So it was brought to my attention that my house phone number is on the oil analysis sheet. I am waiting for RUclips to blur it so in the meantime, please dont call it...
Thanks a lot! I really like doing stuff that other people won’t so we know if stuff actually works! I was kinda bummed I had to wait another year tho haha.
This is the first time I write a comment on RUclips and I’ve had this account for like 15 years. Simply because it has to be said that I’ve never seen any video that says explains the situation so clearly the way you just did. Respect
I drove a car for several years with some head gasket sealer. Luckily, the head gasket was leaking externally and not internally. It was flying out of the side of the block and was therefore MUCH easier to seal. If you are leaking internally, it rarely works.
The comment "there are 5 mil. Of you guys" him sitting at a healthy 8 mil. Definitely a old clip haha still love you for all the help over the years to help keep my car on the road and safely.
@@chanus4629 He talks about the cost in the video. New or even used engine is more expensive or more work than it's worth compared to buying another used car. Fixing the engine is equally expensive.
Thanks for the info💯🙏🏽I have a Quick question. I have HEAVY White smoke, sweet smelling Coming out The Exhaust of my “2011 Jaguar XJL 5.0” so I poured blue devil into my coolant reservoir (I didn’t drain my coolant before adding Blue devil, also had a sealed Radiator) Anyways I closed the coolant cap as soon as I poured the in & drove for about 30 mins, Next day later? My car just makes a 1 Click noise!! &Jump the car nothing Same Loud “1 CLICK”😢 What may have happened? (Also Car oil burns in under 3 days, and coolant reservoir becomes underfilled in 1 day) Also do you think it was my upper intake manifold? Blue devil May have sealed my cylinders stuck? How do I fix?!? Plz help?🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😭
@@chrisfix I've heard many times that it can. Wonder if the newer products are much better than the old. Or it could all just come from the sawdust and concrete tricks of old! Great video, Chris.
Love how he went from 5 mil to 10 mil. Obviously it’s well deserved since no other mechanic is putting in this much effort. Top tier performance, im a subscriber for life!
What makes this video even better is the fact that Chris started this video two years ago without any idea of where his channel would end up between the start and end. Just shows you how much dedication he has to this channel and how much he deserves every good thing that comes his way!
@@VegetaT23 yeah man ive been here since way before then his come a long way but his video style has stayed the same. My comment was aimed at the poster not you, i like your profile pic lol
10- 4 - 2023 I have had BLUE DEVIL IN MY CAR FOR FOR OVER 4 YEARS. AND MY HEADS ON BOTH SIDE WAS LEAKING BAD. I HAVE PUT OVER 14000 HARD DRIVING MILES ON... IT... AND STILL DRIVING IT EVER DAY .... I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BLUE DEVIL SEALER... I HAVE PUT IT IN THREE DIFFERENT VEHICLES. IT HAS WORKED GREAT FOR ME....
@@216clewhat were the symptoms you were having prior? we have every head gasket issue other then leaking coolant but oil is leaking into our reservoir and our temperature doesn’t register.
@@jocelyn.__. I had all the obvious signs, smokey exhaust, overheating, bubbly exhaust, but let a mechanic friend of mine confirm it before I did the k seal
he makes me understand mechanics like i understand math. just one easy step at a time all the way to differential equations or in the cars' case an engine tear down.
If you are not the best, then you are one of the best who provide educational content regarding car repairs and diagnostics on RUclips, and you explain everything in detail, in addition to the fact that the filming of all your videos is clear. Thank you for all your efforts.
It is so good im strait going to put some sealer in my Jeep as i noticed my water temps have been rising once i go uphill but downhill they fine but did notice i had to top it up.
@@marcusaurelius652 He obviously stated that he understood its a 2 year old video. Haha some people. I love how he didn't explicitly state "this is 2 years ago", and that's all it took for you to not understand LOL whoosh if i've ever seen one
There’s a lot of mechanics on RUclips but nobody I’ve seen can match your energy and simple way of explaining how party of the engine work. I remember years ago learning how to wash my car and detail engines from your videos. Just wanted to say thank you for all the knowledge you’ve passed on Chris you made an enthusiast out of a laymen. I’m almost done fixing up my first non hand me down rig that I actually own and it feels so good!
Very good tutorial. I used Blue Devil in my 1998 Subaru Forester 2 years ago and I'm still driving it now, no problems. It had a bad head gasket. Can't believe how good Blue Devil works, and I highly recommend it.
I have a 99' that has a small oil leak. Just a spot here and there so nothing crazy. Thinking it could be the head gasket though. Car only has 62k miles, but it's never been replaced. You think it'd be worth using the Blue Devil on it now to get ahead of any issue? I use it for my business, so planning to keep the car a long time.
You have helped millions of regular Joe’s like myself better understand how their vehicle operates. While I do not have time to fix my vehicle myself, your videos have helped me keep from getting played at the mechanic shop. Thank you for your dedication to being so thorough.
I always encourage people who aren’t into cars or don’t know anything about cars to at least know their vehicle. The more they know the car, the less chance of a scam mechanic prying out money from them
I've been watching Chris ever since those old videos, when he used to talk with a very different tone voice (serious voice haha). Is very clear how good he has become at this, but I think this is his best video. What a patience! Wait 2 years to give us this kind of info.... RESPECT!! I have learned a lot from this guy over these years. Thank you vey much!
@@chrisfix DUDE, I used Blue Devil and the head gasket issue is solved, no more coolant leaks and car is running at normal temperatures. My mechanic tried telling me to buy new engine since fixing head gasket is too complex and time consuming for him. For added support I was wondering if people can try using different head gasket product within days of each other? Would you recommend that?
I used Blue Devil when my 97 Acura TL 3.2L started overheating continuously. I dye tested it to confirm and it was my head gasket. I followed Blue Devil step by step. I also bought a brand new radiator and flushed the system with a water hose with the top radiator hose pushing it through it and with no thermostat with bottom hose disconnected. With that I started the vehicle as well to fully flush all the coolant out. Applied the BD and it worked. This was at 100k miles and I am at 190k miles after 10 years! No issues.
Was wondering if it would be a good idea to drain your coolant system after the leak has stopped. Agree that it looks impressive and it didn’t clog things up by why temp fate? At that point you’ve probably kicked up some nasties in that system. Guess that was a long winded way of saying I’d drain it and just replace with properly mixed coolant.
So I had one on my first car a 96 Saturn sl1 5speed 1.9l sohc with 60k miles that I got for 600 bucks in 2007 on it when I got it. I used black bead shit and flushed my cooling system after and put 100k miles on it and drove like....a 14-18 year old. But I also drove a lot of hwy miles back and forth from mpls to Iowa babying it getting 43-46mpg....so it works. Would I do it to a vehicle that has value...idk
For those watching this video years later I thought it might be helpful to know there is more than one Blue Devil head gasket sealer. I had a friend that used the smaller ( 16 oz ) bottle that's featured in the video and he didn't have any luck but I used the larger (1 quart)Blue Devil version and it did work for me. I highly recommend following the directions
30:15 I immediately knew that this was a Dodge Viper with that side exhaust (blowing up something off for its way) and that V10 sound. I appreciate you for the last 2 years of your hard workings.
Been using the sealers for years. Grew up originally using just basic sodium silicate which was easy to buy. Not all gaskets are created equal. Also the liquid glass method wasn't always wise. I've had more success with Steal Seal and K-seal never used the ultimate formula. Had the most failures with BlueDevils formula. Tested most on the markets as the budget of customers its what they brought for me to use. I just did what the manufacturer stated for instructions. My friends 2004 Impala leaked in 2007 did a new gasket. In 2010 it blew again only 68000 miles and 2x blown so I did the Steel Seal this time and now there 201k on the vehicle and hasn't leaked or blown another spot. Thats the longest lasting quick fix I've been able to track. As the owner gave me the vehicle and I gave it to my brother and he sold it to a friend in need. The Bars Block seal imo should be only temporary as I've had to do many radiator and heater core flushes as it clogged either the radiator or the heater core. Especially in aluminum rads. Seen 4 Land Rovers clogged bottom of the rads. Just replace the gasket in those beasts.
