Mark Dorm wrote: > > But is the metal, it encounters, a salt??? > > >Using distilled water seems kind of silly. It would be contaminated by > >metal as soon as you put it in the system. > > > >Mike > >JMO
The idea is not to avoid contaminating the water but avoid introducing minerals (and other stuff) from normal tap water. Depending on mineral content and PH value you can affect the additives in the coolant, lowering it's protective properties. Also, salts and such are left behind when coolant (water) is lost from the system due to evaporation, etc. Soon you have a very salty engine. Then you'll have to wash it's mouth out with soap. :) TBerk Distilled water in battery? A must. In radiator? Recommended. |
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