1997 Chevy Camaro oil leaking into coolant system.

1997 CHEVROLET CAMARO
78,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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What could be the cause for engine oil to be leaking into my coolant system?
Feb 11, 2010 at 3:07 PM
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ERNEST CLARK
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A blown head gasket, cracked block/cylinder head can cause oil to get into the coolant. Also, are you sure it's oil and not tranny fluid. Because if your radiator has a built-in trans cooler, sometimes the internal tank cracks and tranny fluid will leak into the coolant.
Feb 14, 2010 at 7:54 PM
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