In a message dated 97-01-08 11:21:39 EST, jforero@CA1.jsc.nasa.gov (Forero, Jaime E.) writes: > I was told by one mechanic at the local VW dealer that using distilled > water with the coolant helped prolong the life of the heads by slowing > down down the corrosion process. I figured it could not hurt so I use > distilled water now. I've also been told that distilled water lacks minerals that are "attacked" in the corrosion process. Lacking these minerals the corrosion turns its attention to the heads. I don't know what story to believe. If distilled water was clearlt better, you'd think manufacturers would reccommend it. ?????????? Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg
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