How to fix a head gasket leak in your car

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  • Опубліковано 6 тра 2020
  • In this video I walk you through step by step how to repair a blown head gasket, and save thousands $$. It’s a complete miracle!
    I recommend at least watching the first couple of minutes to see how bad the oil looked before. Then if you want to see the conclusion if it worked skip ahead to 18:26. In the video I put 16:53, and that is incorrect. If you found this content helpful and want to see more like it, or other helpful videos subscribe below.
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  • @Nothing-qq4hd
    @Nothing-qq4hd 3 роки тому +24

    Just spent $171 on supplies at auto zone. Thank you for this post. My rig is a 98 gmc sierra 2500. Wish me luck.

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому +3

      My pleasure!! Follow the directions and I’m confident you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

    • @rickgipson3556
      @rickgipson3556 3 роки тому

      What happens if our cylinders are leaking water @@Verticalpedalgarage

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому +1

      @@rickgipson3556 I’m not entirely certain. The nice thing about this stuff is it’s cheap compared to a new engine, so I may be able to get you by. The way I saw it was it’s worth a shot for the price. If it works great if not I had to rebuild the engine anyway, and they offer a money back guarantee so they will refund you the money for the product. I can tell you I was extremely surprised at how well it worked for me. The truck is still running great with no signs of water in the oil. Good luck!

    • @debraoconnell9255
      @debraoconnell9255 Рік тому

      Good luck with that, you’ve got it sorted out

    • @daviddowns7552
      @daviddowns7552 Рік тому

      how long can it wirk it it does hold. ? a year would be better than buying a dm new engine.

  • @russellking9762
    @russellking9762 Рік тому +2

    from down here in New Zealand…. i was in two minds about using a liquid repair on my Toyota Turbo Diesel when it started losing coolant…especially when my engine had been modified…EGR delete…bigger exhaust pipe…after market engine chip…ECU re-map and boost increase…bigger injectors…all of these mods create more heat and much higher and hotter cylinder pressures than stock…which is probably what caused the head gasket blowout to begin with…but then i thought what the heck…after all a new cylinder head was going to put me back $4500 with labour…so i used a different product to the one you used…’Rislone Gasket and Block Sealant’…long story short it worked…that was six months ago…no coolant loss no overheating and the compression came back…i could kiss the guy that invented this….but then he’s probably a 6ft 9 inch tall Hells Angel and knock me through a row of shit tins…Subscribed bro!

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  Рік тому

      😂🤣. Hell yeah bro!! It’s pretty incredible the stuff actually works. I was completely floored as well. But I will say it’s not at all a long term or permanent fix. My brothers lasted about 1.5 years and did fantastic. But it did eventually fail. However it bought him time to save up the cash to do an engine swap, just like my plans were as well.

    • @russellking9762
      @russellking9762 Рік тому

      @@Verticalpedalgarage Agreed….it saved or postponed me from having to sneak the engagement ring from my fiancee to pawn ( and replace with an identical fake one) to have to pay for a new cylinder head…i’ll keep you posted!

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  Рік тому

      @@russellking9762 🤣. Hell yeah bro. Please do!

    • @juggg6761
      @juggg6761 Рік тому

      Was your engine losing coolant from the coolant reservoir also? Were there bubbles in your radiator?

  • @user-mx3po8df1d
    @user-mx3po8df1d 9 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for the video. Very thorough. When I saw the video was gonna be 20 minutes I wasn't gonna watch., I have a short attention span. Lol. BUT EXCELLENT job on the southern rock in the background, I could watched you replace the transmission and the engine with that music in the background! 😂thank you

  • @roxannamason4400
    @roxannamason4400 Рік тому +3

    Yes, it works, my 4 cyl Camery until 29K miles and one year before my engine started over heating again. Thanks for the video- Ken

  • @tommiewilliams6671
    @tommiewilliams6671 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the full review!

  • @user-ez4pn3zq1i
    @user-ez4pn3zq1i Рік тому +1

    Really appreciate your help 💟💟💟💟

  • @anthonylrosesr9575
    @anthonylrosesr9575 Рік тому +2

    Blue devil is awesome my daughter's 98 expedition had the same issue I used blue devil and it was good it lasted over 2 😮years before we had to get rid of the vehicle. Head gasket was still holding up.

