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Do I have to worry about head gasket failure?

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by ogdoth, Sep 29, 2019.

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Sep 29, 2019 at 7:31 PM

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i have a 2005 4 runner for 4 years temperature gauge perfect do i have to worry about head gasket failure?

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To answer your question: NO!

Watch for loss of coolant and or oil and combustion mix in coolant.

Also bubbles in coolant.

2005 SR5 4runner 150,000 miles - no issues

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If the problem can be solve, then why to worry?
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If the problem can't be solve, then why to worry?

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Drive the speed limit and obey traffic laws

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Definitely....My head gasket went and I screwed up a cylinder at only 300,000 mi.

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I'd worry about them but then again I also worry about Zombies taking over the world.

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