How can I fix it cheapWhy is there oil in my overflow from radiator?
Usually for a head gasket warp head you get water in the oil. But depending on if the car or truck that has oil a cooler. I seen that oil in the cooling system from the Internal part of the cooler routing out. Hell I sean intake gaskets cause that. there are so many variables that we need more specific information about your car to give you a fair and more acquit answer.Need to know year make model millage have you ever over hearted in the pass etc..
Also if it is the head gasket your oil will look like a nasty looking milk shake. You should stop driving it becuase it will cause more harm to the motor. also if the car is going to sit for a while before its repaired I highly recondmend drain the oil out of the oil pain . coolant is not good for for the crank and rod bearing.Why is there oil in my overflow from radiator?
*PROBABLY* a blown head gasket. Check the oil on the dipstick and see if it is the usual dark brown/blackish color or white/gray. This is further indication of head gasket failure.
It won't be cheap to fix. Head must be removed and planed (resurfaced) as it warped when it overheated and probably won't hold the new head gasket tight enough when reassembled. And to do that, they usually disassemble the valve components in the head. $$$
Sorry, good luck.
PS Don't continue to drive or run the engine because the bearings are not getting the proper lubrication and bigger parts will begin to fail.
that can be one of two things if you ask me. 1 an anti corrosive material added to the radiator. or a blown head gasket, cracked block/head.
What year, make, model, mileage???? Generally, warped head or bad head gasket or both.
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Car is missing oil, found in radiator! Won't start either! HELP?
My girlfriend just brought home her '93 Geo Prism on a tow truck. =p She was on the freeway and noticed through her loud music that her car was making a loud lawnmower type sound, then her car completely lost power and died there. After a two hour waiting time for a tow, it came to me where I discovered that her engine was bone dry of oil! The coolant overflow was empty except for about two ounces of sludge that is brown and smells like sweet scented oil. Not milky though. Under the radiator cap is the same story: mostly dry with the same sweet smelling sludge. I unscrewed the oil cap after finding the oil dipstick to be completely dry and smelled a distinct burning scent.
I suspect this to be a blown head gasket, but don't have the tools right now to check the spark plugs for the same sludge or green coolant. So let's say hypothetically that it is the head gasket, I can fix that, but it must have blown for some reason. What would those reasons be? I don't want to replace it just to have it blow again!
Any and all advice would be great! I plan to take it to a mechanic but I'd like to diagnose the problem myself to try to save money.
Thank You!Car is missing oil, found in radiator! Won't start either! HELP?
If she was driving on the interstate and it got noisy and quit and there is no oil in it, it's shot. Take her shopping for a different car tomorrow.Car is missing oil, found in radiator! Won't start either! HELP?
basically the engine was run too low on oil and has whats comomnly know as ';blown'; The bearings were starved of oil,if this happpens for only a second, the engine is finished or very short lived. It's a 1993 dude, junk it and get a new one. ain't worth the $$ to fix. sorry. The coolant things you state, is kinda,uh, you guys never opened the hood and checked oil or coolant.Thats why the car is done. It's 15 years old, so,you got your money outta it.
three things are possible, none are good on that engine.
1, blown headgasket
2, cracked head
3, cracked block
the good news is that in a class that i took years ago, we replaced an engine in one of those in a week, but the engine came complete minus the intake for about $250. and pizza for starving students.
btw it took that long because our shop time was only about an hour and a half or maybe two on a good day.
definately sounds like ahead gasket. it might have ran dry on coolant causing it to overheat and blow the gasket, or maybe a seal somewhere has split or burst. you'll have to pressure test the head and the coolant system to check if its all ok. head gaskets go, its just one of those things that happen , dont sweat too much and get a few quotes before you decide
Get under the car and look for holes in the oil pan. You may even see things like connecting rods through the side of the engine.
In short, if it were only a head gasket, there would be plenty of fluid in the oil pan. But there isn't.
I think she just made a motor into a boat anchor.
Sounds like the engine is done. Find a Toyota Corolla or Prism (same) engine in a salvage yard and have them quote you installed. This is only a good idea if the rest of the car is in good shape. Otherwise just junk it.
yea, you suspect right.it,s a blown head gasket. those cars are cheap made. she would be better off to get another car.
You're crazy if you spend $1.00 fixing that thing.
Sounds like a blown engine to me.
It is a geo they are junk no reason cars just suck
HI
OOOHHH
Not good.. sounds like it might be toast.. but yea a blown head gasket most likely.
good luck
tim
I would like to commend you on wanting to get whatever got the head gasket (suspected) to be blown fixed as well. First off if you do this job yourself, I would take the head to a machine shop and ensure it was not cracked or warped (especially if its aluminum which I suspect). Then, get the crankcase flushed out, along with the entire cooling system. Generally a head gasket would blow due to some form of an overheating problem. A couple of inexpensive but vital parts I would suggest replacing would be the thermostat and the radiator cap (over time the cap cannot hold pressure, resulting in a loss of coolant and/or overheating). Also check if coolant had gotten into the crankcase. If so, you might want to think about the oil pump.
I suspect this to be a blown head gasket, but don't have the tools right now to check the spark plugs for the same sludge or green coolant. So let's say hypothetically that it is the head gasket, I can fix that, but it must have blown for some reason. What would those reasons be? I don't want to replace it just to have it blow again!
Any and all advice would be great! I plan to take it to a mechanic but I'd like to diagnose the problem myself to try to save money.
Thank You!Car is missing oil, found in radiator! Won't start either! HELP?
If she was driving on the interstate and it got noisy and quit and there is no oil in it, it's shot. Take her shopping for a different car tomorrow.Car is missing oil, found in radiator! Won't start either! HELP?
basically the engine was run too low on oil and has whats comomnly know as ';blown'; The bearings were starved of oil,if this happpens for only a second, the engine is finished or very short lived. It's a 1993 dude, junk it and get a new one. ain't worth the $$ to fix. sorry. The coolant things you state, is kinda,uh, you guys never opened the hood and checked oil or coolant.Thats why the car is done. It's 15 years old, so,you got your money outta it.
three things are possible, none are good on that engine.
1, blown headgasket
2, cracked head
3, cracked block
the good news is that in a class that i took years ago, we replaced an engine in one of those in a week, but the engine came complete minus the intake for about $250. and pizza for starving students.
btw it took that long because our shop time was only about an hour and a half or maybe two on a good day.
definately sounds like ahead gasket. it might have ran dry on coolant causing it to overheat and blow the gasket, or maybe a seal somewhere has split or burst. you'll have to pressure test the head and the coolant system to check if its all ok. head gaskets go, its just one of those things that happen , dont sweat too much and get a few quotes before you decide
Get under the car and look for holes in the oil pan. You may even see things like connecting rods through the side of the engine.
In short, if it were only a head gasket, there would be plenty of fluid in the oil pan. But there isn't.
I think she just made a motor into a boat anchor.
Sounds like the engine is done. Find a Toyota Corolla or Prism (same) engine in a salvage yard and have them quote you installed. This is only a good idea if the rest of the car is in good shape. Otherwise just junk it.
yea, you suspect right.it,s a blown head gasket. those cars are cheap made. she would be better off to get another car.
You're crazy if you spend $1.00 fixing that thing.
Sounds like a blown engine to me.
It is a geo they are junk no reason cars just suck
HI
OOOHHH
Not good.. sounds like it might be toast.. but yea a blown head gasket most likely.
good luck
tim
I would like to commend you on wanting to get whatever got the head gasket (suspected) to be blown fixed as well. First off if you do this job yourself, I would take the head to a machine shop and ensure it was not cracked or warped (especially if its aluminum which I suspect). Then, get the crankcase flushed out, along with the entire cooling system. Generally a head gasket would blow due to some form of an overheating problem. A couple of inexpensive but vital parts I would suggest replacing would be the thermostat and the radiator cap (over time the cap cannot hold pressure, resulting in a loss of coolant and/or overheating). Also check if coolant had gotten into the crankcase. If so, you might want to think about the oil pump.
Why is there oil in my radiator fluid?
The car is a 1997 Saturn SL2 with only 80,000 miles on it. My oil disappears and my radiator fluid turns black so the leak only seems to be going one way. I've been told that it could be the head gasket but from what I've read about that, there would be a lot more wrong with my car if that were the case. There are no other issues except that about a minute after I start the car the ';coolant low'; lights on the dash board flash and then stop about a minute later.Why is there oil in my radiator fluid?
yea its ya head gasket i had an park ave. with the same problem it worked fine but jus to make sure go to a local reapair shop and get there ideaWhy is there oil in my radiator fluid?
Sounds more like a cracked engine block to me. If you're putting in coolant it should be a 50-50 ratio (antifreeze %26amp; water). Anything more or less will crack your block during the winter. When your cars running (with the a.c. off on a warm day) see if any fluid is coming out of your exhaust pipe. If there is you may have blown a head or head gasket.
If you have engine oil cooler lines going into the radiator they could be leaking inside.If not you probably have a blown head gasket.
it has to be fixed immediately!its going to be expensive.
Sounds like yer head gasket blew.
or you warped or cracked the head.
No... You most likely have blown head gasket OR cracked head.
Good luck...
yep cost me 800 dollars to repair for a 350(5.7 litre)v-8 engine
yea its ya head gasket i had an park ave. with the same problem it worked fine but jus to make sure go to a local reapair shop and get there ideaWhy is there oil in my radiator fluid?
Sounds more like a cracked engine block to me. If you're putting in coolant it should be a 50-50 ratio (antifreeze %26amp; water). Anything more or less will crack your block during the winter. When your cars running (with the a.c. off on a warm day) see if any fluid is coming out of your exhaust pipe. If there is you may have blown a head or head gasket.
If you have engine oil cooler lines going into the radiator they could be leaking inside.If not you probably have a blown head gasket.
it has to be fixed immediately!its going to be expensive.
Sounds like yer head gasket blew.
or you warped or cracked the head.
No... You most likely have blown head gasket OR cracked head.
Good luck...
yep cost me 800 dollars to repair for a 350(5.7 litre)v-8 engine
Why is Oil in car radiator? (PLEASE ANSWER QUICKLY) Thanks?
Earlier today, while I driving home in a car i purchased less than a month ago from a mutual friend, a ';Low Coolant'; light came on. When I got home I let the car cool off for about 2 hrs so I would be able to check the radiator without burning myself. When I opened it I could see very dark, thick, slimy oil in the radiator.
What caused that?
Is it serious?
How can it be fixed?
Thanks!Why is Oil in car radiator? (PLEASE ANSWER QUICKLY) Thanks?
Robert M is right. Might be the serious stuff and it might not. Check your oil and see if it is a milky color instead of the color it normally is. If it looks milky you have a cracked block or blown head gasket which is serious. If its ok then look into the coolant that the car takes and see if it was mixed with a regular anti-freeze. It might just be that the car has a coolant leak and needs to be filled. Your friend may not have known and put regular anti freeze in there instead of dex cool.
AT ANY RATE, CHECK THE OIL DIPSTICK FOR THE MILKY COLOR! DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR WITH A BLOWN HEAD GASKET OR CRACKED BLOCK! BAD VERY BAD!!!Why is Oil in car radiator? (PLEASE ANSWER QUICKLY) Thanks?
YO PEOPLE, you need to include the NAME, Make, Model, Year, Country of orign, Engine size. All cars are NOT the same!!! You could have a head gasket failure. THis gasket has a space that allows the engine oil to get pumped from the engine block through it, and feed the cylinder head with oil. If your gasket fails or your cylinder head has warped, then this ';oil feed'; hole can increase in size, and eventually begin to pump oil into one of the many water channels. Also, your problem MIGHT be that the engine was designed to use a specific coolant, and the previous owner has mixed the WRONG coolant with it. This can cause a chemical reaction between the coolants, and precipitate out a brown, thickened mass that only LOOKS like oil. This is why it is important to include car psecifics when you ask questions like this!! IF this is a GM car, read the ';dexcoolsettelment.com'; web-site, and other GM litigation web-sites. Good luck!!
It is bad. It is serious. It can be fixed. It will be a lot of work. Water escapes though a bad head gasket or cracked head. Oil gets communicated through there to mix with the water in the cooling system. Look for a shop to have the head removed and checked for cracks, warpage and to be reconditioned or replaced- and you'll need a new head gasket. This may cost you around $1500, depending on the car.
Blown head gasket. 1400 bucks.
It is VERY serious.It is probably a blown head gasket.I wouldn't drive that car until you get it fixed.
Uh-oh, it's about as serious as it could be. That sounds like a cracked head, blown head gasket or cracked block. They're all expensive. I hate to say it but you've got to cross your fingers that it's only the $1,000 repair here.
Cause? Transmission fluid leaking into radiator (there are probably trans fluid lines leading into the bottom of your radiator)
Cause #2? Blown head gasket
Serious? Yes, very.
Fix? May need radiator repair or fluid lines are damaged/worn. Flush cooling system, fill with fresh coolant, check radiator for leakage.
Fix #2? Remove cylinder head, replace head gasket, reinstall.
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What caused that?
Is it serious?
How can it be fixed?
Thanks!Why is Oil in car radiator? (PLEASE ANSWER QUICKLY) Thanks?
Robert M is right. Might be the serious stuff and it might not. Check your oil and see if it is a milky color instead of the color it normally is. If it looks milky you have a cracked block or blown head gasket which is serious. If its ok then look into the coolant that the car takes and see if it was mixed with a regular anti-freeze. It might just be that the car has a coolant leak and needs to be filled. Your friend may not have known and put regular anti freeze in there instead of dex cool.
AT ANY RATE, CHECK THE OIL DIPSTICK FOR THE MILKY COLOR! DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR WITH A BLOWN HEAD GASKET OR CRACKED BLOCK! BAD VERY BAD!!!Why is Oil in car radiator? (PLEASE ANSWER QUICKLY) Thanks?
YO PEOPLE, you need to include the NAME, Make, Model, Year, Country of orign, Engine size. All cars are NOT the same!!! You could have a head gasket failure. THis gasket has a space that allows the engine oil to get pumped from the engine block through it, and feed the cylinder head with oil. If your gasket fails or your cylinder head has warped, then this ';oil feed'; hole can increase in size, and eventually begin to pump oil into one of the many water channels. Also, your problem MIGHT be that the engine was designed to use a specific coolant, and the previous owner has mixed the WRONG coolant with it. This can cause a chemical reaction between the coolants, and precipitate out a brown, thickened mass that only LOOKS like oil. This is why it is important to include car psecifics when you ask questions like this!! IF this is a GM car, read the ';dexcoolsettelment.com'; web-site, and other GM litigation web-sites. Good luck!!
It is bad. It is serious. It can be fixed. It will be a lot of work. Water escapes though a bad head gasket or cracked head. Oil gets communicated through there to mix with the water in the cooling system. Look for a shop to have the head removed and checked for cracks, warpage and to be reconditioned or replaced- and you'll need a new head gasket. This may cost you around $1500, depending on the car.
Blown head gasket. 1400 bucks.
It is VERY serious.It is probably a blown head gasket.I wouldn't drive that car until you get it fixed.
Uh-oh, it's about as serious as it could be. That sounds like a cracked head, blown head gasket or cracked block. They're all expensive. I hate to say it but you've got to cross your fingers that it's only the $1,000 repair here.
Cause? Transmission fluid leaking into radiator (there are probably trans fluid lines leading into the bottom of your radiator)
Cause #2? Blown head gasket
Serious? Yes, very.
Fix? May need radiator repair or fluid lines are damaged/worn. Flush cooling system, fill with fresh coolant, check radiator for leakage.
Fix #2? Remove cylinder head, replace head gasket, reinstall.
you have violated the 11th commandment thou shalt not buy or sell a car or house from a friend or relative/and thou shalt not co-sign a loan for anybody you are not married to
I have a silverado and the radiator fluid is going some where and there are no leaks and the oil is clean?
