oi in radiator

2002 KIA CARNIVAL
30,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MRBINTANG
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kia carnaval 2002,v6.i have black oil in radiator,car runs fine an no overheating
Nov 18, 2010 at 4:02 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you are getting oil in the coolant, then chances are you have a bad head gasket. Check both the engine oil and the trans fluid to make sure there is no evidence of coolant contamination. Let me know what you find.
Nov 18, 2010 at 4:58 AM
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MRBINTANG
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cheers,my daughter will be dow on th weekend an i will chek
thanks
Nov 18, 2010 at 5:08 AM
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