HQ Autosport is the best German auto shop in Escondido, and we can replace the head gasket in your German automobile if it gets cracked. He is the number one cause of a blown head gasket, so it is crucial that you never drive your German automobile when the engine is overheating. We are going to list the signs that the head gasket has blown below. It’s best to have your German vehicle towed to our shop.
Sudden Coolant Loss
The reason for the head gasket is twofold. First, the gasket seals off the combustion chamber so compression builds up inside of it. The engine needs this compression to produce combustion. Second, the gasket seals off the cylinder block so coolant and motor oil cannot leak into it. When the gasket cracks, coolant will leak out of the engine and into each cylinder.
Boiling/Scorching Coolant
As the coolant leaks out of the engine, it will start to run hotter and hotter. If you keep operating the German automobile, the engine will get so hot that the coolant will start to boil. As the coolant boils inside of the radiator, heat and pressure build up to the point of rupturing the radiator cap. If you are standing in front of the radiator when this happens, you can be seriously scalded.
Continual Overheating
Unfortunately, your German automobile will continue to overheat until the head gasket is replaced. This is because the coolant will continue to leak out of the engine and into the cylinder block. In addition, the head gasket releases heat into the engine and makes it run hotter. Again, you do not want to drive your vehicle when the engine is running hot because you can cause additional engine damage.
White Exhaust Smoke
You may also notice that the exhaust smoke flowing out of the tailpipe has turned white. This is the color the exhaust turns when the engine burns coolant. Because the coolant is leaking into the cylinders, it will get burned along with the air and fuel. This will cause the white exhaust smoke.
Coolant/Motor Oil Mix
Finally, the other reason why you want to avoid driving your German automobile is that the coolant and motor oil mix when the head gasket cracks. Unfortunately, this dilutes the motor oil and makes it ineffective at protecting the engine.
Call HQ Autosport in Escondido, CA, today to set up a service visit for your German automobile and have the vehicle towed to our shop if you’ve cracked the head gasket.
