How to Test a Blown Head Gasket in Your Car

Blown head gasket. How to Test a Blown Head Gasket in Your Car, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to check head gasket. Head gasket leak. How to test for blown head gasket. How to fix blown head gasket. How to repair blown head gasket. Why head gaskets blown.Testing for blown head gasket. The signs and symptoms of a blown head gasket in your car. Head gasket repair. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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[@muhammadafiq2702]

can I torque stud on cyl head a lil bit more than factory spec for high comp mods?

[@wexwell]

Hi Scotty my car doesn't have a radiator cap system. Can we use this tester in the coolant reservoir

[@johncox1983]

SCOTTY YOU ARE A ROCKSTAR. Now gimme dat tool. Lol

[@michaelcohagan1775]

Thanks Scotty, for the education and presentation...nice job!

[@przy911]

Sometimes I blow head gaskets trying to figure out why my car is misbehaving, but then I remember about Scotty 😜👍🏼

[@scottstenbeck9728]

Hey Scotty, I've worked on my own cars for years, mostly because we can't afford to pay someone unless absolutely necessary, and finding your KZbin channel has been a big help. My two kids each just bought their first cars and I find myself forwarding the links to them on a regular basis. Especially your videos with the top 10 do's or don'ts. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@Catboy.]

Clean non offensive comment

[@scottykilmer]

Hello and congrats you won, now email me your full name and address so I can mail you this head gasket test kit! [e-mail]

[@Catboy.]

@@scottykilmer no way that's amazing, thanks scotty, I'm sending an email now

[@vinceking7878]

🤣

[@yodiig9504]

This is why we love Scotty! 😂

[@kevindamron4564]

@@scottykilmer love it lmao good man you taught me a lot on my way of unfortunate car events I had

[@JonnyDIY]

I never understood how most cars incessantly *ding* if you forget to close the door all the way or buckle your seatbelt, but *doesn't* make any noise when your car starts overheating? 🤔 maybe on brand new cars theyve added this?

[@everardovaladez7125]

Yes, modern cars will have it. My 2012 Focus started overheating once and it alerts the driver on the dash along with a ping.

[@oliveresq3340]

Cheap cars no but on "luxury" cars yes like my 04 Mercedes if it overheats the dash turns red and beeps like crazy it even does it if I don't close the hood all the way and if it really overheats it displays a message to pull over immediately because it turns itself off to avoid engine failure....but on my mom's 07 Suzuki forenza the engine could be on fire and the car won't even beep...

[@oliveresq3340]

And I think even Mercedes from the 90s did this so it's more about cutting cost on cheaper cars by removing features like this...

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

Because they want you to buy a new car!

[@jmurray01]

My '06 VW Passat dings and flashes dashboard warnings at you even if the coolant level is just 1cm low in the reservoir! None of my other cars (Fords, Nissans or Volvos) have that feature though. It's all about cutting costs in manufacturing, hence most cars don't even have a washer fluid low light anymore.

[@boonstar69]

I borrowed a friend's fluid leak tester and it worked pretty good. You're videos really show someone who doesn't know much exactly how it can be done by a diy'er.

[@TheV8nissan]

I've been working on my own vehicles for years and am a heavy jet aircraft mechanic but have never actually seen a head gasket test done until now! Thanks for showing me!

[@carbuff81]

Scotty, I just want to thank you for all of the videos you make for us. I can't tell you how many times your videos have helped us and how many times I've shared your videos with friends and family members. Thank you so much for everything!

[@electronicsNmore]

Those kits are super handy, especially when buying a used vehicle.

[@AP-bo1if]

yeah but if someone puts in one of those gasket seal products you're screwed. dealers use these products all the time...

[@jstample]

Wish I had done the test on a car I just bought. I’m about to do it but I’m pretty sure it’s the head gasket

[@jayislander]

@@jstample update

[@GregSereda]

I've become a expert car mechanic from watching this channel alone.

