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The head gasket is a small but essential component of your engine’s internal system. It forms a seal between the engine block and the cylinder head, preventing oil, coolant, and combustion gases from mixing. If the gasket fails, your vehicle can suffer from severe engine issues, including overheating, fluid contamination, and misfiring.
At Advanced Auto Works in Livermore, our certified technicians are equipped to diagnose and repair head gasket problems quickly and accurately, helping you avoid costly engine damage and extended downtime.
The head gasket is typically made of durable steel and is designed with a series of holes to allow fluid passage between the cooling system, oil channels, and combustion chambers, without allowing them to mix.
Its job is to:
When this seal fails, often referred to as a blown head gasket, your vehicle may experience fluid leaks, overheating, and compromised engine performance.
Head gasket issues often show subtle warning signs before they become catastrophic. If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, it’s time to schedule an inspection at Advanced Auto Works:
Visible oil or coolant leaks around the engine or underneath your vehicle often indicate a breach in the gasket seal. Our technicians will inspect for leaks and verify if the head gasket is the cause.
If your cylinders are misfiring during startup or while driving, this could point to compromised compression due to a damaged gasket.
A working head gasket prevents oil and coolant from mixing. If you see milky fluid on the oil dipstick or contaminated coolant, your fluids are likely blending—an urgent repair issue.
A failed head gasket can allow oil to seep into the combustion chamber, causing blue smoke from the tailpipe. If you see this, bring your car in immediately.
Your engine’s oil should never mix with coolant. If this occurs, we’ll identify the breach, flush the fluids, and replace the gasket as needed.
Loss of coolant due to leaks or combustion gases entering the cooling system can cause your engine to overheat quickly, putting other components at risk.
Unstable compression due to a failing gasket can lead to engine performance loss, poor throttle response, or surging under load.
At Advanced Auto Works in Livermore, CA, we specialize in diagnosing and repairing complex engine issues like head gasket failures. Since 1985, we’ve helped countless drivers in 94550 and surrounding areas avoid costly engine rebuilds with prompt, affordable service.
In addition to head gasket repair, we also perform:
Our certified technicians will inspect your spark plugs, intake manifold, engine block, radiator cap, and all related components before determining the most effective repair.
We don’t recommend unnecessary services—we believe in fixing what’s broken and fixing it right the first time.
If your vehicle is showing any signs of a blown head gasket, don’t wait; let us inspect and repair the issue before it causes lasting damage.
Call us at 925-456-0700 or book online at https://advancedautoca.com/.