  • @davesam9597
    @davesam9597 Рік тому +8

    Dude this is an excellent video I’ve never seen that much contaminated all coming out of a crankcase and then using that blue devil totally bring that agent back to life appreciate you taking the time putting this video out there most likely helped a lot of people happy

  • @debraoconnell9255
    @debraoconnell9255 Рік тому +3

    Thank you 🙏 for your demonstration & maybe 🤔 I can do that with my ‘06 Outlander I bought. Thinking I’m taking my nails 💅🏻 off & give it a try😊👌. Appreciate your valuable time. Thank you 🙏 Debra..Australia 💙💛💚

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  Рік тому +2

      My pleasure. Good luck!

    • @debraoconnell9255
      @debraoconnell9255 Рік тому +1

      @@Verticalpedalgarage
      Thank you 😊 🌟🌈
      There’s a couple of issues with my Outlander but near sorting through it and really appreciate your tutorial’s. Greatest, thanks 🙏

  • @papabear7772
    @papabear7772 3 роки тому +2

    a lot of gas coming out of my radiator I'm fixing to go do this Blue Devil thing I hope it works man thumbs up to you you got my subscription

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому

      I appreciate it!! To say I was amazed that it worked would be an understatement. I can also tell you the truck is still running fine still no issues at all. Make sure you follow the instructions to the letter, and I’m certain you’ll be pleasantly surprised as I was. I wish you the best of luck.

    • @chchs13able
      @chchs13able 3 роки тому

      @Papabear 777 Hey did it work? I have similar issue when there is lot of gas from my radiator.

    • @akaredcrossbow
      @akaredcrossbow 3 роки тому

      I’m having the same issue. Just wanted to know if it worked for you?

    • @chchs13able
      @chchs13able 3 роки тому +1

      @@akaredcrossbow I haven't tried yet but will try it over the weekend. Just ordered it from Advanced Auto. Wish me luck.

    • @akaredcrossbow
      @akaredcrossbow 3 роки тому

      @@chchs13able Good Luck!
      Let me know if it works!

  • @chukykruger6394
    @chukykruger6394 3 роки тому +1

    I've got the same color et creamy oil than your car in mine and i hope to save my car about your vidéo ! thank's and sorry for my english , i'm french !

  • @mm-dc7dn
    @mm-dc7dn Рік тому +4

    I wish you had no background music, so I could hear what you say. Thank for your video.

  • @gunsbowties1920
    @gunsbowties1920 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this vid. Im going to try tomorrow on my 2000 tahoe limited. Only difference is I have the Barr's copper gasket sealant. I REALLY hope it works as good as yours does. If not im gonna be S.O.L. Subbed and liked as well!🙌

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому +2

      I wish you the best of luck. Thanks for the sub and kind words!!!!

    • @gunsbowties1920
      @gunsbowties1920 3 роки тому +2

      @@Verticalpedalgarage Always brother!!🤙

    • @chancesmall7026
      @chancesmall7026 3 роки тому +1

      That was a bad idea lol the copper sealants heats up a lot easier and breaks down easier plus not good to have metal inside your engine I’ve seen it done a few times and people still overheating

    • @barbaracruz3550
      @barbaracruz3550 2 роки тому +2

      Wow...I'm amazed at the results! I recently bought a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport from a mechanic my son knows 5 weeks ago. I failed to learn about the maintenance cuz mechanic was driving it to and from work. FIVE weeks later the air conditioner started blowing hot air, overheated and stalled in traffic. Mechanic says most likely it has blown head gasket. Must be internal he says. I want more proof and your video is teaching me what to do. I do not want to pay $1500.00 when I bought it for $950. I told him to use a gasket sealant. Not sure what kind. I'm trying to decide how to approach mechanic. It was running close to high on temp gage when I bought it. Oil reserves were normal. Not sure if it was clouded. Gonna go in person to ask lots of questions
      Blue Devil worked for your car and hoping it'll work on mine. Thanks for your hard work and expertise!

    • @dustingiberson5749
      @dustingiberson5749 Рік тому +1

      So u drain the oil first before u put in blue devil and after

  • @Mojo27564
    @Mojo27564 2 роки тому +1

    You did so many extra steps I don't know what the hell to follow

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  2 роки тому +2

      And it worked great.

