It is possible that the gasket could leak between cylinders. The overheating and coolant loss would happen if the gasket was failing around the coolant passages.
A LOCA is a loss of coolant accident. A rupture in the main coolant system resulting in a major leak of that coolant is a loss of coolant accident, or LOCA.
some general causes: leak in cooling system (including possible blown head gasket) resulting in loss of coolant; defective thermostat
Without more investigation, the first probable cause would be a Head or Intake gasket leak. Allowing the coolant to seep into the combustion chamber and evaporating out the Exhaust
White smoke from the exhaust especially at startup. Coolant mixed with the oil. A white foamy substance on the underside of the oil fill cap. Loss of coolant with no apparent leak. Engine overheating with possible miss.
A leak.
Overheating. Loosing coolant with no apparent leak. White smoke with a sweet smell from the exhaust. Coolant in the oil. A foamy substance on the underside of the oil cap. Air bubbles escaping from the radiator. Engine missing on one or more cylinders. Loss of power.
Signs of a cylinder head leak include white smoke coming from the exhaust, which indicates coolant burning in the combustion chamber. You may also notice overheating due to coolant loss, and the engine oil could appear milky or frothy, suggesting that coolant is mixing with the oil. Additionally, a loss of engine power or misfiring can occur, as well as bubbles in the radiator or coolant reservoir. If these symptoms appear, it's essential to have the engine inspected promptly.
Head or Intake Gasket leak.
If there is no overheating or loss of coolant, most likely it is due to condensation in the exhaust system (pretty normal in cool or rainy weather).
Yes, a missing reservoir cap can cause overheating in a vehicle. The cap helps maintain the pressure in the cooling system, which allows the coolant to circulate effectively and prevents it from boiling over. Without the cap, coolant can escape, leading to a loss of fluid and decreased pressure, which can ultimately result in overheating of the engine.
Yes it can. A faulty thermostat can cause overheating which will cause coolant to be pushed out of the system.