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Transmission Coolant Lines filled with Oil

Old Jan 28, 2024 | 06:07 AM
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Transmission Coolant Lines filled with Oil

Have oil coming from what I can tell are the coolant lines from transmission to radiator I find this odd and wishful thinking tells me it was at one point poured into the coolant by mistake 😂 it’s bizarre as there was no oil in the radiator upon draining it honestly, also heater core going luke warm then hot then stuck on luke warm. Every system was in question, replaced head gaskets and pistons rings as was “super jumpy” at 40MPH and could not produce throttle after 40-50MPH of speed have some blow-by also went and got it all together EXCEPT FOR radiator as this system was aiming finger at, started the engine for a quick WTF and oil (old nasty black oil) came from these lines I understand there is a type of oil cooler system connected to the radiator Can anyone give me some more information please on what I just wrote.
This oil was old had new oil in it before any issues took place so it’s been there clogged perhaps?! After I slit the radiator line (cold for days) massive pressure misted out the coolant enough oddity to bring me here thinking it’s not some type of gasket anyway LMK what’s your take on it.


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Old Jan 28, 2024 | 06:58 AM
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Uh. Automatic transmission cooler lines will have transmission fluid in them. There is a separate transmission cooler tank inside the radiator.
If the transmission fluid is burnt and dark, it may look like oil.
Old Jan 28, 2024 | 07:34 AM
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X2^^^^^^

If the transmission cooler in the radiator had failed there would be coolant in the transmission and transmission fluid in the radiator

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Old Jan 28, 2024 | 08:36 AM
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The t-stat/low coolant is the source of the heater problem.
Old Jan 28, 2024 | 09:23 AM
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So. Why did you cut those lines ? They disconnect at either end. Now you’ll need to buy new ones.

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Old Jan 28, 2024 | 11:21 PM
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Thanks yeah was thinking oil for a minute though was caked coal @&$? Then seen today some red DexCool.
Radiator failed absolutely the dealership I got it from all sales final and regret it greatly due to this @&$! Otherwise it was a great ride the 3 weeks it was running smooth? Hope to get it running tonight before installing a new radiator had it going yesterday in idle which was fantastic though today did not want to do the same needs crank shaft seal new the harmonic now also there is lots of pressure inside the engine which was not expected just checked the diagram again to confirm ok thanks
Old Jan 28, 2024 | 11:26 PM
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X2^^^^^^

If the transmission cooler in the radiator had failed there would be coolant in the transmission and transmission fluid in the radiator
Alright did not wanna hear it though needed someone to say it LOFL back at it like a bad habit then looks like this extended through all systems pissed off beyond there was no way to know some components on this thing are designed by a dude with head up ass how difficult would it REALLY HAVE BEEN for real to change up the cooling system some as so one can check up on a regular$&(?
Old Jan 28, 2024 | 11:28 PM
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So. Why did you cut those lines ? They disconnect at either end. Now you’ll need to buy new ones.
EVERYTHING is fused struts all steering bolts it’s one of those lame TikTok cars at this point HAD to and did not expect for that pressure days after sitting and am shocked the thing went for that much time
Old Jan 29, 2024 | 07:53 AM
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Transmission coolers incorporated into the radiator is as old as automatic transmissions. NOT a HHR thing.
I think you are also complaining about no dipstick; The ATF doesn't have anywhere to go besides the ground under the car, easier to look where you park.
The hoses at the radiator are spring loaded connections not bolts, you use a special $2 tool. No cutting needed. Now you are looking at another $50 or so to replace them.
Disconnected words a sentence do not make.
Old Jan 29, 2024 | 09:12 AM
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The Dexcool coolant is an orange colour when fresh and new . Older could be a darker colour

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