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Old 01-24-2009, 04:07 PM   #5
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Re: Radiator Question

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Originally Posted by Vendetto
Well let's say that it did, would it show up in a day? a month?
If the HG blew in that way, the coolant would start leaking into the oil virtually immediately, as soon as the engine warmed up and the cooling system developed some pressure.
Look at the engine oil dipstick. As soon as the oil starts to look foggy and opaque, like a chocolate milkshake, the coolant has made its way to the oil.
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