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That often happens when your engine has a leaking head gasket. The coolant from the engine's water jacket runs into the crankcase. This is something you want to rule out right away because it can destroy an engine past the point of economical rebuild. To check, drain the oil and look for coolant in the oil. If you see that the oil is showing unusually high on the dip stick, that is a pretty good clue, too. Another problem that could cause this symptom would be a leaking heater core. The coolant will leak to the interior of the car and soak the carpet. You won't necessarily notice the leak right away if you have rubber floor mats. You would smell the coolant, though. Very slow leaks can evaporate while you are driving and you might not notice dripping. Put a clean piece of cardboard under your car after you park and you can identify very small leaks easier.

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