Most of the time, trouble with your vehicle’s head gasket starts out as a small crack before it is fully blown. Overtime, those cracks will widen if they aren’t dealt with properly, leading to further damage and pricier repairs.That’s why you should never drive with a cracked head gasket! If you’re worried asking yourself, “Can you drive with a cracked head gasket?” you’ve come to the right place! Continue reading our guide below for more information about diagnosing a cracked head gasket and sealing your leak! If you’ve already diagnosed your cracked head gasket and are worried (rightly so) that it will lead to more problems, use BlueDevil Pour N’ Go Head Gasket Sealer to seal your leak fast! Get our sealant now, and get back on the road tomorrow!
Seal Your Gasket Before it Gets Worse
Can You Drive With a Cracked Head Gasket?
Symptoms of a Cracked Gasket
How can you tell if you have a blown head gasket or a cracked head gasket? Before you can understand how to fix your problem, you have to make sure that you’ve diagnosed it correctly. A cracked or blown head gasket will demonstrate one if not all of these issues:
- Overheating Engine
- Low Coolant Levels
- White Smoke
- Oil and Antifreeze Mixture
Is it Safe to Drive?
To understand why it’s a bad idea to drive with a cracked or blown head gasket, you need to understand what is actually going on in your motor. The head gasket in your car is sandwiched in between your engine’s block and the cylinder head, forming part of the combustion chamber. Its job is to keep compressed air and fuel inside the cylinder so it can be ignited and turned into energy. It also keeps coolant and oil out of the combustion chamber, so they don’t foul the ignition process or cause your vehicle to lose fluids.
When your head gasket is blown, it allows one or more of these fluids or gases to get to a place they shouldn’t be. A blown head gasket can allow combustion gases to get into your coolant, engine coolant to get into the combustion space or your oil. It may also let engine oil get in all of these places as well. The danger of driving with a blown head gasket is really the danger of driving with your engine’s fluids and gases in the wrong places.
What Happens If You Drive With a Cracked Gasket?
Allowing coolant into the combustion space can cause lots of problems. First, it can foul spark plugs and make your engine run poorly due to the deposits left by burning coolant. Next, coolant in the combustion chamber can change air fuel ratios and cause damage to sensors. Lastly, and possibly most hazardous to your engine, having coolant in the combustion chamber can cause rusting of the piston, piston ring, and cylinder wall. As a result, you may experience lower compression that requires a complete engine rebuild.
Additionally, you could end up with coolant in your engine oil. Coolant in your engine oil causes major problems as it significantly reduces your engine oil’s ability to lubricate important components of your engine, like your cam shaft or crank bearings. This lack of adequate lubrication can quickly lead to bearing damage, again requiring an engine rebuild.
Allowing engine oil to leak anywhere can quickly lower engine oil levels which will also reduce lubrication in your engine and cause the same damage to bearings and camshafts. Lastly, allowing gases to leak out of your combustion chamber can cause abnormally high pressures in your cooling system and problems in the metal around the leak. Leaking coolant and combustion gases can cause high temperature gradients leading to erosion of the leak area and possible cracking.
The Verdict: Can You Drive With a Cracked Head Gasket?
For all these reasons, we don’t recommend driving with a blown head gasket. The good news is there is a quick and easy way to seal your blown head gasket, prevent future leaks, and keep your car on the road. BlueDevil Pour-N-Go Head Gasket Sealer is a specially formulated sealing agent you can add to your vehicle’s radiator that will seal a head gasket leak as you drive. BlueDevil Pour-N-Go doesn’t take any tools to install and will quickly and easily seal your head gasket leak.
You can also find BlueDevil Pour-N-Go at any of our partnering local auto parts stores:
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Can I use the pour and go head gasket sealer after I already used the pour and go radiator and block sealer? The radiator and block sealer seemed to help so far but I noticed coolant leak under the expansion tank cap- I’m concerned it may be exhaust gases due to head gasket
Charles-
We recommend flushing the cooling system prior to adding the BlueDevil Pour-N-Go Head Gasket Sealer. A clean, free-flowing system, will give the product the best chance of circulating and sealing properly.
If you are getting combustion/exhaust gases blowing into the cooling system and creating pressure then we recommend applying BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer. To give yourself the best overall chance of BlueDevil working successfully, in addition to the directions, you should remove the spark plug from the cylinder with the leak; this will be the spark plug from the cylinder with the low compression reading. If you are not sure which one that is, you may pull all of the spark plugs and will notice one will have a white-crystal-like substance on it and/or may look dirty; this is the plug you should pull. Leave that plug out for the 50 minute idle in order to relieve the pressure from building up and thus allowing the product to seal properly.
Thank you!
-BDP
Hi,
Ibhave a 2006 ,Chevy equinox diagnosed with a blown head gasket with an estimated cost of $2,300 to repair. Also engine oil and coolant leaked everywhere . Can I forgo this expensive job and pour the blue devil to seal it up?
Beverly-
Thank you for asking about your Chevy Equinox. The BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer is only intended for water/coolant leaks. Unfortunately, we do not manufacture a product intended to stop oil leaks from the head gasket, if that is where the oil leak is occurring from. Please contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 so that we can get a little better understanding of the vehicle’s condition and be able to make any appropriate recommendations.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have 2007 Chevy Malibu Lt 3.5 6cyl. I’m having problem with heating don’t know what to do when everyone says I can’t afford it. Love my Chevy had it since it was born, any ideas from u, confused
Dorothy-
Thank you for asking about your Chevy Malibu. What are the symptoms the vehicle is having? Please contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 for further assistance.