    • @ke6bnl
      @ke6bnl 12 днів тому

      The instructions tell you all those steps, just did all the same procedure and my 2007 Chevy hhr is running like a champ

  • @JoseLopez-nv7tg
    @JoseLopez-nv7tg Рік тому +3

    So I only did one drain one coolant flush then I used coolant with engine on then added the blue devil and I left it in ,I haven't put the thermostat back in .I did do a final oil change so far so good 👍🏼

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  Рік тому

      It’s really impressive. Just understand it’s not permanent. I hope the video helped. Thanks for watching.

  • @17Shkurt2008Pavarsia
    @17Shkurt2008Pavarsia 2 роки тому +2

    At 16:31 I'm glad the cap wasn't off or you'd have oil all over your driveway lol

  • @user-rm5sp4gd9t
    @user-rm5sp4gd9t 8 місяців тому +1

    Man your the best thanks for sharing,.ill hug you a thousand times 😂😂,im going get me some blue devil asap

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  8 місяців тому +1

      I hope it works as well for you as it did for me. Just remember it’s not a permanent fix. It’ll get you out of a pinch, but you still need to get the work done. I hope it helps. Thank for watching!

    • @user-rm5sp4gd9t
      @user-rm5sp4gd9t 8 місяців тому

      It worked,I'm going on day 8👈🏽💪🏾

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  8 місяців тому

      @@user-rm5sp4gd9t good to here. Remember to save up money and/or time to make the proper repair. This won’t last forever. Im glad it helped, and thanks for watching.

    • @bibektimilsina4191
      @bibektimilsina4191 3 місяці тому

      @@user-rm5sp4gd9thow is it going so far

  • @Cultureshockcrew
    @Cultureshockcrew 3 роки тому

    Thumbs up and subbed thanks

  • @irishammer319
    @irishammer319 3 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @Hail2TheVictorsBaby
    @Hail2TheVictorsBaby 2 роки тому +3

    My 2014 Grand cherokee is leaking coolant externally, theres no coolant in my oil, nor white smoke, but its for sure leaking coolant. I hit something and it bent my radiator and heater core. The shop replaced that, also there's bubbling in my reservoir, and it smells like exhaust fumes, so im thinking it's either a headgasket, or block. but the compression is great on the engine.

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  2 роки тому +2

      This is kind of like doing rocket science over the phone. Lol. First place I would start is making sure the external leaks are fixed, and do an exhaust gas vapor test. It’s a kit you can buy that uses a chemical that changes color when exhaust bubbles out of your coolant. Then I would make sure there isn’t any water in my oil, or any coolant consumption. If there is, then you need to do a leak down test to find out what cylinder it’s coming from. I’m not a mechanic though so my advice is nothing more than where I would start, not advice at all on how to fix the problem. So do with it what you will. Good luck.

  • @jbardon1234
    @jbardon1234 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video, fingers crossed on my 97 Tahoe.

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому

      Pleasure bro. Thanks for watching.

    • @jbardon1234
      @jbardon1234 3 роки тому +2

      @@Verticalpedalgarage It worked! I wish I knew about this 30 years ago.

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому +4

      Glad to hear it. I was floored as well. I don’t feel it’s a long term repair, more of a temp fix to buy time to save money and or postpone to a more convenient time to make the proper repair. Who knows though. My truck is still running fine almost a year later.

  • @anthonyx2955
    @anthonyx2955 Рік тому +2

    Did you flush your engine of the water and milky oil before using blue devil or just put in fresh new oil and proceed?? I have new radiator so no need to flush it. My oil looks just as yours did. Was wondering if i need flush engine out after drain oil or just do new oil and filter and proceed with blue devil??? Your video gives me great confidence that it will work for me. Thank you.

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  Рік тому +4

      I changed the oil before blue devil then after. The after oil probably didn’t even need to be done. They say it’s not necessary to change it before the treatment either. I did because rings could easily get damaged. So the way I see it, is with the multiple oil changes it’s going to at a minimum flush the water out of the oiling system. I’m not an expert by any means, I just wanted to pass on what worked for me, and hopefully others will find success as well.

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching!

  • @fastheartmartvideos
    @fastheartmartvideos Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this great video! I'm getting ready to treat my 2013 Toyota Prius with Blue Devil. You seemed to follow all the instructions, which seems rare. Most people seem to NOT follow the directions and just pour it in their coolant and hope for the best. I see it's been two years since you made this video. Are you still driving your truck with the Blue Devil treatment? Or?

