Coolant Mixed with Oil: Causes & How to Fix

Causes of engine oil mixed with coolant. Learn what to do if you've got engine oil mixed with coolant. I'll explain the common causes like a blown head gasket, cracked engine block, warped cylinder heads or faulty oil cooler that can lead to oil and coolant mixing. Ignoring a coolant and oil mix can destroy your engine! In this video, I cover the symptoms of coolant in engine oil like a milky oil cap, milky coolant reservoir, foamy oil and how it compromises lubrication causing increased friction and overheating. You'll learn the key signs of an oil and water mix and what needs to be repaired/replaced depending on the root issue. Caught early, oil mixed with coolant might mean just replacing a gasket or oil cooler. But letting it go can lead to catastrophic engine failure costing thousands. Whether it's a head gasket leak, cracked block, or other coolant leak causing the milky engine oil cap or frothy oil, don't ignore these signs! I give straight-to-the-point advice on diagnosing and fixing an engine oil and coolant mix, the causes, symptoms like milky oil, and what maintenance can prevent this nightmare scenario. Like, subscribe and let me know if you have any other questions!