Posted on 4/27/2022
There is no good news in having a head gasket blow out. You should get your head gasket checked ASAP if you suspect it is leaking. Your head gasket might be leaking if you can smell a sweet white cloud. What causes a head gasket to fail? This problem occurs more often on motors with iron cylinder blocks and aluminum heads, where the head gasket cannot seal the newly expanded gap. There are also motors with poor bolt clamping forces or bodies that warp easily, which have a reputation for failure. Failure of a head gasket can lead to all kinds of problems, including: Power loss The loss of compressed air/fuel from a cylinder due to a failed head gasket can result in decreased compression, rough running, and diminished power. An exhaust leak-like sound is typical of this kind of failure. Oil contamination Due to a failed head gasket, the underside of the oil filler cap or the dipstick can accumulate with a milky sludge, sometimes called a milkshake. By contaminating the oil with coo ... read more