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Yes, that is possible. A blown head gasket will destroy the engine.
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What causes a gasket to blow?
Defective gasket, poor installation, warped head, heat. Heat is the major cause.
What happens if you have a faulty head gasket?
A faulty head gasket will cause power loss, coolant to mix with oil, and is a costly repair. Excessive heat is the primary cause for their failure.
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.
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 blown head gasket cause a car to overheat?
Yes it can if the coolant has mixed with the oil in the engine from the head gasket being damaged then it will starve the engine of cooling material to flow around the cylinders and will over heat and damage the engine more usually than just a head gasket
What could cause a car to over heat suddenly?
not enough water, no radiator cap, leak in a hose, etc, etc. these are just a few possibilities.Also, blown head gasket,Stuck thermostat,Blockage in radiatorFan not working most probable cause is a broken drive belt
What causes a head gasket to warp?
to much heat
What are the differences of a bad heater core to a head gasket?
There is no relationship between them. a bad heater core will give you no heat, and maybe water on passenger side floor. A bad head gasket will cause oil leakage and lack of compression.
What causes a head gasket to blow or warp?
Running your car at a high RPM can cause the temperature to rise rapidly, and if not cooled properly the engine will overheat. Heat creates lots of pressure due to particles increasing in energy. Eventually, if ran on low oil or other coolant, the heat will cause too much pressure to build up and the head gasket will blow.
Will a cracked head gasket on a 1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2L cause the car to overheat and the heater to blow out cold air also?
the blown head gasket would make it over heat. but it wouldn't cause the heater to blow cold, it should actually blow hot if that is wat happened
What can cause a 1994 Chevrolet Camaro V6 to over heat... I Replaced the water pump thermostats and hoses?
Maybe a bad head gasket. When cold, take the radiator cap off and start the engine. If it is a head gasket, water should shoot out of the radiator.
Why would a engine lose power and over heat?
Head gasket
