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

[Byron]

Gail,

As Bill and others have said, I'd just fill the oil again, top off the 
coolant and then keep an eye on everything. Sometimes you can have an 
external coolant leak that's hard to spot, although I can't explain the 
increased oil level.

Byron
93 SMG T

Gail King wrote:
> 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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