dave94
Jan 25 2010, 04:48 AM
So my 01 Trans Am has oil mixed in with the anti-freeze, the radiator is full of it but engine does not have anti-freeze in it. So now I need to figure out where it is coming from. So does anyone have any ideas on where to look first? I was thinking the Intake manifold first and than check for a blown head gasket. Only problem is I'm not really sure how ti check either one of those. So any advice would help.
dave94
Jan 25 2010, 05:25 AM
(yes I'm replying to myself) So my car is a WS6, which means it should have a power steering cooler, and my power steering fluid has been low for a few months to where i'm adding a bottle a month, but i don't see any leaks. So I'm betting it's leaking into my radiator from the power steering cooler. Does that make sense, is it possible? Sounds easier to check than a head gasket.
Tyler
Jan 25 2010, 03:47 PM
A head gasket can be ruled out with a compression check. Your guess is as good as mine about the power steering. I would think if it keeps getting low that could be a possibility.
9T8W66
Jan 25 2010, 10:13 PM
I'm betting on the PS cooler leaking into the radiator hose. It's been known to happen before and IMO it isn't a very good design.
dave94
Jan 26 2010, 05:26 AM
Well since we all agree I will change the power steering cooler I priced it at auto zone and it costs $20. I will let you all now if it fixes it.
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