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Date:         Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:28:09 -0500
Reply-To:     Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: distilled water for coolant - was New Car Dealers And Parts
              Prices-a service advisors
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <BAY125-F3484531A894B85C4A4BED4A0370@phx.gbl> (Dennis Haynes's
              message of "Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:33:12 -0500")
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Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> writes:

> What minerals would I want to keep in my cooling system?

Magnesium? Aluminum?

The antifreeze has buffering additives to counter this effect. If VW specifically calls for distilled to dilute their coolant, use it. If not, I'd use good tap water if you have it, or regular bottled drinking water if not.

Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL


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