that floating crap after RMI-25 application

[Mutant]

Gots a used 99 Dodge Caravan L4 2.4L with a bit over 70k. From the service records I do not think the coolant had ever been changed. Per recommendation, I added 8oz of RMI-25 to the coolant. Before application, the coolant looked 'decent', overflow bucket was a little dirty and there were a few small deposits I could see through the radiator cap. 700 miles after application the deposits that I can see through the cap are gone, overflow bucket looks the same and I have the expected gel crap with some flecks of what I assume is old scale and corrosion floating in the overflow.

From what I understand this is normal and it's ok to let the gelled crap stay put. I'm not eager to change the coolant and I guess that was one of the reasons for RMI-25 in the first place... Should I flush it now? Let the RMI-25 work a few thousand miles more? Syphon out what I can see in the overflow? Paint the overflow black, out out of sight, out of mind? Quit being a wussy?

All suggestions welcome.

Regards

 

[benjamming]

I'm not familiar with RMI-25. What is it?

 

[jarmstrong]

rmi-25 ia great stuff. i use it in all my water cooled vehicles. just syphon out the junk and keep going,

 

[Mutant]

Hello benjamming,

RMI-25 link

http://www.qmimo.com/qmi_home_page_037.htm

Regards,

 

[Ray H]

Six years with the factory-fill coolant and a dose of some miracle additive? I was going to post something intended to get you off your duff, but, nah, you're obviously well entrenched in your comfort zone. Best of luck . . .

 

[Mutant]

Thanks! Hope you feel better!

Regards