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If there is oil in the coolant reservoir that means that the oil has gotten into the cooling system. The most likely place for oil and coolant to meet is at the cylinder head gasket. I hope this isn't the case because it's a very expensive repair.
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Can you mix dirty coolant with clean coolant?
no
Oil in coolant tank?
Oil in the coolant tank indicates a head gasket leak.
Is a engine flush worth it?
If coolant is rusty or dirty - yes
How do you check to see if oil is in coolant?
Oil and water do not mix. oil will float on top of coolant if you remove radiator cap this will be very visible, on the other hand coolant in oil will look milky white.
What is a oil coolant hose?
An oil coolant?æ hose is a tube or pipe that allows engine oil to circulate via the radiator in order to cool down. Without an oil coolant hose, oil will get to hot to operate efficiently.
Oil is in your coolant overflow tank in your Chevy lumina van?
Engine? 3.1L V6 are notorious for intake manifold gasket leaks. get it fixed soon or your engine is at risk. My Lumina had oil in coolant and coolant in oil. If there is tan foamy stuff on oil fill cap, coolant is in oil too.
Why is the coolant a milky color?
The coolant has oil in it. Possible causes are a failed headgasket, or a leaking oil cooler,
Can you still run your car if it has coolant in the oil added by accident?
No , if you start the engine than the oil and coolant will mix and it will also be in the oil filter
Oil in coolant?
not supposed to be there
What are the ratings and certificates for Dirty Oil - 2009?
Dirty Oil - 2009 is rated/received certificates of: UK:U
What do you do if you put coolant in your oil?
Drain your oil immediately
Why are you getting bad gas mileage?
this could be caused by, dragging brakes low tire pressure, dirty fuel filter dirty air filter wrong viscosity oil and last but not least A HEAVY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL Bad coolant Temp sensor
