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Default Where is my coolant going?

On Sunday, July 6, 2014 11:09:12 PM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote:
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...Major Snippage Occurred...



I am not a fan of BarsLeaks,




That's the beauty of the InterWeb.



In this thread...



http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/...d.php?t=516862



...a mechanic said:



"...there is one brand I have used for decades without any clogging issues

that I know of, and that is Bar's Leaks. They have several products; I am

referring to the original Bar's Leaks Radiator Stop Leak. It has been used

as a factory-applied product by some vehicle manufacturers. I have no

qualms about using it in my cars or in my customers' cars."


barrs leak clogged my heater core requiring it be replaced. It was a very expensive disassemble the dash to replace the heater core.

The leak was eventually traced to a water pump that only leaked now and then.....