[@saddestchord7622]

I've watched six seasons of House. I'm starting my medical practice next week.

[@evilal20]

I've been working on tractors for 3 days, I'm now a tractor mechanic 😉😂😑

[@afisemenaborevlaka48]

You are probably better than most mechanics and will take better care of your car.

[@personperson9591]

tbh he's not necessarily wrong. I used to do nothing on my vehicles myself, not even oil changes, never shown how and change shops are cheap enough. Well, it all started with the oil change shop I completely trust (distant family owns it, they aren't going to burn me) didn't even want to do an oil change on my newer Rav4 because the dealership (only folks who had worked on it) had cranked down and stripped the threading on the oil canister cover, there recommendation was to go back to the dealership and have them do the oil change where they'd be forced to replace it. I decided to instead order a metal one and install it (Toyota makes a metal one, yet stock installs a plastic one), and that was the start of me doing all my own work. Since then, I've seen all sorts of mechanic issues on my 3 vehicles. And that's not even counting the times they've ripped me off financially; most mechanics seem to just either straight suck, don't care, or are under such pressure to rush they do a piss-poor job. So yeah, I'm more distrustful of mechanics than ever now, and if you do your due-diligence and can be a little technical and get your hands dirty, getting how-to and advice from youtube is probably the better way to go. Seriously. Just realize where your own limits are, you probably shouldn't jump straight into rebuilding an engine if you've never even changed a drive belt, for example.

[@tenhundredkills]

@@saddestchord7622 I watched all 8 seasons. I don't think I want my own medical practice, but I have a snarky, cynical retort for damn near everything.

[@CrazyKid1998MJP]

Was in class today, and a student brought their car in for a possible blown head gasket. Our instructor brought out this very tool, and it worked like a charm. LUCKILY the guy can drive away knowing that his car doesn’t have a blown head gasket in his 96 Toyota Corolla!! Would love to have one for when my vehicle gives signs of a failing/ failed gasket before it’s too late!!!

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

I had a huge runaround from many garages chasing leaks in my cooling system. Finally I purchased one of these and it went yellow. Because the gasket was only starting to blow I got away with a basic charge from the machine shop. These do not work when it's so bad that you have a misfire then an exhaust tester is better.

[@dennisfriel6248]

Hi Scotty, Back in the day,(1989), we also used a Sun 1125 analyzer to sniff the steam vapor at the radiator neck on cars we were not sure of having a head gasket leak or crack.(we NEVER stuck the probe near the fluid). It worked quite well and we then tried to sell the owner on further testing if needed, using the analyzer test as a free preliminary test. Customers remember being treated fairly. Your videos are the greatest, thanks.

[@danielg5988]

Wow, this video is really giving me more knowledge about cars

[@phillipcastillo8519]

Morning Scotty always nice to watch your videos

[@scottykilmer]

morning!

[@alexanderestk]

Just did this test today, squeezed the pump constantly for 2 minutes and the fluid remained blue. What a relief! If the coolant mixes with the fluid it’ll turn green so be careful

[@JP_Stone]

Head Gasket jobs are crazy on these new cars. I was watching a tutorial on doing a head gasket job on the engine in my car the Hyundai Nu inline 4 Cyl 2.0L GDI. Man you gotta take out like 50 or 60 bolts, undo all kinds of wiring harnesses. Not like working on an old engine where you can pull of the valve cover, the valve head and switch out gaskets and put everything back together in an hour.

[@smithraymond09029]

A Lexus LS with a blown head gasket? Rare, rare, rare. I'm sure the owner neglected that motor. Those 1UZFE motors go 300k miles easy.

[@justindavis5983]

doesn't matter how good the engine is if you neglect it, it'll have problems

[@alexshkurin5213]

That's GX

[@chegep51]

Going to basic training today. Wish me luck!

[@davidg5704]

Good luck🙌

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

that one person I hope your being for real and actually at boot camp, if so, have fun! It’s the best worst days of the start of your career in the military. You get out of the military what you put in, so be smart and save your money, go to school for free while your still in, go to every school the military offers you and be kind but firm with your juniors. Enjoy the ride.