GM has a TSB for the coolant plug on the right head and the temperature sensor on the left head leaking, it would leak on the head or exhaust manifold thus not leaving any spots under the truck. It also states that it may apear to be a leaking head gasket.
The procedure states to seal with pipe sealer and reinstall to 37 ft/lbsI have a silverado and the radiator fluid is going some where and there are no leaks and the oil is clean?
FILL COOLANT,RUN UNTIL TRUCK WARMS UP. LET IT SIT OVERNIGHT. SEE IF THERE IS COOLANT BELOW THE FAN BLADE....WATER PUMPS ARE COMMON. INTAKE COUL BE LEAKING IN BACK RUNNING OVER BELLHOUSING,BUT THAT WILL BE A SLOW LEAK.I have a silverado and the radiator fluid is going some where and there are no leaks and the oil is clean?
Have it pressure checked with a U V dye and a black light, if you don't have white smoke out of the tailpipe and nothing in the engine oil, don't forget to check the transmission fluid, if you have an auto trans, you also have a cooler in the radiator and with the motor off and 16 lbs. of coolant pressure, it could leat into the cooler.
TAKE IT TO THE LOCAL GARAGE AND HAVE A COOLANT PRESSURE TEST, THAT WILL TELL YOU ALL.
In addition to the other answer; it could still be a head gasket - the coolant could be leaking into one or more cylinders.
If you have a cracked head gasket, you will not see any leaks, the radiator fluid burns off and out your exhaust it goes. If you truck is burning white smoke out the back have it done soon. you could warp the camshaft and ruin your motor.
I would start with a pressure test on the cooing system.
If no external leaks are found then drain your oil as the coolant will settle to the the bottom of the pan .
If you have coolant come out first before the oil .
If so you have an internal leak.
The lower intake gaskets are famous on the 5.7.
The water pump and the heater hose connector going into the intake manifold as well have replace lots of all on these
year of truck would help
Good luck
The procedure states to seal with pipe sealer and reinstall to 37 ft/lbsI have a silverado and the radiator fluid is going some where and there are no leaks and the oil is clean?
FILL COOLANT,RUN UNTIL TRUCK WARMS UP. LET IT SIT OVERNIGHT. SEE IF THERE IS COOLANT BELOW THE FAN BLADE....WATER PUMPS ARE COMMON. INTAKE COUL BE LEAKING IN BACK RUNNING OVER BELLHOUSING,BUT THAT WILL BE A SLOW LEAK.I have a silverado and the radiator fluid is going some where and there are no leaks and the oil is clean?
Have it pressure checked with a U V dye and a black light, if you don't have white smoke out of the tailpipe and nothing in the engine oil, don't forget to check the transmission fluid, if you have an auto trans, you also have a cooler in the radiator and with the motor off and 16 lbs. of coolant pressure, it could leat into the cooler.
TAKE IT TO THE LOCAL GARAGE AND HAVE A COOLANT PRESSURE TEST, THAT WILL TELL YOU ALL.
In addition to the other answer; it could still be a head gasket - the coolant could be leaking into one or more cylinders.
If you have a cracked head gasket, you will not see any leaks, the radiator fluid burns off and out your exhaust it goes. If you truck is burning white smoke out the back have it done soon. you could warp the camshaft and ruin your motor.
I would start with a pressure test on the cooing system.
If no external leaks are found then drain your oil as the coolant will settle to the the bottom of the pan .
If you have coolant come out first before the oil .
If so you have an internal leak.
The lower intake gaskets are famous on the 5.7.
The water pump and the heater hose connector going into the intake manifold as well have replace lots of all on these
year of truck would help
Good luck
Radiator steams & now it looks like oil ? slug in radiator - HELP!?
I have a 1994 Ford Explorer - last night when I got home %26amp; turned it off the radiator steamed out of the hood %26amp; smelled bad. After it cooled down - I checked %26amp; the reservoir was empty. I took off the radiator cap %26amp; yuck - black sluggy liquid instead of the nice green stuff. What's wrong? Any idea what kind of $$ I'm looking at? It only has 306000 miles on it. Thanks!Radiator steams %26amp; now it looks like oil ? slug in radiator - HELP!?
This sounds like a head gasket to me you could ask a garage to do a cylinder leakage test to see if there is a leak in one of the cylinders this will give you more of an indication of a headgasket. Can be costly but if you have done make sure you have the head skimmed and the block cleaned down otherwise a feww months down the line it could go again.Radiator steams %26amp; now it looks like oil ? slug in radiator - HELP!?
D.M hit the nail on the head! Probably time to shop for a new used car, the repair costs will be more! Sorry, and good luck.
I had the same thing happen to me on tuesday. My father who is a self-proclaimed god of cars, said that its pretty much toast and that if you need a quick fix for a short time you can JB Weld the front seal. Otherwise, get a cheap new one. I would suggest www.rockauto.com
Good Luck!
At the very least you've got a blown head gasket. That sludge is your motor oil in the cooling system. That means you have coolant in the crankcase. Major repair time and lots of money involved.
Automatic transmission?
Check the engine oil, and if the dip stick looks ok, then check the transmission oil, it sound like the transmission cooler (which is in the radiator or most vehicles), and if off color or very high, then there is a leak in the transmission cooler.
OK, if the oil on both the engine and tranny looks ok, and the level is good, then drain what's left in the radiator, flush, and add new fluid, PLUS, a new radiator cap, and check the hoses to the reservoir for leaks. It might also be a good idea to change thermostat and belt tension.
The reservoir will tend to get a little sludgy normally. It's not indicative of a problem necessary unless you find oil in your coolant. The running hot (steaming and empty reservoir) is a problem. You need to diagnose why your vehicle is overheating. Does it have a leak and the low coolant level caused it? Is the fan clutch bad and is that what caused it? Is your thermostat sticking closed and not allowing the coolant to circulate?
Whatever you do as far as the overheating is concerned, now would be a good time to flush out your coolant system.
check with an auto wrecker you may get one cheep the rad is dead
This sounds like a head gasket to me you could ask a garage to do a cylinder leakage test to see if there is a leak in one of the cylinders this will give you more of an indication of a headgasket. Can be costly but if you have done make sure you have the head skimmed and the block cleaned down otherwise a feww months down the line it could go again.Radiator steams %26amp; now it looks like oil ? slug in radiator - HELP!?
D.M hit the nail on the head! Probably time to shop for a new used car, the repair costs will be more! Sorry, and good luck.
I had the same thing happen to me on tuesday. My father who is a self-proclaimed god of cars, said that its pretty much toast and that if you need a quick fix for a short time you can JB Weld the front seal. Otherwise, get a cheap new one. I would suggest www.rockauto.com
Good Luck!
At the very least you've got a blown head gasket. That sludge is your motor oil in the cooling system. That means you have coolant in the crankcase. Major repair time and lots of money involved.
Automatic transmission?
Check the engine oil, and if the dip stick looks ok, then check the transmission oil, it sound like the transmission cooler (which is in the radiator or most vehicles), and if off color or very high, then there is a leak in the transmission cooler.
OK, if the oil on both the engine and tranny looks ok, and the level is good, then drain what's left in the radiator, flush, and add new fluid, PLUS, a new radiator cap, and check the hoses to the reservoir for leaks. It might also be a good idea to change thermostat and belt tension.
The reservoir will tend to get a little sludgy normally. It's not indicative of a problem necessary unless you find oil in your coolant. The running hot (steaming and empty reservoir) is a problem. You need to diagnose why your vehicle is overheating. Does it have a leak and the low coolant level caused it? Is the fan clutch bad and is that what caused it? Is your thermostat sticking closed and not allowing the coolant to circulate?
Whatever you do as far as the overheating is concerned, now would be a good time to flush out your coolant system.
check with an auto wrecker you may get one cheep the rad is dead
Are electric oil filled radiators cheap to run?
i just got a delonghi with a 2kw heat out put...Are electric oil filled radiators cheap to run?
yes they are cheaper to run as they do not have a fan that uses a lot of electricity to circulate the warm air..and electricity is cheaper than gas..It does take a couple of hours to warm the room {my room is 30x20} they work great..Are electric oil filled radiators cheap to run?
i disagree w/last answer it takes alot of elect to get heater hot you would actually have to have fan running to get the heat circulated last answer must have holes in his place for real Report Abuse
they are cheaper than running a house heater. they work best in a closed room.
no way i had one in my basement to heat it a little my electric bill was $170 the folks who live in the upstairs appartment, their electric bill was $30 . its a small heater only about 3 feet high and 1 1/2 feet long.
when you say expensive or cheap you have to know compared to what If your house is being heated with electricity that is expensive compared to natural gas these heaters room on electricity so if your electricity cost you a lot then they would be expensive they do trap heat and hold it so they are not always on but when they are on full they draw lots of amps
yes they are cheaper to run as they do not have a fan that uses a lot of electricity to circulate the warm air..and electricity is cheaper than gas..It does take a couple of hours to warm the room {my room is 30x20} they work great..Are electric oil filled radiators cheap to run?
i disagree w/last answer it takes alot of elect to get heater hot you would actually have to have fan running to get the heat circulated last answer must have holes in his place for real Report Abuse
they are cheaper than running a house heater. they work best in a closed room.
no way i had one in my basement to heat it a little my electric bill was $170 the folks who live in the upstairs appartment, their electric bill was $30 . its a small heater only about 3 feet high and 1 1/2 feet long.
when you say expensive or cheap you have to know compared to what If your house is being heated with electricity that is expensive compared to natural gas these heaters room on electricity so if your electricity cost you a lot then they would be expensive they do trap heat and hold it so they are not always on but when they are on full they draw lots of amps
Oil in my Radiator..?
What are the causes for oil to be in my radiator? %26amp; its a manual, not automatic, 1999 chevy camaro, 6cyl.Oil in my Radiator..?
I believe you have a blown headgasket.Oil in my Radiator..?
More common is a leaking lower intake manifold gasket. Happens to the majority of the GM V6 3.1 - 3.4 engines.
Sounds like a head gasket to me. Unless someone dumped some oil in your radiator...
COULD be an intake gasket but chances are you would have coolant in your oil instead.
Sound's like you have a blown head gasket and most likely have damaged the head of your motor. Be careful of mechanics that say you only have to replace the head gasket to make a cheap fix. In most cases the head has to be skimed..
thats not good something is leaking
probably a blown head gasket. check your oil for milkyness, but even without it could still be a blown gasket.
even though there may not be any signs of water in your oil it is still most likely you have a blown head/gasket. at the moment it is probably small. the minute amounts of coolant in the oil would evaporate while running the engine.
as the other posters have said, you should have the head resurfaced as well as the gasket replaced. it may also be possible but unlikely that there is a defect in the engine block, however when this does occur there it is usually big enough that you would definetly notice water in the oil.
my sister blew her head gasket on a 4cyl magna and it cost her $100au for me to fix it, that included sending the head off to be refaced.
good luck
Sorry to hear that. You have a blown head gasket and most likely have damaged the head of your motor. Be careful of mechanics that say you only have to replace the head gasket to make a cheap fix. In most cases the head has to be replaced also and that is not cheap. Good luck.
Could be a cracked head or blown head gasket.....
amen to the other posts! Because of the year of the engine, it may be more cost effective to simply order a long block and replace the whole setup.
Head gaskets blow due to warpage of the heads, or incorrect bolt torque, or quirks of the metal itself. Sure, you could replace the gasket, but that isn't the problem. labor wise, the cost for doing just this part, given all the other bolt ons on the engine and accessories, would be about the same as simply replacing the whole engine, or maybe 1/3 more. besides, most long blocks come with a warranty for 50,000 miles or so.
If yours' is a custom engine, bored out, or some other deal, expect to pay a lot for the work, no matter what it is. In that case, perhaps just finding new heads and mating them to the existing engine would be more cost effective than the scenario above
I believe you have a blown headgasket.Oil in my Radiator..?
More common is a leaking lower intake manifold gasket. Happens to the majority of the GM V6 3.1 - 3.4 engines.
Sounds like a head gasket to me. Unless someone dumped some oil in your radiator...
COULD be an intake gasket but chances are you would have coolant in your oil instead.
Sound's like you have a blown head gasket and most likely have damaged the head of your motor. Be careful of mechanics that say you only have to replace the head gasket to make a cheap fix. In most cases the head has to be skimed..
thats not good something is leaking
probably a blown head gasket. check your oil for milkyness, but even without it could still be a blown gasket.
even though there may not be any signs of water in your oil it is still most likely you have a blown head/gasket. at the moment it is probably small. the minute amounts of coolant in the oil would evaporate while running the engine.
as the other posters have said, you should have the head resurfaced as well as the gasket replaced. it may also be possible but unlikely that there is a defect in the engine block, however when this does occur there it is usually big enough that you would definetly notice water in the oil.
my sister blew her head gasket on a 4cyl magna and it cost her $100au for me to fix it, that included sending the head off to be refaced.
good luck
Sorry to hear that. You have a blown head gasket and most likely have damaged the head of your motor. Be careful of mechanics that say you only have to replace the head gasket to make a cheap fix. In most cases the head has to be replaced also and that is not cheap. Good luck.
Could be a cracked head or blown head gasket.....
amen to the other posts! Because of the year of the engine, it may be more cost effective to simply order a long block and replace the whole setup.
Head gaskets blow due to warpage of the heads, or incorrect bolt torque, or quirks of the metal itself. Sure, you could replace the gasket, but that isn't the problem. labor wise, the cost for doing just this part, given all the other bolt ons on the engine and accessories, would be about the same as simply replacing the whole engine, or maybe 1/3 more. besides, most long blocks come with a warranty for 50,000 miles or so.
If yours' is a custom engine, bored out, or some other deal, expect to pay a lot for the work, no matter what it is. In that case, perhaps just finding new heads and mating them to the existing engine would be more cost effective than the scenario above
Oil in the radiator '98 s10?
i have a '98 S10 , V6, 5 speed tranny. i'm getting oil in my radiator. i assume since i have metal lines running from my tranny to the radiator that the problem is in the radiator. could somebody let me know if this is right and what i need to do to fix it. thank youOil in the radiator '98 s10?
STOP DRIVING IT FIRST!!!!
If you have metal lines running from the transmission to the radiator, you don't have a 5 speed!
An automatic transmission will have cooling lines, a manual will not.
There is a possibility you have an engine oil cooler running to the radiator.
Whatever the source, you have a busted tank in the radiator and it will need replacement. You must also verify that no coolant has entered either the transmission, or engine. Oil in the radiator is a cheap repair. Coolant in the transmission, or engine oil can be a disaster.sunshine
STOP DRIVING IT FIRST!!!!
If you have metal lines running from the transmission to the radiator, you don't have a 5 speed!
An automatic transmission will have cooling lines, a manual will not.
There is a possibility you have an engine oil cooler running to the radiator.
Whatever the source, you have a busted tank in the radiator and it will need replacement. You must also verify that no coolant has entered either the transmission, or engine. Oil in the radiator is a cheap repair. Coolant in the transmission, or engine oil can be a disaster.
How did motor oil get in the radiator /?
engine runs fine no overheatingHow did motor oil get in the radiator /?
I would like to know how engine oil gets in a radiator from a head gasket leak. I have always seen it the other way around ,water in oil.I would have to agree oil cooler in the radiator is leaking. pull radiator and take to radiator shop. Cracked head would put water in oil, cracked block, water in oil.How did motor oil get in the radiator /?
if its engine oil its a blown headgasket. Tranny fluid radiator
There are only three ways motor oil can get into your cooling system. One is you overheated the engine and blew the head gasket. Two is you overheated the engine and cracked the head. Three you overheated the engine and cracked the engine block. But more than likely you blew the head gasket.
maybe the head gasket leaked
i agree with the head gasket to a point but if no performance reduction i would say check the intake mantifold gasket it has coolant ports that run through it and the oil all around it
Is it engine oil or transmission oil? Transmission oil could come from radiator/trans cooler. Engine oil from valve guides? What car is engine in?
It would help if you would specify the year, make and model of your vehicle. But in answer to your question, the only thing I can think of would be your engine oil cooler, if your vehicle is equipped with one.
