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      09-11-2022, 01:59 PM   #1
MrSeabass
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Sudden loss of oil pressure, oil overflowing coolant tank... How screwed am I?

At a gas station waiting for a tow truck, so thought I'd post in the meantime.

Driving down the road, get a low oil warning. Not uncommon but this happened maybe 2K after an oil change. Then a few minutes later, low/no oil pressure warning. Had to u fortunately drive another 2 miles to a gas station (not possible to pull off the road where I was). Oil coating most everything under the coolant reservoir tank and beyond, not sure if it all came from yet but clearly some escaped the reservoir tank lid. And the reservoir tank is a chocolate shake. Puddle.of oil under the car. No signs of blown hoses or other gamage firsthand.

I immediately think 'head gasket' but no overheating, no significant coolant loss or spillage (almost entirely engine oil), and the engine felt no different at all by the time I stopped the car. Any guesses as to what it could be while I ponder the eventual 3 hour tow home? Reception here is awful so photos will have to wait until I get home.
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