1996 Cadillac Deville oil in antifreeze

1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE
130,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRENTD1
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i accidentally poured a lil bit of oil into my antifreeze overfill, will this cause any mechanical problems?
Apr 23, 2010 at 1:37 AM
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FACTORYJACK
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Should not cause any mechanical problems. Worst case is that it softens the rubber hoses. If it was a small amount, had you known it before running, and tried to get it out? It will stay in the highest point in the system, which is usually the reservoir.
Apr 26, 2010 at 5:03 PM
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