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Either a combustion chamber, an oil vein, or both. Check for white smoke out the tail pipe for a combustion chamber leak and if the oil on the dipstick looks like chocolate milk it's contaminated with coolant.
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What causes coolant to leak into the exhaust manifold?
Blown head gasket and/or cracked head.
What cause coolant to leak inside combustion chamber?
Blown head gasket
What would coolant leak into all cylinders?
Coolant leaking into any cylinder is a clear indication that the head gasket has blown.
Can you smell a coolant leak at the head gasket?
The head gasket sits between the head and the engine block if it is leaking out where you can see the coolant, yes you can smell the coolant if it is leaking into the engine no you cannot smell the coolant. You can check the oil to see if it has coolant in the oil if it does then the head gasket might be blown.
Where would coolant leak into oil in 1998 Saturn SL2?
most likely a blown head gasket, cracked head, or bad intake gasket. with the s series. i would venture to say blown head gasket.
Can coolant levels reducing mean head gasket is blown?
Yes it can, unless there is a small leak somewhere else.
Could a blown valve cover gasket cause oil to mix with coolant?
No, only a blown head gasket or cracked head will cause coolant to mix with the oil. A leaking valve cover gasket will only cause oil to leak onto the engine block externally.
Why a coolant leak in the middle of engine?
Head or head gasket leak
How do you tell if your head gasket is blown in a 1996 Pontiac Grand Am Gt?
Signs of a blown head gasket are: White smoke that has a sweet smell coming from the exhaust. Loosing coolant with no apparent leak. Coolant mixed with the oil, which will look milky. Air bubbles in the radiator when the engine is started cold with the radiator cap removed. A cooling system bleed down test will verify a blown gasket or leak. Finally a compression test will verify a blown gasket or cracked head.
Why does your coolant leak?
Are you asking why is your coolant disappearing? If so, it can be a number of things. A blown head gasket, leaking water pump, radiator, heater core, hose, to name a few. If you can see no apparent leak after driving the vehicle then suspect a blown head gasket. As this can do serious damage to your engine, I suggest you have this fixed ASAP.
Where would coolant leak from the head gasket?
The coolant will normally leak into the oil or into the cylinder
Why does your car suddenly use more water?
If you mean it suddenly started loosing coolant, then look for a leak. If you see no leak then suspect a blown head gasket. Stop driving the car until you get this repaired. If you continue to drive a car with a blown head gasket you will destroy the engine.
