Antifreeze Coming Out of the Tailpipe? Truck Head Gasket Quoted $4,600, Back on the Road in 3 Hours
Real job, told by Dave
Antifreeze Coming Out of the Tailpipe? Truck Head Gasket Quoted $4,600, Back on the Road in 3 Hours
A landscaper’s truck was quoted $4,600 and up to 10 days for a head gasket. A Thermalweld mobile mechanic had it back on the road in 3 hours.
The story, as Dave tells it
This landscaper was quoted $4,600 to replace his head gasket and was told it could take up to 10 days to get the truck back. He needed it for work and could not wait that long. He called a Thermalweld mobile mechanic and was back on the road in 3 hours.
These figures and times are Dave’s, from his own narration of one real job. Results and prices vary by vehicle and location.
Questions people ask
Does antifreeze coming out of the tailpipe mean a blown head gasket?
It is one of the common signs, along with white smoke from the exhaust, coolant disappearing with no leak, overheating, bubbles in the coolant reservoir and milky oil. A block test confirms it for about $10. Here is how to test it.
How long was the truck down?
According to Dave, about 3 hours, against a quoted wait of up to 10 days for a replacement. That is one job, not a promise. Time depends on the vehicle.
What if I need my truck for work?
Call the tech line with the year, make, model and symptoms. A real human asks the questions first and tells you honestly whether your engine qualifies.
Same wait on your truck? Call the tech line. A real human asks the questions first.
Call (844) 796 7968 More repairs on videoMore: White smoke from the exhaust and losing coolant and head gasket repair cost.