Seal the joint between the cylinder head and engine block with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc Cylinder Head Gasket, part number AHG257, designed to hold combustion pressure and keep coolant and oil passages separated. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring and 2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse with the V6-3.0L engine. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
A cylinder head gasket sits between the cylinder head and the engine block. It seals each combustion chamber and the coolant and oil passages that run between the two. APEX lists this part simply as a head gasket, and it is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications.
- Part type: cylinder head gasket (head gasket)
- Engine: V6-3.0L on the listed applications
- Quantity per application: the listed V6-3.0L applications use two head gaskets
- Brand: APEX Automobile Parts Inc, part number AHG257
Signs that a head gasket may need replacing include unexplained coolant loss, white exhaust smoke, overheating, milky engine oil, or a misfire from lost compression. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before replacing parts. When installing an engine cylinder head gasket, follow the vehicle service information for surface preparation and torque sequence. It also gives the correct head bolts and says whether they may be reused.
