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1989 Mercedes Benz Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Engine, Mechanic.
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Asked on April 27, 2008

1989 Other Mercedes Benz Models oil


Found oil in coolant expansion tank. What might be causing this problem?
Avatar Asked by RDorm12

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Replied on April 27, 2008

Hi there, as your model should have a separate trans cooler, it must be engine oil. If this is just started you may have a head problem starting,flush the coolant and check for any coolant in the oil, and at this stage just see if it continues, if so, the head will have to come off.

Mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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