DEFINITION: Foamy or discolored oil or an engine oil "overfill" condition may indicate coolant entering the engine crankcase. Low coolant levels, an inoperative cooling fan, or a faulty thermostat may lead to an "overtemperature" condition which may cause engine component damage. Contaminated engine oil and oil filter should be changed.

1. Inspect the oil for above acceptable foaming or an overfill condition. Oil diluted by coolant may not correctly lubricate the crankshaft bearings and may lead to component damage. Refer to Lower Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed .
2. Inspect by performing a cylinder leakage test. Refer to Cylinder Leakage Test . During this test, air bubbles within the cooling system may indicate a faulty gasket or damaged component.
3. Inspect by performing a cylinder compression test. Two cylinders "side-by-side" on the cylinder block with low compression may indicate a failed cylinder head gasket. Refer to Engine Compression Test .

Faulty external engine oil cooler.

Replace the components as required.

Faulty cylinder head gasket.

Replace the head gasket and components as required. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection . Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side or Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side

Warped cylinder head.

Machine the cylinder head to correct flatness, if applicable, and replace the cylinder head gasket. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .

Cracked cylinder head.

Replace the cylinder head and gasket.

Cracked cylinder liner or cylinder block.

Replace the components as required.

Cylinder head, block, or manifold porosity.

Replace the components as required.