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69heavychevy · 09-02-2010, 01:06 AM

Hello guys,

I was just wondering if theres any special procedures i should do when changing my oil after getting coolant mixed in with it.
I was thinking of filling her up a couple times with some cheap generic oil, run it for a few minutes. Then drain for a couple hours each time.
Sounds good?? any other idea??
thanks!

treveiger · 09-02-2010, 01:14 AM

Thats what i would do, i never had a problem with getting coolant in the oil but as long as you get the coolant/oil out for the most part and fill it up flush it a few times i cant see that being a bad idea. I think one of the board members did this, i remember reading it not too long ago. Ive heard of people that take there quads after they sink them in the lake do this and never had a problem with it.

**El Jay** · 09-02-2010, 01:14 AM

How much coolant & how did it get in there?

If it wasn't a ton of coolant, I'd probably just leave the drain plug out overnight; then add oil & a new filter. Run the motor to get the oil good & hot so you evaporate any water/coolant that might still be in there.

69heavychevy · 09-02-2010, 03:55 AM

intake gasket leak, ill give it a whirl

PanelDeland · 09-02-2010, 05:41 PM

My 67 was in a flood once.Water above the bottom of the windows.I pulled the drain plug and let the water run out.When it went to oil I added a couple quarts and got it warmed up good.Took more time to get the electrical dry enough to run.Then I changed the oil and filter.Ran the truck another 40,000 mi or so before I did anything else but maint on it.

**GruntMoanCough** · 09-02-2010, 05:58 PM

I used Seafoam in an engine in the same situation, seemed to clean up the coolant quite well.

GRX · 09-03-2010, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GruntMoanCough

I used Seafoam in an engine in the same situation, seemed to clean up the coolant quite well.

Same. And a new filter of course.

09-02-2010, 01:06 AM	#1
69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	changing oil after coolant contamination Hello guys, I was just wondering if theres any special procedures i should do when changing my oil after getting coolant mixed in with it. I was thinking of filling her up a couple times with some cheap generic oil, run it for a few minutes. Then drain for a couple hours each time. Sounds good?? any other idea?? thanks!

09-02-2010, 01:14 AM	#2
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: changing oil after coolant contamination Thats what i would do, i never had a problem with getting coolant in the oil but as long as you get the coolant/oil out for the most part and fill it up flush it a few times i cant see that being a bad idea. I think one of the board members did this, i remember reading it not too long ago. Ive heard of people that take there quads after they sink them in the lake do this and never had a problem with it.

09-02-2010, 01:14 AM	#3
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: changing oil after coolant contamination How much coolant & how did it get in there? If it wasn't a ton of coolant, I'd probably just leave the drain plug out overnight; then add oil & a new filter. Run the motor to get the oil good & hot so you evaporate any water/coolant that might still be in there. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck Last edited by El Jay; 09-02-2010 at 01:18 AM.

09-02-2010, 03:55 AM	#4
69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	Re: changing oil after coolant contamination intake gasket leak, ill give it a whirl

09-02-2010, 05:41 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: changing oil after coolant contamination My 67 was in a flood once.Water above the bottom of the windows.I pulled the drain plug and let the water run out.When it went to oil I added a couple quarts and got it warmed up good.Took more time to get the electrical dry enough to run.Then I changed the oil and filter.Ran the truck another 40,000 mi or so before I did anything else but maint on it. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-02-2010, 05:58 PM	#6
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: changing oil after coolant contamination I used Seafoam in an engine in the same situation, seemed to clean up the coolant quite well. __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown



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