Thank you!
-BDP
Leave the spark plug out while you run it?
Steve-
Leaving the spark plug out from the affected cylinder would reduce the amount of pressure (from combustion/exhaust gases blowing into the cooling system) building up and allow the product to circulate and seal properly.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have an 06 Dodge charger is overheating I’m pretty sure I have a blown head issue with this product work
Dj-
Thank you for asking about your Dodge Charger. How quickly is the vehicle overheating? Please contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 so that we can get a little better understanding of the vehicle’s condition and be able to make any appropriate recommendations.
Thank you!
-BDP
This sounds like my problem. Pretty sure it’s the head gasket. The Car will idol 50 min and not lose more than a quart. Unfortunately I can’t get to the plugs. It’s a 2003 Buick Century and just to get to the back 3 plugs require moving the whole engine back. I’m not prepared or equipt to do that. Should I use your product anyway ?
Shane-
You may still use the product without removing the spark plug from the affected cylinder. However, if there is a build up of pressure in the system from combustion/exhaust gases getting into the cooling system, the circulation of water/coolant may be fairly restricted, and the product may have a tough time circulating properly to get to the leak point to be able to seal. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have a 2003 Honda Civic and I’m sure I have a blown head gasket it’s overheating extremely fast now that I’ve gotten the thermostat,fans ,water pump and timing kit and radiator
Jasmine-
Thank you for asking about your Honda Civic. Unfortunately, it sounds like the vehicle may be overheating a little too quickly for the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer to be successful. In order to get the benefit of using the product, the vehicle would need to be able to maintain idle for a full 50 minutes, without overheating or stalling out. A hard part repair may be your best option.
Thank you!
-BDP
My son’s 1993 town car quit on him and won’t start. He said it ran hot and poured antifreeze in the reservoir but noticed it was still empty. He was told to check the oil stick, but he couldn’t tell what to look for. He poured more coolant and didn’t see no leaks, and still it’s empty. Can his head gasket be blown? Is the car worth repairs?
Minnie-
Thank you for asking about your Son’s Lincoln Town Car. It is possible that you are getting combustion/exhaust gases pumping back into the cooling system. You can use a “Block Dye Tester” to confirm whether or not that is the case.
BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer will still work if your vehicle is getting combustion/exhaust gases blowing into the cooling system and creating pressure. To give yourself the best overall chance of BlueDevil working successfully, in addition to the directions, you should remove the spark plug from the cylinder with the leak; this will be the spark plug from the cylinder with the low compression reading. If you are not sure which one that is, you may pull all of the spark plugs and will notice one will have a white-crystal-like substance on it and/or may look dirty; this is the plug you should pull. Leave that plug out for the 50 minute idle in order to relieve the pressure from building up and thus allowing the product to seal properly. Be sure to follow the guidelines for the proper amount to use based on the size of your cooling system.
Thank you!
-BDP
If the coolant isn’t getn in the oil an you dnt see wher the coolant is leaking frm replace the radiator cap the pressure spring on cap is weak an you’re losing coolant as you’re driving it an is y you’re not seeing any coolant
While the vehicle is running, what would ‘ve the sign it’s getting better, less smoke, no smoke?
Jg-
You might look for the white smoke to reduce during the 50 minute idle, however, it can take several hours for the exhaust system to completely clear itself out of any water vapor or moisture, so it may not stop right away. A good sign would be if vehicle is able to maintain idle for the full 50 minutes, without overheating or stalling out. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
My coolant is leaking in with my oil. Also giving my map sensor a bad reading. Should I drain the oil as well as the coolant and remove the thermostat when I use the head gasket repair from blue devil and will it really work
Kyle-
We recommend changing the engine oil before and after applying BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer. The product carries a success rate of approximately 90%.
Feel free to contact us at 888-863-0426 with any further questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have a 2001 Kia Optima and I’ve gotten the radiator water pump timing belt replace and my car still running hot when I drive
Brittany-
Thank you for asking about your Kia Optima. Is the vehicle losing water/coolant? Have you noticed any other symptoms, such as smoke/steam coming from the exhaust pipe? Please contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 so that we can get a little better understanding of the vehicle’s condition and be able to make any appropriate recommendations.
Thank you!
-BDP
Hi, I drive a 2006 Toyota camry and it overheats any time I go above 2000rpms and the a.c. is on but cools down when I reduce speed driving below the 2000rpm Mark and also turning of the a.c. is it possible i have a blown gasket head or I should look for other causes?
Mobolaji-
Thank you for asking about your Toyota Camry. Just because the vehicle overheats does not necessarily mean you have a blown head gasket. A vehicle can overheat for a number of different reasons. Unless you are seeing water/coolant getting back into the engine oil or white smoke/steam coming from the exhaust pipe, it would be difficult to say whether it was head gasket related or not, especially without further diagnosis. Your best place to start may be to check the thermostat to make sure it is opening at the proper temperature and to perform a cooling system flush to remove any deposits restricting or impeding flow.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have 1994 Honda Civic with white smoke coming out muffler what should I use! Or is it not fixable!
Tiffany-
Has the vehicle been diagnosed as having a blown head gasket? If so, we recommend using the BlueDevil Pour-N-Go Head Gasket Sealer for your Honda Civic. The Pour-N-Go Head Gasket Sealer is an easy, do it yourself version of our 32 oz. Head Gasket Sealer (yellow label). As long as the vehicle will maintain idle for a full 50 minutes without overheating or stalling out, and you are not losing more than about a quart of water/coolant during that 50 minute run, you would be a good candidate for the product.
