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Did I blow my head gasket?

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Old Sep 6, 2021 | 05:09 PM
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Default Did I blow my head gasket?

Hello,
Recently had a coolent leak all over my engine bay. I just wanted to know how to know if it is just a coolent leak or if my head gasket has been blown aswell. i’m not too mechanically inclined as i am only 18. any help would be much appreciated.
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Old Sep 6, 2021 | 06:18 PM
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Default Re: Did I blow my head gasket?

Head gasket blown --- remove the oil cap and you will see the milky brown mixture, sorta like latte'

Check to see if one of the radiator hoses isn't cut/torn. Could also be a bad radiator cap or hose clamp as well.
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Old Sep 7, 2021 | 11:35 AM
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Would a good next step be refilling coolent with water and running the car to see where the leak is coming from?
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I really apreaciate the help.
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