My F-150 developed a small leak in the head gasket. It has 164000 miles. Ford wanted so much to replace the gasket, I poured a bottle of bars-leak into the cooling system. It fixed the leak. Some say that the stuff will later damage parts of the cooling system. What do you think? Thanks.
2007-03-05 11:34:58 · 8 answers · asked by steve.c_50 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
amazingly, i can walk to the bars leaks factory down the road about 3 miles from here. and for the leak, im not sure but i believe the factorys actually place a small ammount of radiator leak stuff in already so im sure adding more wouldnt hurt. but i wouldnt put my money on fixing it, i would expect more issues later on, talk to an expert at a auto store they can help.
2007-03-05 11:45:27 · answer #1 · answered by Beatle-Juice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using Bars -Leak will not hurt anything. It is the first thing used by many older car owners who have a small leak from the head gasket area. I used bars-leak on my 1984 Dodge Aries with a small leak from the head and it worked fine. I would not it put in Dexa-Cool or the new Ford antifreeze, as it would alter the ph,and may break down these new products. It's a way of trying to avoid a costly repair on a vehicle that is not worth the cost.
2007-03-05 20:05:42 · answer #2 · answered by redd headd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been to a dozen different websites that show what happens to stuff when it get hot during normal use and that junk scares me I also have a f150 v8/5.4 4x4 I had 110,000 miles and just replaced the gasket because the images I saw of that stuff just made my stomach turn. I have had lots of problems with my truck lately I'd say if you got 164000 miles you have done good. I have put my truck through the ringer and it is still hamering strong but it has had its share of problems.
2007-03-05 19:51:12 · answer #3 · answered by quickgun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have used bars leak for many year on many diffrent cars&trucks
and never seen a problem. the cars & trucks are still running. if the head gasket is real bad you may need to do it soon.
2007-03-05 19:43:54 · answer #4 · answered by norman f 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i used bar-leak for years and i never had any trouble.i had a 70 hornet once and the heater core started to leak,and i used bars-leak and i drove that car for over a year and no trouble,and i sold that car and the guy took it from pa. to ohio and drove it for a while and he didnt have any trouble.no,bars-leak wont hurt your cooling system.
2007-03-05 20:50:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the stuff moves and seeks out a leak, or a passage that flows water.
Not a good idea as a permanent solution..........can cause problems with thermostat, radiator, etc.
2007-03-05 19:40:30 · answer #6 · answered by mantle two 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Temporary solution only!! Do not use as a permanent fix.
2007-03-05 19:43:58 · answer #7 · answered by catmechanic20 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take my advice, don't use the stuff, because that is correct and second, get rid of it. FORDS SUK!!!!
2007-03-05 19:38:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