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A head gasket will usually fail when the engine overheats due to lack of coolant or extreme driving conditions.
The easy way to check your head gasket for leaks ect. is to check the condition of your coolant and oil via the dipsticks, if your head gasket has failed your coolant and/or oil will be a creamy white colour.
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