1996 GMC Jimmy coolant leak

Tiny
CRAIG WILLIFORD
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  • 1996 GMC JIMMY
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 145,000 MILES
My engine overheated so checked my coolant and it was pretty much gone. I then checked the oil dipstick to find out that my coolant had gotten into the oil. What to do? Should I drop the oil immediately? Is this a head gasket problem? Will I have to rebuild?
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 AT 2:28 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This is sounding like a head problem, I would get a head check done, this will detect exhaust gasses in the cooling system, a sure sign of head gasket or cracked head, but with the coolant in the oil I would be saying the head or gasket id faulty.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 AT 4:44 PM

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