Q: Head gasket leak

asked by on February 09, 2016

The head gasket is leaking.

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Hello. Leaks, especially from the head gasket, are problematic because they can lead to overheating and engine damage. This is something that you will want to take care of sooner or later. I would recommend having a technician locate the leak and make the repairs necessary to resolve this issue.

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