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Just changed oil gasket now service engine soon light is on and oil gauge stays on low why is that it didnt happen til you replaced oil pan and gasket?
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∙ 15y ago
Try resetting the computer
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Do you have to replace the whole engine if the head gasket is blown?
No. You can have the head gasket replaced. This is unless you kept driving the car with a blown head gasket and have totally destroyed the engine.
You have coolant getting into your oil how?
You have a blown head gasket or a cracked head. STOP driving this car immediately or you will do serious damage to the engine. It will need the gasket replaced and the head checked.You have a blown head gasket or a cracked head. STOP driving this car immediately or you will do serious damage to the engine. It will need the gasket replaced and the head checked.
Why does the check engine light still come on after the gasket was changed?
Did you reset the light? I don't know what gasket you changed, but undoubtedly that was not the problem. The check engine light comes on when there is a problem with the emissions system.
What causes a slight engine oil leak?
An old gasket that needs to be replaced.
Why engine gives white smoke?
Your head gasket is shot and needs to be replaced
Where is the thermostat located on a Toyota Camry?
In general, engine thermostats can be found by following the LOWER radiator hose to where it attaches to the engine. The hose is typically attached to a fitting behind which is a gasket and the thermostat. The gasket needs to be replaced when the thermostat is replaced.
Is a small leak or hole in a head gasket repairable on a Mercedes 190 E or should the head gasket be replaced - and if replaced what would the labor hours be to replace on this model?
For a permanant cure the head gasket must be changed the head will possibly require skimming as well to ensure flatness Dependant what engine is fitted head gasket replacement times are qouted as between 6.1 & 9.0 hours best wishes
How does water get into an engine?
Usually when the cylinder head gasket is blown (broken or damaged). It cannot be repaired but has to be replaced with a new head gasket.
Is engine ruined with antifreeze in the oil?
No the engine is not ruined. It needs a new head gasket and an oil change after the gasket been changed.
Do you need to replace oil and filter a month later after replacing the head gasket on a diesel van even though it was done when the gasket was replaced?
It would be recommended if coolant had mixed with the engine oil before the head gasket was replaced.
What other parts are typically changed when fixing a blown head gasket?
Intake and exhaust manifold gaskets are also replaced along with the head gasket. Head is inspected and if cracked it is replaced. Head bolts should also be replaced with new ones.
How do you repair a boat engine with a blown head gasket?
Just like you would repair car engine was a blown head gasket. Take it apart and replaced the head gasket. Make sure and have the head checked for cracks and warpage.
