
In aMitsubishi car, the internal combustion engines generate power from fossil fuels like gasoline or diesel. This process produces a vast amount of heat and this is the main factor for building your engine with many components that can easily dissipate heat. And the very first and important component is the cylinder head.
The cylinder head is made up of many channels or passageways which are also known as ports or tracts. The channels in the cylinder head allow the air and fuel to flow inside the cylinder which is required to reach the combustion chamber for efficient engine operation. The cylinder head uses a gasket that aids in preventing water or oil from leaking into the combustion chamber.
Signs of a cracked cylinder head
Coolant leaks
When the situation is very bad, then a cracked cylinder head will allow your coolant to leak through it. And this will result in overheating the engine. Therefore, always check the coolant levels and inspect the head for possible signs of leakage and cracks.
Leaking engine oil
The engine oil present inside the cylinder head can leak out when the head is cracked. This is a slow process and by the time your warning light will sense to illuminate, the damage would have been done. In order to avoid such a situation, you need to frequently open the hood and look around the cylinder head for signs of oil.
Poor performance
The first indication of a cracked cylinder head might be a decreased engine performance. The cracks result in less compression in the engine as most of the pressure escapes. The engine might also start to misfire as it does not receive the right amount of air-fuel mixture.
When a cylinder head cracks, it will also cause the oil to leak into the combustion chambers. This can be detrimental to the engine and can result in costly repairs to the engine. You can always contact the Mitsubishi Wreckers for scrapping your old car. This will get you good return cash.

