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1995 four runner radiator issue

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by H2obio, Aug 14, 2024.

  1. Aug 14, 2024 at 8:54 AM
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    H2obio

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    Hi all, I'm helping a friend with his SUV. He had the radiator flushed, but the brown sludge has returned. The oil looks perfect and it ran perfectly prior to battery dying. My first time working on a toyota and wondering if it's a head gasket, wouldn't the oil be fouled?

    Thanks, Ron
     
  2. Aug 15, 2024 at 9:17 AM
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    trlhiker

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    Did you flush the whole system or just the radiator?
     
  3. Aug 15, 2024 at 9:19 AM
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    H2obio

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    That's a great question! I'll find out!
     
  4. Aug 15, 2024 at 11:02 AM
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    When I drained my broken head gasket oil there were green coolant streaks. Maybe the coolant is just not getting in the oil but the oil in the coolant. Idk
     
  5. Aug 15, 2024 at 11:04 AM
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    H2obio

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    Thanks, I had the work done at a local mechanic and is checking to see if the system was flushed. I'm guessing no.
     

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