Coolant leaking into the engine?

Tiny
FREDDIE01
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  • 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
  • 2.3L
  • 4WD
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  • 100,000 MILES
Car has been driving very well since timing belt change a month ago. I went for service and the garage noticed it was running low on coolant. They eventually found that coolant was leaking into the engine. They seem to be sure that the engine needs replacing but all the research I have done suggests it requires stripping and replacement of any damaged parts. As mentioned, it is running fine, has not overheated and the temperature seems normal when running. Please help. Thanks, Steve Burgess
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 AT 6:21 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Generally, there is only one way for coolant to get into the oil which is blown head gasket, but you may have a cracked head or block, but if coolant is leaking into the oil you will have "chocolate milk" for oil.

Please go over this guide to see what I am talking about:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 AT 1:31 PM

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