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How long can you continue to drive your car with a blown head gasket?
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∙ 14y ago
It depends. I recommend that you don't because you can warped the head and cause more issues, like radiator blockage and coolant system failure due to too much oil in the system. Until it begins to overheat constantly. Then its best to just pull over and call for help.
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Can you drive a car with a damaged head gasket?
Sure you CAN, but if you do continue to run an engine with a blown head gasket you will destroy the engine. Do not run any engine with a blown head gasket or you will be buying a new engine.
Is it dangerous if you have a blown head gasket?
It is not wise to drive with a blown head gasket. If you continue driving with a blown gasket, eventually your car will over heat and the engine will seize up. This can cause accidents if it occurs while driving.
Can a car still start with a blown head gasket or motor?
Sure it will start with a blown head gasket. But, if you continue to run this engine with a blown head gasket you will destroy the engine.
Can signs of a bad head gasket come and go?
Yes, that is possible. But, know that if you have a blown head gasket you will do serious engine damage if you continue to drive the vehicle. You need to have this looked at by a trusted mechanic. Do not continue to drive the vehicle.
Should you replace a blown head gasket or replace the whole engine?
Replace the head gasket for sure. That is assuming you did not continue to drive the vehicle until you destroyed the engine internally.
What are signs of a blown engine vs blown head gasket?
With a blown head gasket the engine will still run, poorly with issues, but run. A blown engine will not continue to run from that moment on.
What do you need to fix if antifreeze is mixing with oil in a 1991 Toyota celica?
More than likely you have a blown head gasket. Replace the gasket and check the head for cracks or if it is warped. Do not continue to drive.
How long can you drive on a blown head or head gasket?
you dont, you will kill the engin!
What damage can be caused by blown head gasket?
Along with the head gasket you often get warping of the head. Coolant will get mixed with the oil causing engine bearing and ring damage if the car was driven after the head gasket blew. If you continue to drive the car you will eventually ruin the engine.
You keep losing coolant but there is no visable signs of leakage?
You may very well have a blown head gasket. This is a very serious problem and if you continue to drive the vehicle you will destroy the engine. Get it repaired ASAP, and stop driving it until you do.You may very well have a blown head gasket. This is a very serious problem and if you continue to drive the vehicle you will destroy the engine. Get it repaired ASAP, and stop driving it until you do.
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.
Can you drive on a blown head gasket?
In some cases, a car with a blown head gasket can be driven. However, it can lead to some bigger car problems down the line.
