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I have a 1996 Grand Cherokee and it just recently started making oil. I started running it about 3 weeks ago after it had been standing for most of the past 6-9 months. I dropped the oil (about 13 qts), changed filter and put in 5 qts yesterday. I went to work today and after about 25 miles the oil showed more than double on the stick. The radiator is fine, the oil looks and smells fine.............any ideas?

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The only liquid that can be getting into the crankcase and mixing with the oil is engine coolant. This is caused by a bad head gasket. Driving the truck as it is will cause serious engine damage. Have it looked at by a professional mechanic before driving it again.

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