If nobody poured it in there you have either a leaky EGR valve gasket or a bad head gasket. most of the time you get water in the oil; is your oil level going down?
this one is virtually impossible to answer without knowing make/ model/year/ engine. engine oil cooler internally leaking is a good possibility. head gasket is very good, too. tranny cooler in radiator is also good. seen all of these go bad. but we cant help if you are gonna keep what kind of car it is a secret.
if someone didn't put it there i'd say you have a blown head gasket. check oil and see if it is milky looking or water spots on dip stick if so theres your problem.
Head gasket..... to check remove radiator cap (when cold) and start engine then see if water back flushes and bubbles up. Unless someone added oil to the radiator....did you just purchase the vehicle?
I would like to know how engine oil gets in a radiator from a head gasket leak. I have always seen it the other way around ,water in oil.I would have to agree oil cooler in the radiator is leaking. pull radiator and take to radiator shop. Cracked head would put water in oil, cracked block, water in oil.How did motor oil get in the radiator /?
if its engine oil its a blown headgasket. Tranny fluid radiator
There are only three ways motor oil can get into your cooling system. One is you overheated the engine and blew the head gasket. Two is you overheated the engine and cracked the head. Three you overheated the engine and cracked the engine block. But more than likely you blew the head gasket.
maybe the head gasket leaked
i agree with the head gasket to a point but if no performance reduction i would say check the intake mantifold gasket it has coolant ports that run through it and the oil all around it
Is it engine oil or transmission oil? Transmission oil could come from radiator/trans cooler. Engine oil from valve guides? What car is engine in?
It would help if you would specify the year, make and model of your vehicle. But in answer to your question, the only thing I can think of would be your engine oil cooler, if your vehicle is equipped with one.
If nobody poured it in there you have either a leaky EGR valve gasket or a bad head gasket. most of the time you get water in the oil; is your oil level going down?
this one is virtually impossible to answer without knowing make/ model/year/ engine. engine oil cooler internally leaking is a good possibility. head gasket is very good, too. tranny cooler in radiator is also good. seen all of these go bad. but we cant help if you are gonna keep what kind of car it is a secret.
if someone didn't put it there i'd say you have a blown head gasket. check oil and see if it is milky looking or water spots on dip stick if so theres your problem.
Head gasket..... to check remove radiator cap (when cold) and start engine then see if water back flushes and bubbles up. Unless someone added oil to the radiator....did you just purchase the vehicle?
Eden Pure Quartz electric heater vs Oil filled Electric radiators?
Can any one tell me what type would be the most efficient and why..Eden Pure Quartz electric heater vs Oil filled Electric radiators?
Electric resistance heat is 100% efficient, so the only difference is the units with fans will draw more power. 1 watt will give you 3.412 btu's of heat. The watts used by the fan is in addition to this. The infared heaters work better for heating surfaces instead of air and are used in warehouses and loading docks, where the rays will heat up the people under them and no attempt is made to heat the air as it is too expensive.. The same principal will work at home if you are in line of sight of the glowing elements you will feel the warmth of the rays. The same principal is why you feel hot in front of a fireplace or campfire. The heated air is rising and the heat you feel is from the IF rays. Oil filled heaters are the safest as they have no surfaces that get hot enough to start a fire, and no fan to waste energy.Eden Pure Quartz electric heater vs Oil filled Electric radiators?
Neither one is more efficient at creating heat from electricity than the other. Electric heat is electric heat, basically, and no technology can squeeze more than 1500 watts worth of heat out of 1500 watts of electricity. You could buy the cheapest 1500 watt heater at Walmart and get just as much heat as you'll get out of any of these other 1500 watt heaters.
The only differences are style. OK, Infrared heaters might make you FEEL warmer, if you're close enough to it (I question this effect from the EdenPure, though). But they don't warm the air up in the room any better. You're only going to save money with any of these if you're happy heating only a small area and staying close to there, and turn the heat down in the rest of your house. Electric heat like this is still one of the most expensive kinds to operate. Yes, they can be cheap to buy. Yes, you'll typically spend .15 - .25 in electricity an hour to run each one.
I just want to tell you that we have 3 Eden Pure heaters. Two in our house in town and one for our house in the mountains to use as a back up heater. They are very inexpensive to operate and they DO make you feel WARM! Paul Harvey endorses Eden Pure and states that you can try them for 60 days free of charge. Personally, we love them.
Electric resistance heat is 100% efficient, so the only difference is the units with fans will draw more power. 1 watt will give you 3.412 btu's of heat. The watts used by the fan is in addition to this. The infared heaters work better for heating surfaces instead of air and are used in warehouses and loading docks, where the rays will heat up the people under them and no attempt is made to heat the air as it is too expensive.. The same principal will work at home if you are in line of sight of the glowing elements you will feel the warmth of the rays. The same principal is why you feel hot in front of a fireplace or campfire. The heated air is rising and the heat you feel is from the IF rays. Oil filled heaters are the safest as they have no surfaces that get hot enough to start a fire, and no fan to waste energy.Eden Pure Quartz electric heater vs Oil filled Electric radiators?
Neither one is more efficient at creating heat from electricity than the other. Electric heat is electric heat, basically, and no technology can squeeze more than 1500 watts worth of heat out of 1500 watts of electricity. You could buy the cheapest 1500 watt heater at Walmart and get just as much heat as you'll get out of any of these other 1500 watt heaters.
The only differences are style. OK, Infrared heaters might make you FEEL warmer, if you're close enough to it (I question this effect from the EdenPure, though). But they don't warm the air up in the room any better. You're only going to save money with any of these if you're happy heating only a small area and staying close to there, and turn the heat down in the rest of your house. Electric heat like this is still one of the most expensive kinds to operate. Yes, they can be cheap to buy. Yes, you'll typically spend .15 - .25 in electricity an hour to run each one.
I just want to tell you that we have 3 Eden Pure heaters. Two in our house in town and one for our house in the mountains to use as a back up heater. They are very inexpensive to operate and they DO make you feel WARM! Paul Harvey endorses Eden Pure and states that you can try them for 60 days free of charge. Personally, we love them.
About electric oil filled radiators for the home?
for anyone who has used one of these, did they heat up only a small room, your whole house, did they run your electric bill up or not? Also what are your reviews on this appliance??
If you used this particular model ';Lakewood electric oil radiator 5500'; please let me hear your reviews of the applianceAbout electric oil filled radiators for the home?
havnt heard of that particular model, but my daughter had an oil filled radiator, only heated a small area, and ran up the electric bill like crazy,.About electric oil filled radiators for the home?
Read about electric heaters by searching the green search box above on this page. It should help you.
You practically have to sit on top of them to feel the warmth. They will raise the temperature of a single room at a cost.
If you used this particular model ';Lakewood electric oil radiator 5500'; please let me hear your reviews of the applianceAbout electric oil filled radiators for the home?
havnt heard of that particular model, but my daughter had an oil filled radiator, only heated a small area, and ran up the electric bill like crazy,.About electric oil filled radiators for the home?
Read about electric heaters by searching the green search box above on this page. It should help you.
You practically have to sit on top of them to feel the warmth. They will raise the temperature of a single room at a cost.
I have air locks in my radiators the system is oil fired combi boiler and makes a gurgling noise?
How do I get rid of the airlocks. I've tried bleeding all radiators in turn, but a couple are old fashioned and have no release valve.I have air locks in my radiators the system is oil fired combi boiler and makes a gurgling noise?
There is probably a good chance your circulator is pumping toward your expansion tank. This will cause the pump to move water with a negative pressure. The quick answer here is move your circulator to the supply side of the boiler after the expansion tank. This will cause the pump to move water with a positive pressure and will eliminate all those air problems. There is a book written soley about this problem, it is called PUMPING AWAY by Dan Holohan. Go to www.heatinghelp.com and look for book sales.I have air locks in my radiators the system is oil fired combi boiler and makes a gurgling noise?
Tony, thanks for the info. I think the pressure was down, so I've re-pressurised/re-filled or whatever it is that it does, and the gauge has now gone back up - may have bled the radiators too much, so I'll see how this goes for a while. Thanks again. Report Abuse
It is not about the gurgling noises but that air in the line makes your system less efficient. Less hot water in the system means that you are getting less heat transfer from the water to the radiator. Air makes a good insulator. If your radiator is only half full of water then you are only getting about half the effect.
I would get the pump running (cool/cold water) then open the output(exit) side of the radiator pipe but be careful to have a bucket handy and let the air vent from there if that works. Hopefully you have a union there to open.
One other thing you can do it put a riser pipe on the highest radiator in your house with a valve on the end of it. Might mean opening up a radiator input or output pipe, adding a T fitting then the riser so that the air can rise into it, then you can open that to bleed the system.
Also check with your local heating guys and I believe that there is a self bleeder unit that you can install somewhere near your water pump or maybe at high point in the house.
There is probably a good chance your circulator is pumping toward your expansion tank. This will cause the pump to move water with a negative pressure. The quick answer here is move your circulator to the supply side of the boiler after the expansion tank. This will cause the pump to move water with a positive pressure and will eliminate all those air problems. There is a book written soley about this problem, it is called PUMPING AWAY by Dan Holohan. Go to www.heatinghelp.com and look for book sales.I have air locks in my radiators the system is oil fired combi boiler and makes a gurgling noise?
Tony, thanks for the info. I think the pressure was down, so I've re-pressurised/re-filled or whatever it is that it does, and the gauge has now gone back up - may have bled the radiators too much, so I'll see how this goes for a while. Thanks again. Report Abuse
It is not about the gurgling noises but that air in the line makes your system less efficient. Less hot water in the system means that you are getting less heat transfer from the water to the radiator. Air makes a good insulator. If your radiator is only half full of water then you are only getting about half the effect.
I would get the pump running (cool/cold water) then open the output(exit) side of the radiator pipe but be careful to have a bucket handy and let the air vent from there if that works. Hopefully you have a union there to open.
One other thing you can do it put a riser pipe on the highest radiator in your house with a valve on the end of it. Might mean opening up a radiator input or output pipe, adding a T fitting then the riser so that the air can rise into it, then you can open that to bleed the system.
Also check with your local heating guys and I believe that there is a self bleeder unit that you can install somewhere near your water pump or maybe at high point in the house.
I put oil in my radiator!!?
I accidently grabbed a jug of 30 weight instead of antifreez. I poured about a half quart into my radiator before I noticed. Now the whole cooling system is full of goo. Is this gonna screw up everything or just lube all the parts?? It runs screwy now and I'm wondering if thats why. I live in alska and winter is here, so my brain is a little slow. Any help would be appreciated. I drive a subaru outback 1999.I put oil in my radiator!!?
You will have to drain and flush the cooling system. Then use a cooling system cleaner to remove the oil and anti-freeze. When the two combine they make a very nasty compound that will hamper your systems cooling ability. The best is to have it done by a radiator or mechanics shop. But you can do it yourself. Remove the thermostat and have the heater on so that all valves are open and the entire system will flush out. If you do not remove the thermostat and housing, you will not be able to get a good flush once you have cleaned the system.I put oil in my radiator!!?
you are going to have to flush it chemically, probably cost about a 100 bucks.
Bwahahahahahaha, that's funny, now that I have stopped laughing you need to flush your cooling system and I hope that you didn't damage your water pump.
Good luck.
Yes Flush is in order. You may also have to replace the tempture sensor if it continues to act and run odd. but you will defiantly need to have a complete system flush. I would even consider (and ask the shops this question before going to them) a back flush. a back flush is where they run the fluid backwards in the cooling system. This will pull any deposits up (they lay down in the direction they are traveling. Backflushing pushes them back up and out.) that should clean the whole system out.
flush your radiator, drain it and fill with straight water and flush it again, maybe many times then refill with antifreeze
take normal dishwashing detergent, drain the cooling system, add fresh water, add the soap and run the vehicle, do this one or twice and it should come clean, the fill it with fresh ANTIFREEZE..........LOL.......oh and oil can sludge up in your cooling system just like it does in the engine so get it out quick
Are you sure that you are not a blond?
You will have to drain and flush the cooling system. Then use a cooling system cleaner to remove the oil and anti-freeze. When the two combine they make a very nasty compound that will hamper your systems cooling ability. The best is to have it done by a radiator or mechanics shop. But you can do it yourself. Remove the thermostat and have the heater on so that all valves are open and the entire system will flush out. If you do not remove the thermostat and housing, you will not be able to get a good flush once you have cleaned the system.I put oil in my radiator!!?
you are going to have to flush it chemically, probably cost about a 100 bucks.
Bwahahahahahaha, that's funny, now that I have stopped laughing you need to flush your cooling system and I hope that you didn't damage your water pump.
Good luck.
Yes Flush is in order. You may also have to replace the tempture sensor if it continues to act and run odd. but you will defiantly need to have a complete system flush. I would even consider (and ask the shops this question before going to them) a back flush. a back flush is where they run the fluid backwards in the cooling system. This will pull any deposits up (they lay down in the direction they are traveling. Backflushing pushes them back up and out.) that should clean the whole system out.
flush your radiator, drain it and fill with straight water and flush it again, maybe many times then refill with antifreeze
take normal dishwashing detergent, drain the cooling system, add fresh water, add the soap and run the vehicle, do this one or twice and it should come clean, the fill it with fresh ANTIFREEZE..........LOL.......oh and oil can sludge up in your cooling system just like it does in the engine so get it out quick
Are you sure that you are not a blond?
I put oil in my radiator!!?
I accidently grabbed a jug of 30 weight instead of antifreez. I poured about a half quart into my radiator before I noticed. Now the whole cooling system is full of goo. Is this gonna screw up everything or just lube all the parts?? It runs screwy now and I'm wondering if thats why. I live in alska and winter is here, so my brain is a little slow. Any help would be appreciated. I drive a subaru outback 1999.I put oil in my radiator!!?
You will have to drain and flush the cooling system. Then use a cooling system cleaner to remove the oil and anti-freeze. When the two combine they make a very nasty compound that will hamper your systems cooling ability. The best is to have it done by a radiator or mechanics shop. But you can do it yourself. Remove the thermostat and have the heater on so that all valves are open and the entire system will flush out. If you do not remove the thermostat and housing, you will not be able to get a good flush once you have cleaned the system.I put oil in my radiator!!?
you are going to have to flush it chemically, probably cost about a 100 bucks.
Bwahahahahahaha, that's funny, now that I have stopped laughing you need to flush your cooling system and I hope that you didn't damage your water pump.
Good luck.
Yes Flush is in order. You may also have to replace the tempture sensor if it continues to act and run odd. but you will defiantly need to have a complete system flush. I would even consider (and ask the shops this question before going to them) a back flush. a back flush is where they run the fluid backwards in the cooling system. This will pull any deposits up (they lay down in the direction they are traveling. Backflushing pushes them back up and out.) that should clean the whole system out.
flush your radiator, drain it and fill with straight water and flush it again, maybe many times then refill with antifreeze
take normal dishwashing detergent, drain the cooling system, add fresh water, add the soap and run the vehicle, do this one or twice and it should come clean, the fill it with fresh ANTIFREEZE..........LOL.......oh and oil can sludge up in your cooling system just like it does in the engine so get it out quick
Are you sure that you are not a blond?sunshine
You will have to drain and flush the cooling system. Then use a cooling system cleaner to remove the oil and anti-freeze. When the two combine they make a very nasty compound that will hamper your systems cooling ability. The best is to have it done by a radiator or mechanics shop. But you can do it yourself. Remove the thermostat and have the heater on so that all valves are open and the entire system will flush out. If you do not remove the thermostat and housing, you will not be able to get a good flush once you have cleaned the system.I put oil in my radiator!!?
you are going to have to flush it chemically, probably cost about a 100 bucks.
Bwahahahahahaha, that's funny, now that I have stopped laughing you need to flush your cooling system and I hope that you didn't damage your water pump.
Good luck.