Hi . So I need to do a sealer on my blown v6 engine tommorow . If it works should I change oil and filter after it and do more frequent oil changers to keep oil nice
Hi have you ever tried the head gasket sealer on a turbo engine? I have a 2013 ford fusion 2.0 eco boost wondering if it would work on a high compression engine or if it might clog the inter cooler or damage the turbo?
I think Chris is one of those youtubers you just don't care how long he takes for the next video. The quality and effort he puts is so incredible that the wait is well worth it!!!!
Wow, so much time went into this just for a problem few people, relatively, actually have. So grateful for your videos as always Chris. Keep doing you!
Literally no one has done this. No one has put 2 years for a project then show us engine tear downs. Kudos to you Chris for being so dedicated to your following and putting in the work no other RUclipsr has. You’re in uncharted territory and you’re killing it. 🤟🏽
Video suggestion: How to install aftermarket sound system in your car or truck. Subs, amplifier, speakers. I’m sure you or someone in your family would love a new sound system in their car on the go.
@@chrisfix Especially with sound dampening material. You can include dynamat, and compare it with the super effective and inexpensive " peel and seal, aluminum" for a WAY cheaper alternative. Love you for bringing this topic up and for Chris to reply.
Hi Chris...I wanted to say thank you very much for your wonderful video! Being alone with no help, a senior lady on a fixed income and with old cars to match you saved the day because my 98 Cirrus was just diagnosed with a busted head gasket...the way you do your videos are so easy to understand. You take the time not only to show proof...you explain how stuff works, that even me...an old lady has hope! That I can do this!!!! A big hug in tears and thank you so very much for sharing your gift of teaching..
This is such a sweet comment but that ain’t right, senior ladies need someone to help them with things, where are all the dudes willing to help our older folks out
A thumb up to both Linda who has the courage to share her experience and Chris for all his efforts. Also, as @obeseperson mentioned, where the heck are those dudes?
Its more of a quick fix until you can get it repaired properly. Ive seen alot of issues with sealers. And i mean. Alot. Its up to you though to roll the dice.
“ I don’t know anyone else who would do a two year project like this “ because there isn’t anyone else who would do it. Much respect to you, mr fixtopher.
Great video. Anyone who knows cars a little has had to help a gramps, a single mom, a kid on this one. I think the mechanism of sodium silicate is probably not just an evaporative deposition, but chemically triggered too. If so, the gasket or sealer (Subaru) might work better or worse. Not really sure but „water glass“ silica has a complex chemistry to become water proof.
It's always bad when I spill my bottle of gaussian blur, especially on the paint of my car. It's really hard to remove for repainting, sadly it's like a vinicity effect, if I put my hand there, it also becomes blurry, so the only option is to have gloves on. Bummer.
@@leocui03 When he revs it at 30:11 you can also see a stone or something getting pushed (Which I presume are the exhaust gasses) near the rear of the car which would add up to the side mounted exhausts vipers have. The mic also gets a little distorted, which could be explained by the engine sound coming straight out the side.
I put Bar's stop leak in my 2001, Lincoln Town Car almost 3 years ago and its still holding. My heater works great, uses maybe 8 oz of anti freeze a year. The heater core was leaking. That's why I used Bar's Stop Leak. Works great for me. To change a heater core on this car, the entire dash needs to come out about a 2 day job for a professional, 3 days for a DIY. For what I spent on the Bar's Leak, it's worth it even if I have to flush , and add new anti freeze and Bar's leak. 😊
I don't know what's more impressive, the video content, 8.5 million subscribers, or the fact that you still respond to the comments. Thank you ChrisFix for another great video.
I had a 2005 PT Cruiser with 125,000 miles on it. I used the Blue Devil Head Gasket Sealer and never had another problem with it running hot. It fixed it in the first try. I'm a firm believer in the Blue Devil Sealer. Never used any other kind.
@@chrisfix and it definitely shows! Never seen any other channel go through such lengths as a two year timeframe to test out things like this; if at all, the best a channel would do is probably just say “yeah I’ve tested it, worked for about two years, 10k miles so I’d recommend it,” but you always break it down so much and make it extremely easy to follow along and understand the videos and the steps and components that will be associated with the job. It’s amazing, really🙌🏽long time fan here, and very much looking forward to all future videos❤️🔥keep up the great work!
Not to mention, you STILL go through the whole comments section and interact with everyone who has feedback or questions, always willing to clarify what you can🙌🏽👏🏽definitely worthy of all your success🔥🔥
@@chrisfix I have so many things to say but I want to sell it up like this I'm a 35-year master technician ASE certified that was so well said that was some of the greatest information I've ever seen on the internet very very informative information was golden thank you very much and the world thinks you, don't change buddy! Your new friend Dave
Used Barr’s Leaks on Dodge Dakota 3.7 V6, 230,000 mi, literally stopped the issue in minutes. A few months later drained all the coolant to replace the water pump and thermostat, lots of that goop present. Now, 6000 miles later, still going strong. Not a daily driver, but at least I didn’t have to junk the truck. Great video Chris!
junkyard one the way ( bought the 80's K1500 that way and it kept over heating, more so if i went light 4x4ing or towing sub 1500LB's on the hwy/town and junked 3 heater cores and 2 454BBC rads ect. aka hack fix in a grey bottle don't do it. still have the truck but no plans on the v8SBC+700R4 = bin, the rest of it im keeping after its 💯 dead 💀 or stolen/chopped ) iron SBC 305-383 and nope 👎 not rebuildable that i know how to as it gets every where and is hard to get off / let the water 🚿 passages work efficiently as designed. and i found so many hacks with it as a professional mechanic 👨🔧 👎 glad some people are smart and skipped that snake 🐍 oiling makes my life a lot easier and enjoyable lucky 🍀 me my 1970 440BBM doesn't have any of that junk 😁
I totally agree Mr. Ish....lol. While everyone is worrying about phone numbers and blurry spots (engine nudity lol), I was just crazy happy to see someone actually do this test the RIGHT way and show that these can work.....and can get you home! You know a little about all that now don't ya? LOL. Real quick though, what caused the original overheating issue that caused the head warpage?
Just sorted the comments by new and was amazed to see Chris still replying. I recently pressure tested my radiator and went through every chamber with an endoscope and found coolant filling my 4th chamber. The car usually last 60 miles before it needs a coolant top of so I'm hoping the blue devil HG sealant does it's thing. I'll be removing the thermostat and giving it a flush before i run the test but will be back with updates and results. Hoping for the best!
@@harigopaldas108 got a good two months in before it started to overheating again, taking it to the shop to get the engine pulled and resurfaced. Not a bad temporary job to save for the task though
Gotta give Chris massive props for the amount of time, effort, patience and commitment he put into this video which has literally been 2 years in the making!
well i guess he probably make a video from 2 years ago to now and also i think this is the reason why we don't have any Reports about the Jaguar X type head gasket replacement
Man you’re awesome! That’s why I watched your videos the time and dedication you put into it makes it even better! No one on earth does that much respect brother! You’ve taught me a lot and give us confidence we can do anything!
I've been working on cars for nearly fifty years, and I've tried many different head gasket sealers over the decades. Usually the sealers from my early days were made to just get you home, but over the last decade things have definitely changed. My experience over the last ten years has seen quite a big difference in the quality and performance of these additives, and the one I recommend most would be Blue Devil, from their rear main seal repair, to transmission shift additive, and head gasket sealer, they are definitely The Best in my opinion!!!!
what you should recommend is get the actually fixed, if you can't afford that high bill just get a cheaper car and don't go to a dealer ship for starters. If you're car is worth $1500 i doubt anyone will be able to spend 30 000$ on a newer car, so yea, fix it if the bodywork is in good shape. On the used market you'll never know if there is sawdust in the engine or not.
@@StrongerThanBigfoot they're all yes men. The boss says make it cheap and they say yes sir and sure they will talk to each other about how the plane will fall out of the sky but in front of their boss they are cucks
Can’t believe it’s been 6 years since you bought the Jag for your dad. I’ve been using your tips and flipping vehicles for the last few years now. I appreciate it.
