Glossary / General

blown head gasket

14 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A blown head gasket means there's a problem with the seal between two important parts of the engine. It can cause smoke and overheating, and if not fixed, it can lead to serious engine issues.

Technical Definition

A blown head gasket is a failure of the gasket that seals the engine block and cylinder head. This can lead to coolant leaking into the engine or combustion gases escaping, which can cause overheating and significant engine damage if not addressed.

Hear It Discussed

"Thankfully I didn't because it had a blown head gasket. That's the big fatal flaw with that engine."
Hoovie is Here! What is Mercedes Thinking? New Manual BMW M3! Gullwing Issues! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 08:35

"One of them would be a blown head gasket. A blown head gasket is one of the most dreaded and expensive repairs a car can face. It can lead to overheating, poor engine performance, and even..."
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"And when I took it into the dealership, they said I had a blown head gasket. So I did not believe him."
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