go version?
@@bluedevilg3542 that’s odd because a thermostat is a replaceable part. I’ve never used the pour and go version, but if that version does not require the thermostat to be removed it should work. Good luck
@@PhillipsVision I mean I can replace the thermostat but mine comes with the whole assembly together. Like the thermostat is attached to the housing which won’t allow me to just remove the thermostat from the housing if that makes sense. Anyways that’s for your comment keep up the great content 👍🏽
2007 Chevy equinox blown head gasket where do I pour it I don’t have a radiator cap and I’m only at 120,000 miles I’ll update as I go please let me know how to do it on this car
Remove the thermostat pour it directly into the cooling system via the upper radiator hose.
@@PhillipsVision can I just keep the thermostat out of the car anyway
Would this stuff work on a subaru Forester engine.
It should, as long as you follow the directions
Will it work on piston rings
No, I don’t think so. You can reach out to the manufacturer to confirm
What if you dont have any problems
Is it ok to add it in just to maintenance your.car
If it’s not needed I personally wouldn’t, but I don’t see it being an issue since this product does not have particles that can cause blockage
What if your car is already overheating in 20 minutes idle before you get to 50 minutes?
Tried this last night and then a second (other half the bottle) this AM gonna let the car sit while I am at work today then check my dipstick again. My oil was COMPLETELY contaminated with coolant too.
If the head gasket is badly blown and leaking you may have to replace it.
@@PhillipsVision I am aware. Thanks for video share.
@@elcaminodraco Did it help at all, or too far gone?
@@splash5974 man I am still driving that small block 350 and have yet to have many further issues or taken the block apart to see what damage I did! Worked for me and my old engine 🤘🏾😎
@@PhillipsVision it worked for me LOL sorry for the delayed results
Works on 8cylinder as well?
Yes, you will use the full container for a larger engine. Smaller engines use half a container
Would a blown head gasket cause my temp gage to never reach operating temp?
@john heiskell yea, I got it , was stuck in the open position. Thanks for the reply
how much of the bottle should i used on a 2014 chevy cruze 1.4 liter turbo
You’ll need to check the directions on the container, but I believe half is what you need
How long after you use it can you tell if it worked??? how long will it smoke?
It’s pretty instant. When I ran it through, it corrected the issue immediately
The bottle doesn't have how many ounces to put on a 4.7 liter dodge dakota. Can anyone help me or should I put all the bottle.
Yeah my mechanic gave me a quote of 1700$ for my head gasket repair hopefully this saves me that money
$6100 for a 2012 Camry v6 SE
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How is "Hyper seal- Seal as steel" sealer? Can you tell me how to use that sealer?
Is "Blue Devil" better than "Hyper seal"
I’ve never used Hyper Seal