Milky dipstick

KANNYK

MEMBER
2008 MAZDA CX-9
3.7L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
132,200 MILES

Engine get hot, and engine light is on. Check the oil and milky stain on the stick.

Friday, April 17th, 2020 AT 12:56 AM

4 Replies

ASEMASTER6371

MECHANIC
52,797 POSTS

Good morning,

This is an indication of oil mixing with coolant from a possible head gasket failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolantantifreeze-in-the-engine-oil

At this point, it would not be worth repairing the engine as the coolant mix damages the bearings in the motor as well.

It would be best to replace the engine with either a used or rebuilt engine.

Roy

SPONSORED LINKS

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

No

+1

Friday, April 17th, 2020 AT 3:44 AM

ASEMASTER6371

MECHANIC
52,797 POSTS

I attached a you tube video with coolant in the oil.

I also attached a picture of the location of the head gaskets for you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqyb2Ug3R8E

I included the procedure from youtube as well for your engine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhqNajYjewg

Roy

Image (Click to make bigger)

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

No

+1

Friday, April 17th, 2020 AT 12:26 PM

KANNYK

MEMBER
2 POSTS

Thanks for your prompt diagnosis. Do you know any reliable place to buy a used or rebuild engine? Thanks again, this is really helpful.

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

No

Friday, April 17th, 2020 AT 3:12 PM

ASEMASTER6371

MECHANIC
52,797 POSTS

Yes. Go to this site, www. Car-part. Com

Enter you zip code and your car information and they will list all the places that the engine along with contact information and emails.

I have used them many times and has great success.

Roy

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

No

Friday, April 17th, 2020 AT 3:44 PM

Milky dipstick

4 Replies

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Coolant In Oil Content

Sponsored links