coolant sludge

1996 TOYOTA COROLLA
102,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ACHIRI
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i have a 1996 toyota corrolla. it failed to start and i jump started it. after starting the automatic gear lever failed to shift but then used the red button to shift but after moving for three kilometres the radiator water was overheating and the expansion container had white sludge in it and i cant figure out where it came from and what this means. please help i am desperate
Mar 10, 2011 at 7:07 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Flush the cooling system out and see what happens
Apr 26, 2017 at 10:34 AM
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ACHIRI
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hie i tried flashed it four times but did nmot work out. is it possible for the transmission cooler to contaminate the radiator water
Apr 26, 2017 at 10:34 AM