1995 Isuzu Trooper water and oil mixed

1995 ISUZU TROOPER
250,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FROGDOGG68
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i had no antifreeze fluit in the car just stright water.i drain the radiator to keep it from freezin.and now i have oil and water mixed together.could it b that the frozen ice inside the motor pushed my freeze plugs out.and made water and oil mixed together?
Jan 28, 2008 at 1:50 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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no. if a freeze plug popped it would only leak coolant externally. most likely the crack is inside the engine.
Jan 28, 2008 at 2:20 PM
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