what are the signs of bad head gaskets?

Asked by tecoop326 Oct 27, 2012 at 01:12 PM about the 2000 Chrysler LHS 4 Dr STD Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

alchol smell when car started, black milky antifreeze in overflow, white smoke from exhaust with liquid dripping from pipes

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Those are the signs of bad head gaskets what you explained in your question. Sounds like you have head gasket failure! Check the oil... Does it look like a chocolate milk shake? If so, yes, you have head gasket failure.

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