Oil in coolant (1.2 TDI 75)

blaahvalen

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Nov 16, 2024
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Hello,

I noticed oil some spots in my driveway and upon inspection I found a large oil spill on the left side of the engine bay, fairly high up since a pool has collected beneath the fuel filter. Despite a fair amount of oil, I can't seem to figure out the source. Which components or hoses in that area could be the culprit? See attached images.

The car is a Seat Ibiza 1.2 TDI 75 from 2012.

Kind regards! :)

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blaahvalen

Active Member
Nov 16, 2024
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Well I didn't check the most obvious one - the coolant container is full of engine oil, so this will be a fun one. It's way above max and the color looks off, so I should've checked ...

Cars been driving perfectly though, and some say if that's the case it might be the oil cooler and not a new head gasket. Can I be this lucky? Any other possible culprits?
 
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