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Feb 19, 2009 | 01:53 PM

cougar49

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oil in antifreeze

I have a 2004 500 manual arctic cat 4x4. I have antifreeze in the oil... Is this just a head gasket problem or is there something else I should be looking for?

Feb 20, 2009 | 03:16 PM

cupsz71

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oil in antifreeze

Sounds like a head gasket. HOW much in the oil? And how fast/times are you filling your rad?
Pull you plug, and see how it's faring, and watch your exhaust. If it's all cloudy your burn'n it too.

Feb 21, 2009 | 01:12 AM

swampyjunior

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oil in antifreeze

If you are burning antifreeze the exhaust will have a sweet smell to it. You can also check your plug color and OR do a compression check? By chance is is hard starting?