Do You Have a Blown Head Gasket?

In this video we try to debunk a few myths out there and explain what you really need to be looking for when diagnosing a failed engine.

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[adamoneill]

Definitely gave me some peace of mind! I started up our backup 97 Camry today after it sitting most of a very frigid winter in MN this year. I had fretted all winter about the -30F temps and how the coolant may have been too old and froze up and damaged the engine. The engine smoked a fair bit of white smoke initially on startup, and had some milky stuff on the filler cap. The oil on the dipstick was nice and normal, however, and no apparent loss of coolant. Thanks so much for this video! It at least gives me some confidence driving it instead of starting to tear into it or sell it.

[ReelFishing]

Thanks for doing this video!!
My 2004 Expedition (5.4L 16 valve) has that same condensation on the cap too. I have a 7 minute daily commute to work and this explained what was going on!!! You da man!!

[SwiftGearheart]

I never knew all these tricks til now. I thought for years I had a head gasket issue but now I know for certain it's more than likely perfectly fine. You seriously saved me some bucks and a for-sure headache! Thank you!

[rrmech]

Thanks Neighbor for the neat check. I use my 5 gas analyzer and check for hydrocarbons at either filler neck or coolant bottle. But of course that water pump internal leak into the crankcase would not show. Excellent information.

[caidozdavis]

Bro, I work for GM, I’m a supervisor here and drive a 00’ ford expo, and this video was a life saver! Thanks man! I’ll keep checking you out as I build this truck into a beast!

[beastlyendeavour]

Chocolate milk in the crank case is not where it belongs.

Thanks Ford Whisperer

[kevinl.]

Ran across this video trying to diagnose my issue thinking I have a blown head gasket. The comparison on these make me think a second time living in the Northeast part of the US. I have a VW and have to say this case covers all makes of vehicles - not just your Ford. Thanks so much for posting as I just need to keep a close eye on this for any future potential issues 👍

[websterilderis]

You saved my pockets. My qx4 has coffee under the cap and thought it was a blown head gasket. I never thought that cold weather can affect oil like that. Thanks a bunch man.

[danielbaker]

Dude, this guy is awesome! His videos are very detailed and informative! They helped me out alot! If he's reading this, man thank you so much! Please keep making videos

[geraldhenrickson]

Moisture on the filler cap has been a real money makers for disreputable repair shops for half a century. I am glad to see you shine some light on the issue. Thanks.

[unodfredy]

You are completely correct. I've seen that in my 2003 4Runner but always check my coolant and it's not losing any. You're correct and more people should know this.

[mikehenry]

Watching your video's is like being in college again. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[charliedee]

Thank you for clearing that up. My 4.6 had this happen in the winter. My Jeep 4.7 also had this going on until I revised the PCV system per a TSB they had, I also installed a catch can and have zero pudding on my oil cap now.

[stuffyoucando]

Great video, I can definitely vouch for seeing the buildup on the oil cap when there are no issues. I see that with my F-150 Ecoboost, and it definitely increases during the winter months.

[hatori]

Moved to minneapolis and had this on my car thinking the head gasket had blown due to the white goo but none of the other symptoms where there and the oil was clean. Even did a combustion test and it passed. I couldn't figure it out. I lived in Texas prior and never had this issue but have also been driving less. Thanks alot for the information you've really saved me and put my mind at ease.

[guyvannifterik]

Thank you very much for clarifying the differences. I have been told to worry when the oil cap gets a bit of milk on it and when the exhaust is blowing white smoke in cold weather conditions. In every head gasket symptoms video, they also warn about this without comparing it to a vehicle that just has normal cold weather symptoms. Finally someone who looks at the twofold story about head gaskets!

[danstock]

I’m so glad I. Came across your channel
I thought watching other channels that my engine was toast but I realized it was my short drives to work causing the condensation on the cap alone Thank you thank you thank you

[Black-]

This was very helpful! Was definitely worried the used truck I bought might have had a serious issue but after checking inside everything is normal. Plus temps got down to -30 so I think that's a good explanation for the milky oil cap. Thanks!

[Ensource]

Great video, dealing with an issue just like this basically! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[Seb]

Can't thank you Really appreciate this video, I was really panicking, but couldn't understand why I had a small amount of mess under oil cap, but according to dipstick oil colour was fine. Thank you again, much love from the UK 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 =🥇 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎊🎊🎊