[@timberwolf2543]

Just for fun that sounds like great advice for our young friend. Apparently, you have been there so thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

[@timberwolf2543]

that one person, good luck!

[@timberwolf2543]

J S 🤣

[@damiensmith6656]

Hey Mr. Kilmer I admire your timeless and respect your well known work ethics including sharing knowledge on cars to the world...

[@edwardrobinson8507]

Hi Scotty and friends! I had a beautiful 2002 Toyota Sequoia Limited that had a blown head gasket, and I did not realize it. I did know that the coolant was backing up and out of the radiator, and into the overflow and onto the ground. I didn't think much of it because the car had upwards of 186k miles and it had other problems like it kept losing charge because of a constant on short. I finally got that fixed. But, the last straw with the Sequoia happened when I put a new radiator cap on the SUV, thinking that it would solve my problem...It did. My engine overheated, warped the head, and I had to junk my baby. (May I please have the head gasket tester? Thanks a lot, Scotty, and keep up the great work!)

[@ronaldoquintos1675]

Sometimes it’s so subtle though. I once misdiagnosed it because the fluid remained blue, but it’s different hue of blue from original color, and told customer the head gaskets was not blown when in fact it was. You can see the yellow color in the dye bubble as you squeeze so you still have to know how to use it properly

[@Draedo]

$200 in 1965 has the same buying power as $1600 in 2018

[@TheBaz568]

Draedo Still way cheaper than today

[@saddestchord7622]

Yep. More expensive now but not exactly a minor expense back then.

[@HAL-dm1eh]

Also factor in someone would have to be EXTREMELY low IQ to mess up a pushrod head gasket job whereas today there is a lot of room for error and on top of that people now have less discipline and the attention span of a sparrow.

[@EverythingInBetweenTutorials]

@@HAL-dm1eh The attention span of a goldfish more like it.

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

Using an inflation chart, except most jobs then paid around $300 a week. A head gasket job would cost many people more today than 2/3 of a week's pay.

[@MoistChungus]

How to tell if you have a blown head gasket: Do you have a Subaru? If yes your head gasket is blown or is about to

[@MoistChungus]

@Randy Jackson I feel like it's a lack of maintenance and people just beating too hard on their cars thinking they're fast

[@sweis12]

It's TRUE. I used to love Subaru but after dealing with so many head gaskets on my and my families subarus I got tired of doing the job every couple of years.:( I recommended my grandma to buy a head gasket rated for a high hp sti, but it costed too much and then they had to do it again about 30k miles later and still put another generic brand gasket

[@sweis12]

@@MoistChungus no. Ny grandmother drove her baja like a grandma would and did 3k oil changes everytime. The engines are just poorly designed. Newer ones are better but they still blow .

[@MoistChungus]

Guess Subarus are kinda garbage but they do well in snow and are easy to work on apparently

[@Sandwich420]

Doesn't help when people buy cheap auto zone headgaskets. I'd go performance if I had to replace it the first time.

[@charliecuaron8078]

Scott, thank you for the work you do to, and for the users of this channel. I have saved myself from purchasing a nightmare using your advice and have also made better decisions buying used cars because of your content. Keep it up!!!!!

[@dreamrealitysyndrome]

