SATURN Outlook Cylinder head gasket replacement Cost
2006–2010 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$1.1k–$2.6k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
6–15h
At a typical garage
The head gasket seals the combustion chambers and coolant passages between the engine block and cylinder head. A blown gasket causes overheating, white exhaust smoke, coolant loss and milky oil—left unrepaired it leads to severe engine damage. SATURN Outlook head gasket replacement costs $1062–$2602—one of the more substantial engine repairs.
Typical parts included
- Cylinder head gasket
What affects the price
- Whether the cylinder head needs resurfacing or replacement
- V6/V8 engines require two gaskets, doubling parts cost
- Whether ancillary components (thermostat, water pump, belts) are replaced at the same time
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Cylinder head gasket replacement on a SATURN Outlook typically takes 6–15 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a SATURN Outlook, this is typically needed head gaskets are replaced on failure; correct coolant maintenance and not overheating the engine are the best prevention.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the SATURN Outlook
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$421–$771
- ABS sensor replacement$173–$318
- ABS system bleeding$139–$254
- AC compressor clutch replacement$347–$635
- AC compressor replacement$371–$681
Cylinder head gasket replacement cost on similar cars
- MINI Countryman$945–$1.7k
- VOLVO XC60$945–$1.7k
- JEEP Compass$945–$1.7k
- PEUGEOT 3008$945–$1.7k
- HYUNDAI ix35 / Tucson$945–$1.7k
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