Rustygears
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From your description, it sounds like there are two independent external leaks - oil is an oil leak, which is a common issue and the other a minor coolant leak which is also a common issue.
Just get Mr. wrench out and tighten the filter cans. The coolant leak is most likely coming from a loose hose clamp somewhere. Look at the block carefully for any sign that coolant is weeping from something like a leak from a water pump, leaking water pump shaft etc. This is a less likely issue behind a hose clamp. All coolant is blown back by the fan and tends to collect in quiet places, like around the cans.
The fact that you see coolant and oil distinct and separate is a strong indication that it is not a head gasket matter (Rotella Milkshake Syndrome). Once coolant gets into the crankcase in any quantity that gooey mess does not separate even after standing for a long time. You'll see it clearly on the dipstick instead of a normal solid black/gold color. BTW, this is the china syndrome of head gasket leaks.
Since oil is under much higher pressure than coolant, it is more common to first see globs of oil in the coolant than the sudden onset of rotella milkshake as a first indication of a head gasket issue.
I would NEVER run any engine immediately prior to oil change. You want all the sludge and fine particulates to drain down into the pan and be removed. Running the engine just stirs it all up and redistributes it again. It also just makes a mess because the cans are refilled.
Just get Mr. wrench out and tighten the filter cans. The coolant leak is most likely coming from a loose hose clamp somewhere. Look at the block carefully for any sign that coolant is weeping from something like a leak from a water pump, leaking water pump shaft etc. This is a less likely issue behind a hose clamp. All coolant is blown back by the fan and tends to collect in quiet places, like around the cans.
The fact that you see coolant and oil distinct and separate is a strong indication that it is not a head gasket matter (Rotella Milkshake Syndrome). Once coolant gets into the crankcase in any quantity that gooey mess does not separate even after standing for a long time. You'll see it clearly on the dipstick instead of a normal solid black/gold color. BTW, this is the china syndrome of head gasket leaks.
Since oil is under much higher pressure than coolant, it is more common to first see globs of oil in the coolant than the sudden onset of rotella milkshake as a first indication of a head gasket issue.
I would NEVER run any engine immediately prior to oil change. You want all the sludge and fine particulates to drain down into the pan and be removed. Running the engine just stirs it all up and redistributes it again. It also just makes a mess because the cans are refilled.
