2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette oil in the coolent

2000 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
14,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOXMAKER2112
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i have oil in the cooling system in which i was told is common with the 3.4 engines and is time i look into a new engine. the car runs strong and tight.So my question is, is this true of the 3.4 engines and is there anything i could do that can buy me time. thankyou for your reply marc
Jun 19, 2010 at 4:21 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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if engine running good and no overheating or other problems
should have the lower intake manifold gasket checked and replaced
very common problem
Jun 19, 2010 at 4:33 AM
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