I guess I'll be calling the dealership tomorrow. I have 750 miles left on my warranty, and I'm very tempted to find a way to extend it. Anyone else deal with this? How did the dealership respond?...considering the fact that this could potentially be a very expensive fix. It's not a full fledge milkshake (at least I've seen worse in pictures on the net), but there's white on the dipstick and on the bottom of the cap. Is it possible that this is just moisture that hasn't burned off? If so, where's the coolant going? Is it normal to need to add coolant every 2-4 weeks or so? If it is coming from the coolant, it would have to be a slow leak I suppose. They just replaced the thermostat housing a year ago.

 

No.

But you've got a warranty so no worries.

 

Since you can see the "cream" on the dipstick AND the oil fill cover, it is most likely major....TALK to the dealer asap... They may tell you to have it towed in ASAP (not likely since it does appear minor, but...)!! I would not tell the dealer you have been adding coolant, or if you do, be sure to point out you thought the coolant tank or thermostat was still leaking a bit!! Good Luck!

 

Sounds like the coolant is leaking into the block.
Perhaps a bad head gasket or worse, a warped head.

You mentioned it needing coolant added frequently...ever run it too hot?

 

Could also be a failed oil cooler as it is a water to oil cooler..........

 

Yup, oil, antfreeze, plus motor, not good....talk to the dealer asap.

 

Could be...

1. Blown head gasket and/or warped head.

2. Faulty Oil Cooler, which is a heater exchanger using coolant to cool the oil.

In any event, they should do compression check and a leak-down test. If coolant has been in your oil long, your piston rings, crankshaft bearings and valvetrain might have premature wear.

 

Thanks for the comments. It's never ran hot. I'm taking it in Wednesday though. I suppose I'll know more then.