Oil in water bottle
2004 Renault Modus 1.6 auto
Car: Renault Modus
Year: 2004
Variant: 1.6 auto
Year: 2004
Variant: 1.6 auto
Categories:
Engine & Drivetrain
I was just doing a random check and found oil in the water bottle.Have not had any problem so far but I then I have noticed that sometimes the car jerks .
Problem added: Mar 18, 2012 (12 years ago)
usually a sign of a head gasket going leak between oil and water way
Answered Mar 19, 2012 (12 years ago)
The gasket/seal in the thermostat housing has failed and the engine oil pressure is forcing a small amount of engine oil past the gasket into the water cooling system which first shows as oil sediment in the water bottle in the engine compartment. A further sign is oil leaking from the thermostat housing on to the outer side of the engine and gearbox. A thermostat housing replacement is the only solution.
Answered Jul 18, 2020 (3 years ago)
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