Flushed coolant month ago now glitter in radiator
About a month ago I flushed my coolant cause previous owner mixed green and red together so I got it flushed and now a month later I see glitter like particles all in my coolant in the radiator but not in the resivor I check coolant and oil almost daily and I've never seen the glitter until now. I also am not losing coolant and it's not mixing with anything else. What could be causing this issue and what could it be since I just flushed my coolant?. Can I still use my truck with the glitter in the coolant or do I need to flush it again? What will happen if I still use my truck with th
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Hi there. Quite frequently when red and green coolant is mixed and inside the coolant tubes for a long time, it can cause excessive wear of the coolant tubes. The ’glitter’ you see may be excessive debris that may have worn off the coolant hoses. Whether or not you can continue to run with this coolant; it shouldn’t be a problem. However, I would recommend that the next time you flush your coolant, that you also replace the coolant hoses and tubes.
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The `glitter` you see may be excessive debris that may have worn off the coolant hoses. Whether or not you can continue to run with this coolant; it shouldn`t be a problem. However, I would recommend that the next time you flush your coolant, that you also replace the coolant hoses and tubes.
So, why is my coolant foaming? The main reason coolant foaming takes place is because the machine and the coolant in use are not being maintained correctly. Examples include blocked sump filters that restrict the flow of the coolant or running the coolant at too high of a percentage mix.
Can a radiator flush cause problems? Yes and no. Yes, because a radiator flush is going to flush out any corrosion, debris, rust, and other contaminants. If the flush isn`t thoroughly to clear all of that out, it can loosen up those things which could clog up the cooling system, including the radiator.
Coolant, or antifreeze, is essential to regulating the temperature of your vehicle. It`s also extremely toxic and designed to stay inside a closed system. If you`re seeing an overflow, it could be due to a radiator cap, thermostat, water pump, or radiator malfunction.
Mixing of incompatible coolants can cause the additives to “drop out” of the solution and form radiator sludge or slime. Contaminated coolant: A bad head gasket or cracked cylinder head can allow oil and coolant to mix, resulting in sludge.
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But how can you be sure? One way to tell is by looking at the color of the smoke coming from the vehicle`s exhaust pipe. If the smoke is white, it`s probably just water vapor and not coolant. But if the smoke is blue or black, that`s a good indication that your car is burning coolant.
You can get rid of foam in a coolant tank temporarily by adding defoamers, but some defoamers help to emulsify leak oil, which is food for bacteria. Therefore, you should always try to find what causes the foam. Defoamers break or depress foam.
This involves removing dirt, rust, and sludge from your cooling system, as well as inspecting various parts for symptoms of decline. This process also empties out all of the used coolant material from your radiator and replaces it with fresh coolant, effectively servicing your engine`s cooling system.
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Flushed coolant month ago now glitter in radiator
ANSWER : Hi there. Quite frequently when red and green coolant is mixed and inside the coolant tubes for a long time, it can cause excessive wear of the coolant tubes. The ’glitter’ you see may be excessive debris that may have worn off the coolant hoses. Whether or not you can continue to run with this coolant; it shouldn’t be a problem. However, I would recommend that the next time you flush your coolant, that you also replace the coolant hoses and tubes.
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No coolant in the reservoir. Seen low coolant message. I added 2 quarts of 50/50 coolant. Still getting the message. How much coolant doe it need?
ANSWER : Hi there. For the coolant light to go out, you would need to have the coolant between the low line and the full line for the light to go out. If the coolant is low and keeps on being low, then look for any signs of coolant leaks. You may have to use a coolant pressure tester to pressurize the reservoir to allow the leak to be found.
If you need further assistance with the coolant being low and the warning light being on, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.
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Questions about cooling system flush service.
ANSWER : Hi there. i have forwarded your request to our service and sales department, which should be contacting you shortly with specifics to the questions you’ve asked. In general however, a proper radiator flush would include removing coolant from the lower hose connection (not the petcock) and the block. Our mobile mechanics always bring more than enough coolant than what is required, and will use the recommended type of coolant with the correct 50 / 50 ratio of coolant to distilled water. The brands are pretty much all identical in formulation. The critical thing is making sure to correctly bleed the system afterwards, which is something all of our professional mobile mechanics will do after completing this service.
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The coolant in my reservoir tank is hot and bubbling but i just my head gasket fixed a month or so ago. And while driving it gets
ANSWER : You should have the cooling system pressure tested to see if the system can hold pressure or the head gaskets are leaking again. The cooling system can be tested to see if combustion gases are getting by the head gaskets and into the cooling system pushing out the coolant. Have a mechanic like one from YourMechanic to do the tests and verify the head gaskets are leaking and the heads may be warped.
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On the radiator cap there is light brown pudding/paste deposit.
ANSWER : Hello Daniel, thank you for writing in. While these issues are frustrating, it may be as simple as needing to flush the system. Yes when you flush the entire system, you should be able to flush the water pockets as well. This all depends on how clogged the system is and how well the system is flushed. You will also want to make sure you are using a quality coolant when you replace it after flushing it. Keep an eye on the engine for any signs that the head gasket is damaged. If you suspect the sludge is oil contamination, then this is where it would be coming from. For any further diagnostic help, contact our service department to schedule an appointment.
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My car has a coolant leak
ANSWER : Hello. The most common cause of a random coolant loss on this vehicle is a leaking intake manifold gasket. It commonly starts leaking coolant into the engine, which will be burnt off or will leak externally. I typically do a pressure test and a dye test on the system first to see if I can locate an external leak. If nothing is found, then I do a block test to make sure that there is not a head gasket issue. If nothing shows up there, then I replace the intake gaskets. If you need to have this done, consider YourMechanic, as a certified mechanic can come to your home or office to diagnose the coolant leak and replace the intake gaskets if necessary.
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Can a faulty repair of radiator and coolant flush with repair of housing lead to engine breakdown?
ANSWER : It is tough to say that the prior repair did in fact cause this, although it is possible. If any of these components are not properly installed, this can cause coolant to get into the engine causing major damage. If you’d like a fresh pair of eyes on the issue, I would suggest having an expert from YourMechanic come to your home to diagnose the coolant leak and help you make the necessary repair.
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Coolant flush before winter?
ANSWER : I would recommend flushing the coolant and adding new since you just bought the truck and may not know the history of the maintenance prior. The reservoir is connected to the radiator and simply allows the coolant to flow back and forth between the two as it heats and cools.
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