1982 Toyota Corolla OVERHEAT

284,560 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAS_M
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first i send my car for servicing but after that my engine cooling went up. i kept losing the radiator water. Now i open my engine the engine oil it looks like brown colour. When i drive i hear water sound.
Jan 2, 2010 at 11:05 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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This is not a good sign, coolant in the oil will quickly destroy the main bearings.

Perform a compression test to determine if head gasket is problem.

What did shop do to car?
Jan 2, 2010 at 11:32 PM
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