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Head gasket failing The most common cause is a blown head gasket. Stop driving the car as severe engine damage will occur.
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What would cause oil in the coolant reservoir in a 93 buick century?
There are a couple of things that can cause oil to get into your coolant reservoir. A blown head gasket or a broken piston ring are the most common causes.
Oil in coolant reservoir 88 Corvette?
Do you have an oil cooler? I have heard that is a possible cause, as would be the head gaskets.
What would cause an overflow of coolant in the reservoir in a dodge intrepid?
Low oil causing the coolant to heat up to the point in which it's doing more harm than good so it's pushed into the overflow
What would cause Oil to get in coolant but no coolant in oil in 2002 Pontiac grand am gt?
blown head gasket
Does a knocking sound indicate a cracked head on my 97 jeep grand Cherokee?
A cracked head could be the cause of the problem. This, along with a cracked head gasket would allow engine coolant to enter the oil supply. Coolant and oil do not mix well and over time, the oil looses its capability to lubricate. Check your oil for white spots and check your coolant reservoir for oil residue.
Why do you have oil mixed in with the coolant in the reservoir of my 2002 ford windstar?
This would be a primary symptom of a blown head-gasket.
What would cause oil to leak into coolant reservoir on a 2001 grand prix?
It could be a couple of things first can you tell what color the oil is if it is brown/black it could mean your head gasket is blown or if it is red it is comming from the .trany
What could cause oil leak into coolant reservoir of a Detroit engine truck?
first you must determine what is actually contaminating the coolant,usually in the detroit series 60 engine it is fuel oil,usually caused by faulty injector cups!
What might cause oil leaking from the front of the hood on a Mercedes 500SL convertible?
Are you sure it's oil? Most likely is engine coolant from the radiator. Next would be transmission fluid. Or it could be from the reservoir holding the windshield washer fluid. Oil from the front is unlikely.
Where is the oil filter on a vw crafter?
The oil filter on a crafter is to the left of the engine under the coolant reservoir.
What would cause oil to get into water in a 97 1.9 DOHC engine?
you mean there is coolant in the oil or oil in the coolant either ways sounds like a head gasket problem.
What causes the presence of engine oil in the coolant tank or reservoir?
if there is oil in the coolant system it could be a crack in the intake, a ruined intake gasket, a cracked cylinder head
