Where is my oil going? Oil consumption/smoke - Page 3

Dieselmad · April 3rd, 2012, 00:32

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Originally Posted by jonahkuzma

Do not really smell any exhaust fumes when popping the oil fill cap. Taking the head off, to check the head gasket, will be a little beyond my skill set.

I am going to do a full coolant flush to get all the oil out and to see if the oil re-contaminates the coolant reservoir.

I am thinking I may have multiple issues going on...have to start isolating individual problems.

If the oil re-contaminates the coolant then i would start by checking the head gasket first. While the head is off ask your mechanic that you want to check it for yourself and also check the sleeves.

jonahkuzma · April 3rd, 2012, 11:03

Will take note to check head gasket if I recontaminate the coolant.

Thanks

jonahkuzma · April 12th, 2012, 10:48

Coolant reservoir recontaminated with oil after 2 days of driving. Time to look at the head gasket now.

Dieselmad · April 14th, 2012, 00:18

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Originally Posted by jonahkuzma

Coolant reservoir recontaminated with oil after 2 days of driving. Time to look at the head gasket now.

Sorry to hear. While the head is off ask the mechanic to check for piston play and wear and also the valve play in the guides.