[MR2] '95 Toyota PU -high oil level - low water level

[bob-schultz at comcast.net]

Gail

As you know, water and oil don't mix well and when you force them to mix, like in an engine that is running, you get a nasty looking Milkshake...

If you let the truck sit, like overnight, and drain some oil out and since water and oil don't mix the first thing that will come out of the oil pan will be water, remember, oil floats on it.  

>From what you have said his diagnosis is suspect... 22r's are almost un-killable 

Get a second opinion

Bob





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From: Gail King <kinggail at sbcglobal.net>
> You all have given me so much help with my '91 MR2 through the years ~ Thanks to 
> you, it is still running great!  But now I have another problem and don't know 
> what to do next... Can anyone offer any insights to my sad story below?
>  
> I have a 1995 Toyota Pick Up with the 22 RE engine and 204,000 miles.  The 
> mechanic believes that oil and water is mixing, because he found the oil high 
> (approx 1/2 qt) and the water low (approx 1 qt).  He said it could be one of 
> three things, the head, head gasket or intake (something) and could cost between 
> $1K and as high as $4K and recommended getting a new truck.  I have limited 
> funds and prefer not to go in debt for a truck at this time.  What is the most 
> cost effective way to determine what this problem is, to help make the decision 
> of repairing it or buying a different truck? 
>  
> I just drained the oil to examine it, and could see no signs of water. What else 
> could cause the oil to be high and the water low?  To be honest, I haven't 
> checked the water for some time but I personally changed the oil 300 miles ago 
> and am sure that I did it exactly like I always do.. 4 1/2 quarts with the 
> Toyota filter, which has always put it exactly at the Full line.  
>  
> I don't know if it matters but I noticed the truck exhaust pipe dripping water 
> (a good while after it was warmed up) while it sat idling.
>  
> Thanks, Gail
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