Where is the oil gasket adapter located?

2008 SATURN VUE

125 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

OHHCINDY

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The radiator oil mixes with the water deposit. I have to change the oil gasket adapter, but I am having trouble finding the location of it in my engine.

Feb 12, 2022 at 3:13 PM

AL514

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Hello, are you saying you have oil in your coolant system? There is a Transmission Cooler line that runs through the Radiator. The transmission fluid will have more of a reddish look to it.

Here is a guide that will help with finding if a head gasket is blown.

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

However, are you suspecting that the oil filter adaptor housing is the issue? If so, I attached the process below on how to replace it so please run through this info and let us know what questions you have.

Thanks

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Feb 12, 2022 at 4:57 PM