How does coolant get into cylinders?
Click to see the full answer.How can I tell if I have a leak in my cylinder?
If you suspect a leak, take off the cap, and look for signs of oil or bubbles in the tank.The cylinder-head gasket may be leaking if there is a whiff of exhaust gas with the engine running.
Is it possible that coolant can leak into cylinders?The head gasket on the engine may be the source of the leak.If you notice a leak between the engine block and the head, it's probably an external leak.This usually happens below the intake or exhaust manifolds.
The cylinder will leak when the engine is shut down.If the rings are good, only a small amount will make it to the crankcase, but it will fill up the cylinder.
A blown head gasket is most likely caused by this condition.The intake gasket on V6 and V8 engines can leak, allowing the engine's oil and coolant to mix.One of the most common problems is head gasket failure.