Posts Tagged: head gasket
How much does it cost to replace head gaskets
Head gasket replacement starts at around $2,300 and can go as high as $6,000 depending on the vehicle Most online head gasket replacement cost estimates are way off If you do an internet search for head gasket replacement cost you’ll see that J.D. Power comes up first with a price of $1,000 to $3,000. There’s no way in hell you can get head gaskets replaced for $1,000, so their low price is way off (see the labor costs below). The 2nd hit is from Cartalk and they say the cost … Read More
How to test for a head gasket leak
Six tests to positively identify a head gasket leak Sometimes all it takes to conclude you have a head gasket leak is to look at the dipstick. If it looks like a chocolate milkshake, you’ve got coolant and oil mixing in the oil pan. But other head gasket leaks aren’t so easy to find. Here are the four best tests to check for head gasket leak: Visual inspection, cooling system pressure test, combustion gas test, and a cylinder leak down test. 1) Visually check on the dipstick and coolant reservoir … Read More
Head Gasket Symptoms, Tests and Fixes
Head Gasket Symptoms, Tests and Fixes Failed head gasket symptoms Engine Overheats—When a head gasket fails, hot combustion gasses can leak into the coolant, pushing the cooling system beyond its design limits. Other failures can cause overheating (bad radiator fan, bad radiator fan relay, clogged radiator, bad water pump) but you should never ignore an overheating situation. If your temperature gauge rises into the danger zone, stop driving the car and get it towed to a shop. If the root cause is something small like a clogged radiator or bad … Read More