What are the symptoms of a blown cylinder head gasket in a Cruze?
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The symptoms of a blown cylinder head gasket in a Cruze include: 1. A decrease in engine power; 2. Lack of acceleration when driving; 3. An increase in engine coolant temperature, with abnormal readings; 4. Insufficient antifreeze in the engine; 5. Presence of water in the engine oil or oil in the antifreeze. The Cruze is a compact 5-door, 5-seat hatchback with body dimensions of 4450mm in length, 1807mm in width, and 1459mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2700mm. It is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, delivering a maximum power of 84 kW and a maximum torque of 146 Nm.
My Cruze had a blown head gasket issue last year. While driving, I suddenly noticed the engine overheating - the coolant temperature gauge on the dashboard instantly shot up to the red zone, which really startled me. Then I discovered coolant leaking, with a puddle of green liquid on the ground, and white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe with a pungent smell. Even worse, the car was shaking violently, had no power when accelerating, and drove like it was dragging a leg. When I finally took it to the repair shop, the mechanic said the engine oil had turned milky white due to coolant mixing in. Now I know that early detection could have saved me money - otherwise the engine could have been ruined. I suggest car owners regularly check their cooling systems and not be lazy about it.
