Let’s start our article by stating that the cylinder head gasket or top cover gasket burning is the same situation. We will try to give you information about this situation, which causes confusion because it happens to many people and happens suddenly. We will try to convey to you the details that cause the gasket to burn, whether it is caused by the user or the vehicle itself, and all the details about this situation.
First of all, it stands out as the lack of necessary maintenance to the vehicle and ignorance of the gasket we need to specify. Of course, as with many parts in the vehicle, the gasket has a certain service life. It is not possible to exceed this lifetime. However, the situation that causes it to burn before that time is usually user error.
Let’s say that the reason for the question of why the gasket burns will occur due to the dehydration of the vehicle’s engine. Regularly checking this substance, known as antifreeze, which helps the vehicle engine to run smoothly for many years, will prevent you from going to the service. This process is very simple to do. Likewise, if there is a decrease, it is also easy to complete. This will help you avoid a high cost. Gasket cost can sometimes be higher than engine cost. For this reason, it is very important for you not to pay attention to your vehicle not to be without water. Now let’s talk about why this gasket is so important and where it is located.
Where is the gasket located?
It is a gasket located at the junction of the point located inside the cylinders and the points located on them and called the top cover. It has a rubber structure. It is a part used for mounting the parts known as the trap and the engine block together. There should be no gap between these two parts while the engine is running. However, it will be more efficient if it works in this way. Not enough antifreeze in the engine or adding tap water to the vehicle instead is the main reason for the engine cover gasket to burn. Continuous use of antifreeze will prevent this combustion and you will be able to use your vehicle for a long time without any problems.
The moment the gasket burns out can happen instantly. This can also happen because of the user. Let’s say the vehicle is running. Since the engine is completely closed, no matter how hot the water gets, the water will never boil. At this moment, opening the cover where the water is added to the hot engine will cause the water to boil. With this situation, the connection between the engine and the water will be disconnected, even for a short time. This is a situation that will cause the gasket to burn. There are also different causes of burning. However, since these are not experienced very often, the first ones that come to mind are the reasons mentioned above. The deposits and soot in the block may cause the gasket to burn as it will absorb more heat. Cracks in the top cover or bottom cover can also cause the gasket to burn.