2004 Jeep TJ Oily residue in radiator (overflow)

TMINIMAC

MEMBER
2004 JEEP WRANGLER TJ
6 CYL
4WD
MANUAL
71,000 MILES

Just discovered an oil/oily residue in my radiator overflow tank. I had the oil changed last week and they informed me that the oil that they drained did not any water/anti freeze in it. What could be the cause of my oily radiator?

Sunday, July 26th, 2009 AT 7:35 PM

1 Reply

MHPAUTOS

MECHANIC
31,938 POSTS

Hi there,

Keep an eye on the oil & coolant, do a coolant flush with a cleaning agent to try and remove as much oil residue as possible, if this continues you may have a head or gasket problem developing.

Mark (mhpautos)