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What does it mean when a car is leaking radiator fluid mixed with motor oil?
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∙ 12y ago
It probably means you have a blown gasket of some sort, either a head gasket or manifold gasket. In either case, it is not good and you might want to start shopping for a new engine or new car. You could try putting in a can of "stop leak" or something like that, but it would only be a band aid. Fixing this properly would cost quite a bit.
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put radiator sealer in it or crack an egg in it
Where is fluid leaking from when leaking from between motor and transmission?
Rear main engine seal or front transmission seals
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A leaking radiator hose would NOT cause this to happen, you have 2 problems with this vehicle.
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What are different causes of car overheating?
Bad radiator fan motor; bad radiator fan relay; clogged radiator; thermostat stuck closed; loose belt; bad water pump; hoses leaking;
What would cause oil to leak into the antifreeze reservoir on a Chevy Venture?
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Why is a 2003 Jeep Liberty radiator fan on while car off?
Since the fan is electric. And the vehicle is hot it will continue to cycle until cool - below 170 F As the motor cools the fan will go on and off for a little bit because as the engine cools the radiator fluid it will begin to retract, pulling hot fluid into the radiator from the motor
Where is radiator drain plug for 2004 Chevy Colorado?
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looks like cilinder head gasket is defect, engine pressure is coming in radiator, and cooling fluid goes into motor
If a 1996 Saturn SL motor was replaced because a head was blown and oil was leaking into the radiator why is oil still leaking into the radiator?
Sometomes it is hard to get all of the oil out of the cooling system. However the place that replaced the engine should flush the cooling system until it is clean. Also if your car has an engine oil cooler , it could be the cooler in the radiator and not have been the engine in the first place.
