Head Gaskets Gone?

Prdbyford1 · Nov 27, 2008

I just had to pull my oil filter in order to get my motor mount in, and when draining the oil I noticed it looked quite brown. The oil has only been in the car for 30 miles or so. Is this color due to the fact that it has hardly been run? The temp does flictuate and get warmer as I move and cooler when I idle. I don't smell coolant at all, which I thought was a sure sign. Any ideas? Thanks is advance.

forcefed5pt0 · Nov 27, 2008

if you dont see green stripes in the oil or foam, i would say its just dirty, it dont take long for oil to show dirt

uncltrvlnmatt · Nov 27, 2008

Are you losing coolant and can't find a leak? Are you getting compresion into the cooling system?

If you have coolant in the oil, you oil will turn a milky brown, like muddy coffee. You may see green spots on the dipstick. Remove and check you PCV valve, you might find coolant residue on it.

Prdbyford1 · Dec 2, 2008

The oil looked somewhat milky and I have been losing coolant for awhile and have found no leak. Probably lost a gasket. Just have to add it to the growing list of projects. LOL

LAFENATU · Dec 2, 2008

Prdbyford1 said:
I just had to pull my oil filter in order to get my motor mount in, and when draining the oil I noticed it looked quite brown. The oil has only been in the car for 30 miles or so. Is this color due to the fact that it has hardly been run? The temp does flictuate and get warmer as I move and cooler when I idle. I don't smell coolant at all, which I thought was a sure sign. Any ideas? Thanks is advance.

Probably from condensation and lousy circulation from not being driven very much.

Prdbyford1 said:
The oil looked somewhat milky and I have been losing coolant for awhile and have found no leak. Probably lost a gasket. Just have to add it to the growing list of projects. LOL

Well that is another story, I didn't see that when I made my first response..heh.

Most likely a bad head gasket..you can do a die test to make sure.