Antifreeze in my oil
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It didnt go into the overflow I've been keeping an eye on the pressure.
And the only reason I thought it might have been in the oil was because when i checked it it was waay up the dipstick but i forgot I started between pulling the stick out and wiping it off and checking it because i got detracted. Oil pressure has been between 40 and 45 and its stays at 185 with the new 180 state (yes I replaced the gasket as well)
I checked the tranny fliuld and its right at the full line and red. I did notice my passenger floor is wet again (not soaked but wet could this be from a leaky heater core? it doesnt look green and there at least 50% antifreeze I added water today because I didnt realize I poured pure antifreeze in the otherday (got a stockpile of it around) the carpet could also could be a leak in the weatherstripping although it looks fine.
And the only reason I thought it might have been in the oil was because when i checked it it was waay up the dipstick but i forgot I started between pulling the stick out and wiping it off and checking it because i got detracted. Oil pressure has been between 40 and 45 and its stays at 185 with the new 180 state (yes I replaced the gasket as well)
I checked the tranny fliuld and its right at the full line and red. I did notice my passenger floor is wet again (not soaked but wet could this be from a leaky heater core? it doesnt look green and there at least 50% antifreeze I added water today because I didnt realize I poured pure antifreeze in the otherday (got a stockpile of it around) the carpet could also could be a leak in the weatherstripping although it looks fine.
Why didn't we think of the heater core in the first place
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From: Home: Southern KY; Stationed: Southern California
If there is an air bubble then it could be coming from whatever leak may exist.
If it isn't hard to reach the heater core I would try and look at it. Some telltale signs are leaking coming from the vents near the floors, coolant in the floor, low fluid, air bubbles.
The wet floor would be the most prominent item on the list. To double check your door just pour some water down the door and see if it leaks in through the weatherstripping. Or you mix the coolant a little stronger than usual and see if the smell is strong. Finally, run the heater and see if you can smell the coolant through the vents. If you experience any of these issues, you might have a broken heater core.
If it isn't hard to reach the heater core I would try and look at it. Some telltale signs are leaking coming from the vents near the floors, coolant in the floor, low fluid, air bubbles.
The wet floor would be the most prominent item on the list. To double check your door just pour some water down the door and see if it leaks in through the weatherstripping. Or you mix the coolant a little stronger than usual and see if the smell is strong. Finally, run the heater and see if you can smell the coolant through the vents. If you experience any of these issues, you might have a broken heater core.