I have a 2019 Durango r/t with a blown head gasket. I’m really guessing, my coolant looked like mud. And google said that was the issue. I need help finding a trustworthy mechanic that’s fair priced. I’m homeless mother of 6 and my truck is all we have left. Does anyone know someone?
Blow head gasket
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I have a 2019 Durango r/t with a blown head gasket. I’m really guessing, my coolant looked like mud. And google said that was the issue. I need help finding a trustworthy mechanic that’s fair priced. I’m homeless mother of 6 and my truck is all we have left. Does anyone know someone?
You need to mention what city you are in. The problem you will have it that this will cost you perhaps $2000 so should you actually have that money you might want to put it into a home for your family. Is this all for real?
IF it's running ok with no codes, I'd place my bets on incorrect engine coolant, i.e., Dexcool or plain water. I had a Charger with the 5.7, and discovered muddy coolant while replacing the water pump. The previous owner had used Dexcool. I had to have it flushed 3 times. It did eat another water pump after the fact, but that's because they're junk to begin with.
The fix, if it is bad or incorrect coolant, would be less expensive, depending on how many times the engine would need to be flushed, who's doing the work, and whether or not they use the correct OAT coolant, with at least a 50/50 mix (I use 60/40).
You can also expect to lose your water pump and probably heater core(s) in the near future.
If the car runs like crap, it's conceivable you may have a head sealing issue, but it would likely have been caused by the incorrect coolant and the corrosion/plugged up coolant ports resulting thereof. I've had more than a few head gaskets go on me, and not one of them had muddy coolant. Muddy coolant is most common in vehicles with aluminum heads and/or the block.
Good Basic Tips
Whether it's the 3.6 or any of the V8 models:
1) Always used the correct coolant for the model year (owners manual)
2) Never used just water
3) Always run the correct 203° thermostat
4) Check the coolant level at least once per week, while checking the oil and brake fluid levels
The fix, if it is bad or incorrect coolant, would be less expensive, depending on how many times the engine would need to be flushed, who's doing the work, and whether or not they use the correct OAT coolant, with at least a 50/50 mix (I use 60/40).
You can also expect to lose your water pump and probably heater core(s) in the near future.
If the car runs like crap, it's conceivable you may have a head sealing issue, but it would likely have been caused by the incorrect coolant and the corrosion/plugged up coolant ports resulting thereof. I've had more than a few head gaskets go on me, and not one of them had muddy coolant. Muddy coolant is most common in vehicles with aluminum heads and/or the block.
Good Basic Tips
Whether it's the 3.6 or any of the V8 models:
1) Always used the correct coolant for the model year (owners manual)
2) Never used just water
3) Always run the correct 203° thermostat
4) Check the coolant level at least once per week, while checking the oil and brake fluid levels
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Why would it be a joke I obviously can’t afford housing but I need my car I live in Michigan it gets cold here regardless of my housing situation my kids still have school Dr appointments and I have interviews and other business to intend that not having a vehicle would make it even more stressful
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Maybe a member in Michigan area can recommend a shop for you, I'm in upstate NY. People up here are hurting from the last four years especially during wintertime. I get it!
I'm guessing someone looked at it and told you the head gasket was blown? Muddy coolant Can definitely indicate a head gasket failure. I normally refer to it as chocolate milk looking. but like some of what AHBguru said is true discoloration of the coolant doesn't always Indicate it's a head gasket failure. I do have to respectfully disagree about the water pump being junk maybe the aftermarket ones. If you could take a picture of your engine and post that here that will help or If you already know what engine you have let us know.
If you're using a phone it'll be much easier to post a picture than from computer. look for the photo icon In between the chain link and camera, Looks like this...... take the Picture like you normally do on your phone then click on this icon while you're replying to my post.
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Maybe a member in Michigan area can recommend a shop for you, I'm in upstate NY. People up here are hurting from the last four years especially during wintertime. I get it!
I'm guessing someone looked at it and told you the head gasket was blown? Muddy coolant Can definitely indicate a head gasket failure. I normally refer to it as chocolate milk looking. but like some of what AHBguru said is true discoloration of the coolant doesn't always Indicate it's a head gasket failure. I do have to respectfully disagree about the water pump being junk maybe the aftermarket ones. If you could take a picture of your engine and post that here that will help or If you already know what engine you have let us know.
If you're using a phone it'll be much easier to post a picture than from computer. look for the photo icon In between the chain link and camera, Looks like this...... take the Picture like you normally do on your phone then click on this icon while you're replying to my post.
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it’s a v8 hemi 5.7 engine ….
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