When it comes to automotive maintenance and repairs, few issues strike fear into the hearts of car owners more than a damaged head gasket or leaks in the cooling system. These problems can lead to ...

A head gasket leak is a serious engine issue, one that needs a major and expensive fix. However, you might have heard of gasket sealant, a liquid that promises to seal gasket leaks. Is it a miracle ...

Blown head gaskets are often signs of bigger problems, as a warped cylinder head is often what causes the gasket to fail in the first place. That’s why it’s best to just remove the head and have it ...

Q: I’m writing to you again about the 2003 Saab 9-5 turbo. Just found out that it’s leaking antifreeze. After three days in the shop, I was told it’s leaking from the head gasket. My question is, do ...

Nearly everyone has heard the words “head gasket” at some point in their life, but nowhere near that many people actually know what one is or what it does. The head gasket is a seal that lives between ...

CARS.COM — Your car’s head gasket is an important part of the engine. It seals the cylinder head to the engine block. The cylinder head houses the engine valves while the engine block contains the ...

Ray Bohacz is a technical writer in both the automotive and agricultural industries and has been featured in more than 44 different magazine titles with over 3,000 published technical articles.