putting water in radiator

Bill · February 18th, 2007, 09:54 PM

my freinds 2000 chevy malibu is leaking mad coolant all over the place.

shes going to get it fixed soon but can she put water in it for now until she can get the leak found and fixed. shes putting so many gallons of that dex cool shit in her car and its getting to costly for her. can she just use destilled water in it for the time being with out ruining anything.

HMUSN · February 18th, 2007, 09:57 PM

it depends on where you live.. if you live in san diego yes distilled water will be fine but if you live where it gets very cold you need the antifreeze.

and make sure to tell here not to put tap water in it.
it causes rust buildup

Bill · February 19th, 2007, 06:29 PM

you know what. i dint even think of that. we live in Pa where it is very cold.

so shes gonna have to put antifreeze in it.
thanks

HMUSN · February 19th, 2007, 06:33 PM

no problem

Bill · February 19th, 2007, 08:22 PM

do you think she can put radiator stop leak in it for a few days or so.

the problem is the antifreeze doest go directly into the radiator like my 92 mustang and other cars do. it had a overflow tank type thing. shes needs to do something and cant do anything til she has off.

GreenFaleen · February 19th, 2007, 08:57 PM

a raw egg in the radiator will stop it for about 150 miles thank you myth busters.

February 18th, 2007, 09:54 PM	#1
Bill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	putting water in radiator my freinds 2000 chevy malibu is leaking mad coolant all over the place. shes going to get it fixed soon but can she put water in it for now until she can get the leak found and fixed. shes putting so many gallons of that dex cool shit in her car and its getting to costly for her. can she just use destilled water in it for the time being with out ruining anything. __________________ Too often, We lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only take 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap that Mother@#?!&! upside the head!!

February 18th, 2007, 09:57 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	it depends on where you live.. if you live in san diego yes distilled water will be fine but if you live where it gets very cold you need the antifreeze. and make sure to tell here not to put tap water in it. it causes rust buildup __________________

February 19th, 2007, 06:29 PM	#3
Bill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	you know what. i dint even think of that. we live in Pa where it is very cold. so shes gonna have to put antifreeze in it. thanks __________________ Too often, We lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only take 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap that Mother@#?!&! upside the head!!

February 19th, 2007, 06:33 PM	#4
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	no problem __________________

February 19th, 2007, 08:22 PM	#5
Bill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	do you think she can put radiator stop leak in it for a few days or so. the problem is the antifreeze doest go directly into the radiator like my 92 mustang and other cars do. it had a overflow tank type thing. shes needs to do something and cant do anything til she has off. __________________ Too often, We lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only take 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap that Mother@#?!&! upside the head!!

February 19th, 2007, 08:57 PM	#6
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,906 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	a raw egg in the radiator will stop it for about 150 miles thank you myth busters. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

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