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kahuna123_2000
04-12-2004, 01:37 AM
Well not only do I have a oil leak but im finding it in my coolant resevior. Any ideas, is my van history? Its not burning any smoke and I still have power..No overheating just the oil leak around my exhaust manifold about a quart a week...Should I get ready for a major problem or is there anyone out there knows whats going on?

Thanks
96 Dodge Caravan 2.4

digimon
04-12-2004, 10:53 AM
Oil in the coolant isn't too bad in itself but it can be sign of a larger problems to come. I think that you should get this looked at right away because the next thing could be water in the oil and that means engine job $$$$$. If you can get it fixed before that happens you can head for that big bill. But don't take your time about do it as soon as possible. About a quart a week is no little leak, thats major, it has to be somking from under the hood when you are driving. Ride On, digimon

a.karrick
08-13-2005, 12:10 AM
i have the same problem with my 97 caravan. Well it doesnt leak quite that much oil, but there is oil in the coolant reservoir.

slacker_53
08-13-2005, 09:08 AM
Oil in coolant is indicative of an intake manifold or head gasket. Coolant runs at less than 15 psi and oil psi runs 20 to 40 pounds, so a weak spot in either of these gaskets will cause oil to go to the coolant.

A total failure of these gaskets would dump coolant to the crankcase because of volume.

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