radiator has oil, help.

CG-loner · Mar 18, 2009

Still very new to these car.
Brought the car from a owner.
A few week later I notice that there was oil in the radiator.
Took to shop for a complete flush and oil change.

after 2000 mile I notice that there is oil in the radiator and in reservoir AGAIN.
I check every where and seem to be no oil leaking.

What could it be? any tip would be great.

Thanks guys

finch13 · Mar 18, 2009

Blown head gasket.

Wildman · Mar 18, 2009

CG-loner · Mar 18, 2009

finch13 said:
Blown head gasket.

is that hard to do?
how much for the gasket at honda?

finch13 · Mar 18, 2009

I think TAS has them for $40, dealer is probably $50-60.

Well, you have to take the head off and bring it to a machine shop and have it milled flat, and then put the new gasket in.

CG-loner · Mar 18, 2009

finch13 said:
I think TAS has them for $40, dealer is probably $50-60.

Well, you have to take the head off and bring it to a machine shop and have it milled flat, and then put the new gasket in.

oh thats a lot of work.
do you know how much does shop/dealer charge to do everything?