Why do engine gaskets go bad? 510 viewsMay 31, 2024EngineeringOther Question100.55K May 30, 2024 0 Comments You have this strong thin material jammed tight between two blocks of metal. Is it pressure that eventually causes weaknesses/leakage? In: Engineering 6 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted May 30, 2024 0 Comments Time, heat and not changing your oil enough. I can’t stress this enough. Hydrocarbons from your fuel attack the softeners in your gaskets and they harden. Hard gaskets can’t deform under thermal cycle so you end up with leaks. It’s always easy to spot the neglected engines. You are viewing 1 out of 6 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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