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Yes, at least for a short while, the problem will get worse and may result in a seized engine.

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Q: Can car be driven with a blown head gasket?
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Can you drive on a blown head gasket?

In some cases, a car with a blown head gasket can be driven. However, it can lead to some bigger car problems down the line.


Is a car any good if a head gasket is blown?

no. depending on how long the car was driven with a blown head gasket some serious metal on metal warping could have occured if are trying to buy a used car for cheap that had a blown head gasket i wouldn't recommend however if its your car that has the blown gasket take it to the shop very easy to fix


Why would a car with a blown head gasket not start?

Because the head gasket is blown.


What damage can be caused by blown head gasket?

Along with the head gasket you often get warping of the head. Coolant will get mixed with the oil causing engine bearing and ring damage if the car was driven after the head gasket blew. If you continue to drive the car you will eventually ruin the engine.


Can a car still start with a blown head gasket or motor?

Sure it will start with a blown head gasket. But, if you continue to run this engine with a blown head gasket you will destroy the engine.


Do you have to replace the whole engine if the head gasket is blown?

No. You can have the head gasket replaced. This is unless you kept driving the car with a blown head gasket and have totally destroyed the engine.


Should a car be driven with a blown head gasket?

No this is not a good Idea when there is a blown head gasket there is a good chance that water or coolant from the cooling system will end up mixing with oil from the oil ports this will lead to serious damage occurring to bearings etc.


You have coolant getting into your oil how?

You have a blown head gasket or a cracked head. STOP driving this car immediately or you will do serious damage to the engine. It will need the gasket replaced and the head checked.You have a blown head gasket or a cracked head. STOP driving this car immediately or you will do serious damage to the engine. It will need the gasket replaced and the head checked.


What does it mean when you have water in the oil of your car?

Blown head gasket.


Can you drive a car with a damaged head gasket?

Sure you CAN, but if you do continue to run an engine with a blown head gasket you will destroy the engine. Do not run any engine with a blown head gasket or you will be buying a new engine.


Is it worth fixing a blown head gasket or a crack head gasket.?

That depends entirely on how much you value the car.


Is it dangerous if you have a blown head gasket?

It is not wise to drive with a blown head gasket. If you continue driving with a blown gasket, eventually your car will over heat and the engine will seize up. This can cause accidents if it occurs while driving.