What happens when a freeze plug fails?
Freeze plugs are an essential part of your engine, because they keep coolant from leaking out. If you neglect a leaking freeze plug for too long, your engine’s coolant could potentially leak to a level where it can no longer effectively cool your engine, and cause it to overheat, risking extensive damage.
How do you know if your freeze plugs are leaking?
Even if you don’t see a puddle of coolant underneath your vehicle, you may be able to smell it. Coolant leaks caused by bad freeze plugs will create a distinct odor. Coolant has a sweet odor. If you notice this sweet odor when inspecting the engine bay, you could have a coolant leak.
Are freeze plugs hard to replace?
Replacing freeze plugs is not hard, but getting to them can be really tough with the engine in the vehicle. If you can’t get the plug replaced in the car, then you may need to visit your local NAPA AutoCare Center for assistance.
Can I drive with a leaking freeze plug?
Freeze plugs rarely fall out or fail completely so they cause slow leaks. As long as you keep your engine coolant full and your engine never gets hot, you could limp your car along with a leaking freeze plug although we never recommend it.
How long does it take to replace a freeze plug?
The labor to just remove and install the transmission is 4.5 hours and then add one hours labor to do the one freeze plug on back of motor and an additional 1/2 hour for each additional freeze plug. You may be looking at about 6 hours labor plus any parts and fluids needed.
Can you seal a leaking freeze plug?
Can you seal a freeze plug? Seal up the crack or leak in the freeze plug with a sealant. This solution may only be temporary, and many damaged freeze plugs need to be completely replaced. The sealant will prevent further leaking until you have the replacement parts necessary.
Can you drive with a leaking freeze plug?
Can I drive my truck with leaking freeze plug?
Is BlueDevil any good?
Engine runs great, there are no misfires, no loss of coolant, no excess pressure and there is ample heat from the heater core with the car at idle. So at this point, problem is 100% fixed. Blue Devil did the job as advertised and I’m a happy customer so far.
Does BlueDevil hurt thermostat?
1.0 out of 5 starsWill ruin your cooling system and maybe engine! Do not, I repeat, do NOT use this product to seal your head gasket leak. Read the reviews, look at pictures. This will clog your radiator, thermostat, heater core, and maybe even your block!
Will BlueDevil hurt your engine?
BlueDevil does not clog or harm your engine since its safe and easy to use. BlueDevil can be used in gasoline or diesel engines without harm. oil leak sealer that permanently prevents your oil leak.