The mechanic says it's the intake gasket and should be replaced or the engine will blow. I asked another mechanic and he says b/c it is cold here, that is just a build up of condensation. He advised me to take the van for long runs instead of short ones. This may remove the sludge build up. What am I to do? Keep driving and hope nothing happens or replace the gasket? Does anyone know how much the cost will be?
2007-01-18 07:08:53 · 3 answers · asked by orbey m 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
If you fill you radiator with antifreeze and its to full mark when it cold, and watch it for a couple weeks to see if it drops.If it doesn't you don't have a intake gasket problem go to a better oil Mobile 1 or something that guarantees no sludge.
2007-01-18 07:18:23 · answer #1 · answered by rici2d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are NO oil passages in the intake manifold.
So, replacing the gasket will not benefit you what so ever!
2007-01-18 07:14:27 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just replace the gaskets... it should be no more than just a regular maintence thing. $100-$200.
2007-01-18 07:15:14 · answer #3 · answered by cowboysfan4lyfe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