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  Рік тому +2

      I’m glad the video helped. I agree, but when it comes to something as critical as this stuff, know if it’s not done correctly it can do more harm than good. No, I drove the truck for about a year with the blue Devil with no issue. I, was hoping the blue devil would las long enough so I could swap the engine with an LQ4 and it did exactly what I needed it to do. Thanks for watching, I wish you the best of luck!

    • @fastheartmartvideos
      @fastheartmartvideos Рік тому

      @@Verticalpedalgarage Thank you for your response! Yes! I think it's great you followed the directions :) Any idea how many miles you got on the engine in the year you used the Blue Devil treatment?

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  Рік тому

      @@fastheartmartvideos no clue. Maybe 6K. It’s was my daily driver but I don’t have a very long commute.

    • @animekokichi3385
      @animekokichi3385 11 місяців тому +1

      ⁠yooooo da shit works 🤯2009 Chrysler 300C Great video thanks

  • @Gooche
    @Gooche Рік тому +2

    Where do you drain out the blue devil from, once the treatment process is completed?
    By disconnecting the lower radiator hose or do you have to do another complete flush?

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  Рік тому +2

      The lower radiator hose is all I did. If I remember correctly the directions don’t say to flush it after.

  • @anthonymoses5755
    @anthonymoses5755 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks man having the same problem im seeing smoke in the exhaust but its not overheating

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому +1

      Give it a shot. Just make sure you follow the directions to a tee. If you don’t you stand to make thing worse for yourself. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!

    • @chancesmall7026
      @chancesmall7026 3 роки тому

      Could be your catalytic converter

  • @arnoldocastaneda2171
    @arnoldocastaneda2171 2 місяці тому +2

    I experiencing the same problem coolant in the motor the only difference is that I noticed it before the oil changed original color texture will you recommend me that blue devil for my car

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  2 місяці тому +2

      I can’t recommend it. It’s not a permanent fix. Like it says in the description, it’s good to get you by for a little while until you can make the proper permanent repair. Thanks for watching.

  • @telliceirby1815
    @telliceirby1815 Рік тому +1

    My 2002 Chevy Impala 200.000 miles it's not overheating still runs smoothly I let it sit because I don't want to damage my engine with a lil coolant in my oil idk if a internal valve busted or head gasket and oil not that really milky but it's coolant in it I need someone to try this method on my car Decatur IL

  • @tootsitroll9785
    @tootsitroll9785 6 місяців тому +1

    Old school mentality, takes the same amount of time to do it right.

  • @davidbroussard2960
    @davidbroussard2960 Рік тому +2

    What is the song between the talking? I dig it

  • @lowkey2579
    @lowkey2579 3 роки тому +4

    I have a v8 how many bottles I need ? Can you add a part number for the bottle

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому +5

      I don’t recall the size bottle (I want to say it was 32oz). I can tell you I only needed one of the large bottles. The quantity needed depends on the cooling capacity of your vehicle. The truck I used it on was a 454 with large capacity radiator. The bottle says how much you need per gallon.

  • @AaronBilger
    @AaronBilger 3 роки тому +3

    it's just a temporary fix had a diesel that had this stuff in it lasted 1 year and then it blew again but if you can't afford to fix it with new head gaskets and find the cause it will work for the time being but i will warn you it might last you 1-2 years you could reapply it again to see if it would work a 2nd time when that time comes.

    • @Poohdaddymagic
      @Poohdaddymagic 3 роки тому

      I'd be surprised if it would work in a diesel at all considering the high compression...

    • @deal380
      @deal380 3 роки тому

      Thats good, should added another one

    • @jguin9142
      @jguin9142 3 роки тому

      It works in diesel aswel ... even turbo vehicles

    • @randywl8925
      @randywl8925 2 роки тому

      Was yours a water leak into the oil or an external leak?
      If it was into the combustion chamber and lasted a year in a Diesel, the that's impressive.

    • @AaronBilger
      @AaronBilger 2 роки тому

      @@randywl8925 I ran too much boost in a 7.3 idi turboed started as a slow leak internally and then needed to do a oil change didn't see any coolant in the oil but did a oil analysis and seen glycol in the list of what's in the oil lived with it for a good bit few years and then started seeing coolant in the oil after I bent a pushrod giving it hell one day.

