Why changing engine coolant more often than factory recommendation matters

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by Georgina Rudkus, Mar 1, 2026 at 10:27 PM.

  1. Georgina Rudkus

    Georgina Rudkus Senior Member

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    Degraded coolant may be the cause of premature head gasket failure.



    The head gasket is made of laminated steel with elastomers.
     
    #1 Georgina Rudkus, Mar 1, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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    Agree. Which is why I have done ten coolant changes over the years.
     
    #2 rjparker, Mar 1, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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