The head gasket maintains optimal compression within the combustion chamber of the engine. Besides, it also prevents the seepage of motor oil and coolant into the cylinders. However, a cracked or melted head gasket fails to do so, as a result of which the engine might overheat and ultimately cease to operate. Please go through this presentation to learn more about the causes and signs of a blown head gasket in Volvo XC90.
7. It has the following
functions:-
It maintains optimal
compression within
the cylinder.
It prevents the seepage of
coolant and engine oil into
the combustion chamber.
25. A blown head gasket
can cause irreparable
damages to your Volvo
XC90 engine.
So, check the condition of
the head gasket regularly,
and if it's leaking, then get
it replaced.