I got a few more tips. Radiator/cooling system pressure test. Usually you're looking for coolant leaks with this test. But, if pressure doesn't hold and you can't see or hear any coolant leaks, you can assume you're losing it through a blown gasket. (or possibly the heater core, but there will be other signs for that Also, my father would usually sniff out head gasket leaks! He'd remove the coolant reservoir cap and carefully breathe in by putting his nose to the reservoir. Of course, he only did this when the motor's been sitting awhile, when the coolant is nice and cool. He said he could sniff out gas or anything else that wasn't coolant in that bottle. I suppose this could work esp with the German-designed pressurized reservoirs. Other cars utilize that system as well, but I recall them prevalent in the VW/Audi, Saab and Volvo vehicles. One more tip, I definitely use this when purchasing used vehicles, is checking the underside of the oil-fill cap on valve covers. If there's any kind of buildup or mildew there, that's usually a sign of coolant mixing in with the oil. Most ppl selling used vehicles try to trick buyers by getting a fresh oil change (I hate when they do that, because you can learn about the condition of the vehicle by inspecting its used oil. I begin to suspect the seller if I find out they changed their oil), but often they overlook this important detail. Whenever possible, I try not to let the seller know this small detail I've just found because they'll just wipe the cap clean afterwards. Scotty, why are you suggesting that ppl use sealers??? Are you nuts!? I find that most of those gimmicks produce more harm than anything else! I would never recommend coolant stop-leaks or "head gasket sealers" ever! That stuff just ends up clogging the coolant passageways and the engine overall. You know that anyone who seriously considers these products isn't gonna take the time to drain all the coolant nor are they gonna remove the thermostat. They're seeking out the 'quick-fix' bandaid, the cheapest and easiest solution attainable. Don't popularize the trend. Please, can you publicly retract the statement? Otherwise I'm gonna keep finding this crud in my future endeavors ...

[@sjay149]

Scotty mentions the product Steel Seal at 3:22 and warns that it does not work well with anti-freeze, so you have to get all of the anti-freeze out, before using Steel Seal, but it does work at stopping head gasket leaks, saving thousands of dollars in repairs. There is another product that works and in its original formula required the anti freeze to be removed, called AutoRX. Now AutoRX has reformulated their product, so that it works with anti freeze. AutoRX did stop my head gasket leaks, for 5 or 6 years, before I had to re-apply and I got another 5 years of leak free miles. Thank you Scotty, for mentioning a proven product.

[@birdworldist]

Luv the thing that falls out at the beginning. That was funny :)

[@chrisburke2724]

I was wondering how this test was performed. Thank you.

[@norskviking9410]

Just get one of those wonderfull Cadillac northstare engines, with in five minutes of overheating you now know what a blown gasket is! What caused it! water pump quit on the freeway, "End of car!

[@HauntedVenturesFX]

Hey Scotty, thanks for the giveaway opportunity. This is my "clean non-offensive comment".

[@everardovaladez7125]

I changed my own HG on my 02 civic at 149k cause it blew. It was my first time ever doing a HG replacement and it took me about 12 hours of labor time to pull off the head and put it back on. I sent the head to a machine shop to check for warpage. Not bad for a first try. Paid $50 for a new Honda OEM gasket and about $30 for the timing belt. I gave it to my nephew. He drove it with no issues til it hit 170k miles before getting rear ended and totaling out the vehicle.

[@conanthedestroyer7123]

I once had a dodge caravan minivan, and started it one morning and radiator fluid was coming out of the exhaust pipe at the rear of the car. That was easy to figure out the head gasket was blown. Time for a newer car!

[@zacdeetz9971]

Love watching the show have watched for years now and recently became a certified ford technician!

[@Milutinovich]

Congratulations! You'll have a lot of work. My Focus is are a pile of crap

[@edman79]

My engine hasn't blown a gasket, but I'm about to.

[@timberwolf2543]

Eddie G good one! 😂😉😎

[@jegcruz]

Block seal it

[@reyalmonte1533]

I work at an auto parts and people have asked me how I learned so quick 😂 well here’s the answer KZbin expert

[@debbiestinnett2987]

I trust this channel. Scotty has vast knowledge over a number of years. This is my go to, being a woman with no mechanical experience. I trust the older mechanics.

[@ethandonivan8289]

I Have a 1970 Chevy c20 with the 400ci engine and it has been in my family the whole time. It has 689k miles and still on the original engine and trans and head gaskets

[@mrdavisdrummer]

Awesome as usual. Thanks Scotty. Been watching for years and I’ve gained a lot of confidence with engine repair during that time. 😎

[@andythompson3528]

Stock 6.0 powerstroke owners might want one of these!

