Bar's Leaks Head Gasket Fix - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

mmlilac · 04-12-2009, 11:31 AM

Has anyone tried this stuff? I've read online and see all kinds of opinions. It works, it doesn't work. Use it, don't use it. It'll clog the radiator and make things worse or it worked and the car is still running a year later.

My 23 year old Toyota is not getting a new head gasket so I'm thinking this stuff might be worth a try. I just want to make the car last as long as I can until I can get another car. There's no white exhaust and the oil looks normal so it's not a major leak yet but it is losing coolant. Car repair place diagnosed bad head gasket and they didn't try to talk me into getting it done, actually advised against it due to the car's age, so they really have no reason to lie. I'm really not up to replacing the gasket myself so this is something I thought might help.

This stuff you add to the radiator without draining the system and let the car run for 15 minutes. I've read you should actually let it run for an hour and that this will prevent the radiator from clogging.

Does anyone have any experience or thoughts on this?

Thanks

Brian · 04-12-2009, 08:48 PM

don't put in the whole package. just put in a bit, then go for a glorious drive.

mmlilac · 04-13-2009, 07:39 PM

Thanks Brian. Yes, the can says to use only half for a 4-cylinder. Still not sure about this. Has anyone here ever used it, know anyone who's used it?