1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass oil in coolant

1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass mileage: 120,000. I removed the radiator cap and found oil mixed in the water inside the radiator, I suspect a blown head gasket, what do you think?
Nov 8, 2010 at 10:51 PM
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That is a possibility but if your car is equipped with an automatic transmission, the transmission cooler in the radiator may have failed. That is a more likely cause of your problem.
Nov 8, 2010 at 10:55 PM