Oil in radiator

CHRIS1340

MEMBER
2003 HONDA ACCORD
2.4L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
150,000 MILES

Hello, I have the car listed above EX model and I have oil in my radiator. Looking like milky white. I know probably thinking head gasket immediately. Weird thing is the engine dipstick is clean it’s straight oil, oil cap is clean transmission dipstick is also clean. The Mayo Like liquid is only in radiator circulating through the cooling system. Want to know any thoughts, couple people suggested change radiator, some suggested oil cooler which somebody told me Honda engines don’t have any oil coolers so here I am. I’m planning to repair the engine, just want to know any thoughts.

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SCGRANTURISMO

MECHANIC
4,897 POSTS

Hello,

Unfortunately this is sure fire sign of a blown head gasket. Whenever you have coolant and engine oil commingling, it is either a blown head gasket or a cracked cylinder head or engine block. Here are a couple of links for you to go to below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolantantifreeze-in-the-engine-oil
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Please go through these guides and get back to us with what you decide to do. We can help you whatever you decide.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros