1999 Saturn SL1 Oil in my coolant reseviour

1999 SATURN SL1
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JRODIOUS
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Engine Cooling problem
1999 Saturn SL1 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

What does it mean when there is oil in my overflow reseviour?
Nov 30, 2008 at 2:41 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

oil in the coolant is a sign of a problem normally associated with the head , you may have the early signs of a faulty gasket or a cracked cylinder head.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 30, 2008 at 4:13 PM
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