Coolant in oil

[nbo10]

Hi All,
I have a 2020 with 30k miles on it. Changed the oil this morning and while watching the old oil drain out I noticed a small, but significant amount of brownish stuff coming out, along with the oil. Can it be anything other than coolant? The truck has driven differently over the last two weeks. The engine has been more sluggish.

I’ll make a service appointment on Monday, but just looking for thoughts on what it might be.

 

[thebigalboski]

Head gasket

 

[Aseras]

Take a sample and send it to blackstone. They can tell you if there's coolant in it, or really bad levels of metals. It won't be as good as pulling mid stream, but it's better than not knowing anything.

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They'll send you the kits for free and it costs $35 for the analysis. Tell them whats up and they'll look for things to help you.

 

[nbo10]

Take a sample and send it to blackstone. They can tell you if there's coolant in it, or really bad levels of metals. It won't be as good as pulling mid stream, but it's better than not knowing anything.

Oil Analysis | Blackstone Laboratories

Learn what's going on in your engine with oil analysis. Our free kits are easy to use and we explain the results in plain English! Since 1985.

www.blackstone-labs.com

They'll send you the kits for free and it costs $35 for the analysis. Tell them whats up and they'll look for things to help you.

How much Should I drive the truck for a bit before sending in a sample? Right now it’s all oil because of the change. Thanks

 

[Aseras]

How much Should I drive the truck for a bit before sending in a sample? Right now it’s all oil because of the change. Thanks

I'd ask them. If you have questions, call us at 260/744-2380

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If you have the old oil, I'd take a sample from that just in case. they are small only about 3 oz, or less than 100ml, less than 1/2 a cup.

 

[djevox]

^To add to that, they’re very responsive on the phone.