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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Heard something that you can't use distilled w/ G-05 coolants. So what should I use and not mess up the chemistry?
 
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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I put distilled in mine
 
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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Found what I was looking for!!
 
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Distilled water can be used!!!
 
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 12:45 AM
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don't understand what would be wrong with running umm pure water as thats the best way to keep crap outta the cooling system.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 02:35 AM
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Wouldnt be good when it froze
 
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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i just use tap water from the hose........to me water is water
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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I would do a 75/25 mix so it dont freeze. Seems to work for me. I hear frozen radiators are no bueno....
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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Or when you blow out a freeze plug that's on the back of the engine!
 
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