Head Gasket Leak: Symptom of a Failing Gasket
The first symptoms of a head gasket that is failing are usually a slow loss of coolant with no visible leaks, engine overheating and/or a Check Engine light with cylinder misfire codes.
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Gaskets
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Gaskets
17th Annual Technical Forum: Gaskets
Counterman magazine presents 15 technical and sales topics in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format for the magazine’s annual Technical Forum. This article appeared in the August 2009 issue.
Cylinder Head Oil Leak or Weepage Found on Some 4.6L and 5.4L Engines
Some vehicles equipped with the Romeo 4.6L 2V engine or 5.4L 2V Windsor and 5.4L Supercharged engine may exhibit an oil leak or oil weepage from the cylinder head gasket at the right-hand rear or the left-hand front of the engine. Oil weepage is not considered detrimental to engine performance or durability. An oil leak
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Gaskets
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Identify major gaskets
• Identify gasket functions
• Identify related items
• Provide basic use, installation and warranty information
ASE P2: Engine Parts
Engine kits include most commonly replaced parts in one box, making it easier to correctly match parts for a particular engine. Gaskets are always needed (head gaskets, pan and cover gaskets, manifold gaskets) and should be included with every engine parts sale.
Extended Engine Oil Change Intervals / A false economy?
While most everyone is aware that the cost of used and new vehicles has gone up over the past few years, it is not the only expense related to owning a vehicle that has significantly increased over that time. The latest 2023 AAA data found that the average cost of new vehicle ownership has soared
A Closer Look At Subaru
The distinctive boxer engine and a strong commitment to safety are a few of the things that set the automaker apart.
Bar’s Leaks Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Bar’s Leaks products have sealed more than 400 million vehicle-fluid leaks and prevented countless more.
Speaking From Experience, They’re Not All The Same
If I had a dime for every time I’ve heard this expression at the parts counter: “They’re all the same.”
