I had a very small vacuum in the cooling system in my Hyundai Sonata, with the engine overheating constantly and the antifreeze boiling in the reservoir. I put Steal seal in, drove it for about 30 to 40 minutes and it completely fixed the problem.❤
You need to figure out which cylinder is causing the issue by either checking the spark plugs to see if coolant is on one of them or run the engine with one of the spark plugs out at a time and disconnect the fuel line for that cylinder and then check to see when the coolant stops bubling, once you figure out which cylinder the bubling stops at you need run the engine for 30 min with that spark plug out as there will be less pressure and should seal better, there are instructions on the website as the method you used works best for external leaks not internal leaks as you have backpressue (bubbles in your coolant), hope that helps
Hi quick question once you identify the spark plug that’s causing bubbling and remove the plug and injector plug do you run the car with expansion cap on or off?
My car was overheating running rough on start up and white smoke out the exhaust oil was fine I used steel fix and it worked no overheating since,I didn’t think it would work but it did
If your car is still running. Change the coolant and add a second bottle. Sometimes in bad leaks takes 2 attempts. The first one probably made the leaks less the second one might finish them off.
Exactly what I was about to write, smart guy, great minds think alike👌🏼. Since he said it I'll just come t off him, give it a 2nd treatment, you never know we're the crack was, how bad it was, if it was just the gasket, or a cracked head or block, your not sure how bad a fix it had to do inside there 🤷🏻♂️. So it looks like you had a lot going on in there because I've seen this stuff permanently fix off the first treatment. The fact that it clearly made a big difference BUT YOU STILL HAD SOME BUBBLING TELLS YOU ITS A BIG FIX IN THERE, PROBLY MAYBE EVEN A WARPED HEAD. 2ND TREATMENT MY GUY 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I just watched a Scotty Kilmer vid on the stuff... he gives a couple of tips on making it work better in it (remove the t-stat, find the cyllender with the offending leak, remove the plug and injector wire from there, let idle for a half hour, let cool, repeat four or five times). I am going to try it... nothing to lose.
@@karlmeadows4986 call the phone number. Mr Robert will tell you how to use it. You can only use antifreeze without silicates in it such as antifreeze for foreign cars..!! Mr. Robert is a chemist and works for the company and will tell you everything you need to know. He will tell you don't go by the directions on the bottle go by the instructions that come with the treatment.
Can you use as a preventative maintenance and pour it in radiator even when head gasket is still working properly? I have a 2014 Chevy Cruze is know for head or head gasket problem. Thanks again for video any feedback appreciated
Hi quick question once you identify the spark plug that’s causing bubbling and remove the plug and injector plug do you run the car with expansion cap on or off?
Woah they actually admit it's sodium silicate based?! So all these years they were saying, buy our product, because it's superior to sodium silicate sealers...
Yes, and there was a lot of heavy vapor from the exhaust and a bit of smeg under the filler cap. Also loads of bubbles from the radiator and coolant system pressurizing more than normal.
To be honest with you mate that bottle of steel seal looked like it was diluted with water, didn't look like genuine steel seal to me, not quite the right colour it should be much more yellowish, did you purchase it online ?? Cos I got mine from halfords and its the best £42 quid I've ever spent there
It works if you change the oil first, put in the Steel Seal, run it for 30 minutes, cool it down for 24 hours, change the oil and filter again and flush the radiator. That's what I get out of all the comments so far on half a dozen videos about Steel Seal.
@@dhalsim-1 because the oil may be contaminated with water from the gasket leak or other additives. Also, the water may be contaminated or even worse it may contain coolant/antifreeze. SS will not work properly with coolant.The repair will break. The system must only contain pure water. Once the repair is complete, and the car has been sitting for 24 hours, a second flush is needed to rid the system of any surplus SS which may be circulating in the system if left. It is very abrasive if it's allowed to circulate and over time could cause erosion to things like the water pump. Coolant can be added to the water once all checks have come back clear. The info came from the manufacturer of Steel Seal. I emailed them and asked a lot of questions because I did not want to risk stuffing up my Audi altogether.
You are risking it not working as you aren't following the manufacturer's SS fine print. Up to you though but as long as you're aware that you are also risking your motor being damaged. This is what they advised, so I am going the extra mile because I am not prepared to risk going against manufacturer's advice and stuffing up my car. 😊
I had a very small vacuum in the cooling system in my Hyundai Sonata, with the engine overheating constantly and the antifreeze boiling in the reservoir. I put Steal seal in, drove it for about 30 to 40 minutes and it completely fixed the problem.❤
I'm going to do a follow-up video to this when I get a chance. But I think there are lots of people that it works a treat for. 👍
You need to figure out which cylinder is causing the issue by either checking the spark plugs to see if coolant is on one of them or run the engine with one of the spark plugs out at a time and disconnect the fuel line for that cylinder and then check to see when the coolant stops bubling, once you figure out which cylinder the bubling stops at you need run the engine for 30 min with that spark plug out as there will be less pressure and should seal better, there are instructions on the website as the method you used works best for external leaks not internal leaks as you have backpressue (bubbles in your coolant), hope that helps
Good bit of advice there. 👍
How would you use it on just one cylinder, please explain ?
