2001 Volkswagen Passat Replace Oil Coolant Still Getting Resivor Flushed Over

2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
11,522 MILES
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we replace a oil coolant and the oil is still getting in the resivor. we flushed it over and over and we dont no what to do
Oct 24, 2012 at 3:38 PM
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What engine do you have in your passat?

Did you say you replaced the oil cooler? Oil coolers leak oil into the cooling system when they go bad:

Here's a video I made (Pressure testing the cooler to check if it is leaking)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNYx4Xjr8-I&feature=plcp

If the oil cooler was replaced, then the only other places oil can enter the system is through the
head gasket.

Thomas
Oct 24, 2012 at 5:05 PM
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Can't help if you don't reply!

Thomas
Oct 26, 2012 at 12:21 PM
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