Do You Have a Blown Head Gasket?

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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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@Bob-kl3es 15 күн бұрын

Can't help but love this guy.

@beastlyendeavour9184 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Rio-by1eh 3 жыл бұрын

Anthony Lee I have chocolate in my coolant...flushed it with 50 gallons of water...it looked clean ...next day more oil...I didn’t start the motor at all. I flushed it so I coul pout blue devil, and wanted to make sure it clean.

@4ReelFishing 5 жыл бұрын

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!!

@adamoneill7371 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@SwiftGearheart24 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@rrmech11 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@danielbaker953 4 жыл бұрын

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

@caidozdavis6372 Жыл бұрын

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!

@kevinl.295 2 жыл бұрын

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 👍

@unodfredy 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@williamduhamel7726 5 жыл бұрын

I took my 98 Trans Am to the dealer for an oil change because it was free. They told me and try to convince me my head gasket was blown. That was 10yrs ago and knew he was lying.

@utku8233 4 жыл бұрын

Lol. There is no such thing as "free". There is always a catch.

@fsu3784 3 жыл бұрын

To be fair he may have actually thought that. And didn’t do the actual tests to prove it since it was a look over.

@Lutonguy999 3 жыл бұрын

Most dealers are not Mechanics there just fitters. Over priced with no skill

@jeffcastegnaro4571 4 ай бұрын

Most dealerships do that

@Ensource 5 жыл бұрын

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

@billrimmer5596 5 жыл бұрын

Watch every video all the through! Super series on the 4.0 timing chains. Thank u!!

@mikehenry4743 5 жыл бұрын

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

@websterilderis2554 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@geraldhenrickson7472 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@sectorsixmh 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for "clarifying" this issue. Another great tip .

@charliedee9276 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@Seb2001 3 жыл бұрын

Can't thank you enough..... 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 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 =🥇 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎊🎊🎊

@danstock7660 2 жыл бұрын

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 !!!!!

@guyvannifterik 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@raulvilla2825 2 жыл бұрын

so how you fix the problem?

@jacobtoombs9206 2 жыл бұрын

Us bank

@barrybebenek8691 5 жыл бұрын

Awesomely clear explanation on that issue. Thanks for the vid brother. 👍🏼🇨🇦

@ambianknight6816 5 жыл бұрын

Good video. This helped ease my mind about this exact pudding in the cap issue on my car. Its on the cap not in the oil or in the valves.

@ssfreak5 4 жыл бұрын

You sir, are the best, most informative Ford tech out there!!! Thank you.

@adrpals2324 Жыл бұрын

Honest techs are hard to find. Keep up the good job. Thank you.

@bradleywake4914 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to watch this Dip stick is clean and my drive is 4 miles there and back everyday Saw the sludge and about lost it! Thank you!!

@hatori18 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@miraclarke1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I saw the pudding under my cap this morning and assumed the worst, but, yes, my trips have been short lately due to home isolating (10-min drives to grocery store in cold weather). No pudding elsewhere.,,,BIG RELIEF. Thank you!!!!

@eddiehaze3165 2 жыл бұрын

I am SOOO glad you made this video! I had every right to believe my gasket (03 Explorer 4.0) was leaking.

@aronbraswell1589 4 жыл бұрын

This was informative. I purchased a 2012 Ford f150 stx V6 pick up and found this the first time I checked the oil. Cleaned out the cap thinking if its a bigger issue it will come back. waited 2 weeks and checked again. it was back. Already been to my mechanic ( I trust ) for a bumper to bumper check ( always get that done about twice a year ) and he said no problems. So, I figured ( as you pointed out ) not a problem just condensation but, your vid put my mind at ease over it. thank you.

@pablogo3404 4 ай бұрын

Saved Feelings and Pockets when I saw that gunk in the cap of my 2015 Ecoboost Explorer Sport. Thank You!!!

@voyager202000 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I was starting to get worried my head gasket was going! But I live in the northeast and my drive to my normal job is only 20 minutes, when I drive to my other job, it’s non existent on the dip stick and oil cap! So made me feel a whole lot better!!

