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What does it mean when a check engine light comes on but turns off after a few seconds It is a 1993 Mazda 323 hatchback with a new battery timing chain head gasket and oxygen sensor?
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∙ 13y ago
If the light comes on and turns off as you mentioned, this is normal it does not mean there is something wrong. If the light stays on for as long as the vehicle is running, then you should seek a repair shop, because there could be something that needs to be looked at, or repaired.
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Where most likely causes the engine oil leak in Honda Civic 1996 hatchback?
Valve cover Oil sending unit Oil filter gasket
What causes an antifreeze leak towards the bottom of the engine block on a 1991 Honda Civic hatchback?
the most lkely reason of coolant leaks to the exterior of the engine is through a breach between the head and block. you should check the gasket first.
What is head gasket in engine?
Gasket between engine block and cylinder head
Does a blown head gasket ruin an engine?
If the engine is run while the gasket is blown, the engine will overheat and eventually blow or seize up. If the gasket blew and engine was soon after turned off, there may be no further damage to the engine. Replacement of the gasket can get this engine in working condition.
Is engine replacement includes head gasket?
If you get a new engine it will have a new head gasket
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.
My 1995 ford ecsort hatchback and loosing collant about 2-3 jugs per week I don't see any antifreeze under my car though?
It may have a blown head gasket. Is there a lot of steam coming from the exhaust? If so you probably have a blown head gasket and it is being burnt in the engine and coming out the tail pipe as steam.
Manifold gasket same as plenum gasket?
The manifold gasket is the same as the plenum gasket. The manifold gasket is a barrier between the manifold and the engine block.
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.
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.
How does blown head gasket happen?
The most common cause of a blown head gasket is an over heating engine. Low coolant or coolant not circulating through the engine causes the engine to heat up and the gasket to fail.
Where is the thermostat located on a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The therm is in the housing that connects to the lower radiator hose. It is right below the upper hose where it connects to the engine. You may have to remove the battery. There are 3 bolts connecting the L shaped gasket from the lower hose to the engine that need to be removed. Pull that gasket off and the therm is right there.
