1996 GMC Jimmy coolant leak

1996 GMC JIMMY
145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CRAIG WILLIFORD
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my engine overheated so checked my coolant and it was pretty much gone. I then checked the oil dipstick to find out that my coolant had gotten into the oil. what to do? should i drop the oil immediately? is this a head gasket problem? will i have to rebuild?
Apr 2, 2009 at 7:28 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This is sounding like a head problem, i would get a head check done, this will detect exhaust gasses in the cooling system, a sure sign of head gasket or cracked head, but with the coolant in the oil i would be saying the head or gasket id faulty.

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 2, 2009 at 9:44 AM
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