Engine, Drivetrain & Forced-Induction Have Technical Questions or Done Modifications to the G35? Find out the answer in here! (View All Posts)
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Found Oil In coolant when i replaced radiator

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Dec 13, 2012 | 04:34 PM
  #1  
smokinaces05's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 167
Likes: 2
From: 323 Los Angeles
Exclamation Found Oil In coolant when i replaced radiator

So as the title states when i replaced my radiator last week i flushed out the coolant completely to find oil that was mixed with my coolant.

My car is running fine and the thing is im seeing that when i cold start my car there is a little bit of oil leaking on my drive way, its not a major leak but i did notice it, check my oil stick and the oil looks good but every time i start my car a bit of oil leaks. when i drive to work and go out to lunch though i check under the car and there is no oil leaking under the car

When i was changing my radiator as i was under the car i did notice it seems like oil is coming from the area where my oil filter is at, possibly my oil cooler seal?
 
Reply
Old Dec 13, 2012 | 07:14 PM
  #2  
terrorx7's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 335
Likes: 11
Originally Posted by smokinaces05
So as the title states when i replaced my radiator last week i flushed out the coolant completely to find oil that was mixed with my coolant.

My car is running fine and the thing is im seeing that when i cold start my car there is a little bit of oil leaking on my drive way, its not a major leak but i did notice it, check my oil stick and the oil looks good but every time i start my car a bit of oil leaks. when i drive to work and go out to lunch though i check under the car and there is no oil leaking under the car

When i was changing my radiator as i was under the car i did notice it seems like oil is coming from the area where my oil filter is at, possibly my oil cooler seal?
You should take it somewhere and get a compression test done to see if you may have a blown head gasket or something.
 
Reply
Old Dec 18, 2012 | 12:39 PM
  #3  
Tolboothwilley™'s Avatar
Former G35driver Vendor
iTrader: (37)
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,081
Likes: 73
From: Las Vegas
check your oil - are you seeing water in your oil too?
 
Reply
Old Dec 18, 2012 | 12:41 PM
  #4  
smokinaces05's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 167
Likes: 2
From: 323 Los Angeles
no water in the oil
 
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2013 | 06:01 PM
  #5  
RedG's Avatar
<--12 More Years
iTrader: (9)
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 690
Likes: 2
From: M.I.A.M.I SouthFL
Premier Member

My buddy had the same problem on his VW, the oil filter housing had to be change and the problem went away.
 
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2013 | 10:42 AM
  #6  
Blue Dream's Avatar
I drove ttrank's car solo
iTrader: (50)
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 18,299
Likes: 1,488
From: By the sea, Tx
G35 sedan w/ too much money in mods
Premier Member

Oil cooler gasket is a common issue on our cars. Mine was replaced at 47K under warranty, but it's an easy DIY.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
KevinnnVo
Engine, Drivetrain & Forced-Induction
3
Oct 14, 2024 04:33 PM
Blakearold
G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07
13
Aug 27, 2015 12:37 PM
yassy
G35 Sedan V35 2003-06
2
Aug 3, 2015 12:24 AM
joedaddy1
Engine, Drivetrain & Forced-Induction
0
Jul 28, 2015 02:58 PM
newg37
G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07
1
Jul 26, 2015 09:32 AM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:16 PM.