[@low87dawg86]

Yup

[@Louthemailman]

🤣🤣🤣 yup

[@TheCrystalGlow]

Hi Scotty! Great video as always. I’m glad to see someone so energetic and passionate about cars. Your videos are quite helpful and I thank you for taking time out every day to share this with us.

[@dannysautorepair]

My civic was doing the same issues over heating , coolant loss with no leaks, i put in some k-seal and it fixed it right up, no more overheating or coolant loss

[@traktion9]

My rad cracked and overheated my engine causing a minor head gasket leak, still drives great only symptom is coolant going down slowly. I will try that bar leaks stuff as its not worth tearing apart this old engine and getting the machine shop to resurface the head.

[@brianalebleu4625]

Hey scotty ! Watch them all i learn so much 😇

[@lemonflavorclorox7389]

You still didnt get the free testing kit did you? 🤣

[@brianalebleu4625]

Harsh Tank ohhhh i didnt want it lol i always comment

[@brianalebleu4625]

Dont need it lol

[@bobwayne911]

Love your informational videos Scotty - from RWF

[@silvergrizzly316]

From a very young age, I've ALWAYS wanted to own a Head Gasket Leak Tester, I'd love to win this one, Mr. Kilmer. That's my bestest comment Scotty, everything else was way too offensive! LOL!!😉😁😁😁. Love your channel Scotty, hain't no other out there like it!!! 👍👍

[@arturosarinana2621]

Silver Grizzly The are not very expensive...

[@Broncort1]

Turin Alvarado I hope he’s being happily sarcastic...lol

[@sunnydawarkhan]

in Pakistan head gaskit changing labor cost is usually around 15 to 25$ depending on the car, 25$ for land cruiser v8, other expenses are born by customers, usually around another 20$

[@ryanravencaller]

I never even needed a tester with our last car, there wasn't coolant in the oil yet but white smoke from exhaust and coolant shot out as soon as you started it, I started it and added coolant with it running and it was still bubbling and coming out worse with the higher you revved it, even with the radiator cap on, signs of being low on coolant are no heat, if you have no heat check your coolant before you drive!!! Otherwise you could end up with a blown head gasket due to overheating! Since it was going to the junkyard I revved up the engine and it started idling bad and never started again after I shut it down, but did make some metal on metal clanking noises when turned over. So I took the battery, the new radiator we'd just had put in and the stereo, and misc other things and off came junkyard to pick it up and give us $75. Glad I took some parts,we can at least make something back from that whole disaster

[@d_theletter]

Thanks Scotty love the show daily watcher

[@scottykilmer]

thanks for the support!

[@johnyoung468]

d w Same here.

[@billpontoon4498]

That looks amazing. My old GMC truck would be a good tester for that.

[@cernatsross5722]

Scotty, you posted this video just as I noticed my V6 Accord has been losing coolant but there is no leaks!

[@Pajuato]

Cernats Ross start praying 🙏🏻

[@unknowninfamous2346]

White smoke coming out exhaust is a clue for a head gasket or coolant in your oil. Pull dip stick and smell for propylene glycol in oil, you can feel it too.

[@anoldguyandsomeoldcars8922]

This is great stuff. I wish I owned the Celica. But I do drive a 2008 Corolla ... 189k miles and counting ...

[@ujjc001]

This test saved me from buying a blown outback!!! Best 10 bucks ever spent!

[@jimguyett7969]

Scotty, very useful test. But when I'm going out to buy a used care do you think the owner will let me do this test? Thanks

[@bobbates6595]

Jim Guyett he would, or I would just say, thanks, and walk away!

[@vgbr88]

Thank you for another informative video, Scotty.

[@bernardflood8289]

Greetings from Ireland. Awesome tool.

[@scottykilmer]

morning!

[@bernardflood8289]

Afternoon!

