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You should try to avoid using a stop-leak product. All you'll do is gunk up your cooling system reducing cooling capacity and you'll never get that stuff out.
If you have a radiator leak, remove it (usually just a matter of an electrical connector for fan(s) a couple of hose clamps and a couple of bolts holding the radiator in a bracket) and take it to a radiator repair shop. A little solder in the right place and you have a like-new radiator with full cooling capacity.
If you've already added stop leak to the reservoir, remove the reservoir and rinse the stuff out. Coolant is drawn out of the reservoir when the engine is cooling down. Best case the hose from the reservoir to the radiator will get plugged. Worst case you could get a lump of sealant that might sit for hours congealing (remember the coolant isn't circulating) before the engine is started again.
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Does radiator stop leak hurt your car?
Yes. Can clog coolant passages in your engine and other areas.
Is the radiator reservoir on the right side of car and is that the only place to put the radiator fluid?
On my '96, the reservoir is indeed on the right (passenger) side of the car. And I'm darned if I can find a radiator cap on the radiator. It's the only place I've ever put coolant, and it's where I added some liquid based stop leak stuff. Perhaps one of the others can illuminate us a bit. FriPilot
How do you clear the instrument panel light for coolant reservoir?
Check the coolant reservior for any leak. 1. If there is leak, try to stop the leak by A). go for coolant reservior replacement from dealership or from junk yard used part dealer. B). Stop the leak by putting adequate glue (i.e. glue which could sustain high temp) over the leak area. 2. If there is NO leak, it is probably a bad sensor, a known problem according to the Mazda Parts Dept. Replace the reservoir which includes the coolant sensor. They are sold as one part.
Should you leave stop leak in cooling system after the leak has been repaired or drain and refill radiator with fresh coolant?
Drain, flush, and refill.
Where do you add radiator Stop Leak to a 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva?
I have used radiator stop leak before in my 1996 Olds Achieva SC with the V6. I put it directly into the coolant resovor. It went in fine for me. This did not give me much help though. I would not recommend using stop leak. It will clog your heater core and then you will have more than the radiator as your problem. Fine a new radiator and replace it that is the best advidce i can give you.
Which stop leak product is good for radiator?
A good stop leak product for a radiator is the Bar's line of stop leak. It comes in an easy to pour bottle which seeks out leaks and seals them in minutes.
Does using radiator stop leak cause the coolant in the overflow tank to look like sludge?
Yes, stop leak turns into a thick substance to plug any leaks, when it ends up in the overflow bottle it turns into sludge there.
Is stop leak bad for your car?
No, it is not bad for your car; most stop leak also includes anti rusting or lubricating agents; but it is also not designed to be a permanent fix. If you need stop leak for either your coolant or oil system, there is obviously some other problem that needs attention, (gaskets/seals) and really should be taken care of within a few months time, even if the stop leak cures the problem. In some cases, the size of the original leak may have a lot to do with the course of action on the repair. In coolant systems, a small leak MIGHT be repaired permanently with a stop leak that contains what looks like tiny balls of solder. Yes, it can be. Radiator stop leak can plug the passages in the radiator, heater core, or engine block.
How do you stop a radiator leak on a 2004 titan?
change th radiator
What is the copper in your radiator fluid?
stop leak
What is Barr's Stop Leak?
Barr's Stop Leak is a brand of radiator repair chemicals. Barr's Stop Leak is poured in the radiator and the engine is run at an idle for a few minutes. It will repair small leaks like those that happen if a rock strikes the radiator.
Is stop leak a good way to stop a minor car radiator leak?
A raw egg in to the tank.