  • @RosendoDominguez-xy9qf
    @RosendoDominguez-xy9qf Рік тому +1

    THE BAST BEDEO EXSPLAEIINS AII GOOD

  • @jeffboe357
    @jeffboe357 2 місяці тому

    You still responding to a three year video? I’ll sub for that 👍👍

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  2 місяці тому +1

      Hell yeah bro! I appreciate you. Thanks for the support.

  • @JorgeGonzalez-yh1ku
    @JorgeGonzalez-yh1ku 2 роки тому +1

    So do I need to drain the oil and the put new oil before I put the blue devil

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  2 роки тому +1

      It doesn’t say too I’m the directions. But I did because I didn’t want to damage the main bearings.

  • @Jeremyho439
    @Jeremyho439 3 роки тому +1

    I did that to my Honda CR-V. It works.

  • @thomascarnihan3445
    @thomascarnihan3445 Рік тому +1

    why did you put the radiator cap back on when you put the blue devil in contrary to instructions to run it without radiator cap off for 50 minutes?

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  Рік тому +1

      That wasn’t on the instructions I read. I filled them to the line.

  • @bibektimilsina4191
    @bibektimilsina4191 Місяць тому +1

    Is it still holding up? How long did that last for you

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  Місяць тому +1

      It might have lasted six months. I didn’t use it for very long because I did an LS swap in the truck. It’s not a permanent fix by any means. It’s only good enough to get you out of a bad situation or get you by until you can afford or find the time to get the repair done right.

  • @pmoney5217
    @pmoney5217 3 роки тому

    Does it work on all makes and model cars or trucks

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому

      The manufacturer claims it does. I can’t speak for them. But if you follow the directions to the line, I’m certain you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The way I see it is if it doesn’t work contact the company and get your money back. You lost nothing. Good luck.

  • @chingli-xg4ns
    @chingli-xg4ns 5 місяців тому +1

    GUYS which is BEST to WORST liquid products?
    ¹). Blue devil. ²). K-Seal. ³). Bars. or ⁴). CRC.?.

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  5 місяців тому +2

      I can’t answer that. The blue devil is the only one I’ve ever used. Maybe someone else will be able to.

  • @jimdut795
    @jimdut795 2 роки тому +2

    How long did it work for you?

  • @malayalamworldent9662
    @malayalamworldent9662 2 роки тому

    Honda cr-v howmuch amount needed??

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  2 роки тому +1

      I have no idea. You might want to ask the manufacture those types of questions.

  • @DTUFINOPhotography
    @DTUFINOPhotography 2 роки тому +1

    I think i have a headgasket issue on my 2010 FX35 with 170K miles on it... while it works fine, i lose coolant, but no clear signs of what could it be. No weird smell, no white creamy oil, nothing... the coolant goes into the reservoir but doesn't get sucked back into the engine when the engine cools, i need ot at least once a week siphon the coolant form the reservoir and put back into radiator. Strange, will get a Head Gasket tester kit.

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  2 роки тому

      That’s sounds like exhaust gasses leaking back into the coolant system to me. Sounds like you’re on the right track. Good luck! Thanks for watching.

    • @richluvsellie1
      @richluvsellie1 2 роки тому

      my van does the same thing...have you tried this stuff yet...

    • @DTUFINOPhotography
      @DTUFINOPhotography 2 роки тому

      @@richluvsellie1 Not yet. I've order one of those head gasket testers from amazong (where the blue liquird turns yellow) & I've ordered another thermostat, once i get 100% confirmation my head gasket is blown, it i'll run blue devil through the old thermostat and then replace it with the new thermostat.

  • @jessejames-mf7wt
    @jessejames-mf7wt 2 роки тому

    My vehicle is in 97 Ford aerostar but she's down on her luck right now and has a blown head gasket

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  2 роки тому +1

      Sorry to hear that. This stuff is t permanent but I couldn’t believe how well it worked. Good luck!

    • @jessejames-mf7wt
      @jessejames-mf7wt 2 роки тому +1

      It was my great grandfather's rig so I wanna keep it on the road as long as possible And since it's so special and can't be replaced I might just save up and replace the headgasket

  • @tasaman
    @tasaman Рік тому

    From my reading and watching, you are not supposed to use any silicate product where it mixes with the oil. You will likely do that engine swap much sooner than anticipated.

