What causes coolant to go out of an engine?
What causes coolant to go out of an engine? If you suspect coolant has mixed with the engine oil, repair the problem as soon as possible. Antifreeze in the oil can damage the cylinders and pistons. Operating the engine at higher the normal temperature may cause coolant loss. Can a blown head gasket cause a coolant leak? Just like a combustion leak into the cooling system, a blown head gasket, cracked head or block, or faulty oil cooler lines can cause coolant to leak into the engine oil. Often, you can tell coolant has leaked into the lubricating system by...