George Rempel Auto Centre
3310 Roblin Blvd Winnipeg, MB R3R 0C4 204-897-6611
George Rempel Auto Centre Tech Question:
My name is Landon. I bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe. My Winnipeg service center said my head gasket went out. What can I do to prevent this from happening again?
George Rempel Auto Centre Answer:
The head gasket fits between the top of the engine and the cylinder head. Its job is to seal that connection and keep oil and coolant circulating in the right parts of the engine.
When it leaks, oil can get in the coolant and vice versa. Sometimes coolant or engine oil can get into the combustion chamber where it gets burned with the fuel, which is what makes all that smoke Landon was talking about.
He said his car was new, so it’s likely that the head gasket failed because it was improperly installed, which is very rare. Sometimes they just burn through.
Engine overheating is a leading cause for blown head gaskets. Following the car maker’s schedule for cooling system service is a great way for drivers to avoid overheating.
Replacing a head gasket is fairly expensive at Winnipeg car repair shops. It’s definitely worth investing in regular cooling system maintenance at George Rempel Auto Centre to avoid that job. Ask your service advisor if it’s time for a cooling system service.
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George Rempel Auto Centre
3310 Roblin Blvd
Winnipeg, MB R3R 0C4
204-897-6611
At George Rempel Auto Centre we install quality NAPA replacemnt parts.