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Re: Oily Sludge In The Radiator
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 11/29/2021

It sounds like an oil emulsion. Someone may have added oil, or there may be a leak. The condition you described suggests a significant amount of oil (or sealer, as others suggested).

I'd recommend starting with a standard radiator pressure test. Leave it pum... Login to read more.