Worried your K Series engine may be suffering from a Head Gasket Failure?

Answer a series of simple questions on our ‘HGF Calculator’ below to receive a guide diagnosis.
(and remember a Head Gasket Failure can be repaired and is in no way a terminal issue.)

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  1. Does your car use (excessive amounts of) oil?

  2. Are the exhaust fumes coloured blue?

  3. Is it harder to start the car from cold?

  4. Did the car fail emissions tests?

  5. Is the car running less smoothly?

  6. Has the oil level increased on the dipstick?

  7. Does the oil appear thicker or have a coffee colour?

  8. Does there appear to be dirt, oil or a film of oil in the expansion tank? Or does the coolant look darker?

  9. Is the car losing coolant?

  10. Is there white exhaust smoke even when the engine is up to running temperature?

The chance of your vehicle having HGF:

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Disclaimer: This is a generic calculator and will not give a 100% accurate diagnosis every time. If you have concerns over your engine and HGF, and to be on the safe side, please contact us for further help. We do not accept any liability for the results of the ‘head gasket failure calculator’ or its diagnosis.