Q: I accidentally put engine oil in coolant reservoir, what should I do?
This morning I accidentally put motor oil in my coolant reservoir. I haven't started my car or moved it since. what should I do?
My car has 92200 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
You should suck out the coolant reservoir since the oil will float on the water it will stay near the top. You can use a siphon to get oil or majority of oil out.
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