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Oily deposit in radiator water
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:24 pm
by Tapitha
I checked my coolant level today and found that the water had a brown oily sludge in suspension. This has not happened before and I wonder where the oil has come from. Oil level on dipstick is OK and doesn't seem diluted by water. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Mike
Re: Oily deposit in radiator water
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 10:06 pm
by bmcecosse
I wouldn't worry about it too much.. Just keep an eye on the level.
Re: Oily deposit in radiator water
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:03 am
by MarkyB
Is there any anti-freeze in the water?
Re: Oily deposit in radiator water
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 11:30 am
by Tapitha
There is anti-freeze in the water. Fairly strong as Tapitha lives outside. The Minor has been laid up over the winter and I did wonder if the anti-freeze chemicals had loosened sludge in the radiator.
Mike
Re: Oily deposit in radiator water
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 1:05 pm
by Trickydicky
It may be wise to flush the cooling system, heater and the radiator.
Re: Oily deposit in radiator water
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 4:46 pm
by bmcecosse
"Lives outside....over winter".... oh dear. Hopefully you have run the engine regularly to make sure it's well lubricated - and the clutch not seized...
Re: Oily deposit in radiator water
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:48 pm
by aupickup
mines been outside over winter for yonks well since i have had it
Re: Oily deposit in radiator water
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 8:11 pm
by bmcecosse
You must have MUCH kinder winters than up here in Ecosseland....
Re: Oily deposit in radiator water
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 6:05 pm
by aupickup
yes we do down here
