What is the best sealant for a blown head gasket?

The Steel Seal Blown Head Gasket Fix Repair Sealer is our top pick for the best overall permanent head gasket sealer. It works well on older and new vehicles and is suitable for cars, vans, SUVs, and trucks. If your budget is a little tight and you still need a professional-grade sealer, check out the K-Seal ST5516 HD.
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Does sealant work for blown head gasket?

A head gasket sealer is a good temporary fix. The amount of sealant you use depends on how big your engine is. Vehicles with eight or 10 cylinders will likely need more sealant than those with four or six-cylinder.
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What is the top 10 head gasket sealers?

Best Head Gasket Sealer
  • Blue Devil Head Gasket Sealer.
  • Steel Seal Blown Head Gasket Sealer.
  • Bar's Leak HG-1 HEAD SEAL Blown Head Gasket Repair.
  • ATP AT-205 Re-Seal Stops Leaks.
  • K-Seal Multi-Purpose Permanent Coolant Leak Repair.
  • K&W 401232 Permanent Head Gasket & Block Repair.
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How long will head gasket sealer last?

Given the different types of sealers out there, it is safe to say 6 months is the least period for a head gasket sealer's effect to last.
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How Long Will Blue Devil head gasket Sealant last?

2. How long will BlueDevil head gasket sealer last? BlueDevil reacts to give a permanent fix to blown head gaskets and other related issues.
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Do Head Gasket Sealers Actually Work (FULL 2yr TEST with Engine Teardown)



Is there a head gasket sealer?

BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer is your head gasket repair solution as it will repair and seal leaks in blown head gaskets, warped or cracked heads, heater cores, and freeze plugs. BlueDevil contains no solid or particulate matter and will not clog or harm your engine.
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How long does K-Seal take to work?

It'll take 5 minutes for your engine to reach operating temperature.
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Is BlueDevil a permanent fix?

Blue Devil did the job as advertised and I'm a happy customer so far. This is supposed to be a permanent repair so real proof will be how it holds up over time, including the upcoming winter.
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Can K-Seal damage your engine?

No. Scientifically tested, K‑Seal will not cause any harm to your car or its engine, nor will it damage the pump. It simply does what it says on the bottle: seals holes in your coolant system and cracks in your head gasket with ease, without the risk of blockages.
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Which K-Seal is best?

Size Matters
  • K-Seal is best used in cars, vans, light trucks and motorbikes with cooling systems up to 20 litres/21 quarts.
  • K-Seal HD (Heavy Duty) is best used in large trucks, tractors, heavy plant and other heavy duty engines with cooling systems up to 57 litres/60 quarts.
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Does K-Seal ultimate head gasket repair work?

DOES K-SEAL ULTIMATE REALLY WORK? Absolutely! The ceramic micro-fibres in the formula are carefully produced so that they will seal leaks up to 0.635mm in size (but most coolant leaks are in fact much smaller than this).
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Will Blue Devil fix a blown head gasket?

BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer is your head gasket repair solution as it will repair and seal leaks in blown head gaskets, warped or cracked heads, heater cores, and freeze plugs. BlueDevil contains no solid or particulate matter and will not clog or harm your engine.
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Can a BlueDevil clog a radiator?

Do not, I repeat, do NOT use this product to seal your head gasket leak. Read the reviews, look at pictures. This will clog your radiator, thermostat, heater core, and maybe even your block!
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Will Chemiweld fix a head gasket?

Chem-i-Weld may cure 'head gasket' leaks, but this cannot be guaranteed. Head gaskets, unlike castings, are subject to rapid deterioration. Although Chem-i-Weld may seal the immediate leak, deterioration (or further deterioration) of the gasket or clamping surface may introduce a new leak around the initial seal.
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Can Blue Devil damage your car?

BlueDevil contains no solid or particulate matter, and will not clog or harm your engine. It bonds to metal, aluminum, cast, alloy, or plastic, and it's safe and easy to use.
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How long does it take for Blue Devil rear main seal to work?

Just be patient and give it 30-45 days to work.
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How long does Blue Devil oil Stop leak take to work?

Pour 1 bottle (8 oz.) into leaking component's oil sump, or crank case. Treats 4 to 6 quarts of motor oil. Start engine or equipment and operate for 1 to 2 hours or until leak has stopped (for extreme leaks up to 2 days drive time may be required).
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