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  Рік тому

      Not real sure what you mean. It lasted about a year and around 6,000 miles. It definitely did what I needed it too.

    • @tiffanyv4205
      @tiffanyv4205 4 місяці тому

      @@Verticalpedalgarageand that was with it not giving out, just doing engine swap!

  • @moejr14
    @moejr14 2 роки тому

    How has this been holding up 1 year later?

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  2 роки тому +2

      It held up fine. I pulled the engine to swap in an LS. My brother used the same stuff after he saw the success I had, and it last about 6 months till it gave way. So results definitely vary. It’s not at all a permanent fix. I feel it’s only good to get you out of a bind till you can find time or save up the money to do a proper repair.

  • @majorhoonage9161
    @majorhoonage9161 2 роки тому +2

    Thermalweld is better. Bluedevil doesn’t hold up as well from my experience

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  2 роки тому

      Good to know!!

    • @majorhoonage9161
      @majorhoonage9161 2 роки тому

      @@Verticalpedalgarage between my friend and I we have done 4 Cadillac Northstar engines. Flush with distilled water twice and add Thermalweld. 2500 RPM for 9 minutes. Cool down for 30 minutes and continue for another 9 min 2500rpm let the engine fully cool off and it will be fixed. Blue devil will fixed small head cracks but this stuff will seal just about anything that has a combustion leak. You also have to use low toxic coolant after performing the treatment or it will eat away at the compound. Hopefully this info helps for next time because I’m not confident that bluedevil is going to hold for very long. What’s the long term update?

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  2 роки тому

      @@majorhoonage9161 awesome bro, good to know. It lasted over a year without issue. I pulled the engine so I can swap in an LQ4. My brother used blue devil on his dodge 318 and only lasted about six months.

    • @toddrhine7648
      @toddrhine7648 Рік тому +1

      @@majorhoonage9161 HI, was just curious when you mentioned using a "Low Toxic Coolant after the treatment. Could you give more details for us, please?

    • @heliledezma7893
      @heliledezma7893 Рік тому

      I have a 96 f150 normal 303 5.0 with a mild internal leak with white smoke would y’all recommend thermalweld

  • @jrgonzalez5781
    @jrgonzalez5781 3 роки тому +1

    So What was the alcom 3 months later

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому +2

      It lasted over a year no issues. When I did this I was only trying to get by so I could accumulate the parts for my 6.0 4L80 swap. I have pulled the engine out now but only because I have almost all the needed parts for my LS swap.

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching.

  • @mikeweseloh865
    @mikeweseloh865 2 роки тому

    Curious if it's still working good and how many miles on the engine between when you made the video and now... Thanks!

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  2 роки тому +1

      It ran when I pulled the engine a couple months ago. It had around 7,000-8,000 on it daily driving for about a year. I was only using this for two reasons. 1 I was very curious if it would actually work. I had read it worked great so I figured I’d give it a shot. 2. I was only hoping I could get this engine to last long enough to be able to gather parts for an LQ4 4l80e swap, and it did, without issue. My brother used it in an old Dodge 318, and it worked for around 6,000 miles then it let go. With that said, I would never use it as a permanent solution. I think it’s a fantastic option to get you out of a bind. If you’re stranded on the side of the road, or need you vehicle to get you by until you can afford to have it fixed correctly, or be able to have more time to get the job done.

    • @mikeweseloh865
      @mikeweseloh865 2 роки тому +1

      @@Verticalpedalgarage Got it. So it went for 13,000 to 14,000 more miles, that's amazing ... I've got a 1998 Suburban K1500 that I believe needs this (It overheated, swapped the thermostat, ran GREAT for another 200 miles, sat for two days, on the next start, white smoke, a Cylinder 4 misfire code and running very rough) ... and the cost to fix it correctly is more than the value of the vehicle, so for a few more months out of it, this seems like a good solution... :) Thanks :) Off to the store...

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  2 роки тому +2

      @@mikeweseloh865 I think maybe you miss read my reply. I only had around 7,000-8,000. It might last 13,000-15,000 I don’t know. It may have been ready to let go right when I pulled it. If you only have smoke you might need to keep diagnosing out issue. Understand the difference between smoke and steam, do you have water in you oil? Do you have oil in your water? There are many other reasons you could have smoke. Bad piton rings, or valve seal’s would produce smoke. If you have steam then, yeah head gasket or intake gasket.

