engine overheating

1995 SUBARU JUSTY
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SANDRAPASSMORE-ROWE
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my car was leaking oil in may and then it started overheating. i had the radiator flushed out and even after that it still would overheat after a short drive on the road. when i look in the coolant tank it is full of sludge which contains oil in it. i have been told the engine needs to be decarbed or that a gasket is blown but could it be a radiator problem?
Sep 16, 2012 at 12:12 AM
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yes, but you need to have it removed and acid flushed.

if it is oil, then yes, you have another issue, possible a blown head gasket

Roy
Sep 16, 2012 at 12:13 AM
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