Broomfield Auto Repair

If your car has started running hot, acting strange, or producing thick white smoke, you might be dealing with something more serious than a worn-out part—a blown head gasket. It’s one of those repairs you hope you never have to deal with, but knowing the early warning signs can help you catch it before more damage is done. The head gasket sits between the engine block and the cylinder head. It seals off the combustion chamber and keeps coolant and oil flowing through separate passages. When it fails, those systems can mix in ways they’re not supposed to, and the result isn’t good. Here’s what to watch for if you suspect your head gasket is on its way out. Overheating That Doesn’t Go Away Overheating is often one of the first signs of a blown head gasket. It usually happens because coolant is leaking into the combustion chamber or getting pushed out of the system entirely. If your engine temperature keeps climbing, even after addi ... read more