Tech Tip: How Can You Tell if a Head Gasket is Leaking or Has Failed? Detroit MI
Depending on the application and how much labor it requires, the repair bill might run $1,500 or more for parts and labor. The parts required to replace a head gasket include not only the head gasket itself, but also all the other gaskets that have to be replaced to disassemble the top of the engine.
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AAMCO of Warren, MI
(586) 298-1973 14021 E 10 Mile Rd.
Warren, MI AAMCO of Warren, MI (586) 298-1973
14021 E 10 Mile Rd.
Warren, MI 48089
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(586) 467-5553 27371 Gratiot Ave
Roseville, MI V & W Motors Imports (586) 467-5553
27371 Gratiot Ave
Roseville, MI 48066
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(313) 895-2637 4427 Livernois Ave
Detroit, MI Autozone (313) 895-2637
4427 Livernois Ave
Detroit, MI 48210
AutoZone
(313) 579-1301 7003 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI AutoZone
(313) 297-2757 6117 W Vernor
Detroit, MI Curt's Service Inc
(248) 254-7382 14611 W. 11 Mile Rd
Oak Park, MI Curt's Service Inc (248) 254-7382
14611 W. 11 Mile Rd
Oak Park, MI 48237
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(586) 461-1229 21460 15 Mile Rd
Clinton Township, MI Consumer Car Care (586) 461-1229
21460 15 Mile Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48035
Promotion free towing (with repair - 15 mile radius) 20% off parts (excludes tires) Hours Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday Closed Memberships and Certifications NULL Services Air Conditioning/Heating, Alignment, Alternator, Battery, Belts & Hoses, Catalytic Converter, Clutch Cylinder, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Drive Belt, Electrical System, Exhaust Systems, Filters & Fluids, Fuel Injector, Fuel Pump, Fuel System, Headlight/Headlamp, Ignition, Inspection, Muffler, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Radiator, Shocks & Struts, Spark Plugs, Thermostat, Timing Belt, Tune-Up, Water Pump, Window Motor, Window Regulator, Brakes, Oil Change, Towing Service Types and Repair Auto Clutch, Auto Drivetrain, Auto Engine, Auto, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Classic Car, Dodge, Emergency Auto, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Truck Autozone
(313) 579-1301 7003 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI Autozone (313) 579-1301
7003 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI 48207
AutoZone
(313) 895-2637 4427 Livernois
Detroit, MI Autozone
(313) 297-2757 6117 W Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI Autozone (313) 297-2757
6117 W Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48209
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 By Larry Carley email
Technical Editor
November 10, 2009
The first symptoms of a head gasket that is failing are usually a slow loss of coolant with no visible leaks, engine overheating and/or a Check Engine light with cylinder misfire codes.
The first symptoms of a head gasket that is failing are usually a slow loss of coolant with no visible leaks, engine overheating and/or a Check Engine light with cylinder misfire codes.
The Onboard Diagnostic II system should detect any misfires that occur due to a loss of compression or spark plugs fouled by coolant seeping into a combustion chamber. So if a vehicle has a Check Engine light on and a cylinder misfire code, the spark plug in that cylinder should be removed and inspected for coolant fouling. A compression or leak down test should also be done to see if the cylinder is losing compression. Internal coolant leaks caused by a leaky head gasket can usually be diagnosed by pressure testing the cooling system.
Regardless of the cause, a head gasket failure is bad news for the vehicle owner.
Depending on the application and how much labor it requires, the repair bill might run $1,500 or more for parts and labor. The parts required to replace a head gasket include not only the head gasket itself, but also all the other gaskets that have to be replaced to disassemble the top of the engine. This includes the intake and exhaust manifold gaskets, too, plus new cylinder head bolts if the applicat... |
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