If you suspect that your Kia head gasket has blown, stop driving immediately and address the situation. After all, a blown head gasket can rapidly lead to a complete engine meltdown as coolant fluid leaks into your engine oil. What are the symptoms of a blown Kia head gasket? You might notice leaking coolant and transmission fluids when you park your car for a while. Instead of gray or black smoke, you will see a plume of white smoke emitting from your Kia exhaust system. That's the steam residue of coolant that is escaping and evaporating on your engine. Some diagnostic other tests can also help pinpoint the issue in your coolant or combustion system. Do a compression test on all the cylinders, and then look for lower pressure levels with two adjacent cylinders. Using a compression tester hose, spot leaks in the cooling system or oil passages. Purchase or rent a leakdown tester and air compressor to apply to your cylinders. Once a test has definitely determines that the head gaskets are failing, order a new Kia head gasket kit from our site and start the arduous task of replacing your blown gasket. The job requires an eye for detail, patience and a lot of time, but it will be worth the savings in repair bills.