There is really no good way to prevent this from happening other than making sure you have a proper supply of coolant/antifreeze in your system and a properly working thermostat. Overheating is a great way to warp the head and then blowing the gasket.
Anytime the engine overheats you have the possibility of blowing the head gasket.
Most head gaskets do in fact last the life of the car. The major cause of a head gasket failiure is lack of antifreeze in the system. antifreeze contains corrosion inhibitors which prevent the head gasket rotting and then blowing.
Buy gasket paper off eBay. This will stop blowing and make it run.
it may indicate a blown head gasket If it's a four cylinder they are famous for blowing head gaskets. The new version of the head gasket fixes the problem.
Gasket that goes between head and valve cover to prevent leaks
might have a blown head gasket
It will overheat, and could end up blowing the head gasket.
Sounds like a bad head gasket
blown head gasket. you areburning your antifreeze
White smoke coming from the exhaust is a sign of a bad head gasket. There are some products that you can try for a blown head gasket but they are only good for small leaks. You will probably have to remove the head and replace the head gasket.
It could be your head gasket... is it blowing blue smoke out the back? or you could have a messed up valve or something It could be your head gasket... is it blowing blue smoke out the back? or you could have a messed up valve or something
You either have a bad manifold gasket or blown head gasket.