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| Author: | user113 [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Water Found in Oil Analysis |
So, I recently got the results back from my latest Used Oil Analysis (UOA), and they found what looks to be antifreeze in the oil. Here is the report:  I would initially suspect the head gasket, is there anything else I should be looking for on this motor? Is this a common issue? I hope it isn't too expensive. |
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| Author: | ridenby [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Found in Oil Analysis |
Hope you stopped driving/running engine. Coolant is very hard on bearings. |
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| Author: | user113 [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Found in Oil Analysis |
Hmmm...the lab's comments said to check back in 4,000 miles, like it may be premature to make any diagnosis. But, I really don't want to take it to the dealer 
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Sat Apr 07, 2012 6:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Found in Oil Analysis |
There's also an Oil cooler under the Turbo you can blow gaskets there and leak antifreeze in (but it's not real common - mine did and I think one other) |
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| Author: | user113 [ Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Found in Oil Analysis |
Thanks for that bit of info about the oil cooler. Should something like that be detectable by a cooing system pressure test? I think that might be the next thing I need to do, unless there is a better way to track this down. On my Benz ('91 350 SDL) I suspected a coolant leak into the engine but it wasn't detectable until I had coolant flavored steam coming from the exhaust. Or, since it is such a lovely day today, maybe I'll wash it. I can't remember if I usually wash it in even years or odd. 
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| Author: | ridenby [ Sat Apr 07, 2012 8:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Found in Oil Analysis |
I forgot it is the labs Jeep.Drive on,it ain't my ride home. |
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| Author: | user113 [ Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Found in Oil Analysis |
Thanks, Ridenby, I needed that. I also got my L27 safety recall (rear lower control arms) in the mail, so I will take it in for both at the same time. My appointment is for Monday. Unfortunately, the accessory belt on my other car decided to start peeling apart today so I don't know how I will be getting to work next week. |
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| Author: | user113 [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Water Found in Oil Analysis |
Well, I got the Jeep back today. They changed the lower control arms, but they could not find any evidence of any coolant leak. The report read:  I have another oil sample that I sent in last Friday, those results should be back any day now. |
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