Date:         Sat, 12 Feb 2005 15:00:43 -0600
Reply-To:     Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
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From:         Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Coolant
Comments: To: Chuck Reisinger <chuckphoto@EARTHLINK.NET>
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Maybe, but what is the cost/benefit ratio of using the distilled water?
cost of 3 gallons of distilled water has to be very little.
I had never heard of using distilled water till someone mentioned it on
this lsit. Considering all the limestone we have in our water, it seems
like a really good idea.
Maybe giving bad advice is job security for your shop? Too cynical,
probably. But it's not as important to them as it is to you!
Al Brase

Chuck Reisinger wrote:

>A local VW repair shop told me that I don't need to use distilled water when draining and changing the coolant (2 yr drain)....I've been changing my coolant and brake fluid every two years...I'm comfortable with this (recommended by the Bentley Manual)....
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>What are your thoughts about using distilled water...is this over kill....?
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>Thanks
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