The idea that adding oil to a hot engine will crack the block or damage internal components has been circulating among d ...

First, let me wrap up the episode of the clutch on my wife’s 2013 Honda Fit that abruptly went over the edge from slightly slipping to barely allowing the car to move. As I had no way to deal with the ...

A cylinder head gasket forms a seal to prevent leaks between your engine's cylinder head and the engine block. It must contain the immense pressures created by the combustion cycle and seal the joint ...

I was driving back from work in the evening and in my rear view mirror noticed excessive smoke coming out of my car's exhaust. I didn't notice the engine behaving differently, but I was fortunately ...

A failing head gasket is one of those engine problems that starts small—and gets expensive fast. Coolant loss, unexplained overheating, white exhaust smoke, or rough idling are often the first signs.

Energy bills aren’t getting kinder, and conservatories leak warmth like a loose pocket leaks coins. The culprit is rarely dramatic. It’s the tiny gaps around frames, tired gaskets, hairline cracks in ...

Head gasket repairs can be very costly, so sealant is worth trying. Your car’s head gasket probably never comes to mind until something goes wrong. Since this is the piece that is between your ...

A head gasket leak is a serious engine issue, one that needs a major and expensive fix. However, you might have heard of gasket sealant, a liquid that promises to seal gasket leaks. Is it a miracle ...

We surveyed mechanics from around the country to get accurate, real-world estimates for how much you can expect to pay when a head gasket goes bad, and the results were higher than we were expecting.