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Date:         Sun, 17 Feb 2002 09:48:37 -0800
Reply-To:     developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM>
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From:         developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM>
Subject:      distilled water & wbx reliabilty
Comments: To: John Lunetta <blun1432@OPTONLINE.NET>
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I was wondering about distilled water with antifreeze. I'm sure my VW dealer did not and I did not when I added some last week.

What is the rationale for distilled water. I know it is important in the battery, but why the cooling system?

William Polowniak 1989 Vanagon GL 1988 Mercedes 300 SE

----- Original Message ----- From: "John Lunetta" <blun1432@OPTONLINE.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 9:55 PM Subject: wbx reliabilty

> The waterboxer is a fine engine and reliable if properly maintained. A couple of tips: Always use the right antifreeze and distilled water. Change the oil and filter every 3000 miles, and use VW oil filters or at least mann/mahle brand. Don't let small problems and strange noises go unattended. And lastly don't drive it like an american muscle car. John 90 vanagon gl --170,000 miles original engine. > And I don't know why any one would want to use a subaru engine that has two timing belts that have to be replaced every 60,000 miles along with the water pump. Not cheap, I know I had a subaru, 3 timing belt changes in 206,000 miles.


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