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Build up on radiator cap. Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting Austin8341 Novice Jul 21, 2019, 9:03 AM Post #1 of 3 (865 views) Build up on radiator cap. Sign In I bought a 2004 v6 Mustang and noticed that the coolant was a dark orange color so I changed it to the green coolant. At the time, the radiator cap had a lot of thick gooey brown build up on it so I wiped it off. Now it’s about 3 weeks later and the build up on the radiator cap is back. What could it be caused from? Thanks. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jul 21, 2019, 9:20 AM Post #2 of 3 (852 views) Re: Build up on radiator cap. Sign In The goey cap thing? If you are mixing up coolant types plus if vapor ( even small amounts) get in can do that? Not totally sure total reason. I actually think some is rust from cheap junk "freeze plugs" also called core plugs can't see from outside. It's from lack of rust protection at some point in its life. You'd really have to flush this out should be drain bolts of some sort low on the sides of the block. It's built up some crud you can't get out with much if those are still in icky stuff drops low in water jackets whatever the cause. You have to know pressure caps work, both ways means holds pressure to listed pressure and vents properly too. That crud can interfere with the vent back or suck back from recovery bottles the tube or how done may have lost being sealed and has to. Air out, liquid back. Unless you have to remove an engine clean the bottle out too out of the car you can get there. Do use only what it called for, for type of antifreeze mixed as suggested as well without wild mistakes too strong or too weak, T Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jul 21, 2019, 9:39 AM Post #3 of 3 (849 views) Re: Build up on radiator cap. Sign In Are you sure that was red coolant and not just rusty water? Either way, that sediment is throughout the inside of the block and other components and needs to be flushed thoroughly. Green coolant is pretty much a thing of the past. Most all newer cars require specialized coolant, most of them are silicate free and considered a 5 year coolant as opposed to green coolant which is only a 2 year coolant. Your car actually takes a special yellow coolant. Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) or equivalent (yellow-color) Ford Specification .................... WSS-M97B51-A1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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