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Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.)
Bar's Leaks Liquid Copper& Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak is formulated to seal larger leaks permanently on cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and RVs. Product Features: Permanently seals larger leaks in gaskets, radiators, heater cores, intake manifolds, blocks, heads and freeze plugs, Compatible with virtually all types of antifreeze, including silicate-based conventional green and blue and extended-life red/orange and yellow (OAT/HOAT) coolant, Contains an antifreeze-compatible sodium silicate liquid glass formula, so no draining of the cooling system is required, 1 bottle treats most 4-, 6-, 8- and 10-cylinder engines
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Seals larger leaks Seals
- Repairs Heater Core Leaks
- Repairs Freeze Plugs
- Repairs Block Leaks
| Antifreeze Type Compatibility: | Compatiable with all antifreeze |
| Boiling Point at 50/50 Mixture: | 104 deg F |
| Contains Corrosion Inhibitors: | No |
| Contains Ethylene Glycol: | No |
| Contains Lubricant: | No |
| Contains Stop Leak: | Yes |
| Cooling System Efficiency Increase: | No |
| Lubricant Type: | None |
| Manufacturer Warranty Compatibility: | Yes |
| Non-Toxic: | Yes |
| Radiator Material Compatibility: | All |
| Recommended Change Interval: | 12000 mi |
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by PowerReviewsBars LeakLiquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.)
(based on 26 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
76%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (17)
- Reliable (10)
- Compact (5)
- Can withstand use (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home garage (12)
- Roadside repairs (10)
- Automotive repair shop (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual driver (6), Auto enthusiast (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual driver (7), Auto enthusiast (4), Mechanic (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
So far, so good
For a while my 1999 Chevy Blazer leaked coolant, at first just a few drops a week. Then it progressed to me being able to see coolant coming out from under the car onto ...Read complete review
For a while my 1999 Chevy Blazer leaked coolant, at first just a few drops a week. Then it progressed to me being able to see coolant coming out from under the car onto the ground after shutting the car off. My monthly routine of adding coolant to the reservoir and radiator turned into a weekly routine, at least. We will have this car paid off in February of 2011 and have already dumped a ton of money into it. My mantra for the last few months has been to spend no more big money on this thing. Just hold it together until it is paid off, at least.
As time went on I would add coolant to the reservoir, drive it around long enough for the engine to get hot (has not overheated) and then returned home. I check the reservoir and poof, all fluid is gone, even minutes after coming home. All on the driveway.
I went to Advance Auto and got Bars Stop Leaks, part #1109: Turn engine off and wait until it is cool enough to take Radiator cap off. Then, pour entire contents into radiator. This took longer than I would have thought, like 5 minutes, as the stuff is pretty thick. Then, top off with anti-freeze, which I was unable to do at first because the treatment is thick and takes a while to move. So I just put in as much anti-freeze as possible in radiator and also top off reservoir. Put the radiator cap back on. Turn heat on high and all the way into the red (hottest heat) then turn car on. Run for 5 minutes straight with heat on high. Then, turn car off, and when engine is cool enough, check radiator and top off fluid in both reservoir and radiator, as the 5 minutes with the heat on has allowed everything to circulate. I topped everything off on Saturday. It is now Monday and I have not seen a drop of anti-freeze and even the smell has disappeared. It has only been 2 days, so who knows. And for $3.00 or so I will continue to do this again and again if need be. But I am hopeful that this will work.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Wont Stop Severe Intake Leaks
I used this product in an attempt to stop an intake manifold gasket leak on a GM 3.1L V6 in a 1994 Buick Skylark. Initially it appeared to stop the leak but unfortunately when the...Read complete review
I used this product in an attempt to stop an intake manifold gasket leak on a GM 3.1L V6 in a 1994 Buick Skylark. Initially it appeared to stop the leak but unfortunately when the car was driven several miles the following day the leak worsened and the engine overheated resulting in head gasket leaks.
This product may work for minor coolant leaks but it doesn't seem up to the task of sealing serious leaks.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Garage
Comments about Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.):
I was skeptical at first on trying this. But I do not have the money to fix a small leak right now. The garage wanted $1000 to do it. I put this in and ran the engine as required. It has been three weeks and I no longer smell the anti freeze when I get out of my vehicle.
Pros
- Can Withstand Use
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Automotive Repair Shop
- Home Garage
- Roadside Repairs
Comments about Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.):
Had a small hole in a copper core radiator that was spraying coolant at the fan. Poured this product in, let it idle for 15-20 mins, drove it a couple miles and months later the leak is still sealed. I even had to drain the system recently for a new water pump and the product is still holding.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Roadside Repairs
Comments about Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.):
Easy to use
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.):
I followed the instructions and my leak never slowed down.
Pros
Cons
- Leak Became Worse
- Only Worked For A Week
Best Uses
Comments about Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.):
Waste of time & money
Comments about Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.):
It did not plug the leak in my radiator
Comments about Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.):
Used on a Ford 3.8L v-6 with the notorious timing cover leak. Works well. Needs to be replenished when coolant is changed. Can also plug radiator cap and create excessive pressure. Clean radiator cap periodically and all will be fine.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Garage
Comments about Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.):
I used this product as directed and it has dramatically slowed the coolant leaks in my Chevy Venture. I've already been burned with all the gasket replacements on a Chevy Lumina and I'm not paying for that again. I purchased the liquid copper since it was marked "intake" but it turns out now my problem is probably a head gasket instead, doesn't matter it has made a huge improvement anyway. I also e-mailed some questions to Bar's Leaks and got great, prompt responses. If I'd known I was dealing with a head gasket I'd have used the heavier duty "Head Gasket Fix" instead. Bar's Leaks makes good stuff and I've had positive experiences with their products before, so this time when I was looking for help I went straight to Bar's Leaks and looked no further.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Works quick
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Home Garage
- Roadside Repairs
Comments about Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.):
Had a bad leak in radiator didnt think this would do the job but hey [$] bucks made it worth a try! I worked just like it said in all the reviews I could find online .
