I have a 2000 T/A w/ automatic tranny and about 20,000 miles on it. When I was checking the fluid levels the other day I happened to notice that the coolant dipstick was covered with a tan colored slime. The level was fine, but what the heck is causing this? Is my radiator or engine block corroding? The oil looks fine and I've been using Mobil 1
10w-30, changed every 3000 mi. since I bought it new, but the coolant hasn't been changed yet. I thought this stuff was supoosed to be good for 5 years. I'm going to get a coolant change and flush asap, but has any damage been done to my car? Is this so-called long-life coolant not as good as advertised? Is there something else wrong with my beloved Trans/Am? I thought It would at least be good for 3 years. WTF? TIA for your input.
Brian, Houston, Texas
2000 T/A College Student That's Too broke to afford mods except for SLP Lid and Power Shot Air Filtler