If done correctly, the replacement head gasket should have your vehicle running like new again. Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews.

Waiting to fix a head gasket problem can cause further damage and added repair costs. Quickly assess the situation and get your vehicle motoring again!

If you are dealing with a blown head gasket in your auto, then you may find yourself wondering how much it will cost to repair and whether it is even worth it. This is just one of the many repairs ...

That's why a head gasket job is seldom just that. It usually starts around a grand and can easily hit several thousand dollars. Easiest way to avoid this expensive nightmare? Get an electric car.

Discover head gasket costs in 2025—average prices range from $2,886.50 to $6,047. Can a warranty save you? Find out how to reduce expenses.

Some pictures from Focus RS head gasket failure, you can see the difference between old gasket and new (Mustang vs Focus RS) also you can see the side drilled cooling passage mentioned in the article.

We replace the cylinder head gasket at home in the driveway on a 1948 Willys CJ-2A Go Devil 134 L-head engine ...

The conclusion of our “head gaskets the right way” series brings us to the infamous 6.0L Ford Power Stroke—an engine notorious for its combustion sealing issues ...

Do you need to retorque head bolts or studs after the engine sits or is broken in? The answer is no, mostly.

Brett told me that head gasket failure between cylinders two and three wasn't uncommon based on what he saw on forums, and that a number of people indicated that they received entire new engines ...

Head gasket failure is a common engine killer. Anyone who's spent hours wading through Craigslist ads for high-mileage Subarus and 4Runners knows it. A component we never think or talk about goes ...

AFA Industries' Head Gasket Set made specifically for Cummins engines contains all the gaskets needed to replace the cylinder head. Get more details on CCJ.