Yes Flush is in order. You may also have to replace the tempture sensor if it continues to act and run odd. but you will defiantly need to have a complete system flush. I would even consider (and ask the shops this question before going to them) a back flush. a back flush is where they run the fluid backwards in the cooling system. This will pull any deposits up (they lay down in the direction they are traveling. Backflushing pushes them back up and out.) that should clean the whole system out.
flush your radiator, drain it and fill with straight water and flush it again, maybe many times then refill with antifreeze
take normal dishwashing detergent, drain the cooling system, add fresh water, add the soap and run the vehicle, do this one or twice and it should come clean, the fill it with fresh ANTIFREEZE..........LOL.......oh and oil can sludge up in your cooling system just like it does in the engine so get it out quick
Are you sure that you are not a blond?
I have oil comeing into my radiator whats worng with it?
If it's indeed oil, you have a blown head gasket or (less likely) intake manifold gasket. It is possible that your vehicle has an oil cooler (like a VW) in which case the cooler seal is leaking. Very common. Or it's not even oil but rather trans fluid - some vehicles have trans cooler integrated in the radiator, and it may be an internal radiator leak.
Give more info!I have oil comeing into my radiator whats worng with it?
Check the oil and the transmission fluid. If it's the transmission cooler in the radiator leaking, your transmission fluid will probably be milky colored from water getting into it. If it's oil from a blown head gasket, you'll probably have foamy oil.I have oil comeing into my radiator whats worng with it?
Can be a blown headgasket, cracked cylinder-head or block. If it is an automatic car it can be a leak inside the radiator, the transmission oil gets cooled by the radiator.
Blown head gasket.
Bummer. The oil galleys are seeping into the water jackets thru the head gasket.
blown head gasket and a bad one at that.
Get ready for some repair bills......$$$$$$
If the radiator has an oil cooler built into it, it is probably broken. If this is the case, you will need a new radiator. Good luck
its more likely to be tranny fluid your transmision lines run thru your radiator and possibley your radiator has a eternal leak witch means you need a new radiator,have you checked your tranny fluid?
You most likely have a blown head gasket, allowing oil to leak into the coolant and vice versa.
To fix this, the only way is to replace your head gasket. While the gasket is not an expensive part, replacement will usually bill you 8-10 hours of labor.
You can do this yourself but it requires a significant time commitment and outlay of tools. You basically take the top of the engine off to repalce a head gasket.
Give more info!I have oil comeing into my radiator whats worng with it?
Check the oil and the transmission fluid. If it's the transmission cooler in the radiator leaking, your transmission fluid will probably be milky colored from water getting into it. If it's oil from a blown head gasket, you'll probably have foamy oil.I have oil comeing into my radiator whats worng with it?
Can be a blown headgasket, cracked cylinder-head or block. If it is an automatic car it can be a leak inside the radiator, the transmission oil gets cooled by the radiator.
Blown head gasket.
Bummer. The oil galleys are seeping into the water jackets thru the head gasket.
blown head gasket and a bad one at that.
Get ready for some repair bills......$$$$$$
If the radiator has an oil cooler built into it, it is probably broken. If this is the case, you will need a new radiator. Good luck
its more likely to be tranny fluid your transmision lines run thru your radiator and possibley your radiator has a eternal leak witch means you need a new radiator,have you checked your tranny fluid?
You most likely have a blown head gasket, allowing oil to leak into the coolant and vice versa.
To fix this, the only way is to replace your head gasket. While the gasket is not an expensive part, replacement will usually bill you 8-10 hours of labor.
You can do this yourself but it requires a significant time commitment and outlay of tools. You basically take the top of the engine off to repalce a head gasket.
Why is there oil in my radiator?
1992 sedan deville cadillacWhy is there oil in my radiator?
this is most often from a bad radiator that has the trans cooler line built in it. the cooler starts leaking into the coolant. the next possibility is a cracked head and the oil is being mixed in the coolant around the cylinders. has your car overheated recently? this is almost always where it started with the cylindr leak condition. also does it run badly? the trans leak wont make the engine itsself run bad but eventually destry the transWhy is there oil in my radiator?
Head-gasket is going. It will take a while when it is completely gone. The symptoms, less power, consumption of more oil and filling more water in radiator, you will notice more white smoke coming through exhaust. Either you have to get it repaired or buy the half reconditioned engine. There is no other cheap remedy. Sometimes it works with STP (very thick oil type solution readily available for this purpose from retailers), not very reliable, you may try.
I saw someone pour oil into their overflow reservoir once but if you didn't do that, it's the head gasket.
Either the transition cooler is leaking, or you may have a head gasket starting to let go.
blown head or blown head gasket
could be a cracked block, check to see if there is anti- freeze in your oil.
Blown head gasket
this is most often from a bad radiator that has the trans cooler line built in it. the cooler starts leaking into the coolant. the next possibility is a cracked head and the oil is being mixed in the coolant around the cylinders. has your car overheated recently? this is almost always where it started with the cylindr leak condition. also does it run badly? the trans leak wont make the engine itsself run bad but eventually destry the transWhy is there oil in my radiator?
Head-gasket is going. It will take a while when it is completely gone. The symptoms, less power, consumption of more oil and filling more water in radiator, you will notice more white smoke coming through exhaust. Either you have to get it repaired or buy the half reconditioned engine. There is no other cheap remedy. Sometimes it works with STP (very thick oil type solution readily available for this purpose from retailers), not very reliable, you may try.
I saw someone pour oil into their overflow reservoir once but if you didn't do that, it's the head gasket.
Either the transition cooler is leaking, or you may have a head gasket starting to let go.
blown head or blown head gasket
could be a cracked block, check to see if there is anti- freeze in your oil.
Blown head gasket
I have oil in my radiator?
there is not water in my oil and i replaced the head gasket intake malfold gasket and i replace the water pump gasket and the i put a new water pump and it has a brand new radiator and the motor is running ruff it's not over heating and it sounds like its running off of 4 cylinders instead of 6 what else could it be it's only a 2001 and it only has alittle over 77,000 miles its a chevy S10I have oil in my radiator?
get a compresion test done,your head gasket may need replaced....if youve already replaced the head gasket ,did you get the head skimed?I have oil in my radiator?
Intake manifold gasket may not be installed correctly. Read the ';GM Litigation'; web-sites. GM has lots of engineering woes, including their V6's. How do you know that there is oil in the radiator???? Dex-Cool has been proven to be a problem. It discolors and may LOOK like oil. Have the cooling system flushed out and use Mercedes Benz coolant. It will last for 150,000 + miles and will cause NO problems with compatibility of gaskets and pump bearings.
How do you know it's oil in the radiator? Do you see a ';film'; on the top of the coolant in the radiator? If so, that may not be oil, but residue from the radiator being manufactured. It's not great, but it won't cause the problem you're complaining of. But if coolant gets into your oil you will get white smoke from your exhaust and it will run rough. If you have white smoke, then there is a head gasket gone, or something even worse (cracked head).
Do you have a ';check engine'; light?
Almost sounds like you still have a head gasket leak. Also check your spark plugs. In some cars when your gaskets go oil will seep upwards and get into your plugs.
a crack in the head and its burning coolant.
get a compresion test done,your head gasket may need replaced....if youve already replaced the head gasket ,did you get the head skimed?I have oil in my radiator?
Intake manifold gasket may not be installed correctly. Read the ';GM Litigation'; web-sites. GM has lots of engineering woes, including their V6's. How do you know that there is oil in the radiator???? Dex-Cool has been proven to be a problem. It discolors and may LOOK like oil. Have the cooling system flushed out and use Mercedes Benz coolant. It will last for 150,000 + miles and will cause NO problems with compatibility of gaskets and pump bearings.
How do you know it's oil in the radiator? Do you see a ';film'; on the top of the coolant in the radiator? If so, that may not be oil, but residue from the radiator being manufactured. It's not great, but it won't cause the problem you're complaining of. But if coolant gets into your oil you will get white smoke from your exhaust and it will run rough. If you have white smoke, then there is a head gasket gone, or something even worse (cracked head).
Do you have a ';check engine'; light?
Almost sounds like you still have a head gasket leak. Also check your spark plugs. In some cars when your gaskets go oil will seep upwards and get into your plugs.
a crack in the head and its burning coolant.
I live in Israel and little room is freezing ive looked at oil radiators halgon which takes less energy?
looking for energy effiaciantI live in Israel and little room is freezing ive looked at oil radiators halgon which takes less energy?
Oil radiators have ';thermal mass';, which, once it's heated, requires a relatively small amount of energy to maintain a set temperature. These are ideal for heating small rooms. It costs me about $25/mo to use one of these as a ';booster';, heating a 14' x 14' room from 57F to 70F.
-Some- studies show that a halogen heater is slightly more efficient. They also tend to last longer than a standard radiant heater, but initial cost is higher.I live in Israel and little room is freezing ive looked at oil radiators halgon which takes less energy?
Oil filled radiators are safe and efficient, although halogen heaters are half the price they only heat people directly in their line of sight, as they mainly emit infra-red radiation same as the Sun
Don't even think of '; dave.gre '; he is living in cloud cuckoo land
The most cost efficiant would be to bury a pipe outside, as long as possible, then draw air thro the pipe to heat the room. I guess I should ask first do you own or rent and do you have a yard?
The oil heater will heat the entire room, but a halogen heater will only heat you (or whatever you point it at).
Sorry I use an electric space heater myself, my gas furnace is too expensive to use.
oil heaters
Oil radiators have ';thermal mass';, which, once it's heated, requires a relatively small amount of energy to maintain a set temperature. These are ideal for heating small rooms. It costs me about $25/mo to use one of these as a ';booster';, heating a 14' x 14' room from 57F to 70F.
-Some- studies show that a halogen heater is slightly more efficient. They also tend to last longer than a standard radiant heater, but initial cost is higher.I live in Israel and little room is freezing ive looked at oil radiators halgon which takes less energy?
Oil filled radiators are safe and efficient, although halogen heaters are half the price they only heat people directly in their line of sight, as they mainly emit infra-red radiation same as the Sun
Don't even think of '; dave.gre '; he is living in cloud cuckoo land
The most cost efficiant would be to bury a pipe outside, as long as possible, then draw air thro the pipe to heat the room. I guess I should ask first do you own or rent and do you have a yard?
The oil heater will heat the entire room, but a halogen heater will only heat you (or whatever you point it at).
Sorry I use an electric space heater myself, my gas furnace is too expensive to use.
oil heaters
Someone put oil in my Radiator??
is this bad? Could this have caused my head gaskets to be blown??? When i get my head gaskets replaced should i change the coolant before driving it??Someone put oil in my Radiator??
you may have a head gasket blown.YOur car might driver ok but sometime oil apears in your radiator.Change your head gasket then your coolant.YOur coolant is contaminated from oilSomeone put oil in my Radiator??
A little oil wont hurt, not having the system flushed every 3 years is probably worse. if your going to change the head gasket you will have to replace the coolant anyway because most of it will end up on the floor anyway.lol I would never reuse the old coolant.
are you certain some one did it and is not coming from motor itself . if the head gasket is changed you should replace the coolant if the job is done by a professional mechanic they should do all that for you ,and check that the vehicle is running right
yes it's posible but depends on how much oil they put in there, at any rate when you get the head gasket definatly drain the radiator and engine block of all water then flush with radiator flush drain again and refill with anitfrezze and water.
you may have a head gasket blown.YOur car might driver ok but sometime oil apears in your radiator.Change your head gasket then your coolant.YOur coolant is contaminated from oilSomeone put oil in my Radiator??
A little oil wont hurt, not having the system flushed every 3 years is probably worse. if your going to change the head gasket you will have to replace the coolant anyway because most of it will end up on the floor anyway.lol I would never reuse the old coolant.
are you certain some one did it and is not coming from motor itself . if the head gasket is changed you should replace the coolant if the job is done by a professional mechanic they should do all that for you ,and check that the vehicle is running right
yes it's posible but depends on how much oil they put in there, at any rate when you get the head gasket definatly drain the radiator and engine block of all water then flush with radiator flush drain again and refill with anitfrezze and water.
Why would a 1999 toyota tacoma truck be running hot if the water in the radiator is fine and so is the oil.?
Thermostat is the first point of call. May also involve blocked radiator, coolant pipes collapsed internally, electric fan not coming on as it should, water pump . . .
Definitely go for the 'stat first though, it's most often the cause of that sort of problem.Why would a 1999 toyota tacoma truck be running hot if the water in the radiator is fine and so is the oil.?
feel both the top and the bottom radiator hoses the both should be hot if the lower hose is cool or only warm your thermostat is bad. if they are both hot turn on the a/c this will activate your radiator fan if it doesn't run hot now it's your radiator fan thermo-switchWhy would a 1999 toyota tacoma truck be running hot if the water in the radiator is fine and so is the oil.?
1. thermostat
2. wrong ratio of water to coolant
3. water pump
4. bad head gasket
5. bad radiator cap
6. blockage in the radiatorsunshine
Definitely go for the 'stat first though, it's most often the cause of that sort of problem.Why would a 1999 toyota tacoma truck be running hot if the water in the radiator is fine and so is the oil.?
feel both the top and the bottom radiator hoses the both should be hot if the lower hose is cool or only warm your thermostat is bad. if they are both hot turn on the a/c this will activate your radiator fan if it doesn't run hot now it's your radiator fan thermo-switchWhy would a 1999 toyota tacoma truck be running hot if the water in the radiator is fine and so is the oil.?
1. thermostat
2. wrong ratio of water to coolant
3. water pump
4. bad head gasket
5. bad radiator cap
6. blockage in the radiator
I have oil in a radiator & now after flushing same ? (Chevy camaro 2002, manual 5sp)
1. Chevy Camaro V6 2002 manual 5spd.
2. Oil hight is ok.
3. The engine works without problem.I have oil in a radiator %26amp; now after flushing same ? (Chevy camaro 2002, manual 5sp)
Some posters here sing the same silly song blown head gasket.This must be all they know .A leaking intake gasket around a water jacket can cause coolant to enter the oil system.One thing for sure you need to have the dealer or local repair shop check this problem out real soon.Anytime you have oil and coolant getting together the sooner its fixed the better.Best of luck with your camaro.I have oil in a radiator %26amp; now after flushing same ? (Chevy camaro 2002, manual 5sp)
How serious is the oil problem? Globules, milky water, a faint slick on top seen through the radiator top?
If it is the coloured slick, then there may actually be NOTHING wrong - a minute sample could have come off your fingers and will make the rainbow effect.
The engine will probably appear to work OK. There may not be a leak between the cylinder and elsewhere to make you think you have a blown head gasket.
But oil in the radiator water means it has seeped there, travelling either between the oil and water channels in the gasket, or much worse through the head or block itself, due to corrosion or cracking or warping. I'd favour and prefer that it was purely the gasket, as they can be replaced and the head and block surfaces made true and dead smooth. Corrosion means replacing things - expensive.
And BTW - if the radiator coolant has not been correctly looked after and replaced as required by service, then corrosion may be a real issue - YUK.
It depends on how much oil is in the coolant..It cant be a lot because you say the oil level is fine..If the engine runs fine and does not overheat you are ok. don,t worry...That just means you have a small gasket leak somewhere in the engine..A little oil or gas seepage into the anti freeze looks like a lot..But if you are not losing a lot of oil or antifreeze your ok...One thing... make sure you are using the correct coolant specified for aluminum componet engines..This car this year has an aluminum intake..Aluminum intake high performance prone to leekage...but no big deal
If oil is mixing with your coolant, you probably have a blown head gasket. That means big bucks to fix.
Sorry.
oil in water or water in oil same thing blown head gasket
2. Oil hight is ok.
3. The engine works without problem.I have oil in a radiator %26amp; now after flushing same ? (Chevy camaro 2002, manual 5sp)
Some posters here sing the same silly song blown head gasket.This must be all they know .A leaking intake gasket around a water jacket can cause coolant to enter the oil system.One thing for sure you need to have the dealer or local repair shop check this problem out real soon.Anytime you have oil and coolant getting together the sooner its fixed the better.Best of luck with your camaro.I have oil in a radiator %26amp; now after flushing same ? (Chevy camaro 2002, manual 5sp)
How serious is the oil problem? Globules, milky water, a faint slick on top seen through the radiator top?
