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Grits might stop the leak, but they will also likely clog the radiator or destroy the coolant pump.
Grits, eggs, glue, flour, I've heard of tons of things that can supposedly stop a radiator leak. The fact of the matter is that unless it's a dire emergency, none of those or similar options are a good choice. Putting anything into your radiator that wasn't meant to go in there will likely be very bad for the whole system.
If you're stopped on the highway with a coolant leak; you can put grits in your radiator and maybe your car will drive another 20 miles to a gas station before your coolant pump gets destroyed or before the radiator becomes totally clogged. In that case, you've just turned a repair that would normally cost a few hundred dollars into a repair that will cost a few thousand dollars. You're much better off just waiting for a tow truck.
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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.
How do you stop a antifreeze leak?
if it is leaking from the radiator you can crack an egg and put it in the radiator and it will solve your problem
How do you fix a radiator leak on 1987 crown Victoria?
It depends - if the leak is small, just put a bottle of Barr's stop leak in the radiator - make sure you follow the directions. It works great on small leaks.
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.
Can you put stop leak in jaguar radiator?
There should be no problem... I have put in my car in a time of emergency... and it was fine until i could take it to the dealership...
Where do you put stop leak in radiator if there is no radiator cap?
On most cars if they don't have a radiator cap, then you can put it in the cooling system by pouring it in through the upper radiator hose. Even if you are suppose to do this while engine is hot DO NOT because it will have the same affect as pulling the radiator cap while hot.
What is the best kind of stop leak for radiator?
Assuming you are referring to a car radiator, there are of course a variety of manufactures that make a "stop leak" out there and depending on how bad the leak is ultimately I would advise taking it to a qualified mechanic (if finances permit) and have the leak fixed professionally. Alot of these things on the market to stop a radiator leak are only temporary at best. They weren't meant to be a permanent fix. Reason being, the radiator builds up alot of heat to the point that any kind of putty type stuff or even one that you put directly in the radiator that is suppose to plug up the leak from the inside will eventually give out due to the amount heat. Basic science: Heat expands things. Maybe not the answer you were looking for, but .
How do you Put stop leak in the radiator?
Depends, do you have a radiator cap on the radiator or is your cooling system ran from the overflow tank? if you have a cap on the radiator then the answer is pretty obvious, open the cap and pour it in. if you don't have a cap on the radiator, then you will have to remove the upper radiator hose to pour the stop leak directly in the radiator. i wouldn't try putting the stop leak in the overflow because it may not all get into the radiator thus making it less effective and could possibly even clog the lines. i had this same question and i finally found the answer so i thought i'd come back and share with you. i have a 1996 3.1 corsica and the radiator has no cap. i was thinking you could pour it in from one of the hose outlets but wasn't sure.
What if i have a leak in my radiator where would you put some radiator leak stuff in it on a 2002 Ford Taurus ses?
Add to radiator - but be careful some of these products will seal the heater core
Can you put a stop leak in coolant to fix a leaky heater core in a 2000 blazer?
Yes you can but that is a temporary fix. Some stop leak brands do more damage than good by plugging up everything else like the radiator for example. I recommend "Barr's" brand stop leak if you are going to use one.
Why is your heat not working on your 1978 Buick LeSabre the radiator was leaking antifreeze so you put some stop-leak into it and it worked but now the heat is not working?
you had a leak. you poured a $5 can of high tech bubble gum into your cooling system. You are happy with what it did to the radiator. you are not happy with what it did to the heater core ( the other radiator) that is in your dash unit. Kind of a bad trade, wasn't it?
Can you put anything in to stop a leak in your water pump on a 1996 blazer?
You can put a new or rebuilt water pump in to stop the leak. That's the only right way.