  • @wolfeadventures
    @wolfeadventures Рік тому +1

    Any updates on this? How long did it finally last?

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  Рік тому +4

      I ran it about 5,000 miles in six months no issue. It never gave out on me I ended up pulling the engine for a planned LS swap.

    • @wolfeadventures
      @wolfeadventures Рік тому

      @@Verticalpedalgarage fantastic!

  • @aedgvv6095
    @aedgvv6095 3 роки тому +1

    Can someone PLEAS E tell me how do i remove the blue devil head gasket sealer from the engine bay and parts ? i tried everything

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому +1

      I couldn’t answer that with certainty, because I didn’t have that issues. lol. But I would use mineral spirits. Best stuff for cleaning engine bay parts.

    • @aedgvv6095
      @aedgvv6095 3 роки тому

      @@Verticalpedalgarage thanks as i had a bad head gasket, steam of course would come out of the over flow .. clogged the supra radiator.. inside outside, clogged the outer fins of the oil coolers, trans cooler, and intercooler. what a mess . . didnt even work :(

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому +2

      @@aedgvv6095 I’ve seen photos of that happening in the radiator, but it was because they didn’t take out the thermostat. But the 7M head gaskets are pretty notorious. I’ve been through multiple myself. I’m not sure how to clean all that stuff out of the radiator though. Of mineral spirits will work make damn sure you clean ever last drop out or you could the risk of fire. Good luck.

    • @aedgvv6095
      @aedgvv6095 3 роки тому +1

      @@Verticalpedalgarage thank you it was a 2jz motor. we took the the termastat.so it flow better. I will try mineral sprits. i am acutally reading why they are call that .

    • @aedgvv6095
      @aedgvv6095 3 роки тому +1

      i did try alcohol *rubbing) didnt work last year

  • @fallenone6
    @fallenone6 3 місяці тому

    3 year update?

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 місяці тому +1

      No real update. It lasted about a year maybe 10,000 miles until I pulled the engine. My brother used it in his old dodge and it worked great for about 5,000 miles (if I remember correctly) then it let go. It’s not a permanent fix by any means. But it’s good to get you by for a short period of time while you save to have a mechanic fix the problem or to be able to have time to make the fix yourself at a convenient time.

  • @irregularbass
    @irregularbass 2 роки тому

    How long did it last after a year?

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  2 роки тому

      I pulled the engine about a year after I did this, and it was still running fine. I haven’t torn it down to fix it because I bought a LQ4 to swap in. Every engine and application will have different results. My brother did this in his Dodge 318 and it lasted about 6 months.

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  2 роки тому

      @Andres Maurer personally I wouldn’t risk it. I don’t think this is a proper or permanent fix by any means. I feel the only good use for this, is to get you by to either get you off the side of the road, or buy time to do a proper repair.

  • @Jxtno14
    @Jxtno14 3 роки тому +1

    Did u put the thermostat back?? Ineed an answer asap

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому +2

      Leave it out while you’re doing the treatment. If you don’t it can clog up your radiator and water jackets. Once your finished and drain the blue devil put your thermostat back in.

    • @OscarHernandez-tl3qk
      @OscarHernandez-tl3qk 3 роки тому +1

      Can you run it w/o the thermostat or you must put it back after ?

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому +1

      @@OscarHernandez-tl3qk you can run it without, but I wouldn’t recommend doing that. In order for your engine to run optimally you need the thermostat. If you have an automatic transmission your radiator also acts to keep your transmission at optimal temp which also relies on your thermostat.

    • @OscarHernandez-tl3qk
      @OscarHernandez-tl3qk 3 роки тому +2

      @@Verticalpedalgarage I just finished doing it I flushed all the coolant out of it and followed the instructions now my engine is being running for 50 mins and it’s not overheating anymore the only issue is I have to go get a new thermostat and put it back on

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому

      @@OscarHernandez-tl3qk awesome!! Just remember, not to consider it a permanent fix. Use it to get you buy while you save the money and find time to do a proper head gasket repair. Thanks for watching.

  • @frankjames1955
    @frankjames1955 2 роки тому +2

    if it was me.. i would disconnect the hoses from the rad and connect them together ... take out the t-stat , then use flat clamps to pinch the hoses in and out of the heater lines... this way the bluedevil can circulate to the head gasket without bloacking anything else

  • @rickgipson3556
    @rickgipson3556 3 роки тому

    What if it won't start

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому +1

      According to the directions You’ll need to get it started.

