2002 Chevy Impala Radiator full of oil.

2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA
97,500 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RMIGEL
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The car's radiator is full of oil, no water in the oil tho, and not blowing any smoke. Tell me the bad news?
Jun 8, 2010 at 11:02 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there, if red tinged check that the trans oil cooler in the radiator is not cracked (if this type of cooler is fitted), if black, normally a cracked head.

mark (mhpautos)
Jun 9, 2010 at 12:20 AM
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