pink anti freeze

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FPANTHER
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what is the deal with this anit freeze this is the second time in 100,00 miles in replacing all the gastkets. head, manafold, valve cover - oil in the radiator. whats up with this. $1000.00 everytime
Feb 25, 2007 at 3:27 PM
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CHEVY22
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100k is pretty normal but the oil in the rad may be a damaged radiator if it has an internal oil cooler
Feb 25, 2007 at 3:53 PM
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RUBYTHREE
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GM has had a problem with the pink (or orange) antifreeze. It eats away at gaskets, then turns to a muddy colored gunk. I've had the same problem and my mechanic has switched to the green antifreeze. It takes some work to get the old stuff out. I've had the engine flushed 3 times in 3 years.
Jun 3, 2007 at 11:11 AM