Coolant in the engine oil????

[Nlando]

I was checking the oil yesterday, when I noticed what looked like antifreeze mixed with the engine oil on the dipstick. I know this is likely not good, but can someone tell me what the problem is, and what it would take to fix.

Thanks in advance.

[Nlando]

Thanks. What kind of cost and /or time involved in both these scenarios? I am trying to sell the car, and need to know what kind impact it has on the sale price.

[jlevie]

You need to drain the oil and check for "milkshake". Seeing emulsion of the dipstick or under the valve cover doesn't necessarily mean that there is a head gasket leak. It could just mean that the car hasn't been driven hard enough, long enough, to boil off condensates.

[SpecM]

You need to drain the oil and check for "milkshake". Seeing emulsion of the dipstick or under the valve cover doesn't necessarily mean that there is a head gasket leak. It could just mean that the car hasn't been driven hard enough, long enough, to boil off condensates.

yep, I had this problem

changed the oil and started driving it longer, no issue now

[Nlando]

Thanks guys. This would make sense, as I have not driven the vehicle much in the last year (maybe 500 miles). I will do a flush and drive it a bit, and check again.

Thanks again.

[Vince30]

Well do you have the m20?

[Vince30]

If it is the m20, Coolant in the oil means its time for an engine swap. Do the s54!

[Smatt90IS]

try the oil change if that does not work your screwed o btw your not loseing anti freeze right

[ben312]

sounds like a head gasket problem. lol i had alota fun with a problem like such. all better now tho.

[iX-treame]

If your not loosing coolant then it's just condensation most likely.

[Smatt90IS]

If your not loosing coolant then it's just condensation most likely.

condensation in the coolant? wait to restate what everybody else has said patrick HAHA

[Smatt90IS]

condensation in the coolant? wait to restate what i said about losing coolant patrick HAHA

[travis816]

depending on your finances, do a swap. head gaskets are doable if not. do more matinance while your there tho. water pump, t belt. gaskets. nice little tune up!