Drive with a blown head gasket

My sister has been driving my truck.

She called and said she left it at the store with a blown head gasket. Smoke was coming out.

Will it hurt to drive the car to a shop about 5 miles away?

Thanks

Reply to
Terry
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Depends on how severe the damage to the gasket is and where it is.

Reply to
Brent P

Yes, likely. Seeing as it already has overheated and blown out the coolant, it might seize in the drive or at the least fry the valve seals.

Mike

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Reply to
Mike Romain

OK

Thanks

Reply to
Terry

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