yep its the HG then
coolant smells like coolant
lol
nope no air i learned that trick with my old corolla
just run it with the cap off til the thermo opens and fill up full again
i couldnt see any frothy stuff in the oil but there is definatly a layer of shiney stuff floating in the rad
dagnabit i guess il have to give her the rest she needs early. and start saving for her future restoration