2005 Chevy Cavalier water in my oil

Tiny
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2005 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Automatic 168000 miles

my dad just recently changed my oil. While driving it, it has stuttered alittle bit and wasn't acting right. When I checked my oil it had water in it. What does that mean? It doesn't run hot
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 AT 1:36 PM

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Tiny
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Coolant in oil is an indication of a bad headgasket or intake manifold gasket.

Start by having a compression test to rule out headgasket.

Have this done ASAP, as coolant in oil will destroy main bearings and you may need a new or used engine.
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