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Coolant will enter the combustion chamber and get into the oil pan. This will cause severe wear of internal engine components very quickly.

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Q: What happens if a car head gasket is leaking coolant?
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Can you smell a coolant leak at the head gasket?

The head gasket sits between the head and the engine block if it is leaking out where you can see the coolant, yes you can smell the coolant if it is leaking into the engine no you cannot smell the coolant. You can check the oil to see if it has coolant in the oil if it does then the head gasket might be blown.


Why is oil leaking into the coolant?

You need a head gasket.


What will cause coolant to get in oil head gasket or intake gasket?

The Intake gasket is leaking, NOT THE HEAD GASKET. Replace the intake gasket


Why is coolant leaking above the water pump on a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Head gasket, timing cover gasket, or hose leaking.


Can coolant leak from the valve cover?

No, if there is coolant in your valve cover it'll be mixed with oil. You blew your head gasket, possibly warped or cracked your head. It may look like coolant is leaking from your valve cover but it's your intake gasket leaking.


Why does my 1996 camaro appear to have oil in the coolant?

Head gasket could be leaking


What does it mean when the coolant is creamy and leaking from cap?

you probably have a blown head gasket


Why is my 06 duramax Leaking coolant from back of engine?

easy, head gasket


How could a head gasket be ruined other than over heating If the car already had leaking coolant for a long time would that have caused it?

gasket wears out in time. leaking coolant is the result of a bad gasket not the cause of it.


What is involved with a 350 Chevy intake manifold that is leaking coolant and oil?

You either need a head gasket or intake gasket.


Why is your car coolant bubbling?

1) Your engine is overheating and the coolant is boiling. Or 2) Exhaust is leaking into the coolant, probably through a bad head gasket or cracked head.


What would coolant leak into all cylinders?

Coolant leaking into any cylinder is a clear indication that the head gasket has blown.