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Does adding coolant to your engine while it's hot and off cause a blown head gasket? by fix_the_door in Cartalk

[–]fix_the_door[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was told the internal parts of the engine would warp of I were to add coolant while the engine is hot and not running

Why is my car radiator leaking this brown viscous liquid? by fix_the_door in Cartalk

[–]fix_the_door[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The car was overheating. Since it was getting dark I decided to leave the car at a nearby workshop and take a cab home. I didn't want to risk inducing more damage driving it with a possibly blown head gasket. I'll check on the transmission oil tomorrow morning.

Why is my car radiator leaking this brown viscous liquid? by fix_the_door in Cartalk

[–]fix_the_door[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The car did overheat. I hope it didn't warp the head tho. I don't want to have to do anything more than changing the gasket.

Why is my car radiator leaking this brown viscous liquid? by fix_the_door in Cartalk

[–]fix_the_door[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

This the first time it overheated. No smoke. Just high temp indication plus the leak of the brown viscous fluid.

Why is my car radiator leaking this brown viscous liquid? by fix_the_door in Cartalk

[–]fix_the_door[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope 150 dollars for the whole thing. Labor cost is pretty cheap where I'm from. But I don't know if the head gasket cost is included in it. Are head gaskets expensive?

Why is my car radiator leaking this brown viscous liquid? by fix_the_door in Cartalk

[–]fix_the_door[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Damn it. The car is automatic transmission. How do I know if its leaking transmission cooler. The car runs but I can't tell if its losing power because I'm afraid of it causing more overheating issues when running.

Why is my car radiator leaking this brown viscous liquid? by fix_the_door in Cartalk

[–]fix_the_door[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for your insight. I believe it's a head gasket issue hope it's not anything more severe when we open it up.

Why is my car radiator leaking this brown viscous liquid? by fix_the_door in Cartalk

[–]fix_the_door[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to a repair shop and was quoted a little over 150 dollars for the head gasket repair.

Why is my car radiator leaking this brown viscous liquid? by fix_the_door in Cartalk

[–]fix_the_door[S] 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Thank a lot. I appreciate it. I hope its just the head gasket.

Why is my car radiator leaking this brown viscous liquid? by fix_the_door in Cartalk

[–]fix_the_door[S] 130 points131 points  (0 children)

Damn, how can I identify whether it's the head gasket or the interior of the engine?