When a head gasket is blown, there's a variety of signs and symptoms your car can produce, but can be hard to nail down until serious damage is already done.

Blown head gaskets, on the other hand, are a more common and easily remedied problem. Head gasket failure can be caused by a number of factors — preignition due to bad or low-octane gas, ...

A head gasket sealer works when you pour it into the radiator. You run the car for about 15 to 30 minutes, with the heater and fan on high. Then the special chemicals in the sealant work via heat.

Panic diagnosis: Leaky shaft seals, blown gasket or cracked gearcase housing. Potential simple cure: Check the area around the gearcase’s vent.

Speaking on his YouTube channel Matt said he was told the car could have a blown head gasket. He said: "Now I wouldn't normally buy a car like this, but I thought for £300, I can't really go wrong." ...

Blown head gaskets, on the other hand, are a more common and easily remedied problem. Head gasket failure can be caused by a number of factors — preignition due to bad or low-octane gas, ...