1999 Ford Truck oil in radiator resevior

1999 FORD TRUCK
220,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TERRENCE DEAN
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my ford f-150 is producing a caramel colored oily sludge in the overflow radiator container. what could be the cause of this problem?
Oct 21, 2009 at 11:49 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like oil is making it to the radiator-Are you overheating?

Probable causes could be a blown head gasket cracked head or block and an intake manifold leak
Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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TERRENCE DEAN
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my f-150 is not running hot yet, but i'm concerned about the sludge,thanks for the answers you gave will look into these dignosis... peace out my friend.
Oct 21, 2009 at 12:09 PM
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RASMATAZ
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I meant oil check the oil if its milky looking
Oct 21, 2009 at 12:14 PM
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