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It's Getting Hot in HERE!!! 200

posted by  mormit on  Thu May 8 14:54 CST 2003
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If the head gasket is bad, coolant could be getting into your oil. This can damage your engine. Check your oil right away. It should be somewhat clear even if it has darkened from mileage. It should not be milky, opaque, foamy, or have moisture dropplets. Any of these indicate coolant contamination. Along with the low compression, that means the head gasket is bad...odd for such a low mileage car.

If the oil is nasty looking change it then replace the head gasket.

BTW: Thermostats typically fail in the open position. If the thrmostat were to fail shut the top radiator hose would not be hot when the engine is up to temp.

mormit
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85 245DL, 02 S40






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