Thank you!
-BDP
My oil looks like coffee. Will Blue Devil work?
Matthew-
Yes, the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer would be able to seal that kind of a leak. You would want to change the oil before and after the BlueDevil procedure. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have a Ford fiesta 2014 and it has aluminum heads and they are welt so I have water in my oil. I didn’t realize this until my top radiator hose broke am I able to use the devil a gasket sealer on it still
Tina-
Thank you for asking about your Ford Fiesta. Yes, the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer would be able to stop water from getting into the oil. You would want to change the oil before and after the BlueDevil procedure. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have a 2002 Chevy Impala Not sure whats going on with my car but It’s constant white smoke from exhaust not thick but nevertheless it’s there and I smell and burning smell that worries me and the AC is not bowing cold I checked compressor clutch coolant compressor and even added freon but it still only gets cool at best but not cold I’m really worried about white smoke and burning smell like gas from car I bout this car from a person I know they say it was running hot before I replaced radiator and etc. But I’m wondering will a sealant help please help me
Adrain-
Thank you for asking about your Chevy Impala. Unfortunately, constant white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe would be one of the tell-tale signs of a blown head gasket. Is the vehicle still running hot after the radiator was replaced? Have you noticed a loss of water/coolant? Please contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 so that we can get a little better understanding of the vehicle’s condition and be able to make any appropriate recommendations.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have a BMW X5 2006 my truck has not ran hot yet but I do get the white smoke from the tail pipes and some time it does not want to start after I drove it for a while but when I turn the key and keep my foot on the gas it start right up
Viola-
Thank you for asking about your BMW X5. Based on your description, it is quite possible you are dealing with a blown head gasket, with white smoke coming from the tail pipe and water/coolant possibly making it’s way into the cylinders. If that is the case, we recommend using the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer (https://store.gobdp.com/head-gasket-sealer-38386/). You may want to check your spark plugs and have any replaced that seem to be deteriorated our fouled out.
Thank you!
-BDP
I was told I have a blown head gasket I can drive the car for about 15 minutes before it over heats I stopped driving the car once I found out about the head gasket some street mechanic told me he would do this process with your product for cheap is this process worth trying or just save the money n replace the gasket I’m Leary
Terrikim-
The BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer comes with a money-back guarantee. If it is unable to seal the leak for whatever reason, you would be able to contact us for a refund. That being said, in order to get the benefit of using the product, the vehicle would need to be able to maintain idle for a full 50 minutes, and you should not be losing more than about a quart of water/coolant during that 50 minute run. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
Will the product stop the leaking in the block
Ivan-
Yes, the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer would seal a leaking block as well. As long as you are not losing water/coolant too quickly, you should be able to see some good results.
Thank you!
-BDP
Hi I have a 2012 Chevy Cruze and recently I noticed that it has been overheating and it’s not leaking anywhere how do I know if its a blown head gasket.
Jenny-
Thank you for asking about your Chevy Cruze. Unfortunately, a vehicle can overheat for a number of different reasons. Unless you are seeing water/coolant getting into the engine oil or white smoke from the exhaust, it would be difficult to say whether or not it is head gasket related. Your best bet may be to bring the vehicle to a certified ASE mechanic for a proper diagnosis.
Thank you!
-BDP
Can Blue Devil stop oil from going into the coolant system?
Donny-
Unfortunately, we do not manufacture a product intended to stop oil from getting into the cooling system. BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak is only intended to treat leaks coming from rubber seal/gaskets. A hard part repair may be your best option.
Thank you!
-BDP
Motor won’t start how do l use sealer to get going
Stephen-
In order to get the benefit of using the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer, the vehicle would need to be able to start and idle for 50 minutes. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have a 2006 Jaguat s type which I believe has a blown head gasket. can I use the PNG head gasket sealer? For how long before I need repair? The car over heats within 10 minutes. Just replaced the thermostat and engine coolant reservoir.
Jeronia-
Thank you for asking about your Jaguar. Yes, you are able to use the BlueDevil Pour-N-Go Head Gasket Sealer on your vehicle. In order to get the benefit of using the product, the vehicle would need to be able to maintain idle for a full 50 minutes, without overheating or stalling out. Based on your description, it sounds as though the vehicle is overheating too quickly for the product to be successful. A hard part repair may be your best option.
Thank you!
-BDP
I’m wanting to buy a car and drive it for two hours, from the bought destination to home. The car has a blown head gasket. Engine is a 1.6 16v, I’m thinking of getting it fixed when I get it home. Will your product do this task for me?
Gary-
As long as the vehicle can maintain idle for a full 50 minutes, without overheating or stalling out, and you are not losing more than about a quart of water/coolant during that 50 minutes, you would be a great candidate for the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer (http://store.gobdp.com/head-gasket-sealer-38386/). Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
Does this actually works and whats the pros and cons
Michael-
Overall, the product carries a success rate of a little over 90%. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
Can I use ur product for a blown head gasket on my 1997 Dodge ram diesel. This is my email. dmhurtado79@gmail.com
David-
Yes, the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer (https://store.gobdp.com/head-gasket-sealer-38386/) is safe and compatible to use on your Dodge Ram. Be sure to follow the cooling system capacity table on the back of the bottle to ensure the proper amount of product is used. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
My brother has a 2004 audi a4 1.6 liter with a turbo and coolant light stayed on and the reservoir bubbles over when opened. He took it to a shop and it was diagnosed with a blown head gasket and would cost 4500$ to fix. Do you think the sealer would help and seal the gasket ?
