I don't agree that it would for certain cause all of the issues previously posted but I wouldn't recommend using it on a BMW. It generally always worked and I never had a catastrophic failure. I've used stop leak many times in winter beaters and have had excellent success. While your at it, replace the CCV on the back of the intake manifold as well.Thank you for the info. Its a good idea to replace the valley pan gasket along with all the other seals around the intake manifold. You can look down and see the same burnt coolant or wetness. You can also check for leaking between the motor and the firewall on the passenger side of the car. Usually, you will be able to see the remains of burnt coolant or it might even still be wet or moist down there if you have driven the car recently. You can remove the plastic engine cover and then look down under the intake manifold with a flashlight. ![]() You can check for leaks from the valley pan in a few different areas. I have to add additional coolant every 3 weeks as well. While your at it, replace the CCV on the back of the intake manifold as well.Ĭhances are that your valley pan gasket under the intake manifold between the 'V' is leaking. ![]() stop leak does nothing but destroy your cooling system.Ĭhances are that your valley pan gasket under the intake manifold between the 'V' is leaking. You should fix the component that is leaking. Stop leak should never be used EVER in a car.
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