Oil in coolant

Hello, I am Danny.

It sounds like you are having an issue with the oil cooler inlet or outlet leaking into the housing(s) through a gasket/leak/or possible crack. I have attached pictures of where they are located (circled in red)on the engine. Hope this helps and feel free to ask any further questions if needed.Thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-

Good morning.

The most common issue for this condition is the oil cooler. It leaks internally and ends up in the coolant.

Roy

Replacement (LDE, LXV, LUW, 2H0 and LFH)

1. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXV, 1.8L 2H0, LUW and LFH) See: Exhaust Manifold > Removal and Replacement > Exhaust Manifold Replacement.
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) See: Cooling System > Procedures > Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 Fill) See: Cooling System > Procedures > Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 Fill).


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3. Remove the 2 engine oil cooler outlet pipe bolts (1).
4. Remove the engine oil cooler outlet pipe (2) from the engine oil cooler housing and the engine coolant thermostat housing.
5. Remove the 2 engine oil cooler outlet pipe gaskets.


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6. Remove the 5 engine oil cooler housing bolts (2).
7. Remove the engine oil cooler housing (1).
8. Remove the 2 engine oil cooler housing gaskets.
9. Remove the engine oil cooler inlet pipe (3).
10. Remove the 2 engine oil cooler inlet pipe gaskets.