Re: [DML] Draining the cooling system

["Tom Niemczewski" <tomcio@xxxx>]

DO NOT USE TAP WATER!!
Mineral deposits will ruin first your water pump, then radiator, then do a
lot of damage in the engine. Use ONLY distilled water and antifreeze. Also,
you should never drive the car on water alone. Even though it is called an
antifreeze it also protects against boilover. So, always use a mixture -
usually 50%/50% is just fine.

I hope this helps.
Tom Niemczewski
vin 6298
tomcio@xxxx

----- Original Message -----
From: <dmc12@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, February 09, 2001 9:14 AM
Subject: [DML] Draining the cooling system


> I am going to replace my cooling hoses on my car and wondered which
> is the best way to drain the water from the system should I just
> remove one of the rubber pipes and let the water pour out?
>
> Also (probably best ansered by a UK owner) is there any special
> radiator fluid I should put in when I fill up the system, do I just
> use tap water, how much do I put in do I fill it up to the to ?? and
> which anti freeze would you recomend and where do I get it from i.e.
> Halfords or Partco.....
>
> Regards James
>
>
>
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