1993 Ford Explorer Gas in oil

BONNIER

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1993 FORD EXPLORER
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
207,000 MILES

The oil level is way above what it should be. Its thin and smells like gas. How serious is this and how much work is it to fixing this problem?

Saturday, August 7th, 2010 AT 9:54 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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First, change the oil. Next, is the vehicle burning any oil? Is there any black smoke coming from the exhaust? Has the check engine light come on?

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Saturday, August 7th, 2010 AT 11:25 PM

BONNIER

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In response to Ur answer to my question. The smoke is white and it isn't burning any oil. I did change the oil and it runs better and the level is fine for the moment but I had done this before and after a period of time the level goes back up and you can smell the gas when you check the oil level on the dip stick and of course the oil is thin because the gas, I am assuming. The check engine light is not on. What weight and type of oil should I be using in this truck while I am having this problem until I can have it fixed?

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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 6:57 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Stay with what the manufacturer recommends as far as oil weight. The white smoke has me concerned. Usually, that is an indicator if a bad head gasket. Have you noticed the coolant level changing?

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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 10:54 PM