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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.
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Oil film in car radiator?
Oil in the radiator is usually an indication of a leaky head gasket.
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 do you have to wait after an oil pan gasket to drive about 8 hours out of state?
As soon as the mechanic that did the job closes the hood.
How long can i drive my car with water in the oil?
As soon as water in seen in the oil reservoir it needs to be taken to a mechanic immediately. Further driving will cause the head gasket to blow.
Why would there be oil in the radiator and no water in it?
Bad Head Gasket. See a mechanic ASAP..
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.
What is the cause of a 1997 dodge caravan 2wheel drive 3 speed 2.4 motor to suck antifreeze into the transmission?
Failed transmission oil cooler, which is part of the radiator.Failed transmission oil cooler, which is part of the radiator.
Where can you locate the oil filter in a 95 Chevy blazer?
Alot depends two wheel drive is on rear of engine where four wheel drive is on a remote oil cooler under access door below radiator
What is the small radiator on a 1996 gmc k 1500 suburban for?
That is the transmission oil cooler. It cools the transmission fluid as you drive.
Why is '73 Chevy transmission fluid leaking into radiator?
The transmission oil cooler inside the radiator is no good and allowing the fluids to mix. Not a good situation, don't drive it until it is fixed.
Oil film in car radiator?
Oil in the radiator is usually an indication of a leaky head gasket.
Why is there oil in radiator of kia pregio?
the cylinder head has damaged the oil from the engine going to radiator
Where is the oil filter on Ej20 motor?
Behind the radiator on the drivers side of a R/H drive car, Just above the engine undertray
Why the transmission oil mixed with the water of the radiator?
The transmission oil cooler is located inside the radiator. If the transmission oil cooler developes a leak the oil will mix with the engine coolant. Check the transmission fluid. If it looks like a strawberry milk shake the transmission is in trouble. The longer you drive it the more it will cost to fix. Have it towed to a transmission shop asap.
What should you replace on a car annually?
It depends on how many miles you drive, and how long you want your car to last.In General you should replace the engine oil and filter, the transmission oil and transmission filter and drain and replace the radiator coolant.You should also replace your air filter,and if your car has an external fuel filter, replace it.If you drive a lot of miles, your engine oil may need to be change sooner.
Why would there be transmission oil in the radiator?
Strong possibility of a blown head gasket. Either do not drive it or driver very slowly and carefully to get it checked. You dont have a blown head gasket, you have a leak in the transmission oil cooler which is inside the radiator. The cheapest way to fix it is to buy a external transmission oil cooler and hook that up to the transmission oil cooler lines which are now going to your radiator. then cap off the two ports on the radiator where the old cooler lines went. Your car will never know the difference, and your transmission will probably last longer as the external transmission oil cooler is vastly supirior to the one inside the radiator.
What needs to worked on or changed when the coolant is leaking into the oil?
You have either a blown head gasket or a cracked head. Serious engine dame will occur if this is not repaired. Do not drive the vehicle in until it is repaired. If you have an oil cooler line in the radiator, it could be the radiator. Otherwise, it's probably a head gasket.
