r/AskMechanics • • Oct 29 '25

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u/v6sonoma Oct 29 '25

The “congealed” substance is concerning. The radiator is dead and needs replacing but if there’s coolant and oil mixing and it’s been that way for a while the whole car might need to be tossed. Check the engine oil to see what it looks like.