Oil in Radiator but not in Engine

Asked by Rod209510 Mar 01, 2019 at 08:47 PM about the 1999 Honda Civic DX Hatchback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1999 Honda Civic and I'v checked the dip stick and engine cap for any
water and it is all dry just regular oil but i see oil in my radiator and coolant
reservoir.

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

The oil could be from the transmission via the transmission cooler on the bottom of the radiator or you could have a head gasket leak.

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