ChrisFix, thank you, man for putting this video. Grey Head Seal fixed my small (1 liter per week) head gasket leak. Already 1 month in and no rough idling and no adding the antifreeze. Thank you.
First comment I've ever made on a youtube video is now: This was an excellent and comprehensive review, thanks for putting in the effort. I've always thought those products were snake oil... but if your in a bind it is totally worth a $20 swing for the fences. After 10K miles if it started to leak again? I"d throw the other half of that bottle in and cross my fingers. Well done man!
I've been using that exact Bar's Leaks sealer on a 2010 Prius (that year is known for blowing head gaskets). First sealed it in late Feb 2020, and the problem did come back roughly 10k miles later. I've put about 25k miles on it so far and still going (bought it at 193k, 218k now) about to add some more sealer again. It needs more when it starts to shake briefly on a cold start, and at the same time I notice the coolant level very slowly going down. I didn't use as much the 2nd time because I figured after the first time, it was still mostly sealed. I think I used 1/3rd of a bottle the last time. Oil has been clean the whole time. Leak was pretty minor from the get-go, would take days of normal driving to notice the reservoir having less coolant in it. 16:30 The bottle shows more steps than that...first step after pouring the sealer is to get it up to temp (In a Prius that means go for a short drive), and then stop and cool off completely, but THEN you're supposed to also go for a second 15 minute drive after it cooled from the first step, not the next day. That's when I take it on the freeway for 20 minutes or so. THEN the next day and for the next 10k, it runs great. Maybe that's what caused the thermostat on the Jaguar to stick closed for a bit? I really have no idea, I'm no mechanic and these problems have variables.
My dad just blew the head gasket on the family's 2011 Chevy Aveo with an overheat. (I'm pretty sure the rad has a leak and I'll be pulling it tomorrow to confirm.) The reservoir now blows the coolant out when the cap is off which it never did before and I found water/coolant ontop of the pistons after pulling the spark plugs. But your video is so comprehensive that it has given me the confidence to give the Blue Devil a try once I get the rad leak fixed, versus taking the head off the block and praying to everything since I've never even opened a valve cover before. I'll try to remember to update this as it goes.
You have completely changed my mind about head gasket sealer, I have a beater that I dont want to spend all that time to replace the head gasket and before this I thought it was my only option, thank you ChrisFix!
Just blown my head gasket. Sealer 20€ and new gasket 15€. Takes like 30min to take old out. But it is still very good video for some cases where proper repair aint option
From my experience, I've had the best luck with K-Seal for coolant and head-gasket leaks since it's very versatile at sealing multiple types of coolant leaks without clogging. Also HUGE props to Chris for uploading this video a year in the making. The dedication you put in your videos is unmatched and has set the highest standard to helping others with their automotive needs. Bravo!
Man I have turned my self into a DIY’r by watching your channel and using my Haynes repair manual for extra knowledge. You are an inspiration to me and having saved me thousands of dollars in stealership repairs. Thank you for all your hard work and dedicated time to inform us that listen
Iv been doing auto Mechanics for 30 years. DAVE IS THE MAN YOU WANT WORKING ON YOUR ENGINE. There isn’t a shop in America who does better work than this
Chris, this is an incredible video. This is the stuff of wives' tales, this is the stuff of mechanic's horror stories, this is all the rumours and forum posts debunked. I'm sure there are sealers which arent quite as great, but that company should've PAID you for this endorsement. Thanks for the quality content Chris!!!!
Chris my family had a head gasket leak in their minivan once, and we go to a mechanic just like you and the shop charge us half what a dealer can charge us for. My family goes to a mechanic that's honest and cheap like you. I think they rebuit the entire head gasket and charged us $ 700.00 for it. This happened back in 2013
I'm a retired chemist and did a lot of research on this subject and settled on Blue Devil for my '97 Altima AND my '05 F-250 (diesel). No more head gasket issues even after several years of driving both vehicles. One proviso-- follow the directions on the bottle to the letter.
10yrs ago I poured Blue Devil into my 2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5, due to a blown head gasket, 124,000 miles later and to this day still running strong. 😬👍
It's very hard to find someone with the dedication or persistence to do a 2 year test now a days, it's channels like this that keep people on the road! Keep it up Chris!
THANK YOU! I HAVE ZERO CAR KNOWLEDGE. You explained so very thoroughly and with care. I saw a car for sale that needed head gasket replaced. I wanted to use the last of my funds to purchase. I now feel more comfortable to weigh my options.
Chris, not sure how you manage to make an even better and more comprehensive repair/how to video than all your others, but this was a tremendous one. Very informative. Prior to watching this, I would have been skeptical about using any of these head gasket leak fix products. Now, If I were facing a similar situation, (low value vehicle, with head gasket leak, and unjustifiable repair cost) I would definitely try these products. Just preventing the overheating and coolant loss would have been a big win, but going for an additional 2 years and 10k miles was a tremendous endorsement for these products-or at least the one used. Great job on this long term project video and all the great content your putting out. Keep up the great work!
Holy crap man, I'm really impressed you did a YEAR long test like this. That's some planning and dedication. Consequentially, I'm in the process of doing the head gasket for my d17.
I have only used a head gasket in a bottle once, on my wife's last car. She had a 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP with the 3.6 V6, 160,000 miles. Head gasket leak into the exhaust. Going through about a gallon of antifreeze a month. I used the K Seal brand sealer. The only thing I did different from the instructions was since it wasn't going through antifreeze very fast, I drained out about a gallon from the radiator, mixed the sealer into the antifreeze and added it back to the reservoir. Watched the coolant level closely for about a month with very little loss of coolant. She drove it for another 8 months before we traded it in. Didn't notice any side effects from it. The heater worked like normal. No over heating issues.
I tried your method 2 months ago, and yes the car is running great and have not seen anymore issues, hopeful that the issue stays resolved Thank you for saving me some serious money.
I appreciate your enthusiasm in all of your videos! This world can be extremely depressing at times, especially when dealing with car problems on top of everything else life throws at you. Keep up the great work Chris! God bless!
I shook up and dumped a bottle of k-seal into my radiator in my 1995 dodge caravan with the 2.5l i4. tasty blue-white exhaust, coolant level reduced every drive with no visible leaks underneath, and milky oil. Ran it 3000 miles after the K-SEAL before selling with no remaining issues.
I had been watching every video I could find to choose the best one. I settled on K-Seal Ultimate because of ease of use. I had a blown head gasket on a 2001 Buick Century 3.1 engine, very famous for weak head gaskets. I followed the directions and almost fainted when I saw the massive volumes of white smoke dying down to absolutely nothing within 5 minutes of the thermostat opening at operating temperature. I started with short trips in town for a week, just in case it failed. The next week I took it out on the highway at 60 mph for 65 mile round trip with no problems. I have since driven from Kingman to Laughlin several times. It is torture on cars pulling that 13 mile steep grade to the top at 65 mph. The real test will come when the weather gets hotter. My two test were done in 77* to 84* temperatures with the A/C on to put extra stress on the cooling system. The temp gauge stayed just below halfway mark. I'm really impressed with K-seal. I bought the beautiful Buick with the head gasket blown for $100.00. paid $33.00 for the K-seal so if the repair doesn't last a long time, I won't be losing a lot. I will keep you posted as I am starting my 5th month of driving it after using K-plus. I will update periodically.
I'm an automotive technician with 20 years of experience. The times where I diagnosed a bad head gasket, the labor was usually more than the value of the vehicle. And replacing the engine was just as costly. In the rare cases that the customer wanted to try a head gasket sealant, we usually used Blue Devil, as it gave the best results. Some of these vehicles have an incredible repair process to fix a head gasket. A lot of shops won't take this kind of work anymore, as it ties down the tech, slows shop production, and more often than not, you'll find other things that need to be repaired in order to correctly repair the vehicle. And the cost of repair goes up, which pisses off the customer. A lot easier to tell the customer NO at the front desk.
