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Sometimes. Symptoms of blown head gasket are: Loss of coolant with no apparent leak, white smoke from the exhaust, engine overheating, oil level over full, a grey foamy substance on the under side of the oil fill cap, air bubbles escaping from the radiator, engine running, cap off.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoNot always, sometimes the leak will be internal to the engine.
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What causes white smoke and major oil loss and loss of water?
Blown Head gasket. Recommend getting it replaced ASAP
Chrysler cirrus has power loss going up hill?
Could be a blown head gasket or the piston rings Could be a blown head gasket or the piston rings
What are possible causes of loss of engine oil and coolant?
Blown head gasket or cracked head.
Will a blown head gasket cause loss of oil pressure?
Not likely but possible.
Does a blown head gasket cause overheating and massive oil loss?
yes because it is a bloaded head...
What happens when a head gasket is blown on riding lawnmower?
Loss of power and hard to start.
What causes Blueish white smoke and loss in power?
Water in the combustion chamber. Probably a blown head gasket. Mega dollar repair. :(
Why is exhaust coming out of your radiator?
condensation OR blown head gasket. Is it losing water in the radiator? If so, check the compression. from condensation from setting overnight,or a cracked head or blown head gasket if U are losing water from the radiator.I no water loss U probably have a very tight exhaust system that nas no leaks-& that's OK.
How do you know if you blown a head gasket on a 1999 Saturn?
Symptoms of a blown head gasket are, loss of coolant with no apparent leak, white smoke from the exhaust especially at start up, and white foamy substance on the underside of the oil fill cap, oil level overfull, and a possible engine miss with loss of power. If you do have a blown head gasket stop driving this vehicle immediately. Serious engine damage will occur if you continue to drive this vehicle with a blown head gasket.
Why are 3.8 liter engines more known for blowing head gaskets?
The 3.8 GM V6 is prone to blown intake gaskets much more than blown head gaskets. The blown intake gasket causes a loss of coolant which in turn causes overheating and a blown head gasket. The problem exists with most 2000 to 2003 vehicles equipped with the 3.8 Liter V6. There were defects in the upper intake manifold gasket, throttle body nuts, and the throttle body gasket.
Antifreeze for a 1993 Saturn?
If you see no obvious leak from the hoses, radiator, water pump,or from the heater core, suspect a blown head gasket. Coolant in the oil, sweet smell at the tail pipe, air bubblesin the radiator, a white foamy substance on the underside of the oil fill cap, missing engine or loss of power, are all signs of a blown head gasket. A compression test will verify this. Caution: Stop drivng if the head gasket is blown. Severe engine damage will occur.
How can you tell if it is a bad thermostat or a head gasket?
Check for water in your oil, if so, this is a sign of bad head gasket. White smoke from the exhaust and loss of coolant with no apparent leak are all signs of a blown head gasket. You can also remove the thermostat (it is much cheaper to replace and easier to troubleshoot as well). If the temperature of the vehicle lowers, your thermostat was the problem.
