What Causes Engine Oil to Leak into the Radiator?
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Causes of engine oil in the car radiator: 1. Blown head gasket: After the head gasket is damaged, the oil passage and coolant passage become connected. Since the oil pressure is higher than the coolant pressure, the oil enters the coolant passage and then the radiator. Observe air bubbles escaping from the surface of the radiator coolant. After stopping the engine, the coolant will flow into the oil passage and then into the oil pan. 2. Cracked cylinder liner: Due to the high fuel pressure in the cylinder, oil and diesel are "squeezed" into the coolant through cracks in the cylinder liner under high pressure. Observe the surface of the coolant for intense movement of air bubbles. 3. Faulty oil cooler: During assembly or manufacturing of the oil cooler, cracks in the cooling tubes, poor welding, or freezing and cracking of the cooling tubes due to not draining the coolant properly in winter can cause oil to enter the coolant. If you observe the surface of the radiator coolant, it is generally calm.