2000 Ford Explorer DARK THICK FLUID IN RADIATOR

2000 FORD EXPLORER
11,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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HOOVERLS
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THE WATER IN THE RADIATOR IS DARK AND THICK. THE TEMP. GAUGE READS COLD. IT DOESN'T OVERHEAT AND RUNS FINE. CAN THIS BE A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM OR JUST DIRTY WATER. THERE IS NO WATER IN THE OIL.
Jan 18, 2008 at 8:41 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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thats dirty coolant. there is a prestone product that neutralizes your cooling system. it is a couple hour procedure to clean out the system. also the no heat problem is either a thermostat that is stuck open(most likely) or crud in your heater core,(it can be cleaned out with compressed air . when refilling system in my opinion, use 50/50 mixture of water and green coolant. feedback is greatly appreciated
Jan 18, 2008 at 8:45 AM
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