Q: freeze plugs popped out not sure if i need a head gasket done its only on one side the block and cylinder head
freeze plugs popped out not sure if i need a head gasket done its only on one side the block and cylinder head. do i need to replace the head gasket or just the freeze plugs that popped out
My car has 99000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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