Green color in the oil
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Green color in the oil I checked the oil today, and it has green in it, not golden brown like oil with a few 100 miles on it should have. Is it justifiable to pull the heads and see if i have a blown head gasket? I think so.... what do you guys think? how else is coolant getting in to the oil, the car drank about 1/4-1/2 gallon in 30 miles maybe, I did a compression check 205+ PSI in each clyinder.
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Re: Green color in the oil this is my friends car, he had the engine installed by a professional, and the coolant is green? I asked myself that question too. yes the coolant is green BTW, I have been adding orange dexcool, and water.... but its still greenish I havent done a full flush i guess thats why. but indeed the oil is green and it matches whats in the radiator pretty much. I know oil isnt suppose to look like this.....
Re: Green color in the oil You're going to know if it's coolant or not; water and oil don't mix. FWIW, I've seen some oils with varying colors. Also, he should be using Dexcool if it's an LS1. I've heard that mixing the Dexcool w/ glycol (green coolant) will create a sludge, of sort. I would recommend doing a complete flush and putting in 1/2 and 1/2 Dexcool and water.
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Re: Green color in the oil [quote]Originally posted by Trevor D:
<strong>You're going to know if it's coolant or not; water and oil don't mix. FWIW, I've seen some oils with varying colors. Also, he should be using Dexcool if it's an LS1. I've heard that mixing the Dexcool w/ glycol (green coolant) will create a sludge, of sort. I would recommend doing a complete flush and putting in 1/2 and 1/2 Dexcool and water.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Its mobil 1 oil. i will flush ASAP, ill chnage the oil too. so where is the water going from the radiotor? and when im looking at the dipstick what am i looking for i see metal specs(like a glitter) cuz of the new motor im sure. athen dark green with a darkish black hint behind it.
<strong>You're going to know if it's coolant or not; water and oil don't mix. FWIW, I've seen some oils with varying colors. Also, he should be using Dexcool if it's an LS1. I've heard that mixing the Dexcool w/ glycol (green coolant) will create a sludge, of sort. I would recommend doing a complete flush and putting in 1/2 and 1/2 Dexcool and water.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Its mobil 1 oil. i will flush ASAP, ill chnage the oil too. so where is the water going from the radiotor? and when im looking at the dipstick what am i looking for i see metal specs(like a glitter) cuz of the new motor im sure. athen dark green with a darkish black hint behind it.
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Re: Green color in the oil Hey guys green antifreeze and Dexcool mixed will turn to a jello like consistencey! It will do major damage to the cooling system ie the engine! I had a guy mix these two after a radiator swap to his personal pickup and KABLAM!! He popped the engine!
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Re: Green color in the oil some pics, i see black and green.
http://www.geocities.com/nickn212000/DCP_0315.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/nickn212000/DCP_0316.jpg
copy and paste link in to your browser.... or click on link add a space to the end and hit enter.... hehe
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Re: Green color in the oil So your saying the oil hasn't been changed since it was installed? It could be assembly lube that your seeing in the oil, could also be engine oil leak detection dye. Dexcool won't show up in engine oil as much as Green antifreeze does. Dexcool and oil mixed will make hydraulic lifters stick and clatter until warmed up also FYI <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
If there's coolant in the oil it will migrate to the bottom of the oil pan, so let it sit overnight then change the oil in the morning. If there is a problem you will see water come out of the drain hole before the oil starts coming out.
If there's coolant in the oil it will migrate to the bottom of the oil pan, so let it sit overnight then change the oil in the morning. If there is a problem you will see water come out of the drain hole before the oil starts coming out.
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Re: Green color in the oil [quote]Originally posted by Joseph:
<strong>So your saying the oil hasn't been changed since it was installed? It could be assembly lube that your seeing in the oil, could also be engine oil leak detection dye. Dexcool won't show up in engine oil as much as Green antifreeze does. Dexcool and oil mixed will make hydraulic lifters stick and clatter until warmed up also FYI <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
If there's coolant in the oil it will migrate to the bottom of the oil pan, so let it sit overnight then change the oil in the morning. If there is a problem you will see water come out of the drain hole before the oil starts coming out.</strong><hr></blockquote>
good ideas, and yes the oil has been changed already, this oil has maybe 300 miles on it?
<strong>So your saying the oil hasn't been changed since it was installed? It could be assembly lube that your seeing in the oil, could also be engine oil leak detection dye. Dexcool won't show up in engine oil as much as Green antifreeze does. Dexcool and oil mixed will make hydraulic lifters stick and clatter until warmed up also FYI <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
If there's coolant in the oil it will migrate to the bottom of the oil pan, so let it sit overnight then change the oil in the morning. If there is a problem you will see water come out of the drain hole before the oil starts coming out.</strong><hr></blockquote>
good ideas, and yes the oil has been changed already, this oil has maybe 300 miles on it?
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Re: Green color in the oil [quote]Originally posted by Joseph:
<strong>So your saying the oil hasn't been changed since it was installed? It could be assembly lube that your seeing in the oil, could also be engine oil leak detection dye. Dexcool won't show up in engine oil as much as Green antifreeze does. Dexcool and oil mixed will make hydraulic lifters stick and clatter until warmed up also FYI <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
If there's coolant in the oil it will migrate to the bottom of the oil pan, so let it sit overnight then change the oil in the morning. If there is a problem you will see water come out of the drain hole before the oil starts coming out.</strong><hr></blockquote>
good ideas, and yes the oil has been changed already, this oil has maybe 300 miles on it?
<strong>So your saying the oil hasn't been changed since it was installed? It could be assembly lube that your seeing in the oil, could also be engine oil leak detection dye. Dexcool won't show up in engine oil as much as Green antifreeze does. Dexcool and oil mixed will make hydraulic lifters stick and clatter until warmed up also FYI <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
If there's coolant in the oil it will migrate to the bottom of the oil pan, so let it sit overnight then change the oil in the morning. If there is a problem you will see water come out of the drain hole before the oil starts coming out.</strong><hr></blockquote>
good ideas, and yes the oil has been changed already, this oil has maybe 300 miles on it?
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Re: Green color in the oil [quote]Originally posted by MTWallet:
<strong>careful there, I think GM specifically advises Dexcool only. I don't know about others, but I'd heed that advice. <img src="gr_emb.gif" border="0"> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Dexcool is the only thing i add to my GM cars, I think the tstat isnt opening up though, will check tommorrow <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
<strong>careful there, I think GM specifically advises Dexcool only. I don't know about others, but I'd heed that advice. <img src="gr_emb.gif" border="0"> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Dexcool is the only thing i add to my GM cars, I think the tstat isnt opening up though, will check tommorrow <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
