I have a 1995 honda accord and i went to do a routine check up and i noticed that my radiator fluid was milky brown......i don't know if this has to do with anything but i changed the radiator and thermostat about 2 months ago due to overheating problems that where occurring.After i replaced these parts everything went well except now for this milky brown fluid. hope its noting to serious
2007-01-24 08:14:27 · 8 answers · asked by kingofswirv 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
That's rusty water. Have the radiater flushed out.
2007-01-24 08:21:26 · answer #1 · answered by tdl78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I would flush the coolant again. It should be a bright green color. It may not be as protected (in the heat or cold) If rust deposits are present. As the last guy said. Do check the oil. If it looks like a milk shake then the head gasket has probably started to leak. You may also check to see if under the oil cap looks milky. At worst worst case scenario the head has warped from previous overheating. They can fix it by resurfacing the head and replacing the head gasket. Labor cost for head-gasket: anywhere from $250 - $400. Gasket $94 from Honda. Resurfacing the head $35-$50 at machine shop.
Hope it helps refer to Chilton's manual for procedure if you are interested in the process.
2007-01-24 09:45:24 · answer #2 · answered by ksib 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am guessing you flushed the system then, if not you should and remove the overflow and wash it out well.
The milky is just a bit of rust and stuff that accumulates and the main reason why a radiator/cooling system should be flushed every 2-3years
2007-01-24 08:19:11 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your radiator fluid is brown because it is full of rust and it may cause you overheating within the time all you have to do is to clean your radiator by flashing it, and fill it with antyrust/antyfreeze fluid ,and you will never have problems at all fluid ,must be changed every two years
2007-01-25 10:05:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The coolant picks up rust from the engine block, and as it moves in and out of the reserve tank will leave some rust there. It is probably not a problem.
2007-01-24 08:18:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Milky brown often means oil leak, brown usually means rusty, drain water and refill. Check engine oil, if milky brown you probably have engine leak, if so get it diagnosed and fixed immediatly. Water does not lubricate engine and doon you would be rebuilding or replacing the engine.
2007-01-24 08:21:28 · answer #6 · answered by bestbet77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad Head Gasket!! get it fixed ASAP oil is mixing with coolant making it brown, happened to my Civic. Fix it fast!
2007-01-24 10:26:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It 's rust from the engine block.Not to worry.
2007-01-24 08:20:01 · answer #8 · answered by txpilot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