Byers Airport Subaru Auto Care Services: Head Gasket Replacement
Blowing a head gasket is such a well-known issue in car engines, it’s even a euphemism for losing one’s temper. That’s because an engine with a blown head gasket is likely to overheat and cause a lot of damage. If your engine has been overheating and running poorly, you may need head gasket repair. Let cooler heads prevail and have your vehicle towed to our service center. But don’t drive it if the temperature gauge is getting too close to the red! Operating an engine at an unsafe temperature for even a short time can cause catastrophic damage.
What Is A Blown Head Gasket?
Your car’s engine is divided into two distinct sections: the engine block and the cylinder head. Between them, the head gasket is designed to seal the two components together. It’s necessary because, as the engine heats up and cools down, the metal of the engine block and cylinder head can subtly swell and contract. The head gasket keeps an air-tight seal between them. But, if the gasket degrades or the engine gets too hot and the metal deforms too much, the gasket can spring a leak. This can allow oil and coolant to leak out of the engine, or into the engine’s cylinders to be burned. It all depends on where the head gasket has started to leak.
The key thing to know about a blown head gasket is that it may not show any signs of issues at first. But, before long, the engine will start to overheat. Letting the engine run too hot for too long can cause the entire engine to seize up — making an already-costly repair far more expensive, if not completely impossible! To keep the costs of repair lower, take care not to drive your vehicle while the engine is too hot. Instead, head to our service center right away.
Oil leaks, overheating and other symptoms can also be caused by other gaskets failing. Some of the other gaskets you may find on your engine include:
- Intake Gasket
- Valve Cover Gasket
- Exhaust Manifold Gasket
- Oil Pan Gasket
Make An Appointment At Our Service Center
When you need an everyday repair, like an oil change, tire rotation or filter replacement, just swing by our service center anytime for fast, expert service. You’ll find our service department at 401 N. Hamilton Road, Columbus, OH. Or, to make a more involved repair easier to fit into your busy schedule, simply make an appointment online for your next service visit!
Why It Pays To Choose Byers Airport Subaru For Your Auto Maintenance & Repair Needs
Reliability counts when it comes to your car. After all, you count on it every day to make your life happen. When you choose the quality parts and expert technicians at the Byers Airport Subaru service center, you’re getting reliability you can trust. It’s the kind of reliability you don’t necessarily get at the national franchise oil change place or local mechanic. That’s because we use genuine Subaru OEM components, which are built to the brand’s exacting quality and durability standards. Our team of factory-trained technicians know exactly how to care for your car, with all the latest service bulletins, tools, materials and recall information. Whether it’s new or old, whether it’s got 2,000 miles on the odometer or 200,000, the place to go for the best care of your Subaru is Byers Airport Subaru.
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