Replacing the cylinder head gasket solves several key problems associated with a car engine:
- Coolant leaking into the cylinders: A faulty gasket can allow coolant to leak into the combustion chambers, which can cause white smoke from the tailpipe and other engine problems. The sealed connection blocks the passage of coolant into the combustion chambers.
- Mixing oil and coolant: When the gasket is damaged, oil and coolant mix, leading to poor engine lubrication and cooling. The new gasket prevents these fluids from mixing, keeping them separate and functional.
- Increased Fuel Consumption and Reduced Performance: Compression leaks and coolant penetration into the cylinders can cause poor engine performance, increased fuel consumption and reduced overall performance. Improving engine efficiency reduces fuel consumption.
- White smoke from the exhaust: This is a classic sign that coolant is entering the combustion chambers and being burned along with the fuel. After eliminating the coolant leak, its combustion in the cylinders stops, which eliminates the white smoke.
- Oil contamination: Mixing oil with coolant will reduce its lubricating properties and may cause additional engine damage. Replacing the gasket prevents the oil from mixing with the coolant and keeps it clean and efficient.
- Corrosion of engine parts: Coolant entering the oil system can cause corrosion of engine parts. Replacing the gasket will prevent mixing of fluids and reduces the risk of corrosion of internal components.
- Engine Roughness: Gasket problems cause the engine to run rough, affecting its overall performance. Eliminating gasket problems leads to more stable and predictable engine operation.
- Increased emissions: A faulty gasket results in poor fuel combustion, which increases emissions. The new gasket restores normal fuel combustion and reduces pollutant emissions.
Replacing the cylinder head gasket can eliminate these problems, restoring proper engine performance. Increasing engine life.
