WHY DO I HAVE OIL IN WATER V8

Asked by Guru9MD53 Jul 23, 2017 at 09:17 PM about the 2006 BMW X5

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

V8 PETROL

2 Answers

Possibly a leaking head gasket. Small amounts of moisture can be condensation due to not driving the car until it is fully warmed up.

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How does your coolant look? It probably is a head gasket, however if the car has been sitting or you only drive short distances, it could be water.

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