Posted on 8/30/2022
A head gasket is a flat component that forms a barrier between the cylinder head and the engine block. Its main job is to keep engine oil and coolant separated. When the head gasket goes off, several things can happen. For one, you most likely will have a warped cylinder head, which will cost you money to replace. Moreover, you may find coolant in your oil, or oil in your coolant. Either way, the fluids will be contaminated, and you’ll need to have them replenished. Here are some symptoms that you might notice when your head gasket is in serious trouble: White exhaust smoke Engine misfires Rough idling Poor fuel mileage Coolant or oil puddle High temperature reading Dashboard warning light on The truth is oil contaminating coolant is not as serious as coolant leaking into your motor oil. Because there needs to be a steady flow of coolant running at all times, your engine is at high risk of overheating. In turn, that will cause even more da ... read more