2004 Ford Mustang radiator

2004 FORD MUSTANG
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NAVARRETEINC
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Im replacing my radiator. i took one line off and it started leaking from red fluid what is that fluid? second question my heater stop working due to over heat i guess how can i fix it?
Feb 2, 2009 at 4:35 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The red oil is transmission oil the radiator has an in built transmission oil cooler as well, you will need to re check the trans when you have replaced the radiator. as for the heater replace the thermostat as well and bleed the system of air, and this will normally fix this problem.

Mark (mhpautos)
Feb 2, 2009 at 6:23 PM
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