[@aaronnunn5240]

I maintain a yacht, the cars are too new for me, it is surprising how often l check in with you. Thanks Scotty . X Qld Australia

[@timtownsend414]

I have a 2005 Dodge Ram with the 5.7 Hemi. It losses about a half gollon of anti freeze about two months,found no leaks,but noticed if it sits running about one half hour, there will small amount of water coming from exhaust on the right side of my truck.

[@dvperr]

This video came at the right time for me. My truck is slowly losing coolant but its not dripping. Hmmmmm

[@dvperr]

@Rick O'Shea you are correct. A good lesson to read what autofill puts in because it doesn't always put in what you intended to type.

[@beefyisrare3423]

Scotty I have a Audi a4 with a 1.8t that has oil in the coolant do you think it's the head gasket

[@DAN007thefoxx1]

Most likely. Symptoms may be slightly different depending on where it failed. The most obvious ones are overheating and a big, white cloud of smoke coming from the exaust

[@bobbates6595]

beefyisrare yep!

[@beefyisrare3423]

@@DAN007thefoxx1 no smoke from the exuasht well more then normal

[@taylorford4218]

Clear indicator

[@metroidmayhem8463]

Yep

[@JuniorLexus6692]

The best way to check for a blown head gasket is to get on your knees and push your nose in the tailpipe and inhale! Lol😂🤣 I won't be responsible for anybody passing out, do it at your own risk!😉🇺🇸🇯🇲🚗💥🗯🗯🗯

[@eriktruchinskas3747]

Thats not that far from the truth. If the gasket is that far gone and coolant is being burned the exhaust will smell sugary sweet and water will pour from the tail pipe

[@JuniorLexus6692]

@@eriktruchinskas3747 I know!😉...coolant has a sweet smell, i just figured it would be funny how I wrote how to diagnose the problem...sometimes people's pets would drink it and get sick, I think nowadays they make it repulsive to pets.🇺🇸🌴☀️🌴

[@scottstenbeck9728]

Hey Scotty, I've worked on my own cars for years, mostly because we can't afford to pay someone unless absolutely necessary, and finding your KZbin channel has been a big help. My two kids each just bought their first cars and I find myself forwarding the links to them on a regular basis. Especially your videos with the top 10 do's or don'ts. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@eriktruchinskas3747]

@@scottstenbeck9728 he most likely wont see your comment. Youre replying to someone elses comment instead of doing a general comment

[@JuniorLexus6692]

@@eriktruchinskas3747 lol🤣🇯🇲🇺🇸🌴☀️🌴

[@cjjames8787]

Full time mechanic here would love one of those. Much easier than hooking up the ole cylinder leak down.

[@thresh-]

Well, I already had to repair my engine because of a blown head gasket, but having this handy tool around would make for a quicker diagnosis if there is ever a second occurance of the sort.

[@johanmattsson6572]

Volvos headgaskets never blow! They are built from tanks and old Nokia phones

[@digitalmohsin]

Really? I was thinking to use this on my Volvo S60. I checked a couple of days ago and the coolant was low.

[@johanmattsson6572]

Your head gasket may have a small leak but more possible it’s just a coolent leak in the radiator or heater core but sure a test for your head gasket is not a bad thing to do and Then you know for sure if it’s that or something else

[@billstmaxx]

would the coolant over time not change color if the exhaust was purging into it?

[@mercer982]

naah, not really.

