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Can car run with broken head gasket?

Updated: 9/21/2023
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Can, of course you can. Should you, no, not unless you want to totally destroy your engine. Stop driving this car immediately until you can have it repaired.

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How long can a car run with a broken head gasket?

Not long, combustion gases (hot) generally enter the cooling system and cause the engine to overheat.


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