WHY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS ARE IMPORTANT

Car engines can barely function without intake manifold gaskets

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They keep the

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CAN FAIL

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A bad intake manifold gasket

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OVERHEATING

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COOLANT LOSS

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REDUCED ENGINE POWER, ACCELERATION, AND POOR FUEL ECONOMY

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The intake manifold gasket

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WHY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS ARE IMPORTANT

WHY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS ARE IMPORTANT

Car engines can barely function without intake manifold gaskets

They keep the

GOOD STUFF

IN

BAD STUFF

OUT

CAN FAIL

CAN FAIL

OVERTIME

OVERTIME

A bad intake manifold gasket

CAN CAUSE

PROBLEMS

Such as...

OVERHEATING

1

2

3

COOLANT LOSS

1

A coolant puddle can form under the vehicle and put humans and pets at risk.

2

3

REDUCED ENGINE POWER, ACCELERATION, AND POOR FUEL ECONOMY

A cracked gasket can create a vacuum leak that disrupts the engine’s air-fuel ratio.

1

2

3

Consult with a mechanic right away to figure out the right fix.

What should you do if your vehicle exhibits these symptoms?

The intake manifold gasket

MIGHT NOT BE THE ONLY THING THAT’S FAULTY

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TO PREVENT

EXPENSIVE

REPAIRS

TOMORROW

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