Consequences of Continuing to Drive After a Blown Head Gasket?
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Continuing to drive after a blown head gasket can lead to severe consequences such as cylinder scoring, bearing seizure, bearing burnout, and even engine explosion, which is extremely dangerous. Expanded information about the head gasket is as follows: 1. Definition: The head gasket is the seal between the engine block and the cylinder head. When it fails, combustion pressure leaks into the cooling system, forcing coolant out through the radiator cap. Insufficient coolant leads to overheating, and in extreme cases, can cause cylinder scoring. Severe cases may result in bearing seizure, bearing burnout, or engine explosion. 2. Functions: Connects the cylinder head to the engine block; Seals engine oil, coolant, and combustion gases; Dissipates heat generated in the engine block through the cylinder head.