Car overheated. Determined that radiator cap was loose and possibly why car overheated. Was driven briefly in the red. Took to mechanic who texted and said had failed chemical test so diagnosed a blown head gasket (and possibly warped cylinder I think). Said would be about $2,500.00 to $3,000.00 and possibly more.
We got coolant put in at mechanic same day so could drive home and weigh the options and bad news. Since then we have driven only as needed and off highway, under 45 mph so can get to work and groceries etc. It has not overheated again. The oil is not milky, the coolant level remains good each morning when we check it.
Our main question is what, if anything, is downside of trying a leak stopper like Bars Head Gasket Repair (HG-1)? We do not currently have the funds for the repair and it would be a great benefit if that worked for a period of time. Thanks for your help!
Robin
We got coolant put in at mechanic same day so could drive home and weigh the options and bad news. Since then we have driven only as needed and off highway, under 45 mph so can get to work and groceries etc. It has not overheated again. The oil is not milky, the coolant level remains good each morning when we check it.
Our main question is what, if anything, is downside of trying a leak stopper like Bars Head Gasket Repair (HG-1)? We do not currently have the funds for the repair and it would be a great benefit if that worked for a period of time. Thanks for your help!
Robin
Nov 26, 2018 at 2:59 PM
