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Re: is this normal?

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Originally Posted by vitalmuncie View Post

there is cream on my radiator cap, the coolant was low though. is it normal to get this way?
First, look at your exhaust to see if there is any steam that continues to come out after the engine is warmed up. If there is, this means that water is getting into your combustion chamber and usually indicates a blown head gasket. Drain your oil from the oil pan and look to see if there is any water in your oil. If there is, it will show up looking milky. Since you are low on water, this probably means that you have a leaking head gasket or (worse case scenario) a crack somewhere that is allowing the oil and cooling system to mix.
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