what usually happens when you blow a head gasket? cause my car is burning coolant

 

what do you mean your car is burning coolant? usually if you blow a head gasket you'll know it oil will spill out onto the exhaust and burn and the coolant could mix with the oil and your engine could get really messed up.

 

If by burning coolent you mean you have steam coming out of your exaust then it is probly the head gasket.

 

If your oil looks like choclate milk, good chance you blew a head gasket.

 

dark chocolate milk?

cause my oil does look weird now and the steam coming from my exhaust smells like coolant but its really stinky too, it doesnt smell sweet like it should

 

chocolate milk oil, white smoke out the exhaust that lingers and smells sweet... found mine busted yesterday too

 

how much does it cost to fix?
or should i just take the time to do it with one of my buddies

 

it always depends on the mechanic, but itll be pricy for sure (600?)because it involves a lot of man hours. im going to pull the engine out on mine because i have to do timing work anyway. id suggest you do the same. while youre there you can replace all of the other gaskets. dont forget to change out the headbolts

 

It's not really a job for the weekend wrench turner, but you will save a bundle if you and your buddy get together and do it.