I think it's more costly in the US due to larger sized engines. Here in Chile repairing a bad head gasket (many times an engine rebuild) cost a fraction of the car value (considered actually expensive), but never the whole car value itself. Well, we got cheaper vehicle, thus unsafier and cheaper parts too.
So it was brought to my attention that my house phone number is on the oil analysis sheet. I am waiting for RUclips to blur it so in the meantime, please dont call it...
Oof
Yg
Puts down phone..
OK.
What if they call to send some treats for the dog?
Hope you can blur it ASAP, you never know when people are to bored in their house
Now lets get a round of applause for the commitment Chris puts into this channel. I know for sure I wouldn't put 2 years into a single video
8+ mill subs he knows how to do it
He deserve every bit of that money,subscriber and I don't say that often.👏👏👏
Thanks a lot! I really like doing stuff that other people won’t so we know if stuff actually works! I was kinda bummed I had to wait another year tho haha.
For good RUclips money, I'd test 10 different head gasket sealers in 10 vehicles, driving them alternately, for 5 years 😂
@GiNa RoSe Sᴇx Cʜᴀɴɴᴇʟ 21
spicey for sure ; ) lol
The fact that you took video of the car in all 4 seasons is pretty amazing 👌
It's for my dad so it had to be taken care of no matter what!
He didn’t, he just edited that in
@@1blueorange NO he did, its called dash Cam
Haha thanks man. It was hard to line up each time and hard to remember to get the shot for each season.
@@chrisfix Legend chris from Australia
This is the first time I write a comment on RUclips and I’ve had this account for like 15 years. Simply because it has to be said that I’ve never seen any video that says explains the situation so clearly the way you just did. Respect
Too bad Chris fix hasn’t even bothered to like your comment as an acknowledgment gesture
@@G12ghbas bc it’s a 2 yr old video ahha
appreciate all the effort he put into this video
Yeah this is major
From 2019 until now
You need to see Project Farm. He often does 1Year tests
I drove a car for several years with some head gasket sealer. Luckily, the head gasket was leaking externally and not internally. It was flying out of the side of the block and was therefore MUCH easier to seal. If you are leaking internally, it rarely works.
The comment "there are 5 mil. Of you guys" him sitting at a healthy 8 mil. Definitely a old clip haha still love you for all the help over the years to help keep my car on the road and safely.
"I don't know who else would do a 2 year test"
Project Farm
Bingo
I feel like he's running one now but he's staying mum about it
Nailed it.
"We're gonna test that"
I see...
You are a DYIer as well...
"Just to show you, I'm going to quickly disassemble the engine."
Only ChrisFix would say that so nonchalantly.
It was pretty simple to disassemble when you don't care about it :p
@@chrisfix will you replace the engine? or do away with the car?
@@chanus4629 He talks about the cost in the video. New or even used engine is more expensive or more work than it's worth compared to buying another used car. Fixing the engine is equally expensive.
@@peppigue His dad has the Maserati at the ready so he doesn't need the Jag anymore.
@@chrisfix fair enough
As a WRX owner this video is extremely useful.
That part
Same, WRX owner with over 200k miles on the engine.
Subaru moment
Oh boy
boutta throw some in my LGT rn
Words cannot describe how much this guy actually cares. 2 YEARS he’s spent testing this. This is unheard of. Keep it up!
ChrisFix and Project Farm are the most dedicated RUclipsrs for sure
@@carlosdeleon9593 yessir!
Probably because this is such a common and annoying ass problem
This is what sets Chris apart. 2 YEARS to test a vehicle for a video. No one else does that. Thanks for another great video.
Saying no one else does that is not true
@@austinhernandez2716 Don’t care, was giving the man a compliment. It’s a YT comment, let it go bro.
Thanks for the info💯🙏🏽I have a Quick question. I have HEAVY White smoke, sweet smelling Coming out The Exhaust of my “2011 Jaguar XJL 5.0” so I poured blue devil into my coolant reservoir (I didn’t drain my coolant before adding Blue devil, also had a sealed Radiator) Anyways I closed the coolant cap as soon as I poured the in & drove for about 30 mins, Next day later? My car just makes a 1 Click noise!! &Jump the car nothing Same Loud “1 CLICK”😢 What may have happened? (Also Car oil burns in under 3 days, and coolant reservoir becomes underfilled in 1 day) Also do you think it was my upper intake manifold? Blue devil May have sealed my cylinders stuck? How do I fix?!? Plz help?🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😭
@@maxminutiae1170 you "don't care" that you blatantly lied? What a freak.
@@maxminutiae1170 internet hard, street weak. You'd never call me a loser to my face - and you know it.
This is honestly the question the automotive world has needed answered for decades. Let's gooo!
2 years bro the dedication
Let's goo?
Lol. I got rid of a whole car because of this. Lol 🤷. I loved that car too.
I was genuinely curious. Like will this cause a clog in the radiator?!
@@chrisfix I've heard many times that it can. Wonder if the newer products are much better than the old. Or it could all just come from the sawdust and concrete tricks of old! Great video, Chris.
Love how he went from 5 mil to 10 mil. Obviously it’s well deserved since no other mechanic is putting in this much effort. Top tier performance, im a subscriber for life!
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix no sir, thank you!
This is not a mechanic but a car enthusiasts like me.
What makes this video even better is the fact that Chris started this video two years ago without any idea of where his channel would end up between the start and end. Just shows you how much dedication he has to this channel and how much he deserves every good thing that comes his way!
He had 5 million subscribers when he started the video but….I get what you mean😂
It was a nostalgia trip when he said 5 million, not gonna lie...
Hasnt really come anywherw since than his channel was still giant then lol. Shows you havent been here long
@@Jacobtheunwise i know, i came around the time he got the 1 million plaque, just reminisced on the times, y'know?
@@VegetaT23 yeah man ive been here since way before then his come a long way but his video style has stayed the same. My comment was aimed at the poster not you, i like your profile pic lol
This was a college-level course in head gaskets and head gasket sealant. Hugely impressive. Many thanks.
Im in college and I would say this is better than college
@@zachst0ree cheaper
2 years in the making, unreal Chris. Thorough isn't the word
Haha thanks!!!!
Do you think you could do this over again once the car started to overheat? Does it state it's a one time only use?
10- 4 - 2023 I have had BLUE DEVIL IN MY CAR FOR FOR OVER 4 YEARS. AND MY HEADS ON BOTH SIDE WAS LEAKING BAD. I HAVE PUT OVER 14000 HARD DRIVING MILES ON... IT... AND STILL DRIVING IT EVER DAY .... I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BLUE DEVIL SEALER... I HAVE PUT IT IN THREE DIFFERENT VEHICLES. IT HAS WORKED GREAT FOR ME....
I CAN USE CAPS TOO
@@Chris-cy8mxHES JUST ALERTING THE MASSES OF THE GOOD NEWS
I HAVE USED K SEAL BEFORE. I WAS ABLE TO PUT 500 MILES ON THE CAR THEN SELL IT TO SOMEONE ELSE
@@216clewhat were the symptoms you were having prior? we have every head gasket issue other then leaking coolant but oil is leaking into our reservoir and our temperature doesn’t register.
@@jocelyn.__. I had all the obvious signs, smokey exhaust, overheating, bubbly exhaust, but let a mechanic friend of mine confirm it before I did the k seal
Damn 2 years, my guy is dedicated, round of applause Chris for doing this for so long.
Chris’ talent is his ability to break down every concept and make everything crystal clear. That #1 automotive channel on RUclips is well deserved.
research is key:)
he makes me understand mechanics like i understand math. just one easy step at a time all the way to differential equations or in the cars' case an engine tear down.
"We have about 5 million people in this community"
Yep, this was filmed ages ago. Props to Chris!
Just watched it. 10.1 million.
If you are not the best, then you are one of the best who provide educational content regarding car repairs and diagnostics on RUclips, and you explain everything in detail, in addition to the fact that the filming of all your videos is clear. Thank you for all your efforts.
Thanks!
@@chrisfix No we thank you Chris :)
Wow, a 2 year test and then a complete engine teardown, this is probably the best-made video chrisfix has ever done
I missed the "complete" engine teardown. Can you give a time stamp?
