2002 Saturn Vue oil leaking into coolant

Tiny
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  • 2002 SATURN VUE
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  • AUTOMATIC
  • 165,000 MILES
We have oil leaking into our coolant. Found it in the overflow tank. However, the Vue is not overheating and not using that much oil.
Sunday, October 26th, 2014 AT 9:12 PM

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Tiny
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Are you sure it is motor oil and not trans fluid?
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Monday, October 27th, 2014 AT 4:48 AM
Tiny
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I am unsure. How would the transmission fluid bleed into the coolant?
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Monday, October 27th, 2014 AT 6:19 PM
Tiny
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The cooler for the transmission runs through the radiator. I have seen them go bad internally. As a result, ATF mixes into the cooling system via the radiator. If it is motor oil, then I have a concern regarding the head gasket.
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2014 AT 5:03 AM

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