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New User... 97 Lumina. Gas in my oil?

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Blackjack
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Oct 25, 2010, 6:48 PM

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New User... 97 Lumina. Gas in my oil? Sign In
Hello folks, new here, hoping for some help.

1997 Chevy Lumina
3.1L V6
150k miles

I've had to add water to the coolant tank a couple times in the last month, but I never saw any leaks. Then today I check the oil
and it's brown, WAAAY past the full mark on the dipstick, and smells of gasoline.

If it's something major, I hate to sink any money into it. I'm pressed for money as it is and would hate to have to get a new car, but
I'd hate more pouring money into fixing a car that isn't worth it.

Opinions, suggestions? Thanks in advance.


Hammer Time
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Oct 25, 2010, 7:11 PM

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Re: New User... 97 Lumina. Gas in my oil? Sign In
It sounds like you hate all your options.

It's very common for the intake manifold gasket to leak into crankcase. The only way to confirm that though is to remove the manifold and examine the gasket.



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Blackjack
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Oct 25, 2010, 8:12 PM

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Re: New User... 97 Lumina. Gas in my oil? Sign In
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It sounds like you hate all your options.

LOL, yeah, I guess that's true enough.

Do you think it would be ok enough to drive the thing about 10 miles to a car dealer?

(This post was edited by Blackjack on Oct 25, 2010, 8:13 PM)


Hammer Time
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Oct 26, 2010, 2:22 AM

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Re: New User... 97 Lumina. Gas in my oil? Sign In
NO, if you have water in the oil, you don't want to run the engine at all.



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Blackjack
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Oct 26, 2010, 3:08 AM

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Re: New User... 97 Lumina. Gas in my oil? Sign In
Ok then, I'll have it towed. Thanks for the info.





 
 
 






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