A vehicle has more than 250 parts that help it run, so you may not think much of gaskets when you drive around Unadilla, GA. Made from flat sheet material, gaskets are a small, but very essential components in a vehicle that keep the engine running smoothly. Learn more about them from Brannen Motor Company.
Your vehicle uses various fluids that circulate throughout it for many functions. Gaskets provide a protective seal between two surfaces connected by bolts to prevent leakage of these fluids and debris from getting into the engine. Your vehicle consists of many types of gaskets. Some gaskets connect to the inside of the engine, and others may connect to components such as water pumps.
A common type of gasket is the head gasket. The head gasket seals the space between the cylinder head and engine block to prevent combustion gas from leaking into the coolant system. The intake gasket located between the cylinder head and intake manifold blocks coolant from seeping into the space where they join. It also controls the combustion chamber temperature and prevents air leaks during the combustion process.