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    Jan 23, 2010, 11:21 PM
    Preventing oil from mixing with your radiator coolant
    Notice traces of oil in the car radiator
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    Jan 24, 2010, 03:47 AM

    You don't mention the type of car and engine, sounds like maybe 3.1, could be bad head or intake gasket.
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    Jan 24, 2010, 05:28 AM

    Head gasket is likely leaking, due to overheating. Frequently, the head warps, valves get damaged, and the head gasket leaks, allowing oil to mix with coolant. Repairs frequently run $2,500+, if it's a 4-cylinder car.
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    Feb 19, 2010, 06:36 AM

    I'll third that diagnosis...
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    Mar 9, 2010, 07:18 PM
    I found sealup to stop this from occurring on my 1996 probe v6 gt, it had a slight amount of what appeared to be a small oil trail, I added some seal up a few days ago and the coolant is now clear.
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