2002 Buick Century "gummy antifreeze" Questions

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antifreeze that GM put in originally that is causing the problems. Dexcool not only forms a gummy sludge in the cooling system, it also attacks certain gasket materials and causes coolant to leak into

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...antifreeze that GM uses in their vehicles can cause a gummy sludge to form in the cooling system, which can cause flow restrictions and overheating. I would suggest changing the thermostat and ...

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antifreeze in the oil it should show up on the dipstick as a gummy sludge. GM has issued Technical Service Bulletins to their dealerships concerning this issue. Check with your local dealership to see

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gummy deposits from the Dex cool antifreeze. I would recommend draining and flushing the system with Prestone Super Flush, put n a new thermostat, and refill the system with a green antifreeze that is

...antifreeze that GM recommends for their cars is bad about forming a gummy sludge in the cooling system. It clogs radiators and heater cores. I would suggest another flush with the Prestone product. ...

...antifreeze was put in my car. It had gotten gummy and I had to get a power flush so it would stop over heating. Since then my heater has stopped working which i figure the heater core will need to be ...

...the system due to the fact the two types of anti-freeze cant be mixed at all or it will turn to a gummy substance and clog up and ruin water pumps , radiators, and heater cores but flushing the ...

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...antifreeze be leaking from near the exhaust manifold, it appeared to be pouring from the exhaust pipe that connects to the cat converter Coolant could be leaking above that point then trailing down. ...

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...gummy residue in the sparkplug holes. It's coming from the antifreeze and also water(if you wash the engine) can come from the "thermostat housing" and run backwards along the top of the ...

gummy residue?? Why do you think you are loosing coolant?? Check for proper fill procedures, I am not saying you are doing anything wrong, but without knowing the type of recovery tank on your Equinox

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