Seal the joint between the cylinder head and the engine block on the left side of the engine with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc Cylinder Head Gasket, part number AHG280L. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2006-2010 Dodge Charger (V6-3.5L), 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan (V6-4.0L) and 2009-2010 Dodge Journey (V6-3.5L), as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications.
This engine cylinder head gasket sits between the block and the left cylinder head. It is designed to seal the combustion chambers and to keep the coolant and oil passages that cross the joint separated from each other and from the outside of the engine.
Signs a head gasket may need replacing include coolant loss with no visible external leak, white smoke from the exhaust, overheating, milky engine oil or misfires. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the engine, for example with a compression or leak-down test, before replacing the gasket. If a failed left head gasket is the cause, this part replaces it.
Head gasket replacement is a major job. Clean the head and block mating surfaces and inspect them as directed by the service procedure. Consult the vehicle service information for the correct head bolts and whether the originals may be reused. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list of Chrysler, Dodge and Volkswagen applications.
Is this the right Dodge Charger cylinder head gasket for my car?
It is listed for the 2006-2010 Dodge Charger with the V6-3.5L engine, in the left position. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your vehicle.
What does a cylinder head gasket do?
It seals the joint between the cylinder head and the engine block. It contains combustion pressure and keeps the coolant and oil passages separated.
Which side of the engine does the APEX AHG280L fit?
The APEX AHG280L is cataloged for the left position. The listed applications use one of these gaskets.
What are signs a head gasket may need replacing?
Common signs include unexplained coolant loss, white exhaust smoke, overheating, milky oil or misfires. These can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before replacing the gasket.
Can I reuse the original head bolts?
Consult the vehicle service information for the correct head bolts and whether the originals may be reused. Follow its tightening sequence and torque specifications.
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