i was told my antifreez is going into the engine mixing with oil because of a broken head gasket. Question can i drive it short distance for about a week ? about 2 miles each day- also what can happen to the engine with this problem.
2007-09-06 13:44:40 · 7 answers · asked by dcappizi 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If your engine isn't ruined already it will definitely be ruined if you keep driving it. If it's a dodge neon just keep driving it, those cars are piles of junk.
2007-09-06 13:55:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have heard or been told that it is okay to drive a car with a blown head gasket and just watch the coolant level, this is true if it is a exterior engine leak. It depends on where and how its leaking. If its leaking inside the engine you should not drive it, due to the oils lubrication properties being broken down and potential of cracking the engine block which would require a whole new engine. Sounds like your motor needs the gasket replaced immediately, I advise against driving/running it at all. Have it towed for service.
2007-09-06 21:17:30 · answer #2 · answered by Kia Tech06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, first lets distinquish can and should.
Can you do it? Maybe. A very unhopeful maybe, but it is slightly possible if it isn't bad and you're not creating heat very fast.
Should you? No, absolutely not. Antifreeze mixing with oil will mean that parts will not get proper lubrication, and you'll end up with exessive heat issues that could lead to a warping issue with the heads/block, and at worst, flat out cracking.
Replacing the head gasket as soon as possible is your best bet. If you can't afford a mechanic to do it professionally, you can do it yourself if you have a mechanically inclined friend. You might want to search your local Craigslist for a shade tree / hobbist mechanic to do it for you, they are generally much cheaper than an actual auto shop, and some of them are retired/current mechanics just working for some extra cash.
If you drive on it, you should be aware that at worst you risk cracking your engine block, which basically means you'll need a new engine. It's much cheaper to do the maintainance now than to replace an engine.
2007-09-06 20:58:04 · answer #3 · answered by Bryan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two miles may not seem like much, but it may be enough to crack your head(s). Use common sense. if you're only going two miles, it's better to bum a ride than cause hundreds of more dollars in damages. Most mechanic shops will tow the vehicle in for repairs at no cost to you and start work on it so that the following week you no longer have to bum a ride.
2007-09-06 21:02:33 · answer #4 · answered by oscarmzqt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Want to try an inexpensive fix, go to www.crcindustries.com and scroll for K and W Nanotechnology Permanent Head Gasket and Block Repair or www.alumaseal.com
You make the decision.
2007-09-06 21:01:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If too much antifreeze leaks inside the combustion chamber you could hydraulic a rod. Park it till you get it fixed or tear the heads off yourself.
2007-09-06 20:56:01 · answer #6 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is to park it until it is fixed. Bearings are not made to run in coolant/water mix. You can totally toast the engine.
2007-09-06 20:53:18 · answer #7 · answered by Tom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