Is a head gasket covered under Hyundai warranty?

the seal is not an excluded item so it is covered. Covers repair or replacement of any component manufactured or originally installed by Hyundai that is defective in material or factory workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.

Is head gasket part of powertrain?

Yes. Head gaskets are part of the powertrain warranty.

What happens if you blow the head gasket on a Hyundai Santa Fe?

If your Hyundai Santa Fe has blown its head gasket, you may find it running poorly or not at all. Below you’ll find the symptoms, causes, and price of a Hyundai Santa Fe head gasket. A head gasket’s job is to create a seal between the engine block and the head (s). Outside of this job, it needs to fail before the head cracks or warps.

Where does the head gasket go in an engine?

The head gasket sits in between the engine block and cylinder and provides a seal for the combustion chamber. This makes sure that the compression needed to ignite the fuel and contain the exhaust gases is maintained and also keeps the coolant and oil out of the combustion chamber.

Is it too expensive to repair a head gasket?

The parts required to carry out a head gasket repair are not too expensive, but there is a lot of labour involved in dismantling, changing and reassembling. That means the cost rises according to the complexity of the engine. However, the good news is that there are clear signs that can tell you if your head gasket is failing.

When do you know your head gasket is gone?

‘Your head gasket’s gone.’ It’s a sentence car owners dread when they take their limping vehicle to a garage. While the problem isn’t terminal, it can be costly to resolve and cause more damage if the issue is ignored entirely. So what are the telltale signs that it is on the way out, why does it happen, and how much will it cost to replace?

Are there any problems with the Hyundai Santa Fe?

known problem with harsh/abrupt shifting with 6 speed auto tran. TSB’ have not fixed the problem, as of yet. fix (TSB}does not solve the problem ( only temporary). The common radiator pinhole/seam leak on the Santa Fe radiator, noticed small coolant loss at overflow tank, slight green stain on radiator. Radiator replaced under warrantee

How much does a blown head gasket cost?

It’s a bit easier with traditional engines that have the camshaft in the block. With parts and labor, the average head gasket price is north of $1200. They can be significantly more depending on the model year and engine.

What to do if you have a head gasket leak?

If you have a small leak or 4 or 6 cylinder engine pick up BlueDevil Pour-N-Go 16oz Head Gasket Sealer. Simply add it to your radiator and your head gasket leak will be sealed as your drive!