ACDelco 10-2022 - Gasket Maker - 1.69 oz

Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting

• Well-maintained gaskets are extremely important in guaranteeing the integrity of seals throughout all vehicles. Key warning signs that gaskets are failing are fluid leakage and the presence of fluids in or around vehicle components they are not intended for. Certain major gaskets within the vehicle have their own particular warning signs:
• Oil pan gasket: significant oil leakage resulting in oil spots underneath the vehicle
• Valve cover gasket: film of oil coating the engine, smoke coming from exhaust manifolds when vehicle is running, burnt oil smell
• Exhaust manifold gasket: portion of the gasket is protruding from between the exhaust manifold and the cylinder head, stains on the side of cylinder head or manifold as a result of soot in the exhaust, banging or popping noise, followed by a hiss, when cylinder fires, strong exhaust odor in engine compartment
• Head gasket: white smoke billowing from exhaust pipe, chronic overheating, vehicle runs rough and seems to be short of power, antifreeze present in cylinder(s)

• Gasket sealing products can help to fix some of these issues and are excellent at safeguarding against future problems when installing a new gasket.

Good Maintenance Practices

• Regular inspection of gaskets for signs of corrosion, fluid leakage, and general degradation can help safeguard against future costly repairs to your vehicle.
• Gasket sealants can serve to extend the life of the gasket because they offer protection from engine heat as well as resistance to corrosive chemicals found in oils, fuels, and other automotive fluids. These corrosive elements can cause the gasket to deteriorate over time, and gasket sealants can help stem that process.
• Surface must be clean and dry before use.
• Only a single bead of gasket maker is necessary.
• Assemble with minimum lateral movement.
• Regular inspection of gaskets for signs of corrosion, fluid leakage, and general degradation can help safeguard against future costly repairs to your vehicle.
• Gasket sealants can serve to extend the life of the gasket because they offer protection from engine heat as well as resistance to corrosive chemicals found in oils, fuels, and other automotive fluids. These corrosive elements can cause the gasket to deteriorate over time, and gasket sealants can help stem that process.