1997 Chevy Camaro oil leaking into coolant system.

Tiny
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 78,000 MILES
What could be the cause for engine oil to be leaking into my coolant system?
Thursday, February 11th, 2010 AT 3:07 PM

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Tiny
ERNEST CLARK
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A blown head gasket, cracked block/cylinder head can cause oil to get into the coolant. Also, are you sure it's oil and not tranny fluid. Because if your radiator has a built-in trans cooler, sometimes the internal tank cracks and tranny fluid will leak into the coolant.
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