$1000 Coolant Change

[lilranch2001]

Several things can cause a precipitate in coolant. Material from the head gasket usually causes a grey thick material that settles to the bottom. The coolant can pickup material left over from the casting process, which often includes rust, and that can precipitate out. Silicates can also precipitate out, but that would normally be a small amount. Is it possible you ran with too high a concentration of antifreeze? That can also cause precipitates to form.
There are labs you can send this stuff to and have it analyzed, here's one that does oil, not sure if they analyze coolant.
Bummer man, you have my condolences.

My understanding is Blackstone Labs in Fort Wayne is one of the very best in the nation

 

[hawkeye08]

Keep us posted.. seems something is not as it seems.

 

[tcartwri]

The problem is from mixing coolants. I'm reluctant to tell you that your motor is probably ruined. There is a TSB from Chrysler on this very subject and it is a result of mixing OAT coolant with a non compatible formula. I'll see if I can find the TSB.

 

[tcartwri]

ATTENTION: Know Your Coolants and Save Your Engine!!

 

[tcartwri]

Should probably make this a sticky.

 

[applepicker]

ATTENTION: Know Your Coolants and Save Your Engine!!

Again: I had Fleet Charge in it for the past 2 years and installed Fleet Charge after a complete flushing with distilled water.

 

[tcartwri]

Do you have the containers it came in?

 

[applepicker]

Do you have the containers it came in?

I bought 2 gals. and still have one.

 

[applepicker]

Do you have the containers it came in?

I bought 2 gals. and still have one.

 

[tcartwri]

Do your rad deposits look like the pictures in the thread I posted.