  • @christyfrison9522
    @christyfrison9522 3 роки тому +1

    Can I still use this if my heater doesn’t blow?

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому +1

      I have no idea the potential impact that could have. I’m not a professional with this stuff. All I know is what the directions say.

  • @bweather04
    @bweather04 2 роки тому

    Do it with a car that only has a reservoir. No radiator.

  • @nelsonjaneiro5543
    @nelsonjaneiro5543 3 роки тому

    The best way to fix a oil leak is stop been cheap and replace it like i do is not much money thank you for your video...

    • @LowDrives
      @LowDrives 3 роки тому +2

      Uh, he had a bad head gasket.

    • @akaredcrossbow
      @akaredcrossbow 3 роки тому +3

      So you would spend $3000-$6000 instead of $30 on a car or truck that is only worth $3000-$4000 and has 160,000 miles on it? That makes absolutely no sense! If your going to spend that money, then you should just use that $3000-$6000 for a down payment for a newer vehicle.

  • @Verticalpedalgarage
    @Verticalpedalgarage  4 роки тому

    Don’t forget to like comment and subscribe to my channel, as I’m uploading new videos every week. Checkout my Chevy R20 build in the link below. Thanks for watching!!
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  • @dDayye
    @dDayye 3 роки тому

    Don't think it would work for me, mine is blowing water out radiator inlet.

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому +1

      I didn’t think it would work either. If your in a pinch might try it. I can’t guarantee it will work and I don’t think it’s a permanent repair. But if you’re in a pinch the company claims they’ll give you you’re money back.

    • @juggg6761
      @juggg6761 Рік тому

      Did you try it? It worked?

    • @dDayye
      @dDayye Рік тому

      @@juggg6761 No I never tried it, my neighbor wanted the car so I sold it to him.

  • @ke6bnl
    @ke6bnl 12 днів тому

    I tried to run our 07 hhr without the thermostat BUT the computer let me have it, sent a code.

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  12 днів тому

      @@ke6bnl that weird. I’ve never heard of anything like that. Kind of confused how a mechanical thermostat would effect the ECU.

    • @ke6bnl
      @ke6bnl 11 днів тому

      @@Verticalpedalgarage the computer did not see the engine temp warm up and it turned off the temp readout on the digital gage and the mechanical gage and turned off the ac. I put a scan gage on and cleared the code and everything came back temp read out and the ac. I was going down hill to town and the temp never went up with the no load condition. BUT all I can say is the Blue devil is working great for the car so far. Thanks for the detailed video.

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  11 днів тому

      @@ke6bnl gotcha. glad to help. Remember it’s not a permanent fix. Thanks for watching.

    • @ke6bnl
      @ke6bnl 10 днів тому

      @@Verticalpedalgarage it is permanent for me, if it goes out it is trashed.

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  10 днів тому

      @@ke6bnl 😂

  • @DESPYS1LOSTCITY
    @DESPYS1LOSTCITY 3 роки тому

    I used to bottles and failed!!

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  3 роки тому

      Good to know. Literally the first I’ve ever heard of it not working. Thanks for watching!

  • @alexmartin5802
    @alexmartin5802 Рік тому

    The background music doesn’t help.

  • @Brunoguzman602
    @Brunoguzman602 Рік тому

    Why don’t try to change the head gasket your self? You have a garage and that take may 2 or 3 days head gaskets cost around 155 dls a set just desassembly intake manifold and accesories (alternator, power steering pump, ac compressor etc ) valve cover take off exhaust manifold, chain tensioner( make sure a correct position on that simple put a mark with a permanent color on chains and gear ⚙️) take out the bolts on head cylinders and remove the old gasket clean the head very well to make sure your heads is not bowed put that in a 1/2 inch glass table with a 100 paper sand and sand it assembly back together and ready!

    • @Verticalpedalgarage
      @Verticalpedalgarage  Рік тому +1

      I’m 100% able to change the head gaskets. I’ve just always been curious if this stuff actually works. I never intended to keep the engine, and now I know of I was ever stuck on a trail or in the middle or nowhere, I can just throw some of this stuff in and make it home. Like I said in the video, I would never recommend or use this as a permanent fix. However I do feel it’s a viable option to get you by. Thanks for watching!