1994 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am black coolant

1994 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
73,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AP585
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I have a 1994 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. i went to change the thermostat today and i noticed that there was black coolant coming out of the hose that goes from the thermostat housing. i just have the coolant flushed 2 months ago. can anyone tell me why this would be? also are the 1994 trans ams supposed to use the green coolant or dexcool? it was manufactured in 05/1994
Jun 17, 2011 at 7:33 AM
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RASMATAZ
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You had an answer at Yahoo how come you didn't take the advice from the Ret. ASE master tech-I'll suggest the same thing
Jun 17, 2011 at 7:48 AM
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i posted these around the same time and i posted this before i had an answer from him on yahoo
Jun 17, 2011 at 8:11 AM
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Let me know how you come out
Jun 17, 2011 at 8:13 AM
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