Indications Your Vehicle Needs Head Gasket Repair or Replacement

While head gasket problems can leave you stranded on the side of the road quite rapidly. The good news is that there are several useful warning signs. Failure to respond to these warning signs is asking for trouble. They include:

• Rapid Oil Consumption: Rapid oil consumption can indicate a number of problems. But if you experience this, a head gasket checkup should be one of the first things on your inspection list.
• Rapid Coolant Consumption: Rapid coolant consumption is another possible indicator of a head gasket problem. If your head gasket is causing you to lose coolant rapidly, critical failures are not far off.
• Oil & Coolant Mixing: Oil and coolant will rarely mix anywhere other than via a leak in your head gasket. If you find oil mixed with coolant on the ground, around the engine area, or anywhere else, you should have your head gasket inspected immediately.

Do I Need Head Gasket Replacement?

Any of the problems mentioned above can indicate a need to have your head gasket replaced. Frequently, it can indicate a problem that can be repaired without replacing the head gasket. If you ignore such a problem, you are certain to damage the head gasket and possibly your engine as well. The best way to avoid expensive repairs is to have your vehicle inspected and maintained properly on a regular schedule.

When You Need Kia Head Gasket Replacement, Choose Germain Kia of Columbus

Our highly experienced and certified team of automotive repair and maintenance experts here at the Germain Kia of Columbus service center in Grove City, Hilliard, West Jefferson, Dublin, and Columbus, OH, work hard to help prevent expensive repairs like a head gasket replacement as often as possible. However, should you need a new head gasket, we will make sure you get the right Kia OEM replacement with proper and optimal installation. Our mission is to keep you on the road and save you money. Call, come on down or find us online today to schedule your head gasket inspection.