There are certain components in your vehicle that need more than a few bolts to create a strong connection. When an airtight seal is necessary, gaskets fill the gap to ensure that your vehicle operates properly. As important as they are, though, it can be quite easy to overlook your vehicle's gaskets given that the only time you see them is when they’re being replaced. To help you understand the smallest parts of your vehicle, we at Smythe Volvo Cars offer this basic overview of your vehicle's gaskets.
One interesting fact about gaskets is that they don’t have to be made of a flexible material. For example, cylinder head gaskets, which are crucial to the combustion that takes place in your engine, are typically made of copper. When it comes to gaskets, as long as the material fills the gap, it can accomplish its task.