Does your car's engine overheat frequently? Or perhaps you see white smoke coming from the tailpipe? Both of these symptoms point to a defective head gasket. Try checking coolant level in the engine after a day or two of driving and you'll notice a huge drop in volume. That's because coolant is leaking into the combustion chamber and is getting burned. In cases like these, you're going to need a head gasket replacement. Better stick to Felpro. It's the trusted brand when it comes to head gaskets. Felpro parts stop flow and keep your car on the go. The purpose of the head gasket is to seal the oil and coolant channels that sew in between the head and the engine block. The gasket also seals off the combustion chambers, keeping oil and coolant from mixing with the combustion materials. When an engine overheats, metal expands to the point of squeezing and distorting the head gasket. Once damaged, coolant, oil and combustion materials get mixed together in the combustion chambers. That's why smoke comes out of the tailpipe, and that's why overheating re-occurs. And that's what Felpro parts prevent from happening. Each Felpro head gasket is made of multi-layer steel, thus making it highly durable and highly effective in carrying out its job. Remember, when installing a new head gasket, make sure you clean away any remaining head gasket material and adhesive. This will ensure proper adhesion of the new head gasket. Never use abrasive materials that could otherwise scratch the engine mating surfaces. And use new head bolts to ensure proper tightening. Unless the head gasket kit includes a sealant, don't use one. It may negatively react with the gasket and cause adhesion to screw up. When in doubt, just stick to the Felpro brand. Order Felpro products here at Car Stuff.