Chase-
Thank you for asking about your Brother’s Audi A4. It is possible that the vehicle is getting combustion/exhaust gases pumping back into the cooling system. You can use a “Block Dye Tester” to confirm whether or not that is the case.
BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer will still work if your vehicle is getting combustion/exhaust gases blowing into the cooling system and creating pressure. To give yourself the best overall chance of BlueDevil working successfully, in addition to the directions, you should remove the spark plug from the cylinder with the leak; this will be the spark plug from the cylinder with the low compression reading. If you are not sure which one that is, you may pull all of the spark plugs and will notice one will have a white-crystal-like substance on it and/or may look dirty; this is the plug you should pull. Leave that plug out for the 50 minute idle in order to relieve the pressure from building up and thus allowing the product to seal properly. Be sure to follow the guidelines for the proper amount to use based on the size of your cooling system.
Thank you!
-BDP
Ive had my car for about two months. I just found out about a blown head gasket about two weeks ago. I have not driven long distances but I have driven. The car was leaking coolant and needed to be filled with oil as well, all of which was done two weeks ago. Could something worse have happened in the past two weeks?
LeEisha-
Please contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 so that we can get a better understanding of the vehicle’s condition and be able to make any appropriate recommendations.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have a 2005 yukon that i believe has a blown head gasket. It smokes a little white smoke and no obvious leaks. We can drive it around all day and it uses about half a gallon of water. Can i use your prosuct and be safe to drive this on vacation approx 2000 miles round trip
Harris-
Thank you for asking about your GMC Yukon. Based on your description, we recommend using the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer (http://store.gobdp.com/head-gasket-sealer-38386/). Once the product seals, it would be a permanent seal. You can feel safe driving the vehicle once the repair is achieved.
Thank you!
-BDP
My 2006 BMW X5 can stay idle for 50min it’s not smoking or leaking but was just told I have blown gaskets some days it runs hot sum it don’t can I use this in my bmw
Dominique-
Thank you for asking about your BMW X5. The BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer would not be appropriate to use in a case where you are not losing water/coolant, as the product is intended to seal water/coolant leaks. Please contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 so that we can get a better understanding of the vehicle’s condition and be able to make any appropriate recommendations.
Thank you!
-BDP
Will it work my car ran hot and I think my heads are blown or cracked. I was told that the product will work but don’t know if I am able to drive my 94 Honda Accord back and forth to work.
Tim-
Thank you for asking about your Honda Accord. As long as the vehicle can maintain idle for a full 50 minutes, without overheating or stalling out, and you are not losing more than about a quart of water/coolant during that 50 minutes, you would be a great candidate for the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have a 1999 Olds 88..My vehicles temp gauge went into the danger are so I stopped and the antifreeze resevoir was empty..So I filled it to the hot line drove about 4 miles to get home..When I got there it was empty again…So I repeated what I did the first time drove it for about 15 minutes. Came home empty again..I have no leaks nothing on the ground so I dont know where all this liquid went..I tried one more time and this time put plain water in resevoir drove it and temp came down..Got home water gone…So I let it sit for a hour remover radiator cap could see no fluid..When I trie to start it it ran really rough and acted like it was going to backfire so I shut it off…
Janice-
Thank you for asking about your Oldsmobile 88. Based on your description, it sounds like you may be getting water/coolant into the cylinders, causing the really rough start you’ve experienced. Unfortunately, it sounds like you are losing water/coolant a little too quickly for the BlueDevil Head Gasket to be affective. In order to get the benefit of using the product, the vehicle would need to be able to idle for a full 50 minutes, without overheating or stalling out, and you shouldn’t be losing more than about a quart of water/coolant during that 50 minutes. A hard part repair may be your best option.
Thank you!
-BDP
I got a 2000 Oldsmobile alero I found out I have a blown head gasket it keeps over heating because I have a leak in my coolant caused it to get a blown head gasket
Haley-
Thank you for asking about your Oldsmobile Alero. Based on your description, we recommend using the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer. As long as the vehicle can maintain idle for a full 50 minutes, and you are not losing coolant too quickly, you would be a good candidate for the product.
Thank you!
-BDP
I own a 2002 Subaru Outback LL Bean (3.0L 6cyl) and am adding coolant every week, about a cup or more. Have been told by 2 separate mechanics – 1 a Subaru Tech, it’s a combustion problem/internal engine and I should start looking for another vehicle. Repairs would cost $5,000 or more. Mileage is 172,000. Is Blue Devil Gasket Sealer wise to use for a 3.0L 6cyl Subaru LL Bean Wagon?
Richard-
Thank you for asking about your Subaru Outback. If your mechanics are correct and the vehicle is getting combustion/exhaust gases blowing into the cooling system and creating pressure, we would recommend using the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer.
To give yourself the best overall chance of BlueDevil working successfully, in addition to the directions, you should remove the spark plug from the cylinder with the leak; this will be the spark plug from the cylinder with the low compression reading. If you are not sure which one that is, you may pull all of the spark plugs and will notice one will have a white-crystal-like substance on it and/or may look dirty; this is the plug you should pull. Leave that plug out for the 50 minute idle in order to relieve the pressure from building up and thus allowing the product to seal properly. Be sure to follow the guidelines for the proper amount to use based on the size of your cooling system; you may only need 8 – 10 ounces of BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer.
Thank you!
-BDP
Do I need to remove the thermostat before I use the blue devil pour and go for a blown head gasket?
