Head gasket

drtawddrtawd Band Wagon
in Engine & Drivetrain
Can you still drive the car with a blown head gasket?

Comments

  • CharbCharb Administrator
    Depends how 'blown' it is lol
  • The_HeadThe_Head familEE
    What he said. ^

    Mine had a blown HG when I got it. I could drive it but it would burn coolant at highway speeds. around town it was fine.
  • drtawddrtawd Band Wagon
    I'm looking at a car, the guy said it has a blown head gasket and the car doesn't run, I want to know how serious the damage is and how much money I need to spend on it. I had a car needed h/g before, but I can still drive it, just keep checking and adding oil. Thanks for all your answers.
  • CharbCharb Administrator
    drtawd wrote:
    the guy said it has a blown head gasket and the car doesn't run

    There's your answer.

    Be careful if you're buying a car that doesn't run with a blown head gasket. At least if you're looking to have something to drive soon with no problems... who knows how bad the damage is. Especially if it's to the point where it doesn't run.
  • drtawddrtawd Band Wagon
    Thanks. I know, but these RTAWDs are rare and very hard to find in my area, I hate to do an out of state vehicle inspection by the DMV.
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