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What would cause sludge in the radiator and overflow on a 1994 Camaro 6 cylinder?
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∙ 15y ago
If you have the pink Dexcool antifreeze in it then that is the reason. You can go on the web and there are several class action lawsuits against General Motors concerning the issue.
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∙ 15y ago
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Does using radiator stop leak cause the coolant in the overflow tank to look like sludge?
Yes, stop leak turns into a thick substance to plug any leaks, when it ends up in the overflow bottle it turns into sludge there.
Why is there sludge in coolant overflow tank?
Coolant is old.
What color is sludge in a coolant overflow tank?
red
Why is there mud in your radiator?
Mineral sludge from tap water. A good radiator flushing will help and then use proper coolant to help keep the sludge building up and blocking the radiator.
Sludge in radiator?
Time to replace the head gasket.
What can you use to get sludge out of your car?
You can use plain water to get sludge out of your car radiator. You can use Marvel Mystery oil to remove sludge from the oil pan.
Why is there sludge in your reservoir from radiator?
the so called sludge is most likely some sort of cooling system sealant.
Grey sludge in radiator?
Time to replace the head gasket.
Can sludge in engine cause misfire to same cylinder?
if sludge is keeping oil from draining away from valve guide a cylinder can suck in oil and cause plug to misfire
How do you remove the oil sludge from the radiator after repairing the head gasket?
Car radiator flush sold as most automotive shops
Why would the water in your radiator turn thick and yellow after overheating. This was both in the radiator and the overflow.?
The most likely cause of this is a blown head gasket dumping oil back into the coolant passages. The oil will mix with the glycol in the antifreeze and make a thick yellow paste. It is very important to flush the cooling system after the repair or this sludge will cause heating problems.
Remove sludge from radiator?
Get one of those flush kits from an auto parts store.
