1999 Other Volkswagen Models Brake fluid in radiator

1999 VOLKSWAGEN
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MATANZASINNLET
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Misstakingly put 6 oz of brake fluid in radiator. Will this mess up engine. What should I do?
Nov 24, 2008 at 9:40 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This should not be a huge problem, but it would be a good time to do a coolant flush now.

Mark.
Nov 24, 2008 at 10:13 AM
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