1st Gen Dakota Tech 1987 - 1996 Dodge Dakota Tech - The ultimate forum for technical help on the 1st Gen Dakota.

Small amount of oil in coolant

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 31, 2022 | 05:15 AM
  #1  
Princess_Kota's Avatar
Princess_Kota
Thread Starter
|
Amateur
Joined: May 2022
Posts: 37
Likes: 8
From: Ohio
Default Small amount of oil in coolant

There is a small amount of oil floating at the top of my coolant reservoir. Does this automatically mean my head gasket’s going, or could it be the oil cooler going? The oil cooler does look a bit rusty.
 
Reply
Old May 31, 2022 | 09:03 AM
  #2  
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Veteran: Air Force
Community Favorite
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 87,479
Likes: 4,223
From: Clayton MI
Default

What engine?
 
Reply
Old May 31, 2022 | 07:59 PM
  #3  
Princess_Kota's Avatar
Princess_Kota
Thread Starter
|
Amateur
Joined: May 2022
Posts: 37
Likes: 8
From: Ohio
Default

Originally Posted by HeyYou
What engine?
3.9L V6 4wd
 
Reply
Old Jun 1, 2022 | 10:49 AM
  #4  
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Veteran: Air Force
Community Favorite
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 87,479
Likes: 4,223
From: Clayton MI
Default

There really isn't a way for oil to get into the coolant via the engine. Pressure testing the cooling system wouldn't hurt though. Flushing the cooling system is probably overdue.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:02 PM.