Wanda-
You are not required to remove the thermostat when applying BlueDevil Pour N Go Head Gasket Sealer (http://store.gobdp.com/pour-n-go-head-gasket-sealer-00209/).
Thank you!
-BDP
I have a 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5S I have a blown head gasket will the product work on my car
Tommy-
Yes, the BlueDevil Pour-N-Go Head Gasket Sealer (http://store.gobdp.com/pour-n-go-head-gasket-sealer-00209/) is safe and compatible to use on your Nissan Altima. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
My car has been over heating and the coolant was boiling, I was told I have a blow head gasket and I don’t want to replace it is there any chance pouring the pour and how I’ll fix it?
Sienna-
Yes, there is a good chance that BlueDevil Pour N Go Head Gasket Sealer will fix it. Please contact us at 888-863-0426 so that we may discuss all of the symptoms you have seen. This will allow us to make the best recommendations for applying BlueDevil with success.
Thank you!
-BDP
Sienna-
What kind of vehicle are you asking about? Please contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 so that we can get a better understanding of the vehicle’s condition and be able to make any appropriate recommendations.
Thank you!
-BDP
My car is running hot thermostat hand is move fast to the when I be driving it what does that mean I blow head gasket
Latasha-
How quickly is the vehicle overheating? Are you noticing a loss of water/coolant? Please contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 so that we can get a better understanding of the vehicle’s condition and be able to make any appropriate recommendations.
Thank you!
-BDP
Hi I have a 2003 chevy Malibu
And all my mechanics think I have a blown head gasket , the car runs but overheats very quickly ,I have removed the thermostat already . The car starts to smoke when it’s hot and it shuts off when it’s overheated . Is there any hope for my vehicle using your product?
Keda-
Thank you for asking about your Chevy Malibu. In order to get the benefit of using the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer, the vehicle would need to maintain idle for a full 50 minutes without overheating or stalling out, and you shouldn’t be losing more than about a quart of water/coolant during that 50 minutes. Based on your description, unfortunately, it seems the leak you have may be a little more extreme than what the product is intended for. A hard part repair may be your best option.
Thank you!
-BDP
Help I think my 2013 Ford Fiestas got a blown head gasket there is white smoke that comes out of the exhaust it overheats and the starter will not let the car start there is milky looking stuff in my oil
Judy-
Thank you for asking about your Ford Fiesta. Based on your description, it does sound like the symptoms of a blown head gasket. In order to get the benefit of using the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer, the vehicle would need to be able to idle for 50 minutes without overheating or stalling out, and you should not be losing more than about a quart of water/coolant during that 50 minutes. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
My Honda civic 2004 runs perfectly. But it subjected to longet trips it gets hit and over heats. I would need to make it cool down and add coolant.
It would run okay for another 1000km
But I will need to add coolant again
Does this frequent coolant addition mean a blown head gasket
I remember one morning I found coolant leaking after i got to work. I just left it and came back to it at the end if the day…ever since its bn fine.
What do you recommend.. I need the car running for at least 3more months
Ak-
Thank you for asking about your Honda Civic. A loss of coolant does not necessarily indicate a blown head gasket. Based on your description, we recommend taking the vehicle to a certified ASE mechanic for a proper diagnosis as to why you are losing coolant.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have a 2003 ford explorer. I was told it has a blown head gasket. It loses a fair amount of coolant but doesn’t overheat often. Can I use this product?
Brandy-
Thank you for asking about your Ford Explorer. Based on your description, we recommend using the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer (http://store.gobdp.com/head-gasket-sealer-38386/). Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
Does this product get put directly in the radiator or can be put in the reserve tank?
Julie-
BlueDevil should not be added to a coolant reservoir/overflow tank. If your vehicle only has a reservoir/overflow rather than a radiator cap, instead of pouring it through the reservoir/overflow, with the car off and engine cold you should disconnect the top radiator hose and add the product there (it may be added into the hose or through the opening). The speed of the pour will not make any difference as the engine will be off. Once it has been added, reconnect the hose and start the idle from that point.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have a 98ford festive i have cooker the engin and the radiator leeks and don’t hold water and there is a knocking sound coming from the engine. There is no water in the oil what can i don
Lachlan-
Thank you for asking about your Ford Festiva. Typically, the knocking sound you are hearing would mean you have water getting into the oil. How quickly are you losing water? Please contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 so that we can get a better understanding of the vehicle’s condition and be able to make any appropriate recommendations.
Thank you!
-BDP
Will BlueDevil Pour N Go Head Gasket Sealer will work on a OMC marine engine? If it does not, how do you get the BlueDevil Pour N Go Head Gasket Sealer out of the engine and how much residue is left in the engine and where?
Tim-
Please contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 so that we can get a better understanding of the engine’s condition and be able to make any appropriate recommendations.
Thank you!
-BDP
My 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (129K) recently had a little bit of a rough start and then the check engine light came on. The mechanic said the code was for #6 coil. He replaced the coil and spark plug. After 2 days the check engine light came back on. The mechanic performed some tests and said I need to replace the engine ($4,000.). He said that some antifreeze is splashing onto the coil when I turn the car on and that the car would run rough until the antifreeze burned off.
The car starts and runs fine but I think I am on borrowed time.
Will this product help here?
