I own a 2002 Chevy Malibu, V6, with 46,000 miles, which I have driven for 10 months now. I check all my fluids monthly. Last time I checked my coolant was 3 weeks ago. Today when I checked it I found muddy looking clumps in the tank. My coolant is green and it looked fine last month. The car runs great and doesn't use too much oil (in my opinion. It's needed 2 quarts in the past 4 months) There is no antifreeze smell while driving, it doesn't overheat...what could the problem be? I am hoping it's just over due for a radiator flush. I've owned many cars much much older that I've never had this problem with and also never actually preformed regular scheduled maintence on. I'm freaking out. help!
2007-02-21 15:31:07 · 5 answers · asked by tara b 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
My oil looks clean, if that helps. Doesn't appear to be leaking. No puddles under the car.
2007-02-21 15:49:26 · update #1
take it to your local radiator shop......have them pressure test your cooling system......if it hold,s pressure.....flush the system,refill,& keep an eye on it!........if it doesnt....the tech.will be able to tell you what the problem is.
2007-02-21 15:45:05 · answer #1 · answered by slipstream 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you're right. Just take it to a shop and have them run a radiator flush through it. She'll be just fine after that.
2007-02-21 15:37:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your coolant is supposed to be Dexcool which is orange in color. It seems that someone previously had some trouble with the cooling system and put the wrong coolant back in.
2007-02-21 15:57:39 · answer #3 · answered by Aldo the Apache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you just started to use your heater? Maybe there has been a blockage that has come loose, I would get it flushed and keep an eye on it
2007-02-21 15:34:49 · answer #4 · answered by toymod 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be just residue from gaskets,,and or rubber parts breaking down,,i wouldn't be too worried about it,,,
2007-02-21 15:39:49 · answer #5 · answered by Thunder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