@L-I-V-I-N 3 жыл бұрын

This helped me out greatly! My 03 Expedition showed milky pudding in the cap and clean on the dip stick. My 97 wrangler is my daily driver and the water pump is on its way out, so I put the expedition back on the road in the meantime, and stressed out when I saw the cap. Thanks, again! Stephen ( Florida)

@Power-Ads 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR MAKING THIS AWESOME VIDEO!! I have the Chevy 3.4L engine that is known for head gasket and intake gaskets when using GM DexKill I had normal condensation with no real signs of coolant entering the crank case. Your explanation of normal condensation was very helpful, I was really worried at first, but I’m not loosing coolant and my oil is nice n clean … very valuable info!! Thanks

@perroblanco49 5 жыл бұрын

good information, I always thought that a milky oil cap meant a blown gasket,crack on the block or head. now I know what to look for thanks to you. good video very informative.

@pastmasterdan4080 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative. I see this a lot myself, and most of the time, it's just condensation.

@mrtdiver 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the head gasket kit and everything to work on my Tacoma. You probably just saved me a ton of time and $$. I only have that cream color junk on the cap. No low coolant, dip stick looks like plain normal oil. This is a great informative video.

@Wheeler590 5 жыл бұрын

Coming from a Chevy Guy, this vid was great and to the point! Good job!

@Black-1910 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@ericwyatt6912 Жыл бұрын

@stuffyoucando2 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@nymincho 2 жыл бұрын

I have a ecoboost 228,000 miles, never seen this on mine.

@LaBelle1085 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this! Currently in a debate on if I have a blown head gasket, will check these signs tomorrow!

@billyyoder8171 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian. Good job. I appreciate your videos. Have a good week.

@saxdogg69 5 жыл бұрын

Good job having both those cars and thinking of this topic for a vid....shows you're truly looking to help us....appreciate it!!

@FordTechMakuloco 5 жыл бұрын

That's the whole point of this channel.

@Wowzers2006 5 жыл бұрын

My old Volkswagen Jetta was bad to pudding on the cap, but it went over 300k miles with no problems. Thanks for speaking the truth!

@jwilley1991 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I about crapped my pants when I did an oil change on my F150 this morning when I pulled my oil cap and had some gunk on it. This has helped put me at ease a bit. I live in ND where it’s been extremely cold and I only have a 10 minute commute every day so I’m thinking that’s gotta be it.

@braulioballines9765 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video on this misinterpretation of a blown gasket. I noticed a little milky looking radiator cap in my vw golf a few years ago and I panicked but I kept driving my car and it droved well and then I checked days later and the cap was clean! Phew!

@ricebike 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome comparison and debunking that myth!

@micahvonhagen2369 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, Thanks so much for this video. I thought something was wrong with my truck because there was this white pasty stuff on the oil cap I was kind of freaking out. But after watching this video I was so relieved thanks again for making the video.

@WA-zl6ju 5 жыл бұрын

Nice vid. Short and to the point. Great comparison

@Ben-jq5oo 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation, thanks matey. Everyone checking out a used car over ?three years old should know these points to make an informed purchase.

@skyweezynU 4 жыл бұрын

well im so glad i came across this video..im in Philadelphia area where it gets cold and also just drives 5 mins to work..short trip..oil is clean..no overheating or misfires but has the milky residue on the oil cap...

@olusionist 4 жыл бұрын

Again, you have answered a serious concern I have had! If your spying on me for episode ideas please continue. I have fixed 4 major issues on my f150 with your videos. You are the truck whisper!

@JeanLR1 Жыл бұрын

Lol

@rodcarpenter849 5 жыл бұрын

Great camera work...and answering all the questions with blown head gasket.

@SmittySmithsonite 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff man! I remember when I was in my early 20's, I had a hot rod '78 Cutlass with a Goodwrench 350 that had the milky cap. I freaked out! Back then I couldn't afford the PARTS for a rebuild, let alone another crate! That's when I learned about condensation in engines from my dad, and other experienced guys. What a relief that was! It's no wonder, too - later on, I found that my Mr. Gasket chrome thermostat housing was made of pot metal, and reacted with the coolant and different metals in the system, and basically became a sacrificial anode. The gasket surface had been completely eaten away! Coolant was just flowing around the t-stat like it wasn't even there! I always wondered why my heat never worked good, and the temp never got above 140°F. On top of that, I lived in suburban Worcester, MA at the time, where everything is literally, "2 miles down the road" - very few long trips. There were even trails of milky oil mixed with good oil on the dipstick, along with rust and condensation towards the top of the dipstick. What a difference after installing a new housing and 195° t-stat! Felt like the heat was melting my face. 😂

@bobanderson9990 4 жыл бұрын

THANKS YOU have helped my decision to strip down engine or not in england atm it is very cold and with short trip could be a great pointer to misdiagnosis ....thanks again

@georgeghitau8976 5 ай бұрын

Great explanation with comparison on 2 different cars/ engines. Very appreciated. This explanation make me feel better and hope that my engine does not have an head gasket leak...I will come back with more comments after i will see a mechanic for my 08jetta mk5 2.0t

@naseembaluch4244 Жыл бұрын

Watching this video help me out a lot. I have a 07 F150 5.4. Oil cap buildup in the top. Thank you

@antonyall 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation and marvelous presentation. Thank you sir!