Adrian-
Thank you for asking about your Jeep Grand Cherokee. It sounds like the vehicle is getting combustion/exhaust gases blowing into the cooling system and creating pressure. In this case we recommend applying BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer (http://store.gobdp.com/head-gasket-sealer-38386/). To give yourself the best overall chance of BlueDevil working successfully, in addition to the directions, you should remove the spark plug from the cylinder with the leak; this will be the spark plug from the cylinder with the lowest compression reading. If you are not sure which one that is, you may pull all of the spark plugs and will notice one will have a white-crystal-like substance on it and/or may look dirty; this is the plug you should pull. Leave that plug out for the 50 minute idle in order to relieve the pressure from building up and thus allowing the product to seal properly.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have a chevy silverdo 94 they told me it has a cracked head gasket. Its full of water now but I cant see how much water it uses after the test so after running it idle for 50 minutes Im going to have to pour a quart of water back in to measure. First of all after the 50 minute mark Im going to have to wait for an hour until it cools off but will the measurement be effected by then? If so how should I measure the amount of water being used up as soon as the 50 minute mark is reached?
Abe-
Thank you for asking about your Chevy Silverado. It is not a requirement to test how much water you are losing prior to using the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer. Customers who are seeing the greatest benefit of using the product have vehicles that maintain idle for a full 50 minutes, without overheating, and are not losing more than about a quart of water/coolant during that 50 minutes. It would be tough in most cases to measure exactly how much water you are losing. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
Hello i have a blown head gasket in my 2001 buick century and im thinking of using the product. Should i do a radiator flash first before using it or after. And when you say the car have to stay idle for 50 min do you min the temperature gadge or my car
Marrie-
You should use BlueDevil Radiator Flush prior to installing BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer. When we refer to allowing the vehicle to idle for 50 minutes we mean the vehicle should remain stationary with the engine running for 50 minutes.
Feel free to contact our tech support team at 888-863-0426 with any further questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
Hello I have a 99 olds brevada. It keeps losing coolent and runs over 210 when sitting still with the ac going. I googled blown head gasket and it said if you see a white residue under the oil cap it could be a blown head gasket. Will your product help me?
Cynthia-
Yes, we recommend applying 16 ounces of BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer (http://store.gobdp.com/head-gasket-sealer-38386/) to stop your coolant loss and get your vehicle back to normal running condition.
Thank you!
-BDP
Can I use the head gasket sealer with coolant in my radiator instead of only water?
Russell-
Yes, BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer can be used with fresh antifreeze or water.
Thank you!
-BDP
i put water in my radiator and was driving it then my car shut off and wasnt cranking up and it looked liked the spark plugs in the back of my Engine were burning I think I’ve blown A head gasket do you think that this will help it ?
Calvin-
In order to get the benefit of the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer, the vehicle would need to be able to idle for a full 50 minutes without overheating or stalling out, and you shouldn’t be losing more than about a quart of water/coolant during that 50 minutes. Please contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 so that we can get a better understanding of the vehicle’s condition and be able to make any appropriate recommendations.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have a 1987 delta88 I changed the oil and noticed bubbles in the oil.will blue devil head gasket sealer work for this vehicle.
James-
Thank you for asking about your Oldsmobile Delta. The BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer is only intended for water/coolant leaks. Unfortunately, we do not manufacture a product for the type of symptoms you have described. We recommend bringing the vehicle to a certified ASE mechanic for a proper diagnosis and possible part replacement.
Thank you!
-BDP
If your product is able to seal a cracked head, how does it not seal up the tiny lines running through the radiator?
Shauna-
The BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer does not contain any solid or particulate matter, so it will not clog or harm your engine or radiator. The product is attracted to air flow, and works by looking for the temperature differentials in the system and then reacts with heat to form a chemical weld. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
my 17 year old son has a 1996 Volvo 850, it had a coolant leak which we thought was a water pump issue. This past thursday we replace the water pump, timing belt, and drive belt. In flushing the cooling system it appeared to be fine and even test driving the car by the mechanic and my son and I it seemed to be fixed so the next day he drove it to school. When he came home thick white smoke was coming out of the exhaust, his check engine light was blinking, and when I checked under the hood he had absolutely no coolant left. So today I took it back to the shop that replaced his spark plugs and wire and had them check his car and they told me that the check engine code brought up a “cylinder 3 misfire” and after further diagnosis, it was confirmed he had a blown head gasket. I am on the fence about selling it as I don’t think I will get remotely close to the money I put into it and I need this car to either sell for a relatively good profit enough to get him another car or be fixed to last my son until the end of the school year when he graduates
Tammie-
Thank you for asking about your Son’s Volvo 850. Based on your description, It sounds like the vehicle is getting combustion/exhaust gases blowing into the cooling system and creating pressure. We recommend applying BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer. To give yourself the best overall chance of BlueDevil working successfully, in addition to the directions, you should remove the spark plug from the cylinder with the leak; this will be the spark plug from the cylinder with the low compression reading. If you are not sure which one that is, you may pull all of the spark plugs and will notice one will have a white-crystal-like substance on it and/or may look dirty; this is the plug you should pull. Leave that plug out for the 50 minute idle in order to relieve the pressure from building up and thus allowing the product to seal properly. Be sure to follow the guidelines for the proper amount to use based on the size of your cooling system.
Thank you!
-BDP
Hi I have 96 Honda accord that keeps giving me problems I knew I had a head gasket prob now when I stop at a light or stop sign its sputters and shakes even when I accelerate and white smoke does come from oil cap too…
Jose-
Thank you for asking about your Honda Accord. Have you noticed a loss of water/coolant? Based on your description, it is possible you are getting water/coolant back into the cylinders, causing it to sputter and shake. Water also may be getting into your oil. Please contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 so that we can get a better understanding of the vehicle’s condition and be able to make any appropriate recommendations.