[@tlife31]

That’s right on time I think I have that problem

[@jayislander]

Did you fix

[@tlife31]

@@jayislander it wasnt the head gasket

[@jayislander]

@@tlife31 what was it

[@tlife31]

Crack in the radiator,it only showed after it got hot

[@GeraldPUR]

My 2003 TL is overheating and I've changed the entire cooling system and still overheating. It only got 120000 miles on it. Thnks Scotty for the tip. Will try

[@dijuaneclark2221]

That was a big help because my dodge charger only overheat when I go 60mph I change the water pump and thermostat and belt on my car as well as the tensioner pulley

[@megacharzard10gameing79]

Can we get Scotty to 1.6 mill or 2 mill by the end of the year

[@jonathanLara1989]

Megacharzard10 Gameing it all depends on him

[@dreamrealitysyndrome]

Hopefully not. A lot of his videos are informational, but he is somewhat gimmicky and his age-ist bias really suffocates the veracity and seriousness of his content. Plus, attacking other KZbinrs in his field was a costly mistake, one that he might have to live with awhile. I watch his videos mostly for entertainment, probably because he reminds me of my Grampa. Sure, I can learn SOME things here n there, but I gotta sift through most of his content to find those precious little jewels of legitimate information to find anything. Which is why I am not a subscriber.

[@c96jimenez]

Can I still win that gasket tester? I’m struggling with this bmw :( need one

[@geomendez2412]

Carlos Jimenez I’m on the same page my car feels the test fluid now I feel that there is no hope for my car unless I have money .. and as of right now I don’t have money like that :,(

[@geomendez2412]

Carlos Jimenez *failed

[@wardroland270]

“A clean, non offensive comment”. : )

[@tejastechmantejastechman6114]

Yes Scotty I flush my coolant every two years.Pressure check coolant system for any small leaks, replace thermostat , radiator cap and change any hose that’s soft or swollen, and fill coolant to specifications and bleed air out. That block leak tester would com in handy to further check for blown head gasket, intake gasket, cracked block.

[@jowen001]

Even as a fairly experienced and seasoned Automotive technician, I still find informative value in your videos and continue to learn. I'm sure I would make great use of that head gasket tester.

[@MrMartycbt16]

How can anyone hit the dislike button on one of Scotty’s vids? Miserable sods...

[@LWNDmax]

Clean non offensive comment❤

[@boydthree8952]

This is going to be the best channel for a do it yourself car guy! I hope I still get the test because I think my head back gasket is gone. Even if not thanks Scotty you’re number one in my book kid!

[@JustinBobby-di9zt]

I've seen head gaskets replaced in YT videos its stupidly easy especially on an inline 4cylinder engine. The only thing you're paying for is shop hours for engine assembly/disassembly.

[@nigal1371]

Scotty awsome job....I was in the 101st Airborne Div. at Ft. Campbell...Air cav unit ....early 70's...you're a great mechanic...keep it up..

[@berthalowe4860]

Hello I’m a 50something year old woman trying to save as much as possible and can really use this kit . Thank you

[@blipco5]

I used Bars Leaks in my 14 year old Ford v8 truck. It actually worked for three more years then I sold the truck and it kept working. Some say the truck is still running.

[@powerofknowledge7771]

Ok, so far, you've recommended 3 different head gasket sealers. I've seen you recommend Steel Seal, Seal-up, and Bars Head Gasket sealer. Which one works best? What's the difference between them?

[@joshl9295]

thanks for the video! had a 1993 lexus gs300 with a 2jz motor and the head gasket blew so i had to get rid of the thing, still miss it to this day.

[@jmurray01]

We have a product called K-Seal in the UK (I suspect named after Rover's K-Series engine which was notorious for HGF) and I used it before on an engine that had emulsified oil from coolant/oil mixing and it sealed it for a year until we got rid of the car. The best solution though it good maintenance to prevent it from happening in the first place, but if it does go and the repair is worth more than the value of the car, you're best just putting a bottle of sealant in and hoping for the best.

[@user-rh6sm2jv3b]

Hey there, I could really use that head gasket testing kit. I believe that's what I have. And that's not the worst part. I just got this vehicle about a month ago. And now that really stinks. I feel like the car dealership has something to do with it. But, who knows.

[@JTCCG]

I've had a car or two with blown head gaskets. Would've loved this kit to test it on my own.

