The Great Steel Seal Question Revisited

Hello all, looking for advice. I have a 2009 just 18 miles short of 330,000 miles. In the past month it's
developed a minor head gasket leak; I say minor as although there are tiny bubbles in the coolant that
pressurize it to the point it pushes the coolant out of the expansion tank there is no sign of contamination
of either the oil or coolant (nothing on the dipstick/oil filler cap, no white smoke from the exhaust etc.)
Ive replaced the water pump, thermostat and radiator within the last 1500 miles.


I know replacing the head gasket is the proper fix, however, given the age and the mileage on the engine, in addition to cost, it’s not the most practical solution. I don’t want to get rid of the car because it is in excellent condition otherwise, so I have decided to throw a Hail Mary and look at some chemical solutions before I wave
the white flag.


From what I’ve researched it seems that Steel Seal, although expensive, seems to do the best job. I’m asking for your opinions, experience, pros, cons, caveats. i.e. input Has anybody done this? How did it work for you? Do you have any other suggestions? Any experiences, positive and negative will be appreciated.

Thanks In Advance, Frank in Reno NV