@blipco5 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very helpful. On the bad engine, can you smell the antifreeze in the exhaust gas when you start up the car?

@arthursmith643 2 жыл бұрын

Really great video. Good explanation camera shots and no crappy music in the background

@lordkin-kong8888 3 жыл бұрын

I'm Extremely thankful for your videos... Thank you ✌️

@vidaltellez7849 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! This information was what I wanted to hear 😀

@Rio-by1eh 3 жыл бұрын

This is by far the best camera penetration into the details ...

@my2centz196 5 жыл бұрын

I get this on my jeep alot in the winter when I only use it to drive up and down my driveway. It's happened for years so I just clean it out often when it does. The first time it happened I did freak out but pulled the dipstick and realized it wasn't a big issue after I drove it for a while and it does burn off. It doesn't happen on my other vehicles even if I drive short trips but I guess I usually drive them more often later. Like I said though I've been seeing this for years now and still runs like a champ with no mixing in the pan.

@montistiltskin7594 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful video! You've put my mind as ease with my 2002 VW Transporter. A little bit of mayo on the cap but the oil on the dip stick is nice and black (oil change coming soon) Cheers!!

@ayayron10 Жыл бұрын

Im late to this party as they say, but the way you explained this and show this made me subscribe. Thank you.

@PIANOSTYLE100 5 жыл бұрын

Good info.. subscribed. Just replaced my radiator in my 1999 Ford Expedition. Now I will be working on the heater flow probably the blender motor. I think I have to pull the dash.

@dixiejoadair9772 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and great comparison!

@candydigga 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!! I've seen the same thing on my cap but nothing on the stick

@Brycereigle2000 4 жыл бұрын

You're a lifesaver man!! I've been going crazy thinking my truck is dying on me.

@xcobraslayer8203 4 жыл бұрын

Bryce Reigle lmao same here

@colty7764 4 жыл бұрын

basically, avoid short trips.. plan your trips, avoid traffic jams. Keep fluids changed on schedule or sooner..

@zl1camaro100 3 жыл бұрын

Me too I just use my truck to go to work and back a few minutes from my house, I had the same symptoms as the expedition in the video

@265Gunner 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, same in in the UK on my volvo V70 2009. Been using alot more recently for sort trips to work, especially during lockdown in order to protect myself from bumping into people during the early hours of the morning or extreme late night shifts I do on the railway. Checked my oil filler cap today and almost sh## myself thinking, bye bye volvo. Oil is OK, water expansion tank ok. Your a life and money saver. Thank you.

@micahvonhagen2369 2 жыл бұрын

same bro I was kinda of freaking out

@petemoss9693 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian for this good video -

@dadkolodzinski6455 5 ай бұрын

I have watched many of your videos. You are very credible. Thank you.

@davedeatherage4902 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian, this teaching sure helped me define what I'm dealing with.

@julispiri5587 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing explanation. Keep posting cool videos.

@Drago2403. 5 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks this video helped me a lot and save me a lot of money my 98 expedition has what yours has and I feel so much better thanks for the video

@63nside21 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, i only drive 2 miles to and from work, i didnt think this affected my car. Thanks for the vid.

@eamoncollier 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! I may be ok after spending the day thinking I was screwed.

@blondeboi 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video gives people peace of mind not thinking the worse

@mrj.skunkwerx7634 2 жыл бұрын

-16 in WI my wife been taking the csr to work bout 5 miles away.. I checked the oil it was low so i went to grab a quart to fill it up and saw the pudding cap.. immediate fear.. watched this video collected my thoughts reanalyzed the situation... the Ford is fine!

@betrustedandhonest7462 3 жыл бұрын

This whole ti.e I thought a had a headgasket leak, stressing out for nothing, thanks a lot 🙏 for this video...

@rondail5675 5 жыл бұрын

Just another great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills, in a nice friendly way.

