Can add water into coolant?

[Yagami85]

hi bros,

Can just add water into coolant?

If can isn't tap water or must it be distilled water?

Thanks!

[Snl2601]

Distilled water will be a better option..

[Moredhel]

hi bros,

Can just add water into coolant?

If can isn't tap water or must it be distilled water?

Thanks!

 

Can. Most coolants are glycol and other chemicals pre-mixed with distilled water.

 

So it'a ok to top up abit with distilled water. Tap water and others are not advisable for long term. Can build up minerals in your radiator.

[Wanderer8596]

Juz to off track abit, wil it cause any damage if d coolant is more than d max marking?

[Kiadaw]

Sorry,

 

Maybe sound a little stupid, but where to get distilled water?

[Baphomet]

Sorry,

 

Maybe sound a little stupid, but where to get distilled water?

 

 

Most petrol stations should have it.

[Nzy]

I heard that best is to add distilled water. But if u use tap water then hope nothing goes wrong lo. My previous car on tap water for 10 years also nothing happened to the radiator.

[Kiadaw]

Most petrol stations should have it.

 

Thanks

[Beehive3783]

Sorry,

 

Maybe sound a little stupid, but where to get distilled water?

Supermarket got sell leh bro.. But be careful not to buy the wrong type.. supermarkets have distilled and mineral water.. distilled water is cheaper than mineral water also.. I think less than $0.70 per 1.5L bottle.

[Aaron_soh80]

Thanks

 

 

Dun add too full..3/4 can liao..

[Hyu]

was wondering also...actually we must add water to the coolant ourselves wan ah?

 

not say like servicing they add for us or something?

 

so next time whenever i see it low i must add distilled water ah?

 

sorry for so many questions

 

hahahaha thank you....

Edited March 16, 2011 by Hyu

[Throttle2]

actually , it shouldnt be low.

if low means somewhere could be leaking....

[Kiadaw]

was wondering also...actually we must add water to the coolant ourselves wan ah?

 

not say like servicing they add for us or something?

 

so next time whenever i see it low i must add distilled water ah?

 

sorry for so many questions

 

hahahaha thank you....

I think normally, they will add. If not, just remind them. Usually, FOC. But if your service interval is long, or if you push your car hard, the coolant water may run lower than the recommended level before servcing.

Edited March 16, 2011 by Kiadaw

[Tom_kkh]

Thanks

 

 

iirc battery water is distill water

[Stanchiam]

actually , it shouldnt be low.

if low means somewhere could be leaking....

mine the coolant level never change, always the same level, as if totally seal.