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Can you put black pepper in your radiator to stop antifreeze from leaking out its a 2000 pontiac grand am?
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∙ 12y ago
Adding pepper to the cooling system can work at times. It is in no way a sure fire way of stopping a leak, and is definitely not a long term fix or even a good idea.
Adding pepper to the cooling system can work at times. It is in no way a sure fire way of stopping a leak, and is definitely not a long term fix or even a good idea.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoAdding pepper to the cooling system can work at times. It is in no way a sure fire way of stopping a leak, and is definitely not a long term fix or even a good idea.
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Does Dr Pepper have antifreeze in it?
no, why would it have antifreeze?
How much pepper do you have to put in a radiator to stop a leak?
YOUR WASTING PEPPER. It won't work. Replace the radiator.
Is there antifreeze Dr Pepper?
.... no.. antifreeze will kill you.. so anyone who drank Dr. Pepper would die and my friend drinks it all the time and she is still alive..
Does the radiator have to be drained before the black pepper will work?
no
Does black pepper stop radiator leaks?
Effectually, no.
Is Dr Pepper one molecule away from antifreeze?
no what are you a moron? no body would drink it if it was
Will pepper stop your radiator leak?
Ground Black Pepper will, in deed, stop a small radiator leak. I've done it many times. I've NOT experienced any bad effects from doing this. If (when) leaks persist, it is time for a new radiator.
Will pepper help stop a radiator leak?
http://www.digi-go.biz/articles/do-you-have-any-black-pepper-for-my-radiator.html
Can a raw egg seal a leaking radiator If so are there 'instructions' anywhere to tell me exactly HOW to do this?
It was proven on the tv show "mythbusters", but having said that........it's only very temporary and should be fixed the proper way ASAP. Pepper works too for pinholes. If you care much about your vehicle, don't use these cheap versions to temporarily fix a mechanical issue. It's best to just get another radiator, used or not.
What is the most effective radiator stop leak product?
Black Pepper is not good for your engine or radiator, so you should just get it fixed instead of taking the chance to mess up your engine. What You Should do is get it fixed right away. Fix it the right way by getting it fixed by a professional because putting black pepper in it could make more of a disaster.
Is it safe to drive with a cracked radiator?
Carefully monitor the temperature gauge and top of with coolant and water then short distance and slow driving may be. Long and hilly road may be a problem. Bring extra 2-3 gallon of water in case the radiator overheated. Coolant may cost $6-$9/gallon. New radiator starting from $70. So do the math and see which way is more economical to resolve. Or Temporarily Fix: == * Ground black pepper * Duct tape Step 1: Find the location of the leak and decide how bad it is. If the leak is coming from hose, patch it with duct tape. It will hold for about a week or until you can get a replacement hose. If coolant is gushing out of the radiator and there's a big puddle around your car, rethink going to work. Step 2: Remove the radiator cap and add about a teaspoon or two of ground black pepper, if the leak is in the radiator itself. The pepper lodges in the hole and swells when the water hits it, expanding to fill the hole. Step 3: Close the radiator cap and fill the overflow container to the proper level. Step 4: Bring extra pepper in the car with you, as well as a jug or two of water. You may have to add additional pepper or water to the radiator. Make certain that it is cool before removing the cap. Step 5: Schedule an appointment with your mechanic if necessary. Be certain to tell him what temporary measures you took.
If my coolant resovour is full I have water on the passenger side floor board if I run with resovour empty but make sure radiator is full I don't get any water and the heater still works great?
You must have a hole in the heater core. There is an old remedy my dad used and that was putting ground black pepper in the radiator. The pepper circulates and the water pushes it into the hole if its not too large.
