1992 Toyota Corolla oil in my radiator

1992 TOYOTA COROLLA
154,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBERTBROWN31781
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what problems could be the result of oil in my radiator. how can the problem be resolved and what cost am i looking at.

robert
Jun 15, 2009 at 11:18 AM
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SARABROWNS
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Assuming no one Put oil in there...not a good sign! Is there antifreeze in your engine? Did you recently overheat your car? I'm just thinking to when the head gasket blew on my Chevy...The only way I know of oil getting into a radiator is if it got in from a head gasket leak...
Jun 15, 2009 at 1:27 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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As Sara said if it is oil then the headgasket, check the oil in the pan for a chocolate color.

If it is reddish, it could be the trans oil cooler is leaking inside radiator.
Jun 16, 2009 at 7:50 AM
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