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# **head gasket**

**Worth a look**

Shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 15% of clicks), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 80Growth 19Conversion 21Competition 96Returns 49Price range 20Avg price 83Brand share 66Review moat 87Quality gap 45

**Competition**

**Incredible****15%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Review moat**

**Great****258.89**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Avg price**

**Great****$78.25**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Market size**

**Great****$1.1M**

$1.1M/yr · 851K searches

**Brand share**

**Good****65%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Returns**

**Okay****3.1%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.5★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Conversion**

**Bad****1.7%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Price range**

**Bad****$7.08–$426.23**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Growth**

**Bad****-12.0%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (15% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**47 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**144**

**Top-5 brand share**

**65%**

**Open market**

**32%**

- Fel-Pro36% - JAVOUKA12% - GOCPB7% - ZONFANT6% - ChawYI4% - KAX3%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%2%$22K4%$44K6%$67K8%$89K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 150 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![GOCPB Head Gasket Set Compatible with Buick Enclave Chevy Traverse GMC Acadia 3.6L 2009-2016 Saturn Outlook 2009-2010 Replaces HS26376PT-5 ES72274](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Jxlm0fBjL.jpg)**GOCPB Head Gasket Set Compatible with Buick Enclave Chevy Traverse GMC Acadia 3.6L 2009-2016 Saturn Outlook 2009-2010 Replaces HS26376PT-5 ES72274**GOCPB**$101.98**4.2★11 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNFNTRLS) [2![5.3 Full Cylinder Head Gasket Set with ES72220 Bolts Kit Compatible with Chevy GMC Cadillac Buick Vehicle 2004-2014 Express Silverado Suburban Tahoe Savana Sierra Yukon 5.3L Engines](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LEWG7l-jL.jpg)**5.3 Full Cylinder Head Gasket Set with ES72220 Bolts Kit Compatible with Chevy GMC Cadillac Buick Vehicle 2004-2014 Express Silverado Suburban Tahoe Savana Sierra Yukon 5.3L Engines**ZONFANT**$99.75**4.2★104 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX12N497) [3![DRiV Fel-Pro Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set - HS 26541 PT - Designed for Imperfect Sealing Surfaces - Proprietary & Anti-Friction Coating Seals - Steel Core](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FlyUfx4kL.jpg)**DRiV Fel-Pro Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set - HS 26541 PT - Designed for Imperfect Sealing Surfaces - Proprietary & Anti-Friction Coating Seals - Steel Core**Fel-Pro**$140.93**4.6★73 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019SN75F2) [4![FEL-PRO 26190 PT Engine Cylinder Head Gasket for Chevrolet Silverado 1500](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mzXAUauoL.jpg)**FEL-PRO 26190 PT Engine Cylinder Head Gasket for Chevrolet Silverado 1500**Fel-Pro**$35.34**4.7★271 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HUHW4A) [5![2 Pcs Cylinder Multi Layer Head Gasket For LS1 LS6 V8 4.8L 5.3L 5.7 Liter Engine Compatible With Chevy/GMC/Buick/Cadillac/Pontiac/Hummer/Saab Vehicle 1998-2019 Replace#12589226 12498544 98544](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WWoA5-b1L.jpg)**2 Pcs Cylinder Multi Layer Head Gasket For LS1 LS6 V8 4.8L 5.3L 5.7 Liter Engine Compatible With Chevy/GMC/Buick/Cadillac/Pontiac/Hummer/Saab Vehicle 1998-2019 Replace#12589226 12498544 98544**ZONFANT**$34.07**4.5★91 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7B96LNJ)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![KoiLuvGo 3 PCS Head Gasket Oil Filter Adapter Kit 15825-P8A-A01 36172-P8A-A01 91319-PR3-000 Oil Filter Housing Gasket Kit Compatible with Hon-da Accord Odyssey Pilot A-cura CL MDX RDX RL](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GdGT4aUJL.jpg)**KoiLuvGo 3 PCS Head Gasket Oil Filter Adapter Kit 15825-P8A-A01 36172-P8A-A01 91319-PR3-000 Oil Filter Housing Gasket Kit Compatible with Hon-da Accord Odyssey Pilot A-cura CL MDX RDX RL**KoiLuvGo**$7.08**7 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G25XSQPD) [![A-Premium L4 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Compatible with Honda Civic 1992-2000 1.5L 1.6L Civic del Sol 1993-1997 1.6L & Acura EL 1997-2000 1.6L Multi Layer Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tKLrhfzML.jpg)**A-Premium L4 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Compatible with Honda Civic 1992-2000 1.5L 1.6L Civic del Sol 1993-1997 1.6L & Acura EL 1997-2000 1.6L Multi Layer Steel**A-Premium**$21.72**2 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G64VFTKN) [![KAX HS26515PT Head Gasket Kit Set Compatible with Toyota Corolla 2009-2018 C-HR 2018-2020 Scion xD 2008-2014 Matrix 2009-2013 Corolla iM 2017-2018 iM 2016 Pontiac Vibe 2009-2010 1.8L Engine](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516LGfFSkAL.jpg)**KAX HS26515PT Head Gasket Kit Set Compatible with Toyota Corolla 2009-2018 C-HR 2018-2020 Scion xD 2008-2014 Matrix 2009-2013 Corolla iM 2017-2018 iM 2016 Pontiac Vibe 2009-2010 1.8L Engine**KAX**$54.53**201 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5WTPY8M) [![ChawYI LS3 3-Layer Cylinder Head Gaskets with Head Bolts Kit Fit for Cadillac ATS CTS Buick Enclave LaCrosse Chevy Equinox Traverse GMC Acadia Pontiac Saturn 3.6 V6 DOHC LFX LY7 LLT Like 26377PT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51r9zxjh1SL.jpg)**ChawYI LS3 3-Layer Cylinder Head Gaskets with Head Bolts Kit Fit for Cadillac ATS CTS Buick Enclave LaCrosse Chevy Equinox Traverse GMC Acadia Pontiac Saturn 3.6 V6 DOHC LFX LY7 LLT Like 26377PT**ChawYI**$68.79**1 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2X352LT) [![A-Premium L4 2.4L Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Compatible with Toyota Camry 02-11 RAV4 04-08 Corolla 09-12 Highlander 01-07 Matrix 09-13 Solara 02-08 & Scion tC xB & Lexus HS250h & Pontiac Vibe](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415CJ+9zizL.jpg)**A-Premium L4 2.4L Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Compatible with Toyota Camry 02-11 RAV4 04-08 Corolla 09-12 Highlander 01-07 Matrix 09-13 Solara 02-08 & Scion tC xB & Lexus HS250h & Pontiac Vibe**A-Premium**$27.94**2 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2LZYRB9)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![A-Premium L4 2.4L Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Compatible with Toyota Camry 02-11 RAV4 04-08 Corolla 09-12 Highlander 01-07 Matrix 09-13 Solara 02-08 & Scion tC xB & Lexus HS250h & Pontiac Vibe](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415CJ+9zizL.jpg)**A-Premium L4 2.4L Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Compatible with Toyota Camry 02-11 RAV4 04-08 Corolla 09-12 Highlander 01-07 Matrix 09-13 Solara 02-08 & Scion tC xB & Lexus HS250h & Pontiac Vibe**A-Premium**$27.94**2.5★**▲ 227%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2LZYRB9) [![JAVOUKA Head Gasket Set Bolts with Timing Chain Kit 1.4L for Chevy Cruze Cruze Limited Sonic Trax 2011-2016 for Buick Encore 2013-2016 1.4L Turbo HS26540PT-1 HS54898 HS31411 22HP47N (56pcs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SuBRsLSXL.jpg)**JAVOUKA Head Gasket Set Bolts with Timing Chain Kit 1.4L for Chevy Cruze Cruze Limited Sonic Trax 2011-2016 for Buick Encore 2013-2016 1.4L Turbo HS26540PT-1 HS54898 HS31411 22HP47N (56pcs)**JAVOUKA**$93.46**4.2★**▲ 157%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH8HQDVH) [![A-Premium L4 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Compatible with Honda Civic 1992-2000 1.5L 1.6L Civic del Sol 1993-1997 1.6L & Acura EL 1997-2000 1.6L Multi Layer Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tKLrhfzML.jpg)**A-Premium L4 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Compatible with Honda Civic 1992-2000 1.5L 1.6L Civic del Sol 1993-1997 1.6L & Acura EL 1997-2000 1.6L Multi Layer Steel**A-Premium**$21.72**4.5★**▲ 155%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G64VFTKN) [![Fizzvex Cylinder Head Assembly Replacement for Chevy Cruze Sonic Trax Buick Encore 4 Cyl 1.4L 2011-2019 55573669 55565291 55573010](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SgAWyme4L.jpg)**Fizzvex Cylinder Head Assembly Replacement for Chevy Cruze Sonic Trax Buick Encore 4 Cyl 1.4L 2011-2019 55573669 55565291 55573010**Fizzvex**$385.43**5.0★**▲ 150%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHPJ2S2R) [![KAX Head Gasket Set Compatible with Dodge Ram 1500 2500 3500 2003-2008 for Chrysler 300 Magnum Grand Cherokee 2005-2008 Jeep Commander Charger Durango Aspen 5.7L Head Gasket Kit OE# HS26284PT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SyP+YY9vL.jpg)**KAX Head Gasket Set Compatible with Dodge Ram 1500 2500 3500 2003-2008 for Chrysler 300 Magnum Grand Cherokee 2005-2008 Jeep Commander Charger Durango Aspen 5.7L Head Gasket Kit OE# HS26284PT**KAX**$98.08**4.5★**▲ 140%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D66SKDZL)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -12.0% search growth over the last 90 days.

