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TheFlyingBananaSS · 03-20-2017, 01:30 PM

Is the bottom of the oil fill cap a milky white mush? If so, it's likely the head gasket. Either way it doesn't sound like you need a motor, just a good diagnosis.

maddoggyusa · 03-20-2017, 01:53 PM

if temp gauge is correct, sounds like you losing coolant. are you having to add coolant? this could be a coolant leak somewhere (could be head gasket, could be a hose). You can have your cooling system pressure checked pretty cheap.

the oil loss could be a different problem. adding a 1-2 quarts of oil every few months isn't ideal, but lots of engines use oil and run fine. E60 M5's notoriously consume lots of oil.

ron123 · 03-20-2017, 01:54 PM

In addition to gaskets already mentioned in other posts ... the external engine oil cooler on the side of oil pan is connected to coolant lines.
Ron

Welker2 · 03-20-2017, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by N1Tr0 V3N0M

Yea I have oil in the coolant, don't think there's coolant in the oil but I have to check. I'm also losing oil, bought 2 quarters about 1 month ago and I low on oil again, oil level is at the bottom of the dipstick. The temperature was good around 196 and yesterday out of nowhere the temperature increase like crazy. No cold stray issues, no white/blue smoke at the cold start

Given the symptoms, it could be a relatively minor issue such as a leaking or blown head gasket. However, if you continue to drive it without getting a good diagnosis and fixing the problem, it could become a much bigger/major issue.

18LTLoveIt · 03-20-2017, 02:41 PM

How many miles are on your ride? Front end crash could have started the problem, unseating a gasket. At least the previous owner told you about the crash, I figure you got a steal on the price so go ahead & take it in for service, dealer or trusted independent shop. A new engine would cost a ton of money & 2012 isn't that old.

N1Tr0 V3N0M · 03-20-2017, 02:53 PM

Yea I'm just going to stop driving the car and my uncle might come today to give a look he's a mechanic. I bought the car for $19,000. My car has 50k miles. Hopefully it's a small problem :(

Rock-It Man · 03-20-2017, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by N1Tr0 V3N0M

I don't see blue/white exhaust or CEL. I'm the 3rd owner and the previous owner told me that the car was crashed. Front of the car. Hopefully it's the head gasket because I keep running out of oil because it's leaking to the radiator. :(

It could be just the gasket, or it could be a cracked block if you are losing oil fast.

This is a tough call, because chasing the problem could end up costing as much as a crate engine.

I would go after the guy who sold you the car. He should share the cost of the repair with you or face legal action.

qcman · 03-20-2017, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by N1Tr0 V3N0M

Yea I'm just going to stop driving the car and my uncle might come today to give a look he's a mechanic. I bought the car for $19,000. My car has 50k miles. Hopefully it's a small problem :(

Hmm 2012 would it not still have some powertrain warranty left? 5 years and 100000 miles I believe you would have on that 2012? Or is it over 5 years on the road since original purchase?

N1Tr0 V3N0M · 03-20-2017, 04:52 PM

Bought the car for 19k has a little over 50,000 miles

zr1chris · 03-20-2017, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JerTM

They are a dry intake.

Ahh. Just learned something new about my car. Thanks!

qcman · 03-20-2017, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by N1Tr0 V3N0M

Bought the car for 19k has a little over 50,000 miles

Might want to check on remaining Powertrain warranty on it from GM?

JerTM · 03-20-2017, 05:38 PM

PM me your VIN I'll see what/if warranty is applicable.

kmarshall2121 · 03-20-2017, 05:59 PM

buuut - if he had a catchcan on the coolant lines, it would have caught all that stray oil from even getting in the radiator! haha

Pro Stock John · 03-20-2017, 06:43 PM

Don't make a major purchase until you know what's going on.

Head gaskets + decking the heads is way cheaper than buying an entire long block.

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03-20-2017, 01:54 PM	#17
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03-20-2017, 01:53 PM	#16
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	if temp gauge is correct, sounds like you losing coolant. are you having to add coolant? this could be a coolant leak somewhere (could be head gasket, could be a hose). You can have your cooling system pressure checked pretty cheap. the oil loss could be a different problem. adding a 1-2 quarts of oil every few months isn't ideal, but lots of engines use oil and run fine. E60 M5's notoriously consume lots of oil.

03-20-2017, 02:41 PM	#19
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	How many miles are on your ride? Front end crash could have started the problem, unseating a gasket. At least the previous owner told you about the crash, I figure you got a steal on the price so go ahead & take it in for service, dealer or trusted independent shop. A new engine would cost a ton of money & 2012 isn't that old.

03-20-2017, 02:53 PM	#20
N1Tr0 V3N0M Drives: 2012 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Pearland, tx Posts: 59 View My Garage	Yea I'm just going to stop driving the car and my uncle might come today to give a look he's a mechanic. I bought the car for $19,000. My car has 50k miles. Hopefully it's a small problem :(

03-20-2017, 04:52 PM	#23
N1Tr0 V3N0M Drives: 2012 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Pearland, tx Posts: 59 View My Garage	Bought the car for 19k has a little over 50,000 miles

03-20-2017, 05:38 PM	#26
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	PM me your VIN I'll see what/if warranty is applicable.

03-20-2017, 05:59 PM	#27
kmarshall2121 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,618 View My Garage	buuut - if he had a catchcan on the coolant lines, it would have caught all that stray oil from even getting in the radiator! haha