If it is the coloured slick, then there may actually be NOTHING wrong - a minute sample could have come off your fingers and will make the rainbow effect.
The engine will probably appear to work OK. There may not be a leak between the cylinder and elsewhere to make you think you have a blown head gasket.
But oil in the radiator water means it has seeped there, travelling either between the oil and water channels in the gasket, or much worse through the head or block itself, due to corrosion or cracking or warping. I'd favour and prefer that it was purely the gasket, as they can be replaced and the head and block surfaces made true and dead smooth. Corrosion means replacing things - expensive.
And BTW - if the radiator coolant has not been correctly looked after and replaced as required by service, then corrosion may be a real issue - YUK.
It depends on how much oil is in the coolant..It cant be a lot because you say the oil level is fine..If the engine runs fine and does not overheat you are ok. don,t worry...That just means you have a small gasket leak somewhere in the engine..A little oil or gas seepage into the anti freeze looks like a lot..But if you are not losing a lot of oil or antifreeze your ok...One thing... make sure you are using the correct coolant specified for aluminum componet engines..This car this year has an aluminum intake..Aluminum intake high performance prone to leekage...but no big deal
If oil is mixing with your coolant, you probably have a blown head gasket. That means big bucks to fix.
Sorry.
oil in water or water in oil same thing blown head gasket
Any 1 companie of fuel tank, radiator, fan, engine oil, gear oil and break?
What is your question?Any 1 companie of fuel tank, radiator, fan, engine oil, gear oil and break?
What are you exactly looking for?Any 1 companie of fuel tank, radiator, fan, engine oil, gear oil and break?
ALL PARTS TO A MOTOR VEHICLE
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ALL PARTS TO A MOTOR VEHICLE
I had my oil changed and they left the filter loose, finally all oil lost now needs radiator, are they liable?
i was driving my car and the coolant light comes on, so i stop the car and get out, oil and smoke everywhere, so i hurry home which is about a block away. i pop the hood and see oil all around the filter so i call goodyear, the people who changed my oil. they tell me to bring it in, i wait til the next morning to do so since the engine was hot. i was able to tighten the filter 1 1/2 times with my hand and i added 2qts of oil to take it in. i get there and the tech looks at it and said he was able to tighten the filter further. this was the source of the leak and he tells me to go home and just keep a close eye on it. on my way home it overheats no oil just hot. so i take it back for a better inspection. he finds oil in the coolant, calls the dealer, they say i need a new radiator. do you know if the oil problem would have caused the greater damage to my car?I had my oil changed and they left the filter loose, finally all oil lost now needs radiator, are they liable?
Goodyear screwed up, but so did you. Driving a car home when you know the oil and coolant are gone is what did the damage. If you would have stopped as soon as you lost oil pressure, you would have been ok. You won't need a new radiator if you have oil in the water. You'll need at least a new head gasket. Why they'd think the radiator is bad is a mystery.I had my oil changed and they left the filter loose, finally all oil lost now needs radiator, are they liable?
You've blown a head gasket. Take it somewhere else these people don't know there *** from a hole in the ground.
It sounds like the damage was done when you drove home from getting your oil changed and the oil leaked out causing the engine to over heat.
It may have damaged the head gasket and now the oil and coolant are mixing.
if you
ask me they are a 1000% responsable!!!!
I dont think changing the oil would have popped the headgasket unless your car is in very ill repair as it is. I think you will have a hard time in court proving an loose oil filter killed your headgasket the reason I say your headgasket is gone is beacuse thats about the only way for oil to get into anti freeze.
They are liable only if you can prove that nothing was done to the engine between the time they serviced it and when you took it back. If it was the same day, it sould be fine but if it was several days or longer, you may be hard pressed to prove it. You should not have tightened the filter or even driven it back. That's what tow trucks are for.
This sort of thing happened to a buddy of mine at a Toyota dealer. They forgot to re-fill the oil after draining. He drove it for over a week before it started rattling. He took it back and they refused fixing it because of the long time span. He hit the roof when he found out what happened.
As mentioned in other responses, oil in the coolant is a classic sign of a blown head gasket. I know of no cars that use a radiator that shares a cooling element with radiator coolant and the oil system so my gut tells me that the radiator isn't the cause of the problem; it is one of the many components damaged by blown head gasket.
I am a bit troubled that a oil system failure caused a head gasket failure. It is possible that the bearings, rings, seals have galled up creating much more friction but that would mean the damage is really bad and it would be obviously running different (smoking, no power, noises from the engine). You didn't mention any drivability problems. You should tow it to a qualified mechanic to completely diagnose it.
To recover costs from Goodyear, the law says you must give them reasonable oppurtunity to remedy the situation. If they fail to fix it, you can get it repaired somewhere else but be prepared to sue. If things go bad I would also contact their corporate office and give them copies of all documentation. They may be able to intervene on your behalf. Be sure to document absolutely everything.
Good Luck!
If you have oil in the RAD You you have a bigger problem than needing just a rad, sounds like a cracked head or blown head gasket, however the rad may have been the cause, I doubt being 2 Qts low on oil caused the problem. running low on oil will burn out the bearing and sieze the engine all the time low oil warning light would be flashing.
They have nothing to do with it. You ran the car hot. Being 2 qts low on oil does not cause this type of damage.
Yes they are.
Goodyear screwed up, but so did you. Driving a car home when you know the oil and coolant are gone is what did the damage. If you would have stopped as soon as you lost oil pressure, you would have been ok. You won't need a new radiator if you have oil in the water. You'll need at least a new head gasket. Why they'd think the radiator is bad is a mystery.I had my oil changed and they left the filter loose, finally all oil lost now needs radiator, are they liable?
You've blown a head gasket. Take it somewhere else these people don't know there *** from a hole in the ground.
It sounds like the damage was done when you drove home from getting your oil changed and the oil leaked out causing the engine to over heat.
It may have damaged the head gasket and now the oil and coolant are mixing.
if you
ask me they are a 1000% responsable!!!!
I dont think changing the oil would have popped the headgasket unless your car is in very ill repair as it is. I think you will have a hard time in court proving an loose oil filter killed your headgasket the reason I say your headgasket is gone is beacuse thats about the only way for oil to get into anti freeze.
They are liable only if you can prove that nothing was done to the engine between the time they serviced it and when you took it back. If it was the same day, it sould be fine but if it was several days or longer, you may be hard pressed to prove it. You should not have tightened the filter or even driven it back. That's what tow trucks are for.
This sort of thing happened to a buddy of mine at a Toyota dealer. They forgot to re-fill the oil after draining. He drove it for over a week before it started rattling. He took it back and they refused fixing it because of the long time span. He hit the roof when he found out what happened.
As mentioned in other responses, oil in the coolant is a classic sign of a blown head gasket. I know of no cars that use a radiator that shares a cooling element with radiator coolant and the oil system so my gut tells me that the radiator isn't the cause of the problem; it is one of the many components damaged by blown head gasket.
I am a bit troubled that a oil system failure caused a head gasket failure. It is possible that the bearings, rings, seals have galled up creating much more friction but that would mean the damage is really bad and it would be obviously running different (smoking, no power, noises from the engine). You didn't mention any drivability problems. You should tow it to a qualified mechanic to completely diagnose it.
To recover costs from Goodyear, the law says you must give them reasonable oppurtunity to remedy the situation. If they fail to fix it, you can get it repaired somewhere else but be prepared to sue. If things go bad I would also contact their corporate office and give them copies of all documentation. They may be able to intervene on your behalf. Be sure to document absolutely everything.
Good Luck!
If you have oil in the RAD You you have a bigger problem than needing just a rad, sounds like a cracked head or blown head gasket, however the rad may have been the cause, I doubt being 2 Qts low on oil caused the problem. running low on oil will burn out the bearing and sieze the engine all the time low oil warning light would be flashing.
They have nothing to do with it. You ran the car hot. Being 2 qts low on oil does not cause this type of damage.
Yes they are.
I had my oil changed and they left the filter loose, finally all oil lost now needs radiator, are they liable?
i was driving my car and the coolant light comes on, so i stop the car and get out, oil and smoke everywhere, so i hurry home which is about a block away. i pop the hood and see oil all around the filter so i call goodyear, the people who changed my oil. they tell me to bring it in, i wait til the next morning to do so since the engine was hot. i was able to tighten the filter 1 1/2 times with my hand and i added 2qts of oil to take it in. i get there and the tech looks at it and said he was able to tighten the filter further. this was the source of the leak and he tells me to go home and just keep a close eye on it. on my way home it overheats no oil just hot. so i take it back for a better inspection. he finds oil in the coolant, calls the dealer, they say i need a new radiator. do you know if the oil problem would have caused the greater damage to my car?I had my oil changed and they left the filter loose, finally all oil lost now needs radiator, are they liable?
Goodyear screwed up, but so did you. Driving a car home when you know the oil and coolant are gone is what did the damage. If you would have stopped as soon as you lost oil pressure, you would have been ok. You won't need a new radiator if you have oil in the water. You'll need at least a new head gasket. Why they'd think the radiator is bad is a mystery.I had my oil changed and they left the filter loose, finally all oil lost now needs radiator, are they liable?
You've blown a head gasket. Take it somewhere else these people don't know there *** from a hole in the ground.
It sounds like the damage was done when you drove home from getting your oil changed and the oil leaked out causing the engine to over heat.
It may have damaged the head gasket and now the oil and coolant are mixing.
if you
ask me they are a 1000% responsable!!!!
I dont think changing the oil would have popped the headgasket unless your car is in very ill repair as it is. I think you will have a hard time in court proving an loose oil filter killed your headgasket the reason I say your headgasket is gone is beacuse thats about the only way for oil to get into anti freeze.
They are liable only if you can prove that nothing was done to the engine between the time they serviced it and when you took it back. If it was the same day, it sould be fine but if it was several days or longer, you may be hard pressed to prove it. You should not have tightened the filter or even driven it back. That's what tow trucks are for.
This sort of thing happened to a buddy of mine at a Toyota dealer. They forgot to re-fill the oil after draining. He drove it for over a week before it started rattling. He took it back and they refused fixing it because of the long time span. He hit the roof when he found out what happened.
As mentioned in other responses, oil in the coolant is a classic sign of a blown head gasket. I know of no cars that use a radiator that shares a cooling element with radiator coolant and the oil system so my gut tells me that the radiator isn't the cause of the problem; it is one of the many components damaged by blown head gasket.
I am a bit troubled that a oil system failure caused a head gasket failure. It is possible that the bearings, rings, seals have galled up creating much more friction but that would mean the damage is really bad and it would be obviously running different (smoking, no power, noises from the engine). You didn't mention any drivability problems. You should tow it to a qualified mechanic to completely diagnose it.
To recover costs from Goodyear, the law says you must give them reasonable oppurtunity to remedy the situation. If they fail to fix it, you can get it repaired somewhere else but be prepared to sue. If things go bad I would also contact their corporate office and give them copies of all documentation. They may be able to intervene on your behalf. Be sure to document absolutely everything.
Good Luck!
If you have oil in the RAD You you have a bigger problem than needing just a rad, sounds like a cracked head or blown head gasket, however the rad may have been the cause, I doubt being 2 Qts low on oil caused the problem. running low on oil will burn out the bearing and sieze the engine all the time low oil warning light would be flashing.
They have nothing to do with it. You ran the car hot. Being 2 qts low on oil does not cause this type of damage.
Yes they are.
Goodyear screwed up, but so did you. Driving a car home when you know the oil and coolant are gone is what did the damage. If you would have stopped as soon as you lost oil pressure, you would have been ok. You won't need a new radiator if you have oil in the water. You'll need at least a new head gasket. Why they'd think the radiator is bad is a mystery.I had my oil changed and they left the filter loose, finally all oil lost now needs radiator, are they liable?
You've blown a head gasket. Take it somewhere else these people don't know there *** from a hole in the ground.
It sounds like the damage was done when you drove home from getting your oil changed and the oil leaked out causing the engine to over heat.
It may have damaged the head gasket and now the oil and coolant are mixing.
if you
ask me they are a 1000% responsable!!!!
I dont think changing the oil would have popped the headgasket unless your car is in very ill repair as it is. I think you will have a hard time in court proving an loose oil filter killed your headgasket the reason I say your headgasket is gone is beacuse thats about the only way for oil to get into anti freeze.
They are liable only if you can prove that nothing was done to the engine between the time they serviced it and when you took it back. If it was the same day, it sould be fine but if it was several days or longer, you may be hard pressed to prove it. You should not have tightened the filter or even driven it back. That's what tow trucks are for.
This sort of thing happened to a buddy of mine at a Toyota dealer. They forgot to re-fill the oil after draining. He drove it for over a week before it started rattling. He took it back and they refused fixing it because of the long time span. He hit the roof when he found out what happened.
As mentioned in other responses, oil in the coolant is a classic sign of a blown head gasket. I know of no cars that use a radiator that shares a cooling element with radiator coolant and the oil system so my gut tells me that the radiator isn't the cause of the problem; it is one of the many components damaged by blown head gasket.
I am a bit troubled that a oil system failure caused a head gasket failure. It is possible that the bearings, rings, seals have galled up creating much more friction but that would mean the damage is really bad and it would be obviously running different (smoking, no power, noises from the engine). You didn't mention any drivability problems. You should tow it to a qualified mechanic to completely diagnose it.
To recover costs from Goodyear, the law says you must give them reasonable oppurtunity to remedy the situation. If they fail to fix it, you can get it repaired somewhere else but be prepared to sue. If things go bad I would also contact their corporate office and give them copies of all documentation. They may be able to intervene on your behalf. Be sure to document absolutely everything.
Good Luck!
If you have oil in the RAD You you have a bigger problem than needing just a rad, sounds like a cracked head or blown head gasket, however the rad may have been the cause, I doubt being 2 Qts low on oil caused the problem. running low on oil will burn out the bearing and sieze the engine all the time low oil warning light would be flashing.
They have nothing to do with it. You ran the car hot. Being 2 qts low on oil does not cause this type of damage.
Yes they are.
Is it possible for the head gasket to be blown in my evo and still not show the main signs i:e oil in radiator
my car is spitting up oil through dipstick it is not burning much if any atall. just wondering could it be the head gasket cuz there is oil on spark plug no#4. the car is still driving like it always has hpefully it is not piston trouble. Can anyone put their knowledge to this oneIs it possible for the head gasket to be blown in my evo and still not show the main signs i:e oil in radiator
Headgaskets can fail in many different ways
( water to cylinder ) most common
( cylinder to cylinder )
( cylinder to oil )
( cylinder to crankcase )
or any combination of above. Sometimes you just have to remove the head(s) and carefully examine gasket to be sure of the problem
Or could even be a cracked headIs it possible for the head gasket to be blown in my evo and still not show the main signs i:e oil in radiator
its not your head gasket -its probably piston or rings- the oil coming out of the dipstick is from pressure building up in the crankcase caused by blowby a compression test will confirm it
Is there a breather pipe from crankcase to cam box area? if so it could be blocked, ( if back pressure was excessive it would blow the dipstick out of the hole or cause oil leaks from seals/gaskets etc. luck...
it appears that you have crankcase compression which can be caused by piston or ring failure , I suggest that you have a compression test on your cylinders also check that all your breather hoses are in good condition and clear .
Excessive cylinder wear and/or the compression rings. Engine compression is being pushed into the crankcase and that is why oil is spitting out of the dip stick.
