# 2006 Chrysler Sebring - Prophylactic head gasket

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-sebring-prophylactic-head-gasket/129424>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chrysler\
**Created:** [November 23, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-sebring-prophylactic-head-gasket/129424 "2018-11-23T21:53:14Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![BillThomas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/57b2e6/32.png) [@BillThomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillThomas)\
**Post date:** [November 23, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-sebring-prophylactic-head-gasket/129424/1 "2018-11-23T21:53:14Z")

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It seems Chrysler Sebring 6 cyl engines have a poor record for blown head gaskets. Does it make better sense to replace the head gaskets BEFORE they blow?

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [November 23, 2018, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-sebring-prophylactic-head-gasket/129424/2 "2018-11-23T22:04:11Z")

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I would think after 12 years you’re safe. If your driving is limited to local trips just keep an eye on your gauges. Shut it down immediately if the temperature starts to increase. For a long road trip I would rent a car.

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**Author:** ![BillThomas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/57b2e6/32.png) [@BillThomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillThomas)\
**Post date:** [November 23, 2018, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-sebring-prophylactic-head-gasket/129424/3 "2018-11-23T23:54:56Z")

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Thanks for your response. The car has only 120k miles and I use it as a fun driver. It is a convertible and my 3rd car so it won’t get much heavy pressure on the road. I had ridden motorcycle cruisers until my knees got bad. I’m 73 so I try not to push stuff like I once did.

The car may be a gift to a grandson in a couple of years.

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