Is this normal?
I noticed that my water in the resevoir is black. Its this normal out its it something I have to worry about?

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Christoff
Re: Is this normal?
hallo i would suggest you drain the water and replace with a mixture of anti freez and water, the mixture should be a greenish colour, if you still have a problem you might want to think about seeing your mechanic.
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Re: Is this normal?
Is it oily?

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I must go and check, not sure if its oily.

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Its not really oily, it smells like coolant.

If I want flush the radiator, what coolant must I buy and how much?

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Re: Is this normal?
Degrading rubber hoses will turn your water black.
Check the overflow hose.
You won't notice it in the radiator because it will mix and flow away.
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I think I will replace the coolant fluid, what is the best make to buy and how many litre.
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Re: Is this normal?
caltex extended life coolant is great. Mix to instructions with distilled water.

Just be sure all the previous coolant has been flushed properly as some coolants create a gel when mixed together that blocks radiators, small passages and heater matrixes.
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