Red oil light
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A photo of oil cooler or heat exchanger, coolant runs through it and there is a possibility the tubes have corrosion and pin holes, allowing coolant into the oil or oil into your cooling system. Coolant in the oil would thin out the oil
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The filter gets compressed from the cap being installed correctly. Assuming that the pin on the bottom seals into the hole in the housing. Every one that I have removed was compressed like your pic.
The oil does not move up/down, it does not compress the filter. The pressure exerted would cause a bulge, if anything. Don't panic!
DexCool is orange not red. What color antifreeze are you using?
The oil does not move up/down, it does not compress the filter. The pressure exerted would cause a bulge, if anything. Don't panic!
DexCool is orange not red. What color antifreeze are you using?
I use the dexcool for GM stuff. I get the cheaper concentrate then mix it myself since its been needing so much coolant replaced. I cant imagine my mixing was off more than 10-20ml per container (very small amount) I cant imagine it would impact the car this much.
I did an oil change. Car is running fine. No extra codes. I tried not to go above 2.5k rpm. No stalling, engine light, sputtering.
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The coolant in the engine oil has a cloudy white appearance + white foam sometimes...
just a thought: can automatic transmission hydraulic fluid get into the engine oil? if possible, this could explain the red color.
The coolant in the engine oil has a cloudy white appearance + white foam sometimes...
just a thought: can automatic transmission hydraulic fluid get into the engine oil? if possible, this could explain the red color.
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Got car back from mechanic. Couldn't finish the pressure test on the coolant since the 2 fitting where the fill cap goes on was cracked and leaking. I ordered a new one as well as the 2 hoses that come off of it.
They said they tested the coolant/oil for exhaust or something and don't think it's a head gasket. He said if it was a head gasket the car would be over heating.
wondering if I should try go find a vtec experienced mechanic since those engines are basically the same thing right? (Dohc vvt)
got a decent "we don't have experience with this motor" vibes.
he said the oil pressure light might just be the sensor? I swapped it a while ago because it was leaking. I forgot what brand I went with.
it didnt come on as I drove it home and around town for $20 minutes.
Next steps: drop oil pan. Re-inspect timing components and oil pump. Anything else I should look into? Or ask the mechanic? I have to wait till the parts come in to install them and finish the pressure test. Although I'm not sure I feel very smart paying $200 for a test I could have done myself for half the price. They tried to charge me $589 out the door to fix the part 😂😂😂😂 nah I can swap a few hoses for $80, thanks anyway.
They said they tested the coolant/oil for exhaust or something and don't think it's a head gasket. He said if it was a head gasket the car would be over heating.
wondering if I should try go find a vtec experienced mechanic since those engines are basically the same thing right? (Dohc vvt)
got a decent "we don't have experience with this motor" vibes.
he said the oil pressure light might just be the sensor? I swapped it a while ago because it was leaking. I forgot what brand I went with.
it didnt come on as I drove it home and around town for $20 minutes.
Next steps: drop oil pan. Re-inspect timing components and oil pump. Anything else I should look into? Or ask the mechanic? I have to wait till the parts come in to install them and finish the pressure test. Although I'm not sure I feel very smart paying $200 for a test I could have done myself for half the price. They tried to charge me $589 out the door to fix the part 😂😂😂😂 nah I can swap a few hoses for $80, thanks anyway.
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