Right near the end of the video....shows block and radiator....quite interesting.
One of the best car tutorial/product test videos I've seen
It is so good im strait going to put some sealer in my Jeep as i noticed my water temps have been rising once i go uphill but downhill they fine but did notice i had to top it up.
2:00 Chris said that the channel was 5 million strong, and by the time he finished the video it was nearing 8.5. So crazy. Good job, man.
He obviously started this a 2 years ago. Haha some people
@@marcusaurelius652 I know he started it two years ago. I’m saying he’s come so far in two years, it’s surreal.
@@marcusaurelius652 He obviously stated that he understood its a 2 year old video. Haha some people.
I love how he didn't explicitly state "this is 2 years ago", and that's all it took for you to not understand LOL
whoosh if i've ever seen one
10.1 now
There’s a lot of mechanics on RUclips but nobody I’ve seen can match your energy and simple way of explaining how party of the engine work. I remember years ago learning how to wash my car and detail engines from your videos. Just wanted to say thank you for all the knowledge you’ve passed on Chris you made an enthusiast out of a laymen. I’m almost done fixing up my first non hand me down rig that I actually own and it feels so good!
Goonzquad but their channel is a tad bit different.😉
@@MiguelASant goon squad??? They should have picked a different name if they wanted to be taken seriously
@@MiguelASant Garage 54 all the way.
He does have a lot of energy.
@@Hym5225 😊 They made that name years ago they also explained way they named it that. But either way their channel is still great!!
Very good tutorial. I used Blue Devil in my 1998 Subaru Forester 2 years ago and I'm still driving it now, no problems. It had a bad head gasket. Can't believe how good Blue Devil works, and I highly recommend it.
I have a 99' that has a small oil leak. Just a spot here and there so nothing crazy. Thinking it could be the head gasket though. Car only has 62k miles, but it's never been replaced.
You think it'd be worth using the Blue Devil on it now to get ahead of any issue? I use it for my business, so planning to keep the car a long time.
@@OldWorldLad I'm just wondering how an additive for coolant would help of motor oil leak?
@@leakyjeep5.9 oil runs through the head as well as water
I'm surprised at this point that Subarus aren't factory filled with blue devil.
@@MrTheHillfolk 😂. Maybe a specialized 50/50 blend
You have helped millions of regular Joe’s like myself better understand how their vehicle operates. While I do not have time to fix my vehicle myself, your videos have helped me keep from getting played at the mechanic shop. Thank you for your dedication to being so thorough.
Same!
I always encourage people who aren’t into cars or don’t know anything about cars to at least know their vehicle. The more they know the car, the less chance of a scam mechanic prying out money from them
whos joe?
@@usualstbot1427 joe mama
I've been watching Chris ever since those old videos, when he used to talk with a very different tone voice (serious voice haha). Is very clear how good he has become at this, but I think this is his best video. What a patience! Wait 2 years to give us this kind of info.... RESPECT!! I have learned a lot from this guy over these years. Thank you vey much!
Thanks a lot!
Sounds very much like Luke Lango on the stock/investment tapes!
Probably the most thorough video I've seen on youtube.
@@chrisfix DUDE, I used Blue Devil and the head gasket issue is solved, no more coolant leaks and car is running at normal temperatures. My mechanic tried telling me to buy new engine since fixing head gasket is too complex and time consuming for him.
For added support I was wondering if people can try using different head gasket product within days of each other? Would you recommend that?
I used Blue Devil when my 97 Acura TL 3.2L started overheating continuously. I dye tested it to confirm and it was my head gasket. I followed Blue Devil step by step. I also bought a brand new radiator and flushed the system with a water hose with the top radiator hose pushing it through it and with no thermostat with bottom hose disconnected. With that I started the vehicle as well to fully flush all the coolant out. Applied the BD and it worked. This was at 100k miles and I am at 190k miles after 10 years! No issues.
I've got 1 year and 10,000 on my blue devil tundra repair. Still going strong
Was wondering if it would be a good idea to drain your coolant system after the leak has stopped.
Agree that it looks impressive and it didn’t clog things up by why temp fate?
At that point you’ve probably kicked up some nasties in that system.
Guess that was a long winded way of saying I’d drain it and just replace with properly mixed coolant.
Used Blue Devil in my 98 Corolla at 380,000. It was in an accident at 597,000 miles, but healthy as a horse. 100% no issues for 110,000+ miles.
@@1ZZT223how did you apply it just pour it in and then change oil 2 days later
So I had one on my first car a 96 Saturn sl1 5speed 1.9l sohc with 60k miles that I got for 600 bucks in 2007 on it when I got it. I used black bead shit and flushed my cooling system after and put 100k miles on it and drove like....a 14-18 year old. But I also drove a lot of hwy miles back and forth from mpls to Iowa babying it getting 43-46mpg....so it works. Would I do it to a vehicle that has value...idk
For those watching this video years later I thought it might be helpful to know there is more than one Blue Devil head gasket sealer. I had a friend that used the smaller ( 16 oz ) bottle that's featured in the video and he didn't have any luck but I used the larger (1 quart)Blue Devil version and it did work for me. I highly recommend following the directions
3 versions of the bars as well
Well i have white smoke and a little water in oil
I had a radiator leak and over heated my 2010 jeep commander
So im going to try something from auto zone
@@RachelWhite-vs7dc Which one?
It’s unreal that Chris put 2 years of content into 1 video. I’m convinced Chris best RUclipsr in the world 💯
You should check out Project Farm if you like long and detailed tests.
@@surgeonso4345 good to know
Thanks a lot!
Let's appreciate the fact he recorded it 2 years ago and waited to post this so we don't have to wait.
30:15
I immediately knew that this was a Dodge Viper with that side exhaust (blowing up something off for its way) and that V10 sound. I appreciate you for the last 2 years of your hard workings.
Super stoked for Viper content! 😆
Yeah the viper V10 is very different sounding to V10 in Lamborghini
@@master6435 crossplane ohv vs. flatplane dohc.
That Viper sound is done by that LARGE 8.4L OHV V10.
was my first thought too.
Been using the sealers for years. Grew up originally using just basic sodium silicate which was easy to buy. Not all gaskets are created equal. Also the liquid glass method wasn't always wise. I've had more success with Steal Seal and K-seal never used the ultimate formula. Had the most failures with BlueDevils formula. Tested most on the markets as the budget of customers its what they brought for me to use. I just did what the manufacturer stated for instructions. My friends 2004 Impala leaked in 2007 did a new gasket. In 2010 it blew again only 68000 miles and 2x blown so I did the Steel Seal this time and now there 201k on the vehicle and hasn't leaked or blown another spot. Thats the longest lasting quick fix I've been able to track. As the owner gave me the vehicle and I gave it to my brother and he sold it to a friend in need. The Bars Block seal imo should be only temporary as I've had to do many radiator and heater core flushes as it clogged either the radiator or the heater core. Especially in aluminum rads. Seen 4 Land Rovers clogged bottom of the rads. Just replace the gasket in those beasts.
Thank you for all the info! I have a 2011 Impala and was wondering which one to use. Now I know! ❤
Hi . So I need to do a sealer on my blown v6 engine tommorow . If it works should I change oil and filter after it and do more frequent oil changers to keep oil nice
Yes! Once your contamination leak (oil and coolant) is stable, ie no more intermix, change the oil. @@Marksmith2-qu6tl
@@Jennyhicks332011 and 2004 have different head gaskets, ones plastic and ones plastic with rubber components. Btw 2011 is the worst year for impalas.
Hi have you ever tried the head gasket sealer on a turbo engine? I have a 2013 ford fusion 2.0 eco boost wondering if it would work on a high compression engine or if it might clog the inter cooler or damage the turbo?
Shoutout to the people that remember what vehicle he's talking about with the sawdust. The ol' PT Cruiser
Dang you guys are awesome!
LMAOOO the PT Cruiser came to mind literally when he said sawdust 😆
Why didn't they use head gasket sealer instead of sawdust?
