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Although rare, if it overheats the block could crack. If the coolant and oil mix (keep an eye on the oil condition), it could wipe out the bottom end of the engine. If the cylinder fills with coolant enough and the piston tries to compress the liquid, it could do damage to several parts including twisting the crankshaft. It would be smart to not drive it, but I guess life is all about risks and opportunity costs.
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I was driving home this afternoon when my car made a terrible noise and was loud. It sounded like it was coming from the engine. When I got home a neighbor( and a mechanic) drove it and said it was a blown gasket. can I drive it until it gets fixed?
I wouldn't drive it until it gets fixed. I might drive it TO get fixed. I am thinking of doing that myself. But it's very serious so don't keep driving it around (if you even can).
it's a nice reason to start hitch-hiking...
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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.
What could be the cause of losing anti-freeze on 2002 Nissan altima?
Other than a leak, a blown head gasket. Very serious, so stop driving until this is repaired if you suspect a blown head gasket. Serious engine damage will occur.Other than a leak, a blown head gasket. Very serious, so stop driving until this is repaired if you suspect a blown head gasket. Serious engine damage will occur.
What do you need to fix if antifreeze is mixing with oil in a 1999 Chrysler town and country?
More than likely you have a blown head gasket or cracked head. Stop driving the car until you get this repaired, or you will have serious engine damage.More than likely you have a blown head gasket or cracked head. Stop driving the car until you get this repaired, or you will have serious engine damage.
Is it dangerous if you have a blown head gasket?
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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.
What would cause Oil in coolant reservoir?
Head gasket failing The most common cause is a blown head gasket. Stop driving the car as severe engine damage will occur.
Will your car last a week driving with a blown head gasket?
It may last but be assured every mile you drive is doing damage. Coolant is a very poor lubricant and driving a car with a blown head gasket for one week will cause serious damage to bearings, rings, and cylinder walls. Park this car until you can have it repaired.
How do you know if you blown a head gasket on a 1999 Saturn?
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How do you repair car that emits white smoke?
If white smoke is coming from the exhaust you have a blown head gasket, cracked head, or both. If you have been driving this car in this condition very long then you have done serious internal engine damage. If this just started, stop driving the car immediately. The repair is to replace the head gasket and inspect the head for damage.
Will a blown head gasket cause the coolant to leak into the engine?
In most cases yes it will. The coolant will mix with the oil and this will immediately cause damage to engine bearings and rings. STOP driving any car with a blown head gasket. You must have this repaired immediately or you will destroy the engine.
Ford Fiesta mk5 white smoke from exhaust?
You have a blown head gasket. STOP, driving this vehicle immediately or more serious engine damage will occur.
Will it hurt your car driving it with a blown head gasket?
If engine coolant is mixing with motor oil, yes, serious damage will occur in a very short time.
