[97fordsixer]

Ok so today i change my oil like every other 2000 miles and i open my radiator reseve and notice this grayish film floating on the top of the coolant. I also notice the oil level is a very slight pinch higher from the start of a oil change till the next time i change it[ and i dont add any.] i wouldnt say there is very mush "added " but enough to be suspicious. my buddy said maybe intakes. anyone have this happen to them. \

also i have complety put new coolant in the vehicle about 3 years ago and dont drive it winters. there is the same slight gummy varnish in the fill neck of the radiator and probably throughout the whole system. HELP....

[HMUSN]

uhh change your coolant dude.

3 years without a flush?

[Mustangfan99]

Yeha... a flush would do you a world of wonders. it dont matter if you dont drive it in the winter or not.

[97fordsixer]

even if i hardly drive the thing? good to know.
i just thought because it was new green looking and i test it regulary. i work at a shop and have access to the stuff. i though i was keeping up on it.

[HMUSN]

guess not huh?




3 years is over kill dude.

[97fordsixer]

I was planning on doing intakes and head gaskets this winter for a project . do you guys think those could be Leaking a little in there too? I decided on doing that because there is seepage around the intakes and where the heads bolt to the block. I appreciate the feedback.

[HMUSN]

hell if you plan on that why not do a little port/polish while the heads are off?

[Mustangfan99]

I would change it asap, its not good to be driving around like that. dont drive the car until you change it.

[97fordsixer]

port and polish are in the picture. must...fan99 , your talking about the coolant right....not the intakes and head gaskets.

[Mustangfan99]

yeha, I am reffering to the coolant, like I said you should change it really really soon, If i were you I would not drive the car until it has been changed.

[97fordsixer]

I put a new waterpump on 3 yrs ago when i completly drained and filled. i am planning on flushing but i am Not going to use chemical cleaners because they cant be good on a new pumps seals can they?

[97fordsixer]

I just cant comprehend that the coolant itself was bad because i keep up on testing it and have added new too it. Is the recommeded flush at 30 k or what. i dont recall. i do understang the point of it being three years ago though no disrespect.

[97fordsixer]

I have only put 20k miles on it in the last 5 yrs since purchased.