Date:         Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:56:45 -0700
Reply-To:     PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      OVERHEATING! - NEED ADVICE! !!! HELP!!!
Comments: To: Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com>
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I put in some distilled water. Reservoir was empty. Everything looked and
worked fine. 5 miles later light blinking again, but reservoir still full.
No obvious leaks. Possible bad thermostat?   Less than 4000 miles since new
radiator was installed (In 2007 - I only use it for pleasure driving)

I'm 45 miles from home, and DO have AAA with long distance towing,  but
don't want to use it unless necessary.

Patti
90 Westy automatic
On Apr 21, 2013 12:27 PM, "Larry Alofs" <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:

> Prestone sells a type that they claim "mixes with any other type".  Buy a
> gallon of distilled water at the grocery store; mix 50-50.
>
> Larry A.
>
>
> On Sun, Apr 21, 2013 at 2:39 PM, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Need to know if there is any antifreeze I can use that is readily
>> available
>> in a local parts store. Need it NOW. Local VW parts stores are closed.
>>
>> Can't ride around. I'm good for 1 SHORT trip to a parts store.
>> Patti
>> 90 Westy Automatic
>>
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