How long does Steel Seal take to set?

Start the engine and run your vehicle up to temperature (please note this can take between 15-25 minutes depending on the condition of your vehicle). Once your vehicle reaches operating temperature run for 30 minutes. Turn off vehicle and allow to cool completely.

Does Steel Seal always work?

If it does not run Steel Seal cannot work as it relies on temperature. Although Steel Seal™ can repair damage which results in the mixing of coolant and oil, it will not repair external oil leaks that cannot be reached through the cooling system.

Can you leave Steel Seal in the car?

Leave the Steel Seal in your system and drive the vehicle as usual. If treatment has been carried out with only water replace coolant once repair is complete.

How does Steel Seal work?

How does Steel Seal™ work? Once the engine is started and reaches operating temperature, Steel Seal™ is distributed through the engine. The product is drawn into the damaged area and seals the crack with a thermo-chemical bonding action process. This is similar to that of an epoxy resin, just in liquid form!

Will Steel Seal damage my engine?

Although Steel Seal™ can repair damage which results in the mixing of coolant and oil, it will not repair external oil leaks that cannot be reached through the cooling system.

How to Use Steel Seal

Does Steel Seal work on cracked head?

Steel Seal – Easy Head Gasket Repair

It's a clear, liquid formula that permanently seals a crack in the head gasket. This sealer will permanently fix the blown gasket or cracked head and stop leakage. It will also fix cracked heads and blocks as well as leaking freeze plugs and heater cores.

Can Steel Seal mix with red antifreeze?

Unless you are confident that no coolant additives have been used in the past, we recommend flushing the cooling system with clean water. Steel Seal is compatible with most antifreezes but also works in clean water. We do not recommend using Steel Seal with long life / extended antifreeze.

How long will head gasket sealer last?

Most sealants offer permanent solutions to minor leaks but can only last for a maximum of six months if the damage is severe.

What's the best head gasket sealer?

What is Steel Seal made of?

WHAT IS STEEL SEAL? Steel Seal is a unique mixture of chemical compounds that have been specially blended to react under sufficient heat and pressure to create a hardened seal in the damaged area of a head gasket or block. However there are lots of products claiming the same thing.

Can you seal a head gasket leak?

A blown head gasket fix can be as easy as dumping a bottle of sealant in your radiator, and you're good to go. The seal created from our product is as permanent as replacing the head gasket, but with less money and time.

How do I stop my head gasket from blowing?

How can I prevent a blown head gasket? The best way to prevent head gasket failure in your car is to keep the engine coolant at the proper level with the correct mixture according to the manufacturer's recommendation. If you experience coolant leaks on the ground or garage floor, have it checked out.

Can I use steel seal on a motorcycle?

Steel Seal can be used in all types of motorbikes & scooters engines with a water cooling system regardless of whether your vehicle is petrol or diesel.

Does steel seal have sodium silicate?

The core ingredient of steel seel is sodium silicate.

Can you use head gasket sealer twice?

Yes. You can use the blue devil head gasket sealer more than once. This product does not contain petroleum distillates, so you might use it more than once if a leak occurs after the last time you used it. You only need to follow the directions to the letter when applying it.

Do gaskets take time to seal?

All gasket makers and flange sealants need some time to cure before the assembly can be put back into service. Failure to wait the correct amount of time can compromise the integrity of your seal.

Will head gasket sealer hurt my engine?

Is head gasket sealer safe for my engine? Yes. Because the particles used in K-Seal are so small, they can only seal holes that are up to 0.635 mm in diameter, so if they manage to find their way down passages in the heater core or radiator, they won't have any effect on them.

Can a car run without a head gasket?

Blown your head gasket? Keep driving with a blown head gasket and it will inevitably lead to further car trouble. K-Seal can stop the problem in its tracks, before it's too late. Technically you can drive with a blown head gasket, but we'd always advise against it.

Can you use steel seal OAT coolant?

Steel Seal is compatible with most antifreezes, but also works in clean water. We do not recommend using Steel Seal with long life / extended antifreeze. If completing the treatment with water only, simply follow the steps above with plain water and add antifreeze afterwards for best results.

Will steel seal fix a cracked block?

What will Steel Seal Fix? It will fix all types of Head Gasket Failure, cracked blocks, dropped liners and warped heads to name a few. Engines up to 2.0 litre engine capacity will only need 1 bottle, engines 2.0-4.0 litre will require 2 and any engines over 4.0 litre will require 3 bottles.

How do you tell if you have a cracked block or blown head gasket?

When a block is cracked, you can expect a poor running engine, smoke from under the hood, and of course, a loss of oil or coolant from the crack. A blown head gasket is much more common. Your engine is separated into two main parts, the block, and the head, or heads depending on the layout of the cylinders.

How do you know if your engine block is cracked?