18K13K seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**21%

*“Decent quality”*

**Size-Overall**16%

*“They fit as described”*

**Value For Money**15%

*“Great Value”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**14%

*“Exactly as advertised”*

**Efficiency**7%

*“Works perfectly”*

**Leak-Proof**4%

*“Hasn't leaked yet”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“easy to use”*

**Assembly/Installation**2%

*“they installed without any issues”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**2%

*“The instructions are clear”*

**Correct Contents**2%

*“Great kit”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**16%

*“Short bolts”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“this items are real cheap quality”*

**Leak-Proof**8%

*“found the leaks”*

**Functionality-Overall**6%

*“Did not work”*

**Thickness**5%

*“They needed to be thicker and more rounded”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“SNAKE OIL ANS FALSE ADVERTISING”*

**Compatibility-Overall**4%

*“Not for Toyota”*

**Coolant**4%

*“seemed fine for a couple months until exhaust leaked into the coolant”*

**Durability**4%

*“like it would break very easily if it got placed in the bottom of a tool box on its own”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“its extremely hard to believe the little blue coating makes them double the price”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**34%

**Compatibility-Overall**10%

**Defective Material/Parts**10%

**Functionality-Overall**7%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

**Leak-Proof**5%

**Value For Money**5%

**Quality-Overall**3%

**Maintenance And Repair**3%

**Product Condition**2%