Thank you!
-BDP
I live in Tampa, Fl and have a 1997 Dodge Van Ram 1500, 5.2L motor 318, 8 cylinders. Yesterday during a working day it overheated badly with fumes coming out of the hood. I was able to stop at a express mechanic shop on the way. The antifreeze reservoir and radiator were empty. Mechanic said it was fault of a bad water pump,. We filled radiator with water,also did some test on top of radiator opening with some tester that showed water turning green and bubbles. He said I have a blown head gasket and need to replace the engine. Will the Blue Head Gasket Sealer work ? I am planning on taking the van to a mechanic for a more accurate opinion and obviously decision. Thank you for your input.
Orlando-
Thank you for asking about your Dodge Ram 1500. It is possible that you are getting combustion/exhaust gases pumping back into the cooling system. You can use a “Block Dye Tester” to confirm whether or not that is the case.
BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer will still work if your vehicle is getting combustion/exhaust gases blowing into the cooling system and creating pressure. To give yourself the best overall chance of BlueDevil working successfully, in addition to the directions, you should remove the spark plug from the cylinder with the leak; this will be the spark plug from the cylinder with the low compression reading. If you are not sure which one that is, you may pull all of the spark plugs and will notice one will have a white-crystal-like substance on it and/or may look dirty; this is the plug you should pull. Leave that plug out for the 50 minute idle in order to relieve the pressure from building up and thus allowing the product to seal properly. Be sure to follow the guidelines for the proper amount to use based on the size of your cooling system.
Thank you!
-BDP
I just bought a 1996 Cadillac Deville to help my brother-in-law out since he just moved to the US from Venezuela. Unbeknownst to me the car has just started showing signs of a blown gasket, although secondary’s are minor at this point. Will this product work on a Northstar engine? Only need the car to work for 3-6 months until my B-I-L gets on his feet.
Brook-
Thank you for asking about your Cadillac Deville. Yes, the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer (http://store.gobdp.com/head-gasket-sealer-38386/) is safe and compatible to use on Northstar engines. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
I know I have a blown head gasket on my 97 Ford F-150 with a 4.6 The oil dipstick is over full with brown motor oil. And empty radiator over flow. Container my question is should I warm engine. And drain and add new oil and filter before adding. Your head gasket repair. It also has a skip due to a bad spark plug .
Donald-
Thank you for asking about your Ford F-150. Based on your description, we recommend changing the oil before and after the BlueDevil process, however, the engine should be cold before adding the product. It is also possible that you are getting combustion/exhaust gases pumping back into the cooling system. You can use a “Block Dye Tester” to confirm whether or not that is the case.
BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer will still work if your vehicle is getting combustion/exhaust gases blowing into the cooling system and creating pressure. To give yourself the best overall chance of BlueDevil working successfully, in addition to the directions, you should remove the spark plug from the cylinder with the leak; this will be the spark plug from the cylinder with the low compression reading. If you are not sure which one that is, you may pull all of the spark plugs and will notice one will have a white-crystal-like substance on it and/or may look dirty; this is the plug you should pull. Leave that plug out for the 50 minute idle in order to relieve the pressure from building up and thus allowing the product to seal properly. Be sure to follow the guidelines for the proper amount to use based on the size of your cooling system.
Thank you!
-BDP
I am avout to get a 95 Nissan pickup with a blown head gasket. It is a 2.4L inline 4 with 244000 miles. The truck can run for only 30 minutes before it starts getting how and nees to add water. My question is will blue devil head gasket sealant work well enough to let me drive this truck as a daily driver? Also, what if the head is cracked or warped a little?
Mark-
Thank you for asking about your potential Nissan pickup. The BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer does treat warped/cracked heads, however, in order to get the benefit of using the product, the vehicle needs to be able to idle for a full 50 minutes without overheating or stalling out, and you shouldn’t be losing more than about a quart of water/coolant during that 50 minutes. Based on your description, unfortunately, it does not seem the vehicle would idle long enough for proper results.
Thank you!
-BDP
Hi I drive a Nissan wingroad wagon with a QG 15 engine I started noticing my radiator reservoir was been bubbling after driving, some one told me that’s a sign that my head gasket is blown, but not losing any coolant, and no water in the oil, are these sign of a blown gasket?
Kevon-
Thank you for asking about your Nissan Wingroad. It is possible that you are getting combustion/exhaust gases pumping back into the cooling system. You can use a “Block Dye Tester” to confirm whether or not that is the case.
BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer will still work if your vehicle is getting combustion/exhaust gases blowing into the cooling system and creating pressure. To give yourself the best overall chance of BlueDevil working successfully, in addition to the directions, you should remove the spark plug from the cylinder with the leak; this will be the spark plug from the cylinder with the low compression reading. If you are not sure which one that is, you may pull all of the spark plugs and will notice one will have a white-crystal-like substance on it and/or may look dirty; this is the plug you should pull. Leave that plug out for the 50 minute idle in order to relieve the pressure from building up and thus allowing the product to seal properly. Be sure to follow the guidelines for the proper amount to use based on the size of your cooling system.
That being said, the product should not be used as a preventative measure. You should verify the problem first to see if it is a candidate for the product. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have a 2008 Nissan Armada and we’ve replaced the radiator 2x. We now have white smoke and water leaking from the tailpipe after putting in brand new radiator. All signs say blown head gasket. Will this stuff work?