[@durkintj]

I have been using Bar's head Gasket Sealer for 52 years, since I started in the car business in 1966

[@tomboyle7289]

Good information. I have a car that has a blown radiator and I suspect the head gasket which is pressurized the coolant system

[@deweylovell5448]

Have a 2007 PT cruiser I think head gaskets blown on that have watched a couple of your videos on blown head gaskets couple things you said I'm going to try tomorrow thank you

[@sreginkc]

I just changed my lower intake manifold gaskets and my upper intake manifold on my Buick Lesabre. They were leaking internally and externally. But it still runs rough. I guess this would be my next test

[@personperson9591]

Haha how funny, not only is that the exact block kit I got to test and make sure, that's also the exact "fix" product I used as well with good results. If only this came out months ago it would have saved me a few hours of research! But, thank you Scotty for all the videos, I've gone from never even doing an oil change to doing all my own maintenance and repairs with nothing but improvements over going to shops! And I'm at >3k miles on the bar's fix and so far holding fine. I can tell there's still an ever-slight vacuum leak still as my idle will dip really low, but it's running fine and no longer overheats, and at over 220k miles on the vehicle already so eh, it works and I'm happy with it.

[@HR-wd6cw]

One thing I will say about using any type of sealant in the cooling system. expect to replace your thermostat. It will cause it to fail and you'll have to replace it. Now thermostats generally are not very expensive and are relatively easy to fix, but be aware because it can cause your car to give false temperature readings (In my case, years ago, it was reading normal temperatures but come to find out, the engine was nearing overheating). So if you're going to do any sealant that goes in the cooling system, but a spare thermostat and replace it after you've run the sealant through for a while. The one thing that also bothers me about newer vehicles (and some newer, base-model trucks) is they don't include a temp gauge or oil pressure gauge on the dash. Now this is obviously to save money, but I think all cars need to have at least a a temperature gauge. Most older cars (say before 2000) had this and it's helpful because you can identify a potentially overheating engine before it's too late in many cases. Today's cars will just warn you when the engine is getting too hot through a code (check engine light) or a message on the information cluster, but nothing like having a temp gauge to monitor.

[@jegcruz]

Scotty, you are the Greatest Mechanic, in the USA and the whole world. I enjoy watching your videos and learn a lot of stuff from you.

[@ELove352]

Shop did gasket test on vehicle but there isn't any coolant in the oil at all. Coolant is leaking from the Oil Cooler. I believe it's an heater hose. My vehicle is a 2013 dodge charger Se 3.6L V6 with 162,000 miles. Car runs completely normal with no loss of power or abnormal engine sounds.

[@leosolano3460]

Awesome explanation sir I share to all my costumer so they can know what is the head gasket people don’t realize the even with a small leaks the problem go bigger on the future and also can damage the catalytic converters

[@tyrinjoyce]

That’ll be a great tool to use in my 1993 Acura Legend Coupe...bought the car for my mom, it’s her dream car

[@willsfigueroa3643]

I can tell you that you are like my best friend because you always give me good advice

[@michaelmckenzie8962]

Nice video Scotty saved me a bundle. Tested radiator for gases and sure enough that gasket was blown. Maybe worse got rid of that car in a heartbeat. Thanks again Scotty

[@buttascotchluv2818]

For the past year I’ve been watching you. I accidentally came across one of your videos since then I’ve been hook. i’ve learned so much tips and information about my own car, since then I’ve been keeping better maintenance for my car. So thank you thank you thank you thank you👏👏👏👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@BrianSiskind]

My 1985 Celica GT had some tricky overheating problems I eventually solved, but I hope no head gasket damage was done during those few months. Apparently there's one simple way to find out!

[@docjody8624]

Scotty thank you for educating the DIY population! LONG LIVE DIY!

[@davidprice3950]

It must be understood that headgasget sealents like cooling system leak sealers will result in blocked radiater, blocked heater matrix, blocked oil cooler (automatic transmision vehicles) blocking the last 2 will cause the temporature light to come on.

[@davidmorris975]

I wish I had been watching your videos years ago. I live in Tennessee and you would be the perfect mechanic to go to.