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How long should a head gasket last?
Normally it will last the life of the engine. However if the engine overheats the gasket can be ruined immediately.
Your car overheats and smells like burnt oil why?
Oil on engine burning as engine overheats. Sort of common sense, don't ya think?
Expected life of a head gasket?
The life of the engine unless the engine overheats.
Heat inside car works but engine overheats?
Your question is not clear...
What should you check for if your 2003 Nissan Frontier is overheating?
My 2001 Nissan frontier 3.3 v6 engine is overheating. I changed the thermostat but it still overheats.
How long should a head gasket of a 2007 subaru outback with 130000 miles last?
There is no way of saying for sure. As long as the engine never overheats and you change the coolant every 50,000 miles it should last the life of the engine.
What kind of damage do you do to an engine if you drive with no oil?
Ruin it if it overheats with no lubricantProbably seize
What happens if your engine overheats?
You can blow a head gasket or the head can crack or be warped.
Can bad driving cause oil and coolant levels to go down drastically?
Hard driving can cause an engine to use oil, but not drastically. Coolant level should not be effected unless the engine overheats.
Why car engine designed to prevent overheating?
If an engine overheats the metal parts expand and the engine will seize up. A seized engine is usually unrepairable.
How do you you blow a head gasket?
Anytime the engine overheats you have the possibility of blowing the head gasket.
How long can a engine stay on idle?
Until it overheats, runs out of oil or gas, or has a mechanical failure.
