Head gasket
Also asked for as: head gasket, gasket kit, packing kit
What it does
Seals the cylinder head to the engine block, keeping oil, coolant and compression apart.
Signs it needs replacing
- Engine overheats
- Coolant level keeps dropping
- White smoke or milky oil
What to tell the shop
- Vehicle make, model and model year
- Engine size, and whether it is manual or automatic
- The number printed on the old part, or a photo of it
- Whether you want genuine, OEM or a local replacement