Sounds like the piston rings
it possible that its piston rings thieve gone this is called back pressure sorry to say good luck
Headgaskets can fail in many different ways
( water to cylinder ) most common
( cylinder to cylinder )
( cylinder to oil )
( cylinder to crankcase )
or any combination of above. Sometimes you just have to remove the head(s) and carefully examine gasket to be sure of the problem
Or could even be a cracked headIs it possible for the head gasket to be blown in my evo and still not show the main signs i:e oil in radiator
its not your head gasket -its probably piston or rings- the oil coming out of the dipstick is from pressure building up in the crankcase caused by blowby a compression test will confirm it
Is there a breather pipe from crankcase to cam box area? if so it could be blocked, ( if back pressure was excessive it would blow the dipstick out of the hole or cause oil leaks from seals/gaskets etc. luck...
it appears that you have crankcase compression which can be caused by piston or ring failure , I suggest that you have a compression test on your cylinders also check that all your breather hoses are in good condition and clear .
Excessive cylinder wear and/or the compression rings. Engine compression is being pushed into the crankcase and that is why oil is spitting out of the dip stick.
Sounds like the piston rings
it possible that its piston rings thieve gone this is called back pressure sorry to say good luck
Does my car need to run the oil cooler or can i take it off and just run the radiator?
1989 ford LTD ,,,hole in oil filter,also wanted if any one can help .....needed is
1 bonnet
headlights 2 if possiable
and grill...all for ford 1989 LTDDoes my car need to run the oil cooler or can i take it off and just run the radiator?
Hi. Do not run the transmission without a cooler! If you do, you will potentially destroy your transmission within a few minutes of driving. The heat generated without a cooler is incredible and it won't take long for the fluid to boil. It's not a question of if, but more so when. As for the parts including cooler, i have a friend in Canberra who is about to sell parts off his '90 (i think) LTD. he is not a wrecker, so should be quite reasonable on price. I'm not sure where you are, but i live in Sydney and will be visiting him over Easter if you need the parts in Sydney. Hope this helps.Does my car need to run the oil cooler or can i take it off and just run the radiator?
It's probably an after market add on. If it's hooked to an adapter under the oil filter, you can remove that adapter and lose the cooler. About the only LTDs that need oil coolers are police models and ones that tow things.
I assume the oil cool you are referring to is the auto. transmission oil cooler. No you do not have to run through the radiator, but you should use some sort of cooler. You can buy a separate air cooler and install this and not use the radiator oil cooler. These do not cost very much. For the other pars just go to a auto wrecking yard and pick up what you needsunshine
1 bonnet
headlights 2 if possiable
and grill...all for ford 1989 LTDDoes my car need to run the oil cooler or can i take it off and just run the radiator?
Hi. Do not run the transmission without a cooler! If you do, you will potentially destroy your transmission within a few minutes of driving. The heat generated without a cooler is incredible and it won't take long for the fluid to boil. It's not a question of if, but more so when. As for the parts including cooler, i have a friend in Canberra who is about to sell parts off his '90 (i think) LTD. he is not a wrecker, so should be quite reasonable on price. I'm not sure where you are, but i live in Sydney and will be visiting him over Easter if you need the parts in Sydney. Hope this helps.Does my car need to run the oil cooler or can i take it off and just run the radiator?
It's probably an after market add on. If it's hooked to an adapter under the oil filter, you can remove that adapter and lose the cooler. About the only LTDs that need oil coolers are police models and ones that tow things.
I assume the oil cool you are referring to is the auto. transmission oil cooler. No you do not have to run through the radiator, but you should use some sort of cooler. You can buy a separate air cooler and install this and not use the radiator oil cooler. These do not cost very much. For the other pars just go to a auto wrecking yard and pick up what you need
Why is there oil in my honda accord radiator?
Could be you have a bad chamber in the radiator that separate the coolant, as the oil passes thru a chamber in the radiator it has gotten thin and perhaps split, leaks over into radiator. Check to see if you have water bubbles on your dip stick, if so you may have a blown head gasket as well. and in turn oil and water is being recirculated thru engine block and back in the radiator.Why is there oil in my honda accord radiator?
if engine has over heated it is most likely a head gasketWhy is there oil in my honda accord radiator?
If the car has an automatic transmission the radiator is probably bad, the trans fluid is cooled in the lower part of the radiator so its possible for trans oil and coolant to mix if there is an internal crack, get this fixed asap.
it could also be a blown headgasket which you can have a mechanic run a test to verify, or buy a tester yourself.
Id start with the more likely (and cheaper) radiator and replace the coolant and trans fluid if it is.
if engine has over heated it is most likely a head gasketWhy is there oil in my honda accord radiator?
If the car has an automatic transmission the radiator is probably bad, the trans fluid is cooled in the lower part of the radiator so its possible for trans oil and coolant to mix if there is an internal crack, get this fixed asap.
it could also be a blown headgasket which you can have a mechanic run a test to verify, or buy a tester yourself.
Id start with the more likely (and cheaper) radiator and replace the coolant and trans fluid if it is.
Does the oil go in the radiator?
U just wanted some attention didn't U ?Does the oil go in the radiator?
yes only if the top cylinder gasket is bad. this lets oil into the radiator through the water holes. this leakage makes oil slip through the gasket from the piston and sleeves.Does the oil go in the radiator?
bars leak has some water soluble oil in it, that would be the only one :)
no-water goes in a radiator
not unless you want to spend over $1000.00 for an engine job
deffinitly not
hell no it goes into the crank case. but a little bit in radiator will extend the life of the water pump.
STOP DO NOT PASS GO . DO NOT PUT OIL IN THE RADIATOR.
If there is oil in the radiator you have a head gasket problem. Oil is leaking into the water jacket and mixing with the water.
No. The antifreeze goes in the radiator. The oil goes where the dipstick is. I think you should just go to the service station.
Don't put oil in the radiator,coolant goes in the radiator.To whomever said a little helps your water pump is wrong.They make a cooling system treatment for that.The treatment actually mixes with the coolant,unlike oil.
Oil goes in the crankcase on the top of the engine.There is a screw on cap right on top ,they usually say oil on them.That's where it goes.If you put oil in the radiator you will have problems.Your system will clog,then you will need some major work.
Good luck to you.
no, but if automatic transmission the trans fluid is cooled in the bottom of the radiator separate from the water.
no the oil goes in the top of the valve cover on the motor it should say where to put it the water goes in the radiator
yes only if the top cylinder gasket is bad. this lets oil into the radiator through the water holes. this leakage makes oil slip through the gasket from the piston and sleeves.Does the oil go in the radiator?
bars leak has some water soluble oil in it, that would be the only one :)
no-water goes in a radiator
not unless you want to spend over $1000.00 for an engine job
deffinitly not
hell no it goes into the crank case. but a little bit in radiator will extend the life of the water pump.
STOP DO NOT PASS GO . DO NOT PUT OIL IN THE RADIATOR.
If there is oil in the radiator you have a head gasket problem. Oil is leaking into the water jacket and mixing with the water.
No. The antifreeze goes in the radiator. The oil goes where the dipstick is. I think you should just go to the service station.
Don't put oil in the radiator,coolant goes in the radiator.To whomever said a little helps your water pump is wrong.They make a cooling system treatment for that.The treatment actually mixes with the coolant,unlike oil.
Oil goes in the crankcase on the top of the engine.There is a screw on cap right on top ,they usually say oil on them.That's where it goes.If you put oil in the radiator you will have problems.Your system will clog,then you will need some major work.
Good luck to you.
no, but if automatic transmission the trans fluid is cooled in the bottom of the radiator separate from the water.
no the oil goes in the top of the valve cover on the motor it should say where to put it the water goes in the radiator
Oil in my Radiator?
I have a 1992 ford ranger 4 cyl standard tran. The radiator has this black gunky stuffin it and when i take the radiator cap off it is pretty thick on the cap. What could this be?Oil in my Radiator?
rust or heavy lime i recommend doing a radiator rinse and drain if persists you could have a big prob.Oil in my Radiator?
Good guess.......
Possibly just a build up of junk,or a more seriuos problem such as a cracked head or block.The only way oil can get into the cooling system is if there is crack in between an oil gallery and a coolant jacket.One suggestion would be to do a complete coolant flush with a caustic chemical to remove all of this black stuff and any rust and corrosion,refill system with a 50/50 mix of water nad antifreeze,drive it ans see what happens.
It sounds like you might have a crack in your engine block, allowing oil into your coolant. It could also be a head or head gasket leak as well. Check for excessive steam like exhaust which would indicate a cracked head gasket or coolant getting into cylinders or check if you have any coolant in your oil. If you do, do not run the engine or you will destroy your engine. In any case you will likely end up changing the head gasket.
Many times people put regular tap water in their radiator and this is unacceptable because of the lime content in it! The lime builds up on the cool spots of your cooling system, which is the radiator and the thermostat and then the thermostat freezes up and it over heats the motor and blows the head gasket and this is where you get oil in the radiator! Use only radiator fluid and distilled water in your radiator! Oh and by the way change your head gasket too!
You either have a cracked head or a blown head gasket.
it is not oil ,but dirt. what need to do is have a deep flush done
COULD BE EITHER THE( OLD) ANTIFREEZE/RESIDUE THAT YOU THINK TO BE ';OIL';---BUT, COULD ACTUALLY BE ';OIL'; DUE TO CRACKED BLOCK,OR DEFECTIVE GAsket---suggest that you see a qualified mechanic FOR A MORE DEFINITIVE DIAGNOSIS.
If its also in your overflow bottle/spare resivoir it could very well be a head gasket.But give it a flush first as they can get lime depositry from chem reaction
Take it to a good local auto shop.Have them pressure test the cooling system.That will show if you have a head gasket problem.If the system has good pressure have them flush the system install new coolant and your good to go.Also some times you have a oil cooler hooked into the radiator that tank could be leaking and putting oil in the coolant have the shop check that for you.Hope all works out.
rust or heavy lime i recommend doing a radiator rinse and drain if persists you could have a big prob.Oil in my Radiator?
Good guess.......
Possibly just a build up of junk,or a more seriuos problem such as a cracked head or block.The only way oil can get into the cooling system is if there is crack in between an oil gallery and a coolant jacket.One suggestion would be to do a complete coolant flush with a caustic chemical to remove all of this black stuff and any rust and corrosion,refill system with a 50/50 mix of water nad antifreeze,drive it ans see what happens.
It sounds like you might have a crack in your engine block, allowing oil into your coolant. It could also be a head or head gasket leak as well. Check for excessive steam like exhaust which would indicate a cracked head gasket or coolant getting into cylinders or check if you have any coolant in your oil. If you do, do not run the engine or you will destroy your engine. In any case you will likely end up changing the head gasket.
Many times people put regular tap water in their radiator and this is unacceptable because of the lime content in it! The lime builds up on the cool spots of your cooling system, which is the radiator and the thermostat and then the thermostat freezes up and it over heats the motor and blows the head gasket and this is where you get oil in the radiator! Use only radiator fluid and distilled water in your radiator! Oh and by the way change your head gasket too!
You either have a cracked head or a blown head gasket.
it is not oil ,but dirt. what need to do is have a deep flush done
COULD BE EITHER THE( OLD) ANTIFREEZE/RESIDUE THAT YOU THINK TO BE ';OIL';---BUT, COULD ACTUALLY BE ';OIL'; DUE TO CRACKED BLOCK,OR DEFECTIVE GAsket---suggest that you see a qualified mechanic FOR A MORE DEFINITIVE DIAGNOSIS.
If its also in your overflow bottle/spare resivoir it could very well be a head gasket.But give it a flush first as they can get lime depositry from chem reaction
Take it to a good local auto shop.Have them pressure test the cooling system.That will show if you have a head gasket problem.If the system has good pressure have them flush the system install new coolant and your good to go.Also some times you have a oil cooler hooked into the radiator that tank could be leaking and putting oil in the coolant have the shop check that for you.Hope all works out.
Which radiator do I need? Raditor w/oil cooler or without. Car is a base1999 300M.?
My radiator leaks out my coolant. I want to get another radiator before I finish tearing everything down. I just don't know if the radiator has an oil cooler or not. The place where I'm getting the radiator from asked if I needed the radiator with oil cooler or one without. Thanks for any help.Which radiator do I need? Raditor w/oil cooler or without. Car is a base1999 300M.?
Just look at the bottom of your original one.
A standard radiator only has an upper radiator hose, and a lower radiator hose connection. If your current radiator has two additional connections, this is for an oil cooler. The hoses are typically much smaller in diameter than the hoses for the radiator coolant lines.Which radiator do I need? Raditor w/oil cooler or without. Car is a base1999 300M.?
If you get one with it, you don't have to use it unless you need it. If buy one without it%26amp; you need it then your out of luck.
Look on your radiator tanks %26amp; see if there are two 1/4'; lines going to it.
Hello . You have a radiator and a condensor next to each other , one in front of the other . If you have an eng oiler cooler this will be another small radiator or condensor looking part ,It will be much smaller then the other two parts
we may be able to help you with a used one also
800 859 5998 ext 21 for parts
get the one with oil cooler , previous post is right if you dont need it dont use it, no harm, but if you do need it and dont have it, you got a problem,
Just look at the bottom of your original one.
A standard radiator only has an upper radiator hose, and a lower radiator hose connection. If your current radiator has two additional connections, this is for an oil cooler. The hoses are typically much smaller in diameter than the hoses for the radiator coolant lines.Which radiator do I need? Raditor w/oil cooler or without. Car is a base1999 300M.?
If you get one with it, you don't have to use it unless you need it. If buy one without it%26amp; you need it then your out of luck.
Look on your radiator tanks %26amp; see if there are two 1/4'; lines going to it.
Hello . You have a radiator and a condensor next to each other , one in front of the other . If you have an eng oiler cooler this will be another small radiator or condensor looking part ,It will be much smaller then the other two parts
we may be able to help you with a used one also
800 859 5998 ext 21 for parts
get the one with oil cooler , previous post is right if you dont need it dont use it, no harm, but if you do need it and dont have it, you got a problem,
Engine oil in the radiator?
does that mean the head gasket went.Engine oil in the radiator?
To days vehicles have internal coolers for both the transmission and the engine. They route the oil into the bottom or side of the radiator to assist in cooling the fluid. I suspect that this cooler has sprung a leak and needs your immediate attention. How old is the vehicle? Have you ever been in a accident? This might be a contributing factor into the problem.Engine oil in the radiator?
depending on the vehicle, it may have an engine oil cooler that is in the radiator, and it is possible that it may have a leak. But the most common cause is a head gasket problem.
it might be transmission fluid instead of motor oil. if that,s the case then you need another radiator because the cooling tank has a hole in it.
Either head gasket or cracked head
it may have. You will know weather the head gasket has gone or not because the car will start to over heat
What year, make model, engine size, country of origin???MORE INFO!!!!
If car has oil cooler it might be bad.
To days vehicles have internal coolers for both the transmission and the engine. They route the oil into the bottom or side of the radiator to assist in cooling the fluid. I suspect that this cooler has sprung a leak and needs your immediate attention. How old is the vehicle? Have you ever been in a accident? This might be a contributing factor into the problem.Engine oil in the radiator?
depending on the vehicle, it may have an engine oil cooler that is in the radiator, and it is possible that it may have a leak. But the most common cause is a head gasket problem.
it might be transmission fluid instead of motor oil. if that,s the case then you need another radiator because the cooling tank has a hole in it.
Either head gasket or cracked head
it may have. You will know weather the head gasket has gone or not because the car will start to over heat
What year, make model, engine size, country of origin???MORE INFO!!!!
If car has oil cooler it might be bad.
Is ok if I put wiper fluid in the radiator and oil in the gas tank?
Paris, is that you?Is ok if I put wiper fluid in the radiator and oil in the gas tank?
yes, and mix a little sugar with the oil before u put it in the gas tank.Is ok if I put wiper fluid in the radiator and oil in the gas tank?
Sure if you have a two-stroke engine.
Make sure you check the turn signal fluid while you're at it.
Totally...you go for it...knock yourself out with that!!! ;)sunshine
yes, and mix a little sugar with the oil before u put it in the gas tank.Is ok if I put wiper fluid in the radiator and oil in the gas tank?
