What happened to my car?
(2012-02-02 15:20:19) 1. Says: i got oil in the water in the radiator of my 1996 Camry 4 cylinder car my son said it was a head gasket bowed when someone changed the oil they put to much oil in it on the dipstick the oil was way above the full markmy son drove the car before we found it but we drained the extra out think this caused the gasket to blow how much will it cost to get it fixed and what all has to be taken off the car to fix it and are there anything i can put in the radiator to fix it or just buy new gaskets . and what all do I need to buy and replace..
thank you for the help2. Says: A head gasket sits between the engine block and cylinder head. Its purpose is to seal the cylinders to ensure maximum compression and avoid leakage of coolant or engine oil into the cylinders. It is the most critical sealing application in any engine. An external leak can be found when oil and coolant accumulate underneath the engine. If the gasket fails, a number of problems can occur. From compression loss, to exhaust gases being forced into the cooling system, leading to the engine overheating and increased engine wear due to the motor oil being mixed with antifreeze. Coolant can leak into the cylinders, causing the exhaust to issue steam and the catalytic converter to be damaged. If a very large amount of coolant does this, hydrolock can occur, causing extensive engine damage. Sometimes, all that may happen when a head gasket is blown, is excessive steam erupting from the tailpipe; yet the engine may act and drive like normal, until all the coolant is gone and the engine overheats. If I were you, I'd replace both the radiator and the damaged head gaskets.3. Says: A head gasket replacement is the only cure. This entails removing the cylinder head to fit the new gasket. It is unlikely that the oil overfill caused the problem as this usually damages oil seals. Head gaskets fail from time to time. It will cost around £200 and is only DIY if you are expert and have the tools. Phone around for quotes as these will vary.4. Says: Son's right on the problem... blown head gasket.
As for the cause, nah, but who cares... it is blown and needs to be fixed.
The head has to come off, so you need to take it to a shop you trust and have it repaired. As for cost... parts plus labor as usual. There's just too many variables for ME to estimate, but the below posts will make a stab at it.
Good luck.5. Says: I'm not sold on the head gasket either. If you engine has a oil cooler under the oil filter that could be the problem as well as the trans oil cooler in the bottom of the radiator. There are no cure in a can things that are worth the time so do some testing and be sure you don't go getting talked into a head gasket when that may not be the problem.6. Says: i would say the head gasket as not gone but might be on its way out is my Answer you need to get it look t at first to fix it should only cost £150 to £250 to fix it could be others things as well if the head gasket as gone you would notice whit white foam in oil cap first i would seek advice from a good car mechanic first7. Says: Hi
But it may not be the head gasket. It could be transmission fluid. The rad and transmission share the same rad. I hope that is the problem. Just saying, check it out. Tag: What happened to my car?