Oil And Coolant Coming From... Where?!

[kweilo]

So the car isn't overheating, but I've got (what looks like) oil and coolant coming from what appears to be the radiator matrix.

That can't be good right - the weird thing is the overflow / expansion tank isn't going down.

Any ideas - I'll be taking it to a garage ASAP but wondered if anyone had any thoughts?

[Mr.Rudus]

seems like you need a radiator.

your car an auto ?

its unlikely to leak oil unless may be you hit a bump or something.

but that's what it sounds like to me.

your mechanic will give you the definite -

[kweilo]

Not an auto - and the rad basically exploded just after I posted this.

Stuff everywhere, water looks utterly vile but I figure most of that is rust and crud.

So new rad tomorrow - if I can drive it to a garage without overheating!

[Mr.Rudus]

I would be very carefull driving it without coolant. infact you shouldn't attempt it.

kip an eye on the temp.

the coolant must be contaminated and dirty. I cant see oil leaking from rad though. no cooler pipes there.

exploded don't sound nice. seems there was a lot pressure in the system.

have you checked your engine oil condition? is it mixed with water -

changing the rad will let you know where you stand, hoping its all well.