Hollie-
Thank you for asking about your Nissan Armada. As long as the vehicle will maintain idle for a full 50 minutes, without overheating or stalling out, and you are not losing more than about a quart of water/coolant during that 50 minutes, you would be a great candidate for the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
I bought a BMW 325i and I drive it around for about a year with no problems. Now it seems to be overheating a lot. I have already replaced the radiator, water pump, and the thermostat. My car still overheats and I don’t lose coolant. I bled the system pretty well… Now I’m noticing a white smoke coming from the exhaust. I know well assume this is a blown head gasket. Would this product work?
Christa-
Thank you for asking about your BMW 325i. White smoke coming from the exhaust pipe is a tell-tale sign of a blown head gasket, and would also indicate that you are losing water/coolant. It is possible that you are getting combustion/exhaust gases pumping back into the cooling system. You can use a “Block Dye Tester” to confirm whether or not that is the case.
BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer will still work if your vehicle is getting combustion/exhaust gases blowing into the cooling system and creating pressure. To give yourself the best overall chance of BlueDevil working successfully, in addition to the directions, you should remove the spark plug from the cylinder with the leak; this will be the spark plug from the cylinder with the low compression reading. If you are not sure which one that is, you may pull all of the spark plugs and will notice one will have a white-crystal-like substance on it and/or may look dirty; this is the plug you should pull. Leave that plug out for the 50 minute idle in order to relieve the pressure from building up and thus allowing the product to seal properly. Be sure to follow the guidelines for the proper amount to use based on the size of your cooling system.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have a 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 engine. Can I still use this product if my oil cap has milky oil on it? & if so do I have to change the Engine oil afterwards?
Danny-
Thank you for asking about your Nissan Altima. Yes, water/coolant getting into the oil is a tell-tale sign of a blown head gasket and would be worth treating with the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer. We recommend changing the oil before and after the process. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.
Thank you!
-BDP
Hello my head gasket is blown on my 1999 Pontiac Bonneville I’m about to use this blue devil to seal it with then I’m gonna leave my car parked and just drop another engine in it like the machniac said he said I can fix the blown head gasket but I mightest well get a new engine to make a long story short which will be the cheaper rought for my condition a fixed head gasket or dropping a new engine?
Tacarey-
Thank you for asking about your Pontiac Bonneville. Please contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 so that we can get a better understanding of the vehicle’s condition and be able to make any appropriate recommendations.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have a 2008 Cadillac DYS At first we thought it may be a water pump or thermostat but all are replaced and mechanic says they are good. The car I can drive for 20 something minute then starts running hot. Coolant coming from overflow pressure release from the overflow reservoir bottle after 10 minutes of driving. No other places show coolant. Reservoir usually empty after cooling down. Could this product help because I believe the only thing left is a head gasket or cracked head.
Floyd-
Thank you for asking about your Cadillac DYS. In order to get the benefit of using the product, the vehicle would need to be able to idle a full 50 minutes without overheating or stalling out, and you should not be losing more than about a quart of water/coolant during that 50 minutes. As long as you can meet those general guidelines, you would be a great candidate for the BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426.
Thank you!
-BDP
Possibly a blown head gasket 1997 Ford ranger super cab 3.0 engine 122K on it. Had a plume of white smoke ran it less than 1 mile to get it home. Engine won’t turn over didn’t overheat
A few folks told me to drop the oil pan push up on rods and hopefully that’ll aleviate the water pressure. I’m wondering if I’d be a candidate for this product or if there’s something else I can do without pulling the engine
Steve-
Thank you for asking about your Ford Ranger. In order to get the benefit of using the product, the vehicle would need to be able to idle a full 50 minutes without overheating or stalling out. If the vehicle is unable to start, unfortunately, it would not be a good candidate for the product. A hard part repair may be your best option.
Thank you!
-BDP
I have a 2005 Buick Terraza, it’s heater was not working and We were told to get coolant flush done. After we did that the heater came in for a day and hen stopped and overheating again. Now the mechanic recommended to change the thermostat, so we did that. After the thermostat was changed and right after that without driving away it started giving out thick white smoke from tailpipe and it is overheating.
The mechanic says there are no coolant leaks outside the car and the head gasket is blown. He is recommending to replace the engine.
Any options for me before I do that?
Will this sealant work?
If I use this sealant is it as easy as pouring into the radiator or I will have to remove the spark plugs?
Please help
Alvin-
Thank you for asking about your Buick Terraza. It is possible that you are getting combustion/exhaust gases pumping back into the cooling system. You can use a “Block Dye Tester” to confirm whether or not that is the case.
BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer will still work if your vehicle is getting combustion/exhaust gases blowing into the cooling system and creating pressure. To give yourself the best overall chance of BlueDevil working successfully, in addition to the directions, you should remove the spark plug from the cylinder with the leak; this will be the spark plug from the cylinder with the low compression reading. If you are not sure which one that is, you may pull all of the spark plugs and will notice one will have a white-crystal-like substance on it and/or may look dirty; this is the plug you should pull. Leave that plug out for the 50 minute idle in order to relieve the pressure from building up and thus allowing the product to seal properly. Be sure to follow the guidelines for the proper amount to use based on the size of your cooling system.
Thank you!
-BDP
My son has a 2002 Subaru Forester that just started overheating. There’s no white smoke, and the oil looks completely normal. The coolant, however, looks like hamburger grease, not the chocolate milk I keep reading about. (Everything’s a food reference.) Several people have advised us that its a blown head gasket-without actually looking at it. Considering using the BDP sealant, The engine splash shied is bolt-rusted on, so flushing is a bit of a problem. May have to try EZ outs and flush prior to using sealant, or can it be added as is? Thanks.