Bar’s Leaks Repair: Prep for Cooling System Leak Spike
Harsh weather often results in vehicles being unable to keep their engines at a constant operating temperature due to cooling system leaks. Bar’s Leaks offers several affordable first-option fixes for cooling system leaks.
Leak Detection Equipment & Tools
Get the low-down on the tools and equipment you need to help you find leaks in four main vehicle systems.
Tech Tip: Heater Core Leak Repair
A classic sign of a heater core problem is when the inside of the vehicle’s windshield persistently keeps misting. Warm coolant is leaking out of the core into the vents and then condensing against the cooler surface of the windshield.
Hyundai Coolant Service Basics
Most often, a Hyundai with a cooling system issue will find its way to your shop for a few reasons. One is the temperature gauge is reading higher than normal. Of course, that assumes the customer is aware they have a gauge. Another is a leak under the car that has gotten their attention, or maybe the check engine lamp is on and you find a code for excessive engine temp. Or, the car is on the back of a tow truck as a result of overheating on the road.
Coolant Leak From Front Right Side Of BMW M52TU Cylinder Head
Cylinder heads with a machining flaw (hairline crack) may have been installed on M52TU engines in production on a limited number of vehicles.
Bar’s Leaks Introduces Cooling System Repair
The newest easy-to-use, low-cost vehicle solution from Bar’s Leaks is formulated to offer multiple benefits for engine cooling systems. According to the company, Bar’s Leaks Cooling System Repair not only stops coolant leaks and antifreeze loss, it also prevents overheating and corrects other cooling system problems to protect against future breakdowns and costly cooling system repairs.
Tech Tip: Mazda Leak From Rear Heater Pipe
During winter driving, especially in the 23 “Salt Belt” states, water containing salt may accumulate in the black plastic pipe cover and/or the brackets of the wheel housing. This may cause corrosion and perforation of the rear heater pipe, resulting in coolant seepage from the rear heater pipe.
Hyundai Coolant Issues: Getting to the Heart of Coolant Leaks
When it comes to cooling system problems you may see on the Hyundai vehicle lineup, there are a few that would be considered serial failures. But, as these cars accumulate miles, you’ll see the same type of service opportunities you would find on any other vehicle, advises Import Specialist Contributor Bob Dowie.
Subaru Outback Head Gasket Repair
The Subaru is a 2002 Outback with 109,982 miles. It has excessive oil leaks from the driver’s side head gasket and some from the passenger’s side. The vehicle had been repaired under warranty by the dealer at about 65,000 miles, and most likely the repairs were done without taking the engine out with probably only one head gasket being replaced. To complete the repair, follow the steps outlined in this article.
Fix Heater Core Leaks with Bar’s Leaks Liquid Aluminum
Heater core leaks are becoming more common and increasingly expensive to repair. According to the company, Bar’s Leaks Liquid Aluminum Radiator & Heater Core Stop Leak can save your customers money by chemically repairing many heater core leaks, without the time-consuming and costly process of removing the vehicle dash.