@@catinthehat5140 cost
Its the classic car dealer thing, I've seen it used in rear differentials too. basically anything that makes a noise
I think Chris is one of those youtubers you just don't care how long he takes for the next video. The quality and effort he puts is so incredible that the wait is well worth it!!!!
I always drop what I'm doing for a ChrisFix video!
@@KainYusanagi Wait. Are you saying there is people that can actually leave it for later?
This guy taught me so much over the years. I started fixing my dads truck then my truck since I was 14. Thank you sir for all you have provided for us
Best time to start!
Wow, so much time went into this just for a problem few people, relatively, actually have. So grateful for your videos as always Chris. Keep doing you!
It still happens buddy
Hi can I use head gasket sealer on Audi s8 and what make of sealer. 5hanks
“Few people actually have” I’m on my second so I mess with the average!
Chris, we really do appreciate you and the commitment. Your effort does not go unnoticed.
Im glad this comment made it to the top and Chris liked it. He deserves to know!
It shows how much time and effort Chris puts into these vids. Hearing him say 5 mil subs, the channel has grown so much since then!
Literally no one has done this. No one has put 2 years for a project then show us engine tear downs. Kudos to you Chris for being so dedicated to your following and putting in the work no other RUclipsr has. You’re in uncharted territory and you’re killing it. 🤟🏽
Thanks a lot man!
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And to see clear water jackets, clear radiator and a good result on the oil sample too 👍
9 years ago we put kseal in a cavalier. 9 years ago. They still drive that car to this day and haven't had to add more or replace the gasket
The coolant must be rusty brown by now.
@@im-that-guy-pal we have done coolant flushes maybe twice for maintenance and it's been fine everytime.
Video suggestion: How to install aftermarket sound system in your car or truck. Subs, amplifier, speakers. I’m sure you or someone in your family would love a new sound system in their car on the go.
Thanks for the idea!
@@chrisfix absolutely 😁 thank you for all the hard work you put into your videos! Great job.
@@chrisfix Especially with sound dampening material. You can include dynamat, and compare it with the super effective and inexpensive " peel and seal, aluminum" for a WAY cheaper alternative.
Love you for bringing this topic up and for Chris to reply.
I could do that video I've done all my own installs since the eighties
could also include how to do sound dampening and fit aftermarket head units briefly again
Hi Chris...I wanted to say thank you very much for your wonderful video! Being alone with no help, a senior lady on a fixed income and with old cars to match you saved the day because my 98 Cirrus was just diagnosed with a busted head gasket...the way you do your videos are so easy to understand. You take the time not only to show proof...you explain how stuff works, that even me...an old lady has hope! That I can do this!!!!
A big hug in tears and thank you so very much for sharing your gift of teaching..
How did you go with the head gasket sealer? Were you able to keep your car running?
This is such a sweet comment but that ain’t right, senior ladies need someone to help them with things, where are all the dudes willing to help our older folks out
Hi, Linda! Were you able to get your car going with one of the head gasket sealers Chris mentions in this video?
A thumb up to both Linda who has the courage to share her experience and Chris for all his efforts. Also, as @obeseperson mentioned, where the heck are those dudes?
Its more of a quick fix until you can get it repaired properly. Ive seen alot of issues with sealers. And i mean. Alot. Its up to you though to roll the dice.
“ I don’t know anyone else who would do a two year project like this “ because there isn’t anyone else who would do it. Much respect to you, mr fixtopher.
Project farm would like a word
Great video. Anyone who knows cars a little has had to help a gramps, a single mom, a kid on this one. I think the mechanism of sodium silicate is probably not just an evaporative deposition, but chemically triggered too. If so, the gasket or sealer (Subaru) might work better or worse. Not really sure but „water glass“ silica has a complex chemistry to become water proof.
4/5 cars it’s fixed, and on the one it failed turned out wasn’t actually a headgasket. I’ve ever only used blue devil and works great
Me too. How long ago?
The head studs are probably what caused the head to warp.
I think you got your new car cheap because it is so blurry. Blurry cars are always cheaper!
It costed him 21 grand…
It's always bad when I spill my bottle of gaussian blur, especially on the paint of my car. It's really hard to remove for repainting, sadly it's like a vinicity effect, if I put my hand there, it also becomes blurry, so the only option is to have gloves on. Bummer.
@@FakeExotic he said " I couldn't resist when I saw this deal" so 21 grand must be cheaper than average
21k is a great price for a Dodge Viper, no matter what year
@@StrykerV8 I was about to say viper because it sounded like an American V10
Chris Fix and Project Farm are by far the best reviewers on the internet, always awesome to watch!
I thought it was a project farm video by the thumbnail lol good vid
@@aurias01 ha! Looking at the thumbnail I can see it
The best 30 Mins of RUclips in my entire life.
The single best video on RUclips
The single best channel when it comes to fixing on youtube
Did Chris just really get himself a VIPER? 😮
Good lord are we ever going to have fun watching Chris Ripp around in it :O
I don't know any viper you can buy for $21k
22:05 has a car under a red Dodge car cover... 👀
reflection at 30:07 also shows a Viper!
@@leocui03 damn , Chris played himself by super cleaning his cars 😂
@@leocui03 When he revs it at 30:11 you can also see a stone or something getting pushed (Which I presume are the exhaust gasses) near the rear of the car which would add up to the side mounted exhausts vipers have. The mic also gets a little distorted, which could be explained by the engine sound coming straight out the side.
Its a volvo five cylinder probably. They sound similar to a v10 viper especially at higher rpms
Dude you went hard on this video. I've never seen anything this in depth about HG sealer. Good job!
I put Bar's stop leak in my 2001, Lincoln Town Car almost 3 years ago and its still holding. My heater works great, uses maybe 8 oz of anti freeze a year. The heater core was leaking. That's why I used Bar's Stop Leak. Works great for me. To change a heater core on this car, the entire dash needs to come out about a 2 day job for a professional, 3 days for a DIY. For what I spent on the Bar's Leak, it's worth it even if I have to flush , and add new anti freeze and Bar's leak. 😊
The way Chris took the engine apart, it is exactly the same way my local dealership works.
6 years?! Christ, I remember when you bought the jag. Can’t believe that flew by that fast!
Same, I was like didn't get that for his dad last year!
I was thinking the same thing
I don't know what's more impressive, the video content, 8.5 million subscribers, or the fact that you still respond to the comments. Thank you ChrisFix for another great video.
I had a 2005 PT Cruiser with 125,000 miles on it. I used the Blue Devil Head Gasket Sealer and never had another problem with it running hot. It fixed it in the first try. I'm a firm believer in the Blue Devil Sealer. Never used any other kind.
The dedication this man puts into the channel…what a legend🙌🏽
I want you guys to get the best info and best videos possible!
@@chrisfix and it definitely shows! Never seen any other channel go through such lengths as a two year timeframe to test out things like this; if at all, the best a channel would do is probably just say “yeah I’ve tested it, worked for about two years, 10k miles so I’d recommend it,” but you always break it down so much and make it extremely easy to follow along and understand the videos and the steps and components that will be associated with the job. It’s amazing, really🙌🏽long time fan here, and very much looking forward to all future videos❤️🔥keep up the great work!
Not to mention, you STILL go through the whole comments section and interact with everyone who has feedback or questions, always willing to clarify what you can🙌🏽👏🏽definitely worthy of all your success🔥🔥
@@chrisfix I have so many things to say but I want to sell it up like this I'm a 35-year master technician ASE certified that was so well said that was some of the greatest information I've ever seen on the internet very very informative information was golden thank you very much and the world thinks you, don't change buddy! Your new friend Dave
@@googleearthknoth1333 thanks a lot Dave!
