It is possible for a blown head gasket to cause the engine not to start. When the head gaskets blows it will let coolant leak into the cylinders and cause "hydro lock" which it would impossible to start. So the mechanic may not be lieing.
Take the spark plugs out and rotate the engine if there is coolant in the cylinders will shoot out and you will know that's what's causing it to not be able to start
it is amazing how that works. i am a diesel mechanic and we use the same method. works every time. very informative video.
I've seen this used on a2017 Escape with the 1.5 eco boost. It works.
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I bought a similar product but it doesnt have the pump with check valve. I wonder if it works the same
Do you do this with coolant in the radiator or an empty radiator? Mine is currently empty
You can just add water to do the test. That way you don’t waste money on coolant. But you don’t want to run it without coolant.
How would this work if my radiator is sealed? Can it be used on the reservoir?
Yes, you use this wherever you add fluid.
If there is no water in the reservoir before I perform the test won't that guarantee damage?
It could be low due to a multitude of issues.
@@YourCarGuyDR I hope you're right!! I'm not going to test it myself with the kit! I'm having it towed to a mechanic next month
Does this work if the car doesn't start? My mechanic says my car won't start because my head gasket is blown- I don't believe him
It is tough to get this to work if the vehicle won’t start since the combustion gasses from the engine running is what this detects.
It is possible for a blown head gasket to cause the engine not to start. When the head gaskets blows it will let coolant leak into the cylinders and cause "hydro lock" which it would impossible to start. So the mechanic may not be lieing.
Take the spark plugs out and rotate the engine if there is coolant in the cylinders will shoot out and you will know that's what's causing it to not be able to start