Thread: coolant change.
View Single Post
Old 12-31-2014, 12:18 PM   #15 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z
Premium Member
 
SouthArk370Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: South Arkansas
Posts: 8,435
Drives: 2014 Challenger
Rep Power: 324198
SouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tadpole View Post
I'm thinking I may not use coolant at all on my next change and just running distilled water and water wetter. I did this on my sport bikes because of the hot texas summers and mild winters. Thoughts on yea or ney on this?
Nay. Coolant does more than just get rid of heat. It has corrosion inhibitors that are necessary for the metals in modern engines. If you are racing the car, there might be some advantages to water + wetting agent; for a DD, use the proper coolant.
__________________
Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub
Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma
SouthArk370Z is offline   Reply With Quote