Used Barr’s Leaks on Dodge Dakota 3.7 V6, 230,000 mi, literally stopped the issue in minutes. A few months later drained all the coolant to replace the water pump and thermostat, lots of that goop present. Now, 6000 miles later, still going strong. Not a daily driver, but at least I didn’t have to junk the truck. Great video Chris!
looking at this vid and your comment i would just throw some more in when it goes again :)
junkyard one the way ( bought the 80's K1500 that way and it kept over heating, more so if i went light 4x4ing or towing sub 1500LB's on the hwy/town and junked 3 heater cores and 2 454BBC rads ect. aka hack fix in a grey bottle don't do it. still have the truck but no plans on the v8SBC+700R4 = bin, the rest of it im keeping after its 💯 dead 💀 or stolen/chopped ) iron SBC 305-383 and nope 👎 not rebuildable that i know how to as it gets every where and is hard to get off / let the water 🚿 passages work efficiently as designed. and i found so many hacks with it as a professional mechanic 👨🔧 👎 glad some people are smart and skipped that snake 🐍 oiling makes my life a lot easier and enjoyable
lucky 🍀 me my 1970 440BBM doesn't have any of that junk 😁
Thanks for sharing!
Dodge Dakota has a nack for blowing a head
I used that many times and yea i never had a problem
Watched this all the way through. Amazing as always!
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I'm watching with my 300C sitting in the driveway with a head gasket blown
Can you give us an update about your McLaren?
I totally agree Mr. Ish....lol.
While everyone is worrying about phone numbers and blurry spots (engine nudity lol), I was just crazy happy to see someone actually do this test the RIGHT way and show that these can work.....and can get you home!
You know a little about all that now don't ya? LOL.
Real quick though, what caused the original overheating issue that caused the head warpage?
Thanks a lot bud!
Just sorted the comments by new and was amazed to see Chris still replying. I recently pressure tested my radiator and went through every chamber with an endoscope and found coolant filling my 4th chamber. The car usually last 60 miles before it needs a coolant top of so I'm hoping the blue devil HG sealant does it's thing. I'll be removing the thermostat and giving it a flush before i run the test but will be back with updates and results. Hoping for the best!
Let me know how it goes!
I ended up doing an oil change before and after but so far it's holding up, now we see how long we can roll 🤘😎
@@X-Dubhow did it go?
@@harigopaldas108 got a good two months in before it started to overheating again, taking it to the shop to get the engine pulled and resurfaced. Not a bad temporary job to save for the task though
Gotta give Chris massive props for the amount of time, effort, patience and commitment he put into this video which has literally been 2 years in the making!
Can we take a minute to appreciate all the effort and quality Chris puts into EVERY video? WOW. Well done once again, Chris!
applause applause applause
Yes it is awesome! I know I would have forgotten all about the 2nd video & would have left it at that
The time has finally arrived😩 missed u Chris
Yeah it’s been long🥲
I missed him more tho
well i guess he probably make a video from 2 years ago to now and also i think this is the reason why we don't have any Reports about the Jaguar X type head gasket replacement
Same
same thing to the other repairs like the axles Abs module and so on because he's testing a head gasket sealer
Man you’re awesome! That’s why I watched your videos the time and dedication you put into it makes it even better! No one on earth does that much respect brother! You’ve taught me a lot and give us confidence we can do anything!
Thanks a lot!
I've been working on cars for nearly fifty years, and I've tried many different head gasket sealers over the decades. Usually the sealers from my early days were made to just get you home, but over the last decade things have definitely changed. My experience over the last ten years has seen quite a big difference in the quality and performance of these additives, and the one I recommend most would be Blue Devil, from their rear main seal repair, to transmission shift additive, and head gasket sealer, they are definitely The Best in my opinion!!!!
what you should recommend is get the actually fixed, if you can't afford that high bill just get a cheaper car and don't go to a dealer ship for starters. If you're car is worth $1500 i doubt anyone will be able to spend 30 000$ on a newer car, so yea, fix it if the bodywork is in good shape. On the used market you'll never know if there is sawdust in the engine or not.
Excellent job. I am an engineer and you did everything right. From the theory to the test to the dissassembly and analysis. Very impressive Chris.
How do you tell if someones an engineer???
@@Loompius Ask them 😁😁
Can you guys design cars that people can work on without tearing apart the whole engine to get to something?
@@StrongerThanBigfoot they're all yes men. The boss says make it cheap and they say yes sir and sure they will talk to each other about how the plane will fall out of the sky but in front of their boss they are cucks
@@Loompius don't worry, they'll let you know 😂
Can’t believe it’s been 6 years since you bought the Jag for your dad.
I’ve been using your tips and flipping vehicles for the last few years now. I appreciate it.
ChrisFix, thank you, man for putting this video. Grey Head Seal fixed my small (1 liter per week) head gasket leak. Already 1 month in and no rough idling and no adding the antifreeze. Thank you.
This video was 2 years in the making? You really are the real deal❤
The dedication of this man
Wanted to show some real world, long term testing in the best way possible!
Best on the net!😁
@@chrisfix
And this is why youre the best. Didnt rush a video for clicks. Real man of the people. Salute😎
@@chrisfix You are the best when it comes to helping with problems and solutions on cars
Chris: "I don't know anyone else that would do a 2 year test like this".
Me: Someone get Project Farm on the phone.
I'm pretty sure he's a subscriber to chris as well.
Actually thought this was a project farm video untill it started
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@@FissecatOriginals same here but I ain't mad best 2 youtubers I watch and most trustworthy i feel
First comment I've ever made on a youtube video is now: This was an excellent and comprehensive review, thanks for putting in the effort. I've always thought those products were snake oil... but if your in a bind it is totally worth a $20 swing for the fences. After 10K miles if it started to leak again? I"d throw the other half of that bottle in and cross my fingers. Well done man!
I would have done that but the brake lines were starting to rust and the car was just junk at this point haha
I've been using that exact Bar's Leaks sealer on a 2010 Prius (that year is known for blowing head gaskets). First sealed it in late Feb 2020, and the problem did come back roughly 10k miles later. I've put about 25k miles on it so far and still going (bought it at 193k, 218k now) about to add some more sealer again. It needs more when it starts to shake briefly on a cold start, and at the same time I notice the coolant level very slowly going down. I didn't use as much the 2nd time because I figured after the first time, it was still mostly sealed. I think I used 1/3rd of a bottle the last time. Oil has been clean the whole time. Leak was pretty minor from the get-go, would take days of normal driving to notice the reservoir having less coolant in it.
16:30 The bottle shows more steps than that...first step after pouring the sealer is to get it up to temp (In a Prius that means go for a short drive), and then stop and cool off completely, but THEN you're supposed to also go for a second 15 minute drive after it cooled from the first step, not the next day. That's when I take it on the freeway for 20 minutes or so. THEN the next day and for the next 10k, it runs great. Maybe that's what caused the thermostat on the Jaguar to stick closed for a bit? I really have no idea, I'm no mechanic and these problems have variables.
@@chrisfix I have junked a Jaguar X Type just about the same time.. they just rust!
me too, 100%
My dad just blew the head gasket on the family's 2011 Chevy Aveo with an overheat. (I'm pretty sure the rad has a leak and I'll be pulling it tomorrow to confirm.) The reservoir now blows the coolant out when the cap is off which it never did before and I found water/coolant ontop of the pistons after pulling the spark plugs. But your video is so comprehensive that it has given me the confidence to give the Blue Devil a try once I get the rad leak fixed, versus taking the head off the block and praying to everything since I've never even opened a valve cover before. I'll try to remember to update this as it goes.
Oil in coolant or coolant in oil? Or both?
1:58 about 5 million subscribers 2 years ago. Almost 8 and a half million now. The dedication to make a video like this shows why you deserve it.
The amount of work and dedication is admirable. Chris is the best car channel on RUclips hands down. 👏👏
Thanks a lot!
That and the fact it takes two years to make this video properly.
totally agree!!!
“We have 5 million”
Me looking at his current almost 9mil: “That’s cute”
You have completely changed my mind about head gasket sealer, I have a beater that I dont want to spend all that time to replace the head gasket and before this I thought it was my only option, thank you ChrisFix!
Just blown my head gasket. Sealer 20€ and new gasket 15€. Takes like 30min to take old out. But it is still very good video for some cases where proper repair aint option
From my experience, I've had the best luck with K-Seal for coolant and head-gasket leaks since it's very versatile at sealing multiple types of coolant leaks without clogging.
