1G Milky oil

[Kettlar 91 laser rs]

I changed my oil today, it was about 2200 miles since the last change. When i changed it the first time i noticed the oil was a lil milky and i couldn't really see through it. This time i changed it, it seemed like it was the same or worse in terms of milkyness. My antifreeze was low as well. The engine is original and only has 52k miles on it. I guess what im asking is where are common points of failure that might lead to me to be having these problems. My daily drivers brake line busted and this is my only vehicle that is safe to drive. So i cant have it blow up on me as well. There is a little white smoke when i start it but not an extraordinary amount at least i do not think it is. I am trying to add videos but im not sure if it will add them or not.

 

[fwdmaster]

Has your car been overheating ? That’s a sign of a blown head gasket, water and oil mixture.

 

[Kettlar 91 laser rs]

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Has your car been overheating ? That’s a sign of a blown head gasket, water and oil mixture.

No it hasnt been overheating. It stays within the range of the temp gauge but its the stock one which i hear can be wishy washy. Since it doesnt overheat it has led me to believe it could be the turbo or intercooler system? Im not exactly too sure. I doubt the turbo has been inspected properly and i havent inspected it myself yet. Yes i know youre suppose to inspect them when you change your oil. I just havent got around to it and im not super knowledgable on it yet

 

[fourgsixty3]

Does your car have the OEM water cooled oil cooler?

 

[Kettlar 91 laser rs]

Does your car have the OEM water cooled oil cooler?

I can’t say for 100% but i believe so. The car has only 52k miles and for the most part appears to be all stock. It did take a front end collision i believe, the fenders and bumpers are not original. Maybe the collision couldve messed something up

 

[fourgsixty3]

Those sandwich oil coolers are failure prone. Although, since oil pressure is higher than coolant pressure you'd probably see oil in the coolant as well but I'd start there.

 

[Kettlar 91 laser rs]

Those sandwich oil coolers are failure prone. Although, since oil pressure is higher than coolant pressure you'd probably see oil in the coolant as well but I'd start there.

I will, is there an aftermarket oil cooler i should buy or should i just try to find an oem? As far as i know i havent seen any oil in my coolant but i havent really inspected it if im being honest. Thank you for all the help!

 

[fourgsixty3]

In order to run an aftermarket oil cooler you would need a different oil filter housing but before you start throwing parts at it make sure that you, in fact, need to. Diagnose the sandwich oil cooler and replace if needed.

 

[Kettlar 91 laser rs]

How would one go about diagnosing the Sandwich Oil Cooler? Is there a good oem replacement out there if i do need to replace it

 

[Sirius1995]

do you run the engine with e85?

 

[fourgsixty3]

How would one go about diagnosing the Sandwich Oil Cooler? Is there a good oem replacement out there if i do need to replace it

It would probably be best to remove it from the OFH but can be done without doing so. Make sure to clamp the coolant lines going to it and remove both. Cap off one side and apply enough vacuum on the other side. If you see a drop then it is leaking internally.

 

[pauleyman]

How would one go about diagnosing the Sandwich Oil Cooler? Is there a good oem replacement out there if i do need to replace it

Read this thread

https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/oil-in-coolant.535163/page-2#post-153812247

 

[Kettlar 91 laser rs]

Appreciate all the help fellas!

 

[1cleangsx]

I thought the 1990 models were the only year with the oil cooler

 

[greddy_1700]

I thought the 1990 models were the only year with the oil cooler

They were the only year with an external oil cooler. All other years use a coolant cooled oil filter housing.