Sure if you have a two-stroke engine.
Make sure you check the turn signal fluid while you're at it.
Totally...you go for it...knock yourself out with that!!! ;)
Motor oil in the radiator?
I have a 1999 Honda Accord that has motor oil in the radiator. What is causes this and what is the usual repair price???Motor oil in the radiator?
leak in the head gasket..
fix soon or you will need a new engine.Motor oil in the radiator?
It may be residual or it may be a head gasket leaking into the cooling system. It may also be transmission fluid leaking from the oil cooler part of your radiator into the coolant and floating to the top. Inspect radiator but I also suggest this,
Have a small garage pressure test the cooling system (takes 2 minutes to do) to verify if the cooling system has a leak.
If it does confirm by examining all your spark plugs. The plug that is burning the coolant will look different from the other ones.
If you have a 4 cylinder accord the price is less expensive to have the head gasket replaced than if you had the V6 engine.
Once you have confirmed a failed head gasket budget up to $1000 for the repairs. Use only gaskets from Honda for the repair process but make sure it is the head gasket.
Once the job is done I suggest that the shop flush out the cooling system a few times to clean it of any leftover oil and refill with fresh ';Honda'; only premixed coolant. It is blue and insist on it from the dealer.
OOhhh this is not good. It means you have a way for oil to get into your cooling system. Which means you can get water in your oil. Water will not compress, therefore your engine will seize up and then you are talking BIG bucks. Get to a garage, your mechanic as soon as possible. It may just be a gasket, or it could be something worse. Don't wait, go to your mechanic. What ever it is it will require some disassembling of your engine.
Many radiators have oil coolers built in. Thats why the oil is in the radiator and not coolant in the oil. The oil is a t a higher pressure when the engine is running. Have it checked NOW. You may only have to replace radiator and oil change. Get a new thermostat at the same time. Good luck!!!
none of these people r right. u r all wrong. the radiator has cracked on the inside allowing tranny fluid in it. which means its in the tranny too. check the tranny dipstick, i bet it looks the same as inside the radiator. if so easy fix. new radiator, new tranny filter, and some fluid.
A cracked engine block! Is there any radiator fluid in the crank case as well? Check your oil, and if the oil is a light brown muddy color, then you've either got a cracked engine block, or a blown head gasket, or a cracked head.
blown head gasket, although usually the other way around( fluid in oil) depends on which motor you have, usual repair around 600-1000$
The usual cause of this is the head gasket is leaking. Only way out is to change the gasket as soon as possible.
Thats not good at all :( Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Usually that means a blown head gasket which is very costly to repair.
Blown head gasket.
Can be expensive. I'd guess about 500 if the heads are not warped. 1000+ if the head has to be replaced.
Bad thing.
Front main seal is probably the culprit. Usually around $1000 or more to fix.
leak in the head gasket..
fix soon or you will need a new engine.Motor oil in the radiator?
It may be residual or it may be a head gasket leaking into the cooling system. It may also be transmission fluid leaking from the oil cooler part of your radiator into the coolant and floating to the top. Inspect radiator but I also suggest this,
Have a small garage pressure test the cooling system (takes 2 minutes to do) to verify if the cooling system has a leak.
If it does confirm by examining all your spark plugs. The plug that is burning the coolant will look different from the other ones.
If you have a 4 cylinder accord the price is less expensive to have the head gasket replaced than if you had the V6 engine.
Once you have confirmed a failed head gasket budget up to $1000 for the repairs. Use only gaskets from Honda for the repair process but make sure it is the head gasket.
Once the job is done I suggest that the shop flush out the cooling system a few times to clean it of any leftover oil and refill with fresh ';Honda'; only premixed coolant. It is blue and insist on it from the dealer.
OOhhh this is not good. It means you have a way for oil to get into your cooling system. Which means you can get water in your oil. Water will not compress, therefore your engine will seize up and then you are talking BIG bucks. Get to a garage, your mechanic as soon as possible. It may just be a gasket, or it could be something worse. Don't wait, go to your mechanic. What ever it is it will require some disassembling of your engine.
Many radiators have oil coolers built in. Thats why the oil is in the radiator and not coolant in the oil. The oil is a t a higher pressure when the engine is running. Have it checked NOW. You may only have to replace radiator and oil change. Get a new thermostat at the same time. Good luck!!!
none of these people r right. u r all wrong. the radiator has cracked on the inside allowing tranny fluid in it. which means its in the tranny too. check the tranny dipstick, i bet it looks the same as inside the radiator. if so easy fix. new radiator, new tranny filter, and some fluid.
A cracked engine block! Is there any radiator fluid in the crank case as well? Check your oil, and if the oil is a light brown muddy color, then you've either got a cracked engine block, or a blown head gasket, or a cracked head.
blown head gasket, although usually the other way around( fluid in oil) depends on which motor you have, usual repair around 600-1000$
The usual cause of this is the head gasket is leaking. Only way out is to change the gasket as soon as possible.
Thats not good at all :( Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Usually that means a blown head gasket which is very costly to repair.
Blown head gasket.
Can be expensive. I'd guess about 500 if the heads are not warped. 1000+ if the head has to be replaced.
Bad thing.
Front main seal is probably the culprit. Usually around $1000 or more to fix.
Experience with oil filled radiators?
Has anyone used oil filled radiators? Are they a better source of heat than a convector heater? Do they retain the heat once switched off, unlike a convector heater which goes cold as soon as it is turned off. Cannot afford central heating so looking for the next best thing. Any advice?Experience with oil filled radiators?
The oil filled radiators do work fine, but be sure to get the size of room you're heating to compare to what the unit says it will heat.
If the home is well insulated then it will really heat the home good. Lower ceilings will also make it easier to heat.
Beware that you don't use a 3 prong extension cord on them. Match the cord UL to the extension cord needed. Best check with the fire dept to assure that you have the right one. Most oil filled radiators have short cords. They also do not catch any thing on fire near them like electric heaters can. If they are knocked over or bumped over they do not continue heating. They do radiate heat for at least a half hour once they are shut off.
The sq footage of the area you need to heat needs to conform to the oil heaters suggested heating equivalent to heat the space sufficiently.
Edenpure has a new efficient heater out. You can't burn yourself on it and the safety of them really good. But I have a problem with the price. Sounds like a good deal if you want to spend just one time. Again the heater is only for use in so many feet of space so be sure to check the output for the correct size needed to heat the area you need it for.
We have 2 oil filled heaters. One in our back bedroom that always seems cold. One in our kitchen/front room area..they keep the chill off the room and we no longer have to run our furnace as much. They saved my brother over half his heating bill.Experience with oil filled radiators?
YES THEY ARE GOOD I HAVE ONE AND IT WORKS GREAT AND THEY ARE NOT EXPENSIVE TO RUN
Hi there. They do retain the heat for quite a while and seem to warm a room better than air heaters. My last flat had very large cold rooms and for an evening we would need 2 20 minute bursts to keep the room warm.
They will take the cold edge off of a rather large room.
Several layers of clothes.....Halogen heaters are cheap as chips these days....
The oil filled radiators do work fine, but be sure to get the size of room you're heating to compare to what the unit says it will heat.
If the home is well insulated then it will really heat the home good. Lower ceilings will also make it easier to heat.
Beware that you don't use a 3 prong extension cord on them. Match the cord UL to the extension cord needed. Best check with the fire dept to assure that you have the right one. Most oil filled radiators have short cords. They also do not catch any thing on fire near them like electric heaters can. If they are knocked over or bumped over they do not continue heating. They do radiate heat for at least a half hour once they are shut off.
The sq footage of the area you need to heat needs to conform to the oil heaters suggested heating equivalent to heat the space sufficiently.
Edenpure has a new efficient heater out. You can't burn yourself on it and the safety of them really good. But I have a problem with the price. Sounds like a good deal if you want to spend just one time. Again the heater is only for use in so many feet of space so be sure to check the output for the correct size needed to heat the area you need it for.
We have 2 oil filled heaters. One in our back bedroom that always seems cold. One in our kitchen/front room area..they keep the chill off the room and we no longer have to run our furnace as much. They saved my brother over half his heating bill.Experience with oil filled radiators?
YES THEY ARE GOOD I HAVE ONE AND IT WORKS GREAT AND THEY ARE NOT EXPENSIVE TO RUN
Hi there. They do retain the heat for quite a while and seem to warm a room better than air heaters. My last flat had very large cold rooms and for an evening we would need 2 20 minute bursts to keep the room warm.
They will take the cold edge off of a rather large room.
Several layers of clothes.....Halogen heaters are cheap as chips these days....
I have a 98 altima and just put 2-4 oz of oil into the radiator by accident. Is this enough to be a problem?
Yeah it will not help your car to run it with oil in the coolant, most likely on damage would be to a coolant sensor. However, antifreeze is silicant based, oil and silicone will not mix, therefore if you drain it out you want have any problems.I have a 98 altima and just put 2-4 oz of oil into the radiator by accident. Is this enough to be a problem?
yes it is very bad drain and flush your radiator asap...the oil is too thick to pass through your colling system do not run the car until you get the right stuff in itI have a 98 altima and just put 2-4 oz of oil into the radiator by accident. Is this enough to be a problem?
yeah you want to get that out. should be a drain plug on or near the bottom of the radiator
yes it is very bad drain and flush your radiator asap...the oil is too thick to pass through your colling system do not run the car until you get the right stuff in itI have a 98 altima and just put 2-4 oz of oil into the radiator by accident. Is this enough to be a problem?
yeah you want to get that out. should be a drain plug on or near the bottom of the radiator
What saves more energy: convection heater or oil-filled radiator?
I need to heat a room in which there is no central heating. My options are: a convection heater or an oil-filled radiator. Fan heaters I've ruled out, because they waste too much energy without heating a room properly.
I'd like to find out which type of heater is better at saving energy and heating up a room effectively, i.e. the room doesn't go cold as soon as the heater is switched off.
I've tried various 'green' forums, but haven't found a reliable answer. Thanks for any advice on this.What saves more energy: convection heater or oil-filled radiator?
You are looking at this through the wrong end of a telescope. The wattage of any heater defines it's heat output. Whether it be fan, convector, radiant, same watts means they are equal in output and efficiency. You pays your money and takes your choice, as they say.What saves more energy: convection heater or oil-filled radiator?
It's a tough question, the heater puts out whatever it's rating is, they will also consume similar amounts of energy whilst on, however the covnvection heater needs to remain on to produce heat, but the oil filled heater can switch on and off as it remains warm once the oil is warmed up, so theoreticallly it uses less energy, however it also takes longer to warm up.
To keep a room warm, I'd go for the oil.
I think the oil filled one would be cheaper. When switched off after heating it stays warm for a while. Also it has a timer and a heat switch Warm, Medium. Hot. I use one for the same reason you have.
There is no difference. The amount of heat you get will be whatever energy (electricity) is used.
They both heat mostly by convection with some radiated heat.
convection heater because using the oil filled radiator would use a fossil fuel and create pollution.
Check the energy use labels on each unit.
I've used both types of heaters, but in recent years I have become solved on 'halogen' convector heaters, I own 2 and I also bought 2 for my daughter when she was struggling with electricity usage and it did seem to help her.
I believe they use even less energy than oil filled radiators generally, and they seem to heat rooms better and more efficiently. They are cheap to buy (as little as 拢10 from a cheap shop or a supermarket), they use max 1.2 KW with all 3 bars on. They have a tilt and turn mechanism that rotates the heater and throws both radiated and convected heat around the room. So it would cost max around 15 pence every hour (at 15 pence per KW hour) using all 3 bars, or 5 pence per hour using one bar - one bar works quite well during mild winter weather, but you need to use all 3 when it gets really cold.
They give off a lot of light as well, so much light in fact that you don't need to put the light on when you enter a room.... just a thought. Also, oil rads take ages to heat up, but the heat from these is instant.
Hope that helps you my friend. Check out my link......
I'd like to find out which type of heater is better at saving energy and heating up a room effectively, i.e. the room doesn't go cold as soon as the heater is switched off.
I've tried various 'green' forums, but haven't found a reliable answer. Thanks for any advice on this.What saves more energy: convection heater or oil-filled radiator?
You are looking at this through the wrong end of a telescope. The wattage of any heater defines it's heat output. Whether it be fan, convector, radiant, same watts means they are equal in output and efficiency. You pays your money and takes your choice, as they say.What saves more energy: convection heater or oil-filled radiator?
It's a tough question, the heater puts out whatever it's rating is, they will also consume similar amounts of energy whilst on, however the covnvection heater needs to remain on to produce heat, but the oil filled heater can switch on and off as it remains warm once the oil is warmed up, so theoreticallly it uses less energy, however it also takes longer to warm up.
To keep a room warm, I'd go for the oil.
I think the oil filled one would be cheaper. When switched off after heating it stays warm for a while. Also it has a timer and a heat switch Warm, Medium. Hot. I use one for the same reason you have.
There is no difference. The amount of heat you get will be whatever energy (electricity) is used.
They both heat mostly by convection with some radiated heat.
convection heater because using the oil filled radiator would use a fossil fuel and create pollution.
Check the energy use labels on each unit.
I've used both types of heaters, but in recent years I have become solved on 'halogen' convector heaters, I own 2 and I also bought 2 for my daughter when she was struggling with electricity usage and it did seem to help her.
I believe they use even less energy than oil filled radiators generally, and they seem to heat rooms better and more efficiently. They are cheap to buy (as little as 拢10 from a cheap shop or a supermarket), they use max 1.2 KW with all 3 bars on. They have a tilt and turn mechanism that rotates the heater and throws both radiated and convected heat around the room. So it would cost max around 15 pence every hour (at 15 pence per KW hour) using all 3 bars, or 5 pence per hour using one bar - one bar works quite well during mild winter weather, but you need to use all 3 when it gets really cold.
They give off a lot of light as well, so much light in fact that you don't need to put the light on when you enter a room.... just a thought. Also, oil rads take ages to heat up, but the heat from these is instant.
Hope that helps you my friend. Check out my link......
My '00 4runner overheated. Chk'd radiator & has antifreeze. Not able to start & has water mixed w/ engine oil
Maby you have head gasket damegedMy '00 4runner overheated. Chk'd radiator %26amp; has antifreeze. Not able to start %26amp; has water mixed w/ engine oil
Sorry to tell you this but it sounds like one of your head gaskets let go. Was the engine running rough at all?
Sorry to tell you this but it sounds like one of your head gaskets let go. Was the engine running rough at all?
RUNNING costs of 2 kw oil filled radiator per hour?
Hi, what are the average costs of running a Delonghi 2kw oil filled electric radiator per hour?
I have jus tmoved into a house without central heating and was thinking of buying these and using the timer switch on them to turn them on and off to keep 3 rooms (bedroom, kitchen and living room) aired.
ThanksRUNNING costs of 2 kw oil filled radiator per hour?
2KW will burn 2 units of power every hour. Day time cost dependent which company is between 16 and 20 pence per unit. So one radiator could cost you 拢0.40 per hour. There is a thermostat on them which will cut in and out but it is best to discount this and work on the maximum figure. So again with three of them running then you would be paying about 拢1.20 per hour for heating which I must add would be inadequate for all but a small room, especially in the present cold spell. Spread that over say a twelve hour day and you are paying over 拢14.00 per day. Check out the cost of off peak storage radiators or the cost of installing a proper gas heating system.
Best of luck and have a happy Christmas.RUNNING costs of 2 kw oil filled radiator per hour?
Spot on answer, just saved me some real hassle!! I just bought a 2kw oil filled rad but wasnt sure about the cost per hour . Halogen heaters are the cheapest to run at just a few pence per hour but just done kick out the heat!! I know, I managed last winter with one but it was still a bit nippy. Report Abuse
It really depends. If they're on all the time it will cost about 20p an hour per radiator. However they have a thermostat which will switch off once it has reached a certain temperature. So it depends on how good your insulation is. Do you really need to air the rooms? It's quite expensive to heat a room unless you are actually in it. If you cook in the kitchen it will get aired. The bedroom, if upstairs, may get enough heat through the floor.
i want to know this too as my home also doesnt have central heating and im using a fan heater at the moment which is costing a fortune. ive heard good things about these oil filled radiators.