Also HUGE props to Chris for uploading this video a year in the making. The dedication you put in your videos is unmatched and has set the highest standard to helping others with their automotive needs. Bravo!
Man I have turned my self into a DIY’r by watching your channel and using my Haynes repair manual for extra knowledge. You are an inspiration to me and having saved me thousands of dollars in stealership repairs. Thank you for all your hard work and dedicated time to inform us that listen
Same!
29:20 Chris without being arrogant, a true statement right there. Well done and thanks Chris. Keep it up!
Iv been doing auto
Mechanics for 30 years.
DAVE IS THE MAN YOU WANT WORKING ON YOUR ENGINE.
There isn’t a shop in America who does better work than this
Lol so dave so he say it daveis the man hear that people go look for save cus even tho we were tkld dave i guess dVe must live in all 50 states
Who's dave?
Dave's not here. 😅
Chris says.. This is real you wont have to wait a year, we have about 5 mil subs right now.
2021, has 8.39 million. Yep legit. Lets go 😎
I was thinking the same thing. He gain about 4 million subs in that time.
Crazy right?!
@@chrisfix You deserve it for all the hard work you put into the channel. Is there a way to send you a few bucks as a way to say thanks?
@@chrisfix 100% earned and deserved. PS, thank you.
Now at 10 million , one of the best RUclipsrs I swear
Chris, this is an incredible video. This is the stuff of wives' tales, this is the stuff of mechanic's horror stories, this is all the rumours and forum posts debunked. I'm sure there are sealers which arent quite as great, but that company should've PAID you for this endorsement. Thanks for the quality content Chris!!!!
Love the comment 😂😂😂😂
Chris my family had a head gasket leak in their minivan once, and we go to a mechanic just like you and the shop charge us half what a dealer can charge us for. My family goes to a mechanic that's honest and cheap like you. I think they rebuit the entire head gasket and charged us $ 700.00 for it. This happened back in 2013
Wow. I wish this video was out how long ago. Lol
yeah the dealer is going to rip you off every single time. A good mechanic can do the job just as well for way less money
I'm a retired chemist and did a lot of research on this subject and settled on Blue Devil for my '97 Altima AND my '05 F-250 (diesel). No more head gasket issues even after several years of driving both vehicles. One proviso-- follow the directions on the bottle to the letter.
Thanks for sharing!
1:58 "We have 5 million subscribers"
-checks subs
-8.4 million
Yep, checks out.
10yrs ago I poured Blue Devil into my 2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5, due to a blown head gasket, 124,000 miles later and to this day still running strong. 😬👍
Hell yeah
Was it leaking oil by chance?
@@ricardomundi16 it was not leaking oil. 😬👍
It's very hard to find someone with the dedication or persistence to do a 2 year test now a days, it's channels like this that keep people on the road! Keep it up Chris!
project farm
@@DarkIzo project farm does good reviews but he deals with products vs actual repairs like ChrisFix. It’s an apples to oranges comparison.
THANK YOU! I HAVE ZERO CAR KNOWLEDGE. You explained so very thoroughly and with care. I saw a car for sale that needed head gasket replaced. I wanted to use the last of my funds to purchase. I now feel more comfortable to weigh my options.
Chris, not sure how you manage to make an even better and more comprehensive repair/how to video than all your others, but this was a tremendous one. Very informative. Prior to watching this, I would have been skeptical about using any of these head gasket leak fix products. Now, If I were facing a similar situation, (low value vehicle, with head gasket leak, and unjustifiable repair cost) I would definitely try these products. Just preventing the overheating and coolant loss would have been a big win, but going for an additional 2 years and 10k miles was a tremendous endorsement for these products-or at least the one used. Great job on this long term project video and all the great content your putting out. Keep up the great work!
Holy crap man, I'm really impressed you did a YEAR long test like this. That's some planning and dedication. Consequentially, I'm in the process of doing the head gasket for my d17.
Doing the same on my d16 lol
Lmao I've had two D17s blow head gaskets on me, both at around 180k mi. Let's hope K20s are more reliable.
I have only used a head gasket in a bottle once, on my wife's last car. She had a 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP with the 3.6 V6, 160,000 miles. Head gasket leak into the exhaust. Going through about a gallon of antifreeze a month. I used the K Seal brand sealer. The only thing I did different from the instructions was since it wasn't going through antifreeze very fast, I drained out about a gallon from the radiator, mixed the sealer into the antifreeze and added it back to the reservoir. Watched the coolant level closely for about a month with very little loss of coolant. She drove it for another 8 months before we traded it in. Didn't notice any side effects from it. The heater worked like normal. No over heating issues.
Awesome!
"Then we traded it in" with full disclosure i presume 😁
@@Dufftruck7 Of course!😉
I tried your method 2 months ago, and yes the car is running great and have not seen anymore issues, hopeful that the issue stays resolved
Thank you for saving me some serious money.
Great! Glad to hear it is working and I hope it gives your car some extra life!
I appreciate your enthusiasm in all of your videos! This world can be extremely depressing at times, especially when dealing with car problems on top of everything else life throws at you. Keep up the great work Chris! God bless!
Thanks a lot man!
"We have 5 million Chris Fix subscribers in this community"
*looks at current subscribers*
Finally, the ultimate ChrisFix video for us Subaru owners!
me ^
How do you think I ended up here.
I shook up and dumped a bottle of k-seal into my radiator in my 1995 dodge caravan with the 2.5l i4. tasty blue-white exhaust, coolant level reduced every drive with no visible leaks underneath, and milky oil. Ran it 3000 miles after the K-SEAL before selling with no remaining issues.
I had been watching every video I could find to choose the best one. I settled on K-Seal Ultimate because of ease of use. I had a blown head gasket on a 2001 Buick Century 3.1 engine, very famous for weak head gaskets. I followed the directions and almost fainted when I saw the massive volumes of white smoke dying down to absolutely nothing within 5 minutes of the thermostat opening at operating temperature. I started with short trips in town for a week, just in case it failed. The next week I took it out on the highway at 60 mph for 65 mile round trip with no problems. I have since driven from Kingman to Laughlin several times. It is torture on cars pulling that 13 mile steep grade to the top at 65 mph. The real test will come when the weather gets hotter. My two test were done in 77* to 84* temperatures with the A/C on to put extra stress on the cooling system. The temp gauge stayed just below halfway mark. I'm really impressed with K-seal. I bought the beautiful Buick with the head gasket blown for $100.00. paid $33.00 for the K-seal so if the repair doesn't last a long time, I won't be losing a lot. I will keep you posted as I am starting my 5th month of driving it after using K-plus. I will update periodically.
Thanks awesome! Thanks for the info!
$100 whip? Shiiiittt
Thank you!
@@19ShilohK I know right man even with the gasket going that’s a hell of a rally car if you can find a junk engine for it
K-SEAL that’s my go to as well. Don’t mess with the other stuff!
I'm an automotive technician with 20 years of experience. The times where I diagnosed a bad head gasket, the labor was usually more than the value of the vehicle. And replacing the engine was just as costly. In the rare cases that the customer wanted to try a head gasket sealant, we usually used Blue Devil, as it gave the best results. Some of these vehicles have an incredible repair process to fix a head gasket. A lot of shops won't take this kind of work anymore, as it ties down the tech, slows shop production, and more often than not, you'll find other things that need to be repaired in order to correctly repair the vehicle. And the cost of repair goes up, which pisses off the customer.
A lot easier to tell the customer NO at the front desk.
that's not cool. What if the customer loves the car and wants it fixed no matter the cost?
@@pa4o93ir49 Then they will pay whatever the cost. Never be so invested in a vehicle, that your willing to lose your ass on
Or do it yourself. Here are some videos to watch.
@@markcarr5142 Well some cars have sentimental value.
I think it's more costly in the US due to larger sized engines. Here in Chile repairing a bad head gasket (many times an engine rebuild) cost a fraction of the car value (considered actually expensive), but never the whole car value itself. Well, we got cheaper vehicle, thus unsafier and cheaper parts too.
I always believed gasket sealer clogged your radiator. Glad to know these new ones are a safe and effective option
"Christopher Fixtopher" is insane lmfao
;)