About the piece:
The cylinder head gasket in Mazda vehicles is a metal or composite gasket that is installed between the cylinder head and the lower block of the engine, and works to seal the combustion chamber and prevent fluid leakage.
Its function:
- Prevent engine oil or coolant from leaking between the engine head and the block.
- Ensure the combustion chamber is tightly sealed to maintain engine pressure.
- Contribute to maintaining the efficiency and performance of the machine.
Symptoms of damage:
- Coolant or oil leakage from the engine head area.
- The machine overheats frequently.
- White smoke coming out of the exhaust due to coolant leaking into the combustion chamber.
- Loss of pressure in the engine, which affects performance.