@@MrxOnurb you would run the engine with one of the spark plugs not inserted and the the fuel line disconnected for that cylinde
Hi quick question once you identify the spark plug that’s causing bubbling and remove the plug and injector plug do you run the car with expansion cap on or off?
@arf7866 off
My car was overheating running rough on start up and white smoke out the exhaust oil was fine I used steel fix and it worked no overheating since,I didn’t think it would work but it did
How’s it holding up?
How long did that fix it?
If your car is still running. Change the coolant and add a second bottle. Sometimes in bad leaks takes 2 attempts. The first one probably made the leaks less the second one might finish them off.
Still got the car. Still running. 😲
Exactly what I was about to write, smart guy, great minds think alike👌🏼. Since he said it I'll just come t off him, give it a 2nd treatment, you never know we're the crack was, how bad it was, if it was just the gasket, or a cracked head or block, your not sure how bad a fix it had to do inside there 🤷🏻♂️. So it looks like you had a lot going on in there because I've seen this stuff permanently fix off the first treatment. The fact that it clearly made a big difference BUT YOU STILL HAD SOME BUBBLING TELLS YOU ITS A BIG FIX IN THERE, PROBLY MAYBE EVEN A WARPED HEAD. 2ND TREATMENT MY GUY 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I just watched a Scotty Kilmer vid on the stuff... he gives a couple of tips on making it work better in it (remove the t-stat, find the cyllender with the offending leak, remove the plug and injector wire from there, let idle for a half hour, let cool, repeat four or five times). I am going to try it... nothing to lose.
Well my Micra is still going.
Plus also you put antifreeze in with it when it calls for treatment with water only.
It says on the bottle use antifreeze
@@karlmeadows4986 call the phone number. Mr Robert will tell you how to use it. You can only use antifreeze without silicates in it such as antifreeze for foreign cars..!! Mr. Robert is a chemist and works for the company and will tell you everything you need to know. He will tell you don't go by the directions on the bottle go by the instructions that come with the treatment.
@@karlmeadows4986 but only using the antifreeze after you flush the system after the treatment.
It does say on the bottle use antifreeze
Bit confusing having two lots of instructions.
Can you use as a preventative maintenance and pour it in radiator even when head gasket is still working properly? I have a 2014 Chevy Cruze is know for head or head gasket problem. Thanks again for video any feedback appreciated
Yes I believe you can
No its not recommended to do that if yous car is working okay
Hi quick question once you identify the spark plug that’s causing bubbling and remove the plug and injector plug do you run the car with expansion cap on or off?
That's a good question. Not entirely sure?
What happens to all the steel seal? Does it remain in the system once the leak has sealed?
I believe so.
Any updates?
Yes I'm going to be doing a followup video very soon.
Why didn’t you close the coolant cap? When it literally says you should do that?
I did run it with the cap on. I only removed it to see if any bubbles were forming
A good review.
Thank you. Tryed to be as honest as possible.
Woah they actually admit it's sodium silicate based?! So all these years they were saying, buy our product, because it's superior to sodium silicate sealers...
The truth is out! 😂
How is your car now?
I'm going to do a follow up very soon. 👍
Not enough evidence there was a head gasket leak to begin with. Were you losing coolant?
Yes, and there was a lot of heavy vapor from the exhaust and a bit of smeg under the filler cap. Also loads of bubbles from the radiator and coolant system pressurizing more than normal.
@@realtimereviews123 has coolant stopped disappearing eventually?
@@SinsBirdstill uses a bit.
Did it work
Well still have the car. And it's still going! So at some point I think a follow up video is necessary? 👍👍
To be honest with you mate that bottle of steel seal looked like it was diluted with water, didn't look like genuine steel seal to me, not quite the right colour it should be much more yellowish, did you purchase it online ?? Cos I got mine from halfords and its the best £42 quid I've ever spent there
@@FRANK-ri1rs yeah it came from Amazon, wasn't cheap.
@2009Proj3ct good luck buddy hope it works for you too
@@FRANK-ri1rs I totally agree, the color is way too light and not the right yellow/green to be uncut genuine steel seal.
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Men this shyt doesn’t work wasted
It works if you change the oil first, put in the Steel Seal, run it for 30 minutes, cool it down for 24 hours, change the oil and filter again and flush the radiator. That's what I get out of all the comments so far on half a dozen videos about Steel Seal.
@@jahill7965
Why change the oil first?
@@dhalsim-1 because the oil may be contaminated with water from the gasket leak or other additives. Also, the water may be contaminated or even worse it may contain coolant/antifreeze. SS will not work properly with coolant.The repair will break. The system must only contain pure water. Once the repair is complete, and the car has been sitting for 24 hours, a second flush is needed to rid the system of any surplus SS which may be circulating in the system if left. It is very abrasive if it's allowed to circulate and over time could cause erosion to things like the water pump. Coolant can be added to the water once all checks have come back clear. The info came from the manufacturer of Steel Seal. I emailed them and asked a lot of questions because I did not want to risk stuffing up my Audi altogether.
@@jahill7965
Yes but it makes more sense to change the oil afterwards once the repair is complete.
You are risking it not working as you aren't following the manufacturer's SS fine print. Up to you though but as long as you're aware that you are also risking your motor being damaged. This is what they advised, so I am going the extra mile because I am not prepared to risk going against manufacturer's advice and stuffing up my car. 😊