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2000 Jeep Cherokee coolant mixing into oil

Tiny
WGABOY
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  • 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
Months back, oil gauge pegged.
last few weeks, ran hot sometimes after slow city traffic. Not always consistent.
fully serviced about week ago thought fixed. Oil gauge running more normal but
running hot again, . Twice I added coolant. Mechanic found oil in coolant dipstick too high.. Mech checking for possiblespull heads, maybe oil pan. Could problem start with faliure of oil pressure sensor leaking coolant then spread?
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Friday, April 24th, 2009 AT 1:34 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Oil sending unit doesnt have coolant running through it, it's more likly a head gasket, intake manifold gasket or a warped/cracked head. Pressure and block test the engine/radiator.
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