1999 Ford Truck oil in radiator resevior

1999 FORD TRUCK
220,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TERRENCE DEAN
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my ford f-150 is producing a caramel colored oily sludge in the overflow radiator container. what could be the cause of this problem?
Oct 21, 2009 at 6:49 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like oil is making it to the radiator-Are you overheating?

Probable causes could be a blown head gasket cracked head or block and an intake manifold leak
Oct 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM
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TERRENCE DEAN
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my f-150 is not running hot yet, but i'm concerned about the sludge,thanks for the answers you gave will look into these dignosis... peace out my friend.
Oct 21, 2009 at 7:09 PM
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I meant oil check the oil if its milky looking
Oct 21, 2009 at 7:14 PM