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Didn't work
Best Uses
- Upkeep
Comments about Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.):
This didn't fix the leak in my heater core. I had seen and smelled antifreeze evaporating in through my front vents, and got this to hopefully avoid a costly repair. I think mine might have been too far gone, though. It seemed to work well enough when I put it in. For about two weeks, there was very little evaporation. But today it was billowing out much heavier than it was before. I don't think it's a problem with the product itself although it may not be particularly suited to heater cores over some other parts, but it's a complete bust for me.
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I have oil getting in to the radiator.Will this fix this kind of leak.Asked on 4/22/2013 by lead foot1 answer
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The Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.) (Part No. 1109) is formulated to seal larger leaks permanently on cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and RVs. Product Features: Permanently seals larger leaks in gaskets, radiators, heater cores, intake manifolds, blocks, heads and freeze plugs. For any further assistance, please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our Parts Pros will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.Answered on 4/23/2013 by Steve from AAP
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will this work on inline 4 motorcyclesAsked on 2/11/2013 by Kyle1 answer
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The Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.) (Part No. 1109) is formulated to seal larger leaks permanently only on cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and RVs. For any further assistance, please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our Parts Pros will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.Answered on 2/11/2013 by Steve from AAP
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How many bottles or oz. of liquid copper block seal will it take for a 9 gallon system? I have a large radiator leak. Will this clog my system?Asked on 1/10/2013 by LIGHTNING from fAYETTEVILLE, NC1 answer
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The Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.) (Part No. 1109) is formulated to seal larger leaks permanently on cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and RVs. Product Features: Permanently seals larger leaks in gaskets, radiators, heater cores, intake manifolds, blocks, heads and freeze plugs, Compatible with virtually all types of antifreeze, including silicate-based conventional green and blue and extended-life red/orange and yellow (OAT/HOAT) coolant, Contains an antifreeze-compatible sodium silicate liquid glass formula, so no draining of the cooling system is required, 1 bottle treats most 4-, 6-, 8- and 10-cylinder engines. For further assistance, please feel free to call us at 1-877-238-2623 or visit your nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our representatives would be more than happy to assist you.Answered on 1/11/2013 by Steve from AAP
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I dont have a radiator cap on my 2002 ford f150 v6. How do i get this stuff into my radiator? Can I pour it into the coolant resevoir????Asked on 12/14/2012 by rcb1 answer
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Yes, you can use the Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.) - Part No. 1109 in the coolant reservoir on your 2002 Ford F150 V6. For any further assistance please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto store and one of our representatives will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.Answered on 12/17/2012 by John the Car-Doc from AAP
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I have small leak coming from my water pump seal I believe in my 1998 trans am will this seal the leak sence it's a real small leakAsked on 10/26/2012 by Duce from New orleans.la1 answer
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This Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.) - part# 1109 may help but I would always recommend fixing the problem by finding out exactly the cause of leak and then replacing the necessary parts. For any further assistance, please visit your nearest Advance Auto store or call us directly at 1-877-ADVANCE (238-2623) and one of our representatives there would be more than happy to assist you.Answered on 10/26/2012 by Vincent from AAP
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My radiator leak seams to be at the top of my radiator; the part that the radiator cap is attached to. Will it stop a leak that high up?Asked on 10/16/2012 by Bob from Charlotte, NC1 answer
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This Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.) - part# 1109 seals larger leaks in gaskets, radiators, heater cores, intake manifolds, blocks, heads and freeze plugs. This may work. However, I would suggest taking your vehicle to a certified mechanic for a proper diagnosis before buying and having parts installed that may not (solve/be) the problem. For any further assistance, you may also visit your nearest Advance Auto store or call us directly at 1-877-ADVANCE (238-2623) and one of our representatives there would be more than happy to assist you.Answered on 10/16/2012 by Vincent from AAP
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Can I pour this product into the reservoir?Asked on 3/13/2012 by Skip from Salisbury, NC1 answer
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Yes, you can pour this Bars Leak Liquid Copper™ Block Seal Intake and Radiator Stop Leak (18 oz.) Part number 1109 into the reservoir tank and this product is specifically designed to be directly added to the cooling system.Answered on 3/13/2012 by Steve from AAP
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I have a 1998 BMW 740I, and white smoke is coming from exhuast. I was told that I have a blown head gasket.
Will this serve as a any kind of fix? (short or long term?)Asked on 12/15/2010 by Anonymous2 answers
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This is recommended as a temporary fix because there is no guarantee this will fully resolve the problem.Answered on 12/16/2010 by Ron the Auto Parts Rebel from AAPCUSTOMER CARE
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This is recommended as a temporary fix because there is no guarantee this will fully resolve the problem.Answered on 12/16/2010 by Anonymous
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I have a 2002 chevy blazer with an intake gasket leak. It leaves a puddle on the ground about 10 inches in round. Would the liquid copper bars leak be the best additive to try to stop this leak, or should I use another one?Asked on 12/11/2010 by jim from scotia ny1 answer
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It may work, but there is really no guarantee with any of the additives.Answered on 12/13/2010 by Mike the Auto Parts Master from AAP
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will this work on stainless steelAsked on 10/26/2010 by bill from brookville,pa1 answer
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It may but there is no guarantee.Answered on 10/27/2010 by Mike the Auto Parts Master from AAP
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