Radiator

Tiny
SEAN03
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Hi I took my 1992 cadillac deville radiator out today because it had a hole in one of the fins. I tried using propane to solder it while it was on the car but it kept catching on fire. I took the radiator out and soldered it. When I took off the 3 out of the four lines it had fluid coming out. Is this oil fluid or is this something else. If it is oil do I need some more to the engine. Thanks.
Wednesday, July 11th, 2012 AT 8:42 PM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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The fluid was red?The transmission oil cooler is inside the radiator.
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Wednesday, July 11th, 2012 AT 8:46 PM
Tiny
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Oh ok. It came out black. Is that bad. What do I need to add oil fluid or transmission fluid. Thanks.
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Wednesday, July 11th, 2012 AT 8:49 PM
Tiny
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One side of the radiator has a transmission cooler and the other side has a oil cooler not sure which side is which. Follow the cooler lines to see which is which. If oil or transmission is low of course top off the level.
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Wednesday, July 11th, 2012 AT 9:05 PM
Tiny
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Ok. Thanks so much.
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Wednesday, July 11th, 2012 AT 9:12 PM
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Your welcome thats what were here for.
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Wednesday, July 11th, 2012 AT 9:24 PM

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