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Old 06-19-2003, 02:21 PM
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a couple weeks ago when i changed my t-stat there was some spillage on to the intake and calve covers so i tried to soak it up but some i couldnt get at so i just drove it around hoping it would burn it up. do u think that any of it would have seeped through the gaskets or got in the oil? should I shange my oil?
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Shouldn't be toooo much of a big deal, but to be safe, change the oil....couldn't hurt. IMO, maybe the gurus will correct me
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There is no way that any coolant can get thru your calve cover gasket and into your oil unless you can see noticable oil leakage around it. I wouldnt be worried about it.
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What if tho? lets say it did happen? how much coolant leak into the engine would determine the need for an oil change?
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Tru Tru good call Jr my point exactly.
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