Coolant filter?

[Chevyguy78]

Has anyone thought about or done a coolant filter on one of our trucks? What the pros & cons?
Done I switched to regular coolant I keep getting that nasty brown sledge in my coolant. I try to flush it but it keeps coming back. So I was kinda intrigued. Let me know what your thoughts are. Thanks!

 

[Tech-GeeK1500]

How long it does it take for that sludge to accumulate in your coolant? It sounds like you may have a leak thats letting contaminated junk get in your coolant. Does the truck ever overheat? I'm wondering if you're getting combustion byproducts in your system.

 

[shorepatrol]

It's your intake gasket leaking if your'e losing coolant too.. Been there .

 

[Chevyguy78]

Nope never overheats. Just builds up over like 6 months to a year. Nothing major. It’s not a lot just noticeable. Intake gaskets are fine. I’ve been there too.

 

[Jbigbee7]

I’ve found a cleanable, in-line filter on JEGS for $62. I’m going to give it a try. I’ve had the same problem with build up in the coolant. I assumed it was from the intake gaskets so I replaced them about a year ago and flushed the system multiple times, replacing the dexcool with green prestone. Coolant has always looked ****** since I’ve owned the truck, but never had problems with overheating until more recently. I replaced a leaking heater core a few months back and I’m currently in the process of replacing the radiator and all hoses along with other preventative maintenance stuff. Head gaskets checked out. Compression reads within 5 psi of 170 at each bank and holds, which surprised me. Any help would be appreciated! I’ll report back how the filter works.