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slimflex2
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high mileage oil

Post by slimflex2 »

Hey guys need your help.l just changed my oil to high mileage.before l start the car,l check oil level and its in original color but once started up the oil looks white with some bubbles in it but after a minute or two it turns back to its original color.what could b the problem.or is it because it is cold ?thanks

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Post by osman »

white with bubbles?
you might have coolant in your oil.
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Post by FlyingVolvo »

Can you take a picture? It's normal for the oil to be a little agitated when the car is running. I always have a tiny bit of bubbles on mine, but it still looks like oil.
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slimflex2
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Post by slimflex2 »

l dont think its the head gasket.my radiator is leaking and its visible. it gets to normal oil color after it warms up with noo bubbles or white color.even before l get it started the oil looks fine.

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Post by s70glt novice[Will] »

look in the coolant tank. If theres oil in there.... theres your problem.
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Post by slimflex2 »

theres no oil in the coolant. if there should be oil in the coolant what color would that be?black? my coolant looks green.

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