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What does it mean when the coolant - antifreeze overflow tank looks dirty in a Ford Windstar?
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∙ 14y ago
Discolored / dirty looking engine coolant is the key indicator that your van is begging for an engine anti-freeze/coolant flushing.
It's a bit of a messy job, so you might want to have it done professionally - and they'll likely do a more thorough job.
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