@OregonPanoramas 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation. Thank you so much

@enor1sdca 5 жыл бұрын

I'm sure I speak for many on here when I say you cannot believe how much I appreciate how thorough you are in all you vids.. I can do most work on my 04 F150 but my problem is when I need a lift, special tools or just the time and space. Is there someone here in SOCAL San Diego area you would recommend for me? I had a good guy but he moved his shop far away from me.

@larrygibbons6489 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent Informative Video - Thank You Very Much for making this Excellent Video!!!

@BuggysTowJam 5 жыл бұрын

Because of scannerdanner i purchased a used 5 gas micro gas analyzer. I mainly use it for reading ppm hc in over flow to see if the vehicle has an early head gasket failure. In the past i would check the dip stick and rarely the oil fill cap Because of condensation. I used to take dip stick and let a little drip onto manifold to see if water was in the oil by it bubbling burning off vs just smoking like oil. Thumbs up! Didn't know about the internal water pump though. Thanks for that info!

@FordTechMakuloco 5 жыл бұрын

Problem with Ford vehicles that include a degas bottle into the cooling system is that the combustion gases get trapped inside the pockets in the degas bottle so they never make it to the top and gives false reading using a gas analyzer or chemical test. This is why Ford does not recommend those testing methods on their vehicles.

@BuggysTowJam 5 жыл бұрын

@@FordTechMakuloco thank you for that tidbit of info Brian! I wasn't aware of that either. Thank you for everything you do to make us better. Much appreciated!

@richking4705 4 жыл бұрын

Legend , very well done video, very appreciated.

@CLoZe14 3 жыл бұрын

Noticed this in my GMC the other day. I'll do the other checks you mentioned. 🍻 Also it is currently the coldest time of year. It's has stayed like 15°f below freezing this last week.

@Zspeed 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks you so much for sharing!!🏁👍👏

@UnleashedPlanet 11 ай бұрын

Interesting stuff this is. I was selling my car today and was confident enough that everything was perfect. NO water leaks, no white smoke or any signs of failure. Today the person who comes to view my car inspected the oil cap. I was shocked to find the amount of condenstation found. I checked the dip stick oil and coolant level which i never topped up for 2 years...trying to figure HOW!? Its impossible....Glad to have found this video which debunks the myth out there. Im debating whether to call them back and say your husband misdiagnosed my vehicle. Vehicle only has done 4000miles in a year and short trips to work 15minutes. 100% condenstation.

@self_made_man3898 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers man! Had coolant leak. Everyone is telling me it's the head gasket. Turns out the radiator needs replacing, not the head gasket. Oil is fine, no discolouration. Not using coolant, just slowley leaking it through the top seal of the front radiator.

@dorianr.6217 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you man, you are super professional!

@larrythemechanic9744 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos they are really helpful. You are awesome!

@josezermeno4705 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job!!! And great way to explain, thank you

@hanDIYdude 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Very informative. Thank you.

@RobertMorgan 3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly how the oil cap looked on the Expedition 5.4L I ended up buying. Early in the test drive I pulled the cap and saw "Oh no, white gunk, blown head gasket!". Pulled the dipstick and wiped it on a white towel, oil looks fine, nothing wrong with it. Continued the test drive and after another 10 minutes, when it was warmed up, pulled the oil cap again, no white gunk this time. And I've never seen it since in the month I've owned it. It just had the condensation buildup from sitting on that used lot for what turned out to be FIVE MONTHS. Changed the oil and had no visible water or issues. Has been great so far. I'm working through all the '5.4L tips' on this great channel .

@chunjee 5 жыл бұрын

Wow I'm glad I saw this. Caught a little cream on my oilcap. Still gonna check it out with a block tester but now I'm not freaking out as bad.

@mreds4058 3 жыл бұрын

I just watched this. I have a mini cooper r57. Live in the UK. We had some very cold weather here the other week. I have only used my car for short trips. Check engine light came on. Checked it with an odp 2. Reading said it was inlet sensor. So I swapped with the outlet to check. While taking out the inlet sensor saw some creamy gunk. Checked the oil cap. Same creamy gunk. However, no loss of coolant. Looks clear inside the engine. Hopefully it's what you mentioned in your video.

@thomastalks3841 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, gave me piece of mind on my sc430

@doug3805 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the valuable info.

@hahnmowermotorsports179 4 жыл бұрын

I tried to explain this to my buddy a while back and he was having none of it. I guess if he wants to not drive his car because of a non existent problem that’s his call lol