Engine Oil getting into Coolant system

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07-13-2005, 10:59 PM

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Engine Oil getting into Coolant system

1998 V70 Turbo, engine oil is getting into the coolant system, to the extent that coolant expansion tank is overflowing. I don't see a thread on this one. Any knowledgeable person been thru this before, to know cause?

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07-14-2005, 09:01 AM

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RE: Engine Oil getting into Coolant system

Head gasket

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07-21-2005, 10:28 PM

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RE: Engine Oil getting into Coolant system

Are you sure it is oil and not trans fluid?

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07-26-2005, 11:34 PM

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RE: Engine Oil getting into Coolant system

Does your transmission fluid look creamy? I had radiator blowout and wound up with trans fluid in coolant and water in the trans. Not a good time at the old shop with that one.

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