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What Happens If the Head Gasket Breaks on a Citroen C3

Model: Citroen C3 SC - Years 2009-2016
Part: Cylinder head

In this video, observe the consequences of a broken engine head gasket. As a result, engine oil has mixed with the coolant, creating an "emulsion" that is actually a thick and rather unpleasant sludge formed around the piston chambers. This dissolves with petrol. When it is more fluid, you can collect it with an oil extractor to clean the inside of the engine. The same operation must be done inside the heating radiator in the cabin, as it has also ended up there. The engine in the video is a LPG hybrid, so the inside of the LPG manifold will also need to be cleaned. Once everything is cleaned, the engine will be reassembled and tested.

Updated on 28 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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