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Engine Oil had brown frothy streaks in it

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Old 04-03-2013, 12:41 PM
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So I changed the oil in my 2002 Honda Odyssey yesterday and the used oil in the pan had tanish/brown streaks running through it. There were also some frothy bubbles. It looked like something was leaking into my oil... any thoughts? Here's a pic...
 
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Old 04-04-2013, 08:01 AM
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welcome to the forum. Possible radiator fluid. after your oil change, monitor your rad fluid level. also checking your oil fill cap, it would also show a bit of brown color or water on the cap.
 
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Old 04-04-2013, 10:18 AM
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Yep ,as stated, coolant in oil.
 
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Old 04-04-2013, 12:09 PM
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coolant was my first thought. I've been checking the levels and their fine. Also, the radiator is only 2 years old and the coolant is still bright green... no rust coloring at all
 
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Old 04-04-2013, 12:10 PM
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Also the oil filler cap looks perfectly normal
 
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Old 04-05-2013, 04:59 PM
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It's possible that there is some condensation in the crank case,I would drive it a few hundred and change it again.
 
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could be a blown head gasket has the car overheated lately ???.
 

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