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Oil in the radiator is usually an indication of a leaky head gasket.
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What causes oil in radiator on 1997 7.3?
Usually you get oil in your radiator when you blow a head gasket and oil leaks into your radiator. Blown intake gasket is also possible, as well as a hole in the engine's water jacket (very uncommon). Also, if the vehicle's transmission cooler coil is internal to the radiator, a leak from it may be possible (most tranny coolers are external for this reason).
How long can you drive with oil leading into the radiator?
Oil in the radiator indicates a possible severe problem, where coolant could also leak into the oil. Driving an engine in this situation at all could lead to severe engine damage.
When do you know you need a new radiator?
If your radiator is leaking then you will need to replace it. Additionally, if you find that your car is constantly running hot you will need a new radiator.
Why wont your 93 dodge stealth es start?
I have a 1993 Dodge Stealth that was running fine then with 5 minutes engine oil blew out under neath the car. their is no oil in the radiator but the car would not start. what happened. If a head gasket blew would n't the oil look milkie color.
Where is a radiator on a 2002 mr2 spyder?
The radiator is still located in the front like any other car, it just has extended piping to reach the radiator. If you ever take a look at a technical diagrahm of the Spyder, you'll see its still located in the front and the piping runs on each side of the car.
What can be done if you put oil in car radiator?
Get a new radiator or flush it out?
What happens if you put oil in car radiator?
Circulating water will not be sufficient and the car will overheat.
Why would Oil be found in car radiator?
if you have tansmission cooling lines or oil cooling lines that go into the radiator, the cooler in side might have a hole in it.
Can you drive your car with oil in the radiator?
Sure you can drive it but, you need to ask yourself, why is there oil in the radiator? If you did not pour oil in the radiator then you have a problem. Most likely cause is a blown head gasket. This is extremely serious, and will destroy the engine if not repaired.
How do you remove the oil sludge from the radiator after repairing the head gasket?
Car radiator flush sold as most automotive shops
Why car need engine oil radiator?
for towing and heavy-duty use.
What can you use to get sludge out of your car?
You can use plain water to get sludge out of your car radiator. You can use Marvel Mystery oil to remove sludge from the oil pan.
Can transmission oil get into a vehicle radiator?
If the car has a transmission cooler in the side tank of the radiator, yes. This set up is very common.
How do you stop oil from going into a radiator on a 94 Honda Civic dx?
Oil in the radiator is a sign that you have a blown head gasket. The head gasket will have to be replaced. STOPdriving this car immediately or you will destroy the engine.
If you scrape your car on a speed bump and it is leaking what are the possibilities?
Radiator, engine oil, trans fluid, fuel line, axle oil,............
What does oil in a radiator of a 89 Honda Accord mean?
If its engine oil I would say head gasket or cracked head. Also check under the oil fill cap for a milky color. You can also run the car a few minutes remove the radiator cap see if it smells like gas . Most shops use what they call a sniffer but, Ive found that I can smell the exhaust in the radiator. More than likely head gasket answer is the car automatic? if it is , have your radiator checked to see if transmission fluid is leaking into radiator from oil tank at bottom of radiator if it is engine oil and not transmission oli, you have a cracked head allowing oil to seep into the water chamber a bad head gasket allows water into engine oil, not oil into water
Your car is over heating and it looks like its leaking oil and coolant?
try taking out the thermostat and have you put to much oil and coolant in the radiator
