2002 Saturn Vue oil into cooling system

FERITO

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2002 SATURN VUE
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
80,000 MILES

Hi. I have a saturn vue 2002.I got it 3 months ago. But I saw from radiator the water there was mixed with oil, looks like chocolate milk. But from the enginee the oil is clean, but is consuming some oil. Can you suggest me if this is a big problem or it's some thing simple to fix. I really appraciate your help, in order to find the right support, some mechanic person told that I have to replace the enginee complete. It may be cost a lot. Thank so very much.

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there, you may have a crack in the cylinder head, unfortunately there is no way of checking this with out removing the head.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Monday, February 2nd, 2009 AT 9:49 PM

FERITO

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Thanks for reply, do you think with a seller liquid can fix this issue?

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Monday, February 2nd, 2009 AT 10:26 PM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

I would never rely on these products, they can work for a while but the problem will always be there and you will have to fix it at some stage, also you run the risk of doing more damage if the crack expands, but this is your call.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Monday, February 2nd, 2009 AT 10:47 PM

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Mark, do you know how much money I will spend in repair the crack in the cylinder head?

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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 AT 8:01 PM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

This is just unknown as the head if cracked will have to be tested to check the extent of the damage, crackers can be simple or difficult, it just depends on where it is and how bad it is, there is just no way to know until you can view it, sorry.

Mark (mhpautos)