coolant mix
10-09-2003, 12:13 PM
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coolant mix
hey gang
just refilled my coolant in my *** rex
with a 50/50 mix
i used evian natural mineral water .is it true this is bad for the wrx as it can corrode easier
should i be using tap or distilled water
can i do damage using the mineral water
thanx
just refilled my coolant in my *** rex
with a 50/50 mix
i used evian natural mineral water .is it true this is bad for the wrx as it can corrode easier
should i be using tap or distilled water
can i do damage using the mineral water
thanx
10-09-2003, 02:04 PM
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Minerals may be good for you but they're not good for your cooling system. May be no harm done depending on what is actually in that water and how much, but the best thing is to use distilled water as specified. If you want to be certain this won't cause any problems then drain it and refill it again with the right stuff.
10-09-2003, 03:51 PM
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Water is actually more efficient for heat transfer than antifreeze. A system filled with pure antifreeze wouldn't cool very well. The antifreeze is necessary to lower the freezing point and raise the boiling point of the coolant, as well as for the anticorrosion additives, but for proper cooling system operation you don't want to go over a 50-50 mix.
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