{"id":6405,"date":"2023-09-26T13:31:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T20:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allbaydiesel.com\/?p=6405"},"modified":"2023-09-26T13:32:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T20:32:51","slug":"is-it-cylinder-head-replacement-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allbaydiesel.com\/is-it-cylinder-head-replacement-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Cylinder Head Replacement Time?"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/span><\/p>\n Engine problems can quickly go from requiring a small repair to more serious problems like overheating or even exploding. When you know how to recognize signs of cylinder head deterioration, you and your mechanic can determine it's time for a replacement.<\/span><\/p>\n When you need engine repair, our qualified mechanics at All Bay Diesel can bring our <\/span>mobile diesel repair service<\/span><\/a> to you anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area.<\/span><\/p>\n Contact us<\/a> at 925-522-1780 and schedule an appointment with our expert team.<\/span><\/p>\n If you have not yet faced the cost of cylinder head replacement, consider yourself lucky. The cylinder head is essentially the top (or the head) of your engine. The cylinder head sits on the body of the engine, called the engine block.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Diesel fuel flows through the cylinder head. Coolant also circulates in the combustion head, preventing your vehicle from overheating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When your cylinder head becomes damaged, you will see sure signs. Your vehicle won\u2019t deliver the reliable performance it once did. The engine may overheat with growing frequency, or you may have to replenish the oil more regularly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Due to the wear and tear that comes with the typical use of a diesel engine, a cylinder head typically functions at full capacity for about five years. A cylinder head can last several years longer if your engine is well-maintained and if you know what to look for when it comes to signs of deterioration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s never good when your engine starts smoking. If white smoke starts coming from your engine, take note right away. It is a sign that the engine coolant and the oil have mixed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While this is relatively uncommon, it is still a possibility. Don\u2019t ignore the white smoke coming from your engine. It could result in complete engine failure.<\/span><\/p>\n When the valve heads reach the end of their life and can no longer form a tight seal, the combustion chamber is not able to operate with enough pressure to maintain the expected gas mileage. Take note of your typical refueling routine. If you notice you have to refuel more often to maintain your daily mileage, you may need to have a professional mechanic inspect your cylinder head.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIdentifying The Cylinder Head<\/span><\/h2>\n
Noticing Signs Of Wear<\/span><\/h2>\n
The engine begins smoking\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
You need to refuel more frequently\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n