The electric company charges for electricity by the KWh (Kilowatt Hour). 1 KWh = 1000 watts for 1 hour. So a 2KW heater will use 2 KWh for every hour that it is on. You have to know the electric company's charge per KWh as well as the hours that the heater will run per day in order to figure out the actual cost.
Lets say that your cost for a kilowatt hour is 15 cents.
Lets say that the 2KW heater runs for 10 hours every day.
(note - a day is 24 hours)
So - 2KW times 10 hours times 15 cents = 3 dollars
Then - 3 dollars times 30 days = 90 dollars per month
Make sure you check with the electric company to figure out your cost per KWh. Also understand that the heater will run more or less hours per day depending on the temperature outside, the amount of insulation, and the ';set'; temperature of the heater. These variables make it difficult to find an accurate cost but you can get close.
Hope this helps.sunshine
I have jus tmoved into a house without central heating and was thinking of buying these and using the timer switch on them to turn them on and off to keep 3 rooms (bedroom, kitchen and living room) aired.
ThanksRUNNING costs of 2 kw oil filled radiator per hour?
2KW will burn 2 units of power every hour. Day time cost dependent which company is between 16 and 20 pence per unit. So one radiator could cost you 拢0.40 per hour. There is a thermostat on them which will cut in and out but it is best to discount this and work on the maximum figure. So again with three of them running then you would be paying about 拢1.20 per hour for heating which I must add would be inadequate for all but a small room, especially in the present cold spell. Spread that over say a twelve hour day and you are paying over 拢14.00 per day. Check out the cost of off peak storage radiators or the cost of installing a proper gas heating system.
Best of luck and have a happy Christmas.RUNNING costs of 2 kw oil filled radiator per hour?
Spot on answer, just saved me some real hassle!! I just bought a 2kw oil filled rad but wasnt sure about the cost per hour . Halogen heaters are the cheapest to run at just a few pence per hour but just done kick out the heat!! I know, I managed last winter with one but it was still a bit nippy. Report Abuse
It really depends. If they're on all the time it will cost about 20p an hour per radiator. However they have a thermostat which will switch off once it has reached a certain temperature. So it depends on how good your insulation is. Do you really need to air the rooms? It's quite expensive to heat a room unless you are actually in it. If you cook in the kitchen it will get aired. The bedroom, if upstairs, may get enough heat through the floor.
i want to know this too as my home also doesnt have central heating and im using a fan heater at the moment which is costing a fortune. ive heard good things about these oil filled radiators.
The electric company charges for electricity by the KWh (Kilowatt Hour). 1 KWh = 1000 watts for 1 hour. So a 2KW heater will use 2 KWh for every hour that it is on. You have to know the electric company's charge per KWh as well as the hours that the heater will run per day in order to figure out the actual cost.
Lets say that your cost for a kilowatt hour is 15 cents.
Lets say that the 2KW heater runs for 10 hours every day.
(note - a day is 24 hours)
So - 2KW times 10 hours times 15 cents = 3 dollars
Then - 3 dollars times 30 days = 90 dollars per month
Make sure you check with the electric company to figure out your cost per KWh. Also understand that the heater will run more or less hours per day depending on the temperature outside, the amount of insulation, and the ';set'; temperature of the heater. These variables make it difficult to find an accurate cost but you can get close.
Hope this helps.
1991 Pontiac Firebird- a lot of oil in water of coolant holder(radiator), what could be the problem?
the oil temperature gauge is high and when opened radiator cap after sitting over night, liquid pretty much shot out and was a mixture of oil and water but mainly oil. then removed hose between coolant tub and radiator and all the mixture was mainly oil coming out, what are all the problems that could be causing this?1991 Pontiac Firebird- a lot of oil in water of coolant holder(radiator), what could be the problem?
Check your automatic transmission fluid.
Sounds like the transmission cooler is bad.
It is in the radiator.1991 Pontiac Firebird- a lot of oil in water of coolant holder(radiator), what could be the problem?
I agree with county boy. You either have a head gasket or intake gasket problem. If in worse, you have a crack in your block and the oil is going from the intake canal into your water canal. Thats why you have so much oil. But if any of your gaskets are gone, you will see the same. So country boy's answer would be best to start with and less expensive.
good luck,
Juan.
Blown head gasket. You might also have coolant in your oil. If the oil is reddish it is transmission fluid.
u have a blown head gasket,or intake gasket.u need to take it to a local mechanic who trust and has good reveiws.hope this helps
Check your transmission cooler. If thats fine then you blew a head gasket or a intake gasket
Check your automatic transmission fluid.
Sounds like the transmission cooler is bad.
It is in the radiator.1991 Pontiac Firebird- a lot of oil in water of coolant holder(radiator), what could be the problem?
I agree with county boy. You either have a head gasket or intake gasket problem. If in worse, you have a crack in your block and the oil is going from the intake canal into your water canal. Thats why you have so much oil. But if any of your gaskets are gone, you will see the same. So country boy's answer would be best to start with and less expensive.
good luck,
Juan.
Blown head gasket. You might also have coolant in your oil. If the oil is reddish it is transmission fluid.
u have a blown head gasket,or intake gasket.u need to take it to a local mechanic who trust and has good reveiws.hope this helps
Check your transmission cooler. If thats fine then you blew a head gasket or a intake gasket
I have oil in my radiator reservoir-02 Grand Am SE, 6 cylinder. What's wrong?
There is a cooling tank inside the radiator that cools the transmission fluid.It has a hole or split in it. This can also let water get into the transmission . Pull the transmission dip stick, If it is milky or foamy, kiss your transmission good by. The fluid should be a clear red color. If it is, get the radiator fixed.I have oil in my radiator reservoir-02 Grand Am SE, 6 cylinder. What's wrong?
Is it oil or tranny fluid? If it's tranny fluid, the radiator is junk.I have oil in my radiator reservoir-02 Grand Am SE, 6 cylinder. What's wrong?
Like Mike said or a water pump gasket or casing. Mark
If you have a oil cooler in the radiator, that could have a pin hole, basic fact is the oil pressure is much higher then the cooling system pressure... but with no oil pressure from being turned off, it goes to opposite way.
blown head gasket. MIKE
one of two things, either some itdiot put it there, you have a blown head gasket or theres a crack in the block or cylinder head
Blown head gasket, or a cracked head.
Is it oil or tranny fluid? If it's tranny fluid, the radiator is junk.I have oil in my radiator reservoir-02 Grand Am SE, 6 cylinder. What's wrong?
Like Mike said or a water pump gasket or casing. Mark
If you have a oil cooler in the radiator, that could have a pin hole, basic fact is the oil pressure is much higher then the cooling system pressure... but with no oil pressure from being turned off, it goes to opposite way.
blown head gasket. MIKE
one of two things, either some itdiot put it there, you have a blown head gasket or theres a crack in the block or cylinder head
Blown head gasket, or a cracked head.
Calor gas heater or oil filled radiator?
My house has no gas supply, but is fitted with oil fired central heating. I can't afford the oil as it is costing me approx £40 a week and I am sure using electricity would be cheaper. I am using my dining room as a living room as it is smaller, therefore taking less heating.
I am using a fan heater in my sons bedroom which I put on for 1 hour before he goes to bed. I have a electric blanket on my bed which I use for about half an hour before I go to bed.
I just need something to heat my living room. I am in most of the day. What would be most effective and cheapest to run, a calour gas heater (using bottled gas) or an oil filled radiator?
Is anyone heating there house in a similar way? How much does your electricity cost and how long do you have your heaters on for?
Thanks in advanceCalor gas heater or oil filled radiator?
Calor Gas is the cheapest and most effective but it has one great snag. A calor heater can throw out a litre of moisture into the air per hour. That can do a lot of damage to your paintwork and bring on severe condensation problems on windows. A de humidifier would deal with that but they cost money to run and need frequent emptying.
Oil filled electric radiators hold their heat well and can be run economically together with a thermostat and a timer. So if you had it on 2 kilowatts but on and off every half hour, on a timer, the equivalent would be a very economical one kilowatt running costs. No messing either.
The comments above do make good sense but bear in mind what I said. Best of luck. DBCalor gas heater or oil filled radiator?
Firstly, bottled gas heaters produce 110% water from the original gas capacity, so your house will be full of water vapour. secondly, They burn-up the oxygen and produce carbon dioxide gas which makes you tired.. I know of two deaths, and one case of brain damage caused by these heaters. In certain European countries, it is illegal to sell them.
They are OK in the like of a vegetable shop with the door permanently open.
I can give you more information by email if you require it.
£40 A WEEK? Do you have your heating on all day or something? I have oil fuelled central heating, it's a 2 bed semi and I pay £40 a month to the oil company who then come and top up my tank when I need it. I usually have 2 deliveries a year. (1000 litre tank). I have the heating on from 4pm-10pm and it also heats the water of which we have a bath or shower each every day. You should get someone to have a look at your system, maybe you have a leak cos you shouldn't be using that much oil.
I am also on an electricity meter which costs £10 a week but there is no way I would use electric to heat as that is extortion!
My last house had no mains gas and we used a big red bottle of gas on the outside wall. The only problem was the condensation from it and the odd smell. The cheapest electric is the white meter tariff which you get with night storage heaters.
I was surprised when a work colleague informed me that his heating was by oil and it worked out a lot cheaper than anything else. Which I thought was funny but he insisted that he has cost-ed it all out and says that with the oil once you've bought a tank of it you are not worried of increasing bills.
One thing that I forgot to mention is The blue gas bottles that you get in these portable heaters cost a fortune and when you buy the big red bottles that must be kept outside of your house it is better to have a pair and you can buy an auto switch valve then when one is empty it switches over to the full one then you need not be out of gas.
I'd be wary of the fumes from the gas heater. They arent fatal but they do make you tired. I bought an electric halogen heater for £9.99 from Wilkinsons. Its efficient and has 3 bars and a safety cut out switch incase it gets knocked over.
Not only does the calor gas heater throw out more heat you can control your finances better because you pay for the refill when you need it and dont run up an even bigger electricity bill
calor gas heater
I find calor gas heater throws out more heat.
I am using a fan heater in my sons bedroom which I put on for 1 hour before he goes to bed. I have a electric blanket on my bed which I use for about half an hour before I go to bed.
I just need something to heat my living room. I am in most of the day. What would be most effective and cheapest to run, a calour gas heater (using bottled gas) or an oil filled radiator?
Is anyone heating there house in a similar way? How much does your electricity cost and how long do you have your heaters on for?
Thanks in advanceCalor gas heater or oil filled radiator?
Calor Gas is the cheapest and most effective but it has one great snag. A calor heater can throw out a litre of moisture into the air per hour. That can do a lot of damage to your paintwork and bring on severe condensation problems on windows. A de humidifier would deal with that but they cost money to run and need frequent emptying.
Oil filled electric radiators hold their heat well and can be run economically together with a thermostat and a timer. So if you had it on 2 kilowatts but on and off every half hour, on a timer, the equivalent would be a very economical one kilowatt running costs. No messing either.
The comments above do make good sense but bear in mind what I said. Best of luck. DBCalor gas heater or oil filled radiator?
Firstly, bottled gas heaters produce 110% water from the original gas capacity, so your house will be full of water vapour. secondly, They burn-up the oxygen and produce carbon dioxide gas which makes you tired.. I know of two deaths, and one case of brain damage caused by these heaters. In certain European countries, it is illegal to sell them.
They are OK in the like of a vegetable shop with the door permanently open.
I can give you more information by email if you require it.
£40 A WEEK? Do you have your heating on all day or something? I have oil fuelled central heating, it's a 2 bed semi and I pay £40 a month to the oil company who then come and top up my tank when I need it. I usually have 2 deliveries a year. (1000 litre tank). I have the heating on from 4pm-10pm and it also heats the water of which we have a bath or shower each every day. You should get someone to have a look at your system, maybe you have a leak cos you shouldn't be using that much oil.
I am also on an electricity meter which costs £10 a week but there is no way I would use electric to heat as that is extortion!
My last house had no mains gas and we used a big red bottle of gas on the outside wall. The only problem was the condensation from it and the odd smell. The cheapest electric is the white meter tariff which you get with night storage heaters.
I was surprised when a work colleague informed me that his heating was by oil and it worked out a lot cheaper than anything else. Which I thought was funny but he insisted that he has cost-ed it all out and says that with the oil once you've bought a tank of it you are not worried of increasing bills.
One thing that I forgot to mention is The blue gas bottles that you get in these portable heaters cost a fortune and when you buy the big red bottles that must be kept outside of your house it is better to have a pair and you can buy an auto switch valve then when one is empty it switches over to the full one then you need not be out of gas.
I'd be wary of the fumes from the gas heater. They arent fatal but they do make you tired. I bought an electric halogen heater for £9.99 from Wilkinsons. Its efficient and has 3 bars and a safety cut out switch incase it gets knocked over.
Not only does the calor gas heater throw out more heat you can control your finances better because you pay for the refill when you need it and dont run up an even bigger electricity bill
calor gas heater
I find calor gas heater throws out more heat.
I may have blown a head gasket. the radiator fluid went into the oil, but their is no oil in the radiator.....
does that indicate my engine could still be repairable.I may have blown a head gasket. the radiator fluid went into the oil, but their is no oil in the radiator.....
yes...but the cost is probably more than the car is worthI may have blown a head gasket. the radiator fluid went into the oil, but their is no oil in the radiator.....
It means there was more pressure in the cooling system than was in the crankcase. You won't know till it is torn down.
When we blew the head gasket on our bus, we had water in the oil, but not oil in the radiator.
If the engine got too hot some of the cylinders could have become scored from the heat. Then you would have to have the cylinders bored out and sleeves put in, or rebuild the engine entirely, or need a new engine.
It is repairable, just costly and time consuming.
Unless you have a strong love for this Shadow, it's time to bury her.
Oil in the radiator is not as serious as coolant in the oil. You could have damaged the engine bearings. There usually is not any oil in the cooling system when you blow a gasket, because the coolant is under a lot more pressure than the oil in the cylinder head.
I would have the oil pan removed and the bearings inspected while the head gasket is being repaired.
if it runs now, it is still repairable. It might be totalled, but you can try to fix it. I would have a local garage check it out and give you an estimate.
there are some additives for the radiator that are designed to repair small leaks...Chemi weld, Bars leak....
you could try running some of this in the system to stop the leak....
you will know its working if the car stops overheating...
if it works the car is repairable.....if not you will have to pull it apart to have a look...( if the head is cracked it may be an expensive fix)
yes...but the cost is probably more than the car is worthI may have blown a head gasket. the radiator fluid went into the oil, but their is no oil in the radiator.....
It means there was more pressure in the cooling system than was in the crankcase. You won't know till it is torn down.
When we blew the head gasket on our bus, we had water in the oil, but not oil in the radiator.
If the engine got too hot some of the cylinders could have become scored from the heat. Then you would have to have the cylinders bored out and sleeves put in, or rebuild the engine entirely, or need a new engine.
It is repairable, just costly and time consuming.
Unless you have a strong love for this Shadow, it's time to bury her.
Oil in the radiator is not as serious as coolant in the oil. You could have damaged the engine bearings. There usually is not any oil in the cooling system when you blow a gasket, because the coolant is under a lot more pressure than the oil in the cylinder head.
I would have the oil pan removed and the bearings inspected while the head gasket is being repaired.
if it runs now, it is still repairable. It might be totalled, but you can try to fix it. I would have a local garage check it out and give you an estimate.
there are some additives for the radiator that are designed to repair small leaks...Chemi weld, Bars leak....
you could try running some of this in the system to stop the leak....
you will know its working if the car stops overheating...
if it works the car is repairable.....if not you will have to pull it apart to have a look...( if the head is cracked it may be an expensive fix)
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