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

1. Inspect the oil for excessive foaming or an overfill condition. Oil diluted by coolant may not properly lubricate the crankshaft bearings and may lead to component damage. Refer to Coolant in Engine Oil.
2. Inspect by performing a cylinder leak-down test. During this test, excessive 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 engine block with low compression may indicate a failed cylinder head gasket.

Faulty cylinder head gasket.

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

Warped cylinder head.

Machine the cylinder head to proper flatness, if applicable, and replace the cylinder head gasket. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side or Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side.

Cracked cylinder head.

Replace the cylinder head and gasket. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side and Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side.

Cracked cylinder liner or engine block.

Replace the components as required.

Cylinder head or engine block porosity.

Replace the components as required.