06 DD 60 Series Oil in coolant

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  1. Pal22g

    Pal22g Bobtail Member

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    Detroit 60 s , 2006 , freightliner century i had the same problem oil in coolant , changed the cooler flushed the coolant system But now again i see oil in coolant. I am new into trucking your advice is much appreciated and will really help me.
     
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  3. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Did you flush it good with detergent?
     
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  4. Pal22g

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    Oh yes , flushed it with good detergent and have also made one trip with detergent and water and then drained it and did some more flush and then added coolant.
     
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  5. Pal22g

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    Today i see black in coolant reservoir and smells like diesel too .. can be mix of oil and diesel in coolant now. How serious is this ?? Thanks for your input.
     
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  6. mladen86

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    Could be injector cups. My friend had the same problem,diesel in coolant,same engine. He replaced cups and everything is fine since. Around $1500 here in chicago
     
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  7. Rideandrepair

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    Oil will usually look gray, slimy, builds up on cap, Fuel in coolant? I can’t say where to start. Injector o rings maybe, I’m not a Mechanic, Trying to figure mine out, air in fuel, myself, good luck, hopefully some of the real mechanics, familiar with your engine will show up.
     
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  8. Rideandrepair

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    He’s probably right about that, same as my 12.7, I think they can change yours, without pulling the head. If it’s a 14L
     
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  9. jed222

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    Probably oil cooler everyone eventually needs one
     
  10. CIBrent

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    Hello sir,,, I was reading thru your reply to the initial question/onset of this thread...I have a 2004 Columbia 60 series but with coolant literally vanishing from my coolant reservoir & somehow finding its way into the crank case :( no coolant leaks are visible...with the coolant reservoir topped off truck will run fine...come out the next day & the coolant is gone...well below the shut down sensor on the reservoir...checked the oil & it’s over full by two or three gallons...but oddly enough not milky or discolored...just way up on the dip stick...any ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated thx!
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