TXZ28LS1

iTrader: (5)

alright guys! this might sound corny and all, but i just wanted to make sure i did this right. i checked my coolant over flow and it was low, so i added coolant andadded 1 bottled water in the overflow to top that off. then i checked the radiator and that was low, so i did what the owners manual said added coolant until topped off. but i didnt add water. am i good to go! sorry sounds dumb but i just want to make sure.

sp00rkz

iTrader: (4)

Yeah, your fine. As long as you didn't mix coolant colors.

TXZ28LS1

iTrader: (5)

haha..thanks buddy for the reply. yeah i just wanted to make sure i did that right. i just checked my ac and that $Hit blows cold as hell now too..i heard the fans kick i believe and the heater and everything works fine. i just wasnt sure if i was supposed to add water in the radiator also or just the over flow?

sp00rkz

iTrader: (4)

Basically you can put water wherever you want, just as long as you have some antifreeze in there.

Usually people in warmer climates who race a lot run straight water. Water is what keeps your engine cool, Antifreeze just keeps it from turning to ice.

Da Swami

iTrader: (6)

Antifreeze also prevents the internals from rusting or corroding.

TXZ28LS1

iTrader: (5)

thanks guys. my buddy told me also, all i really needed to do was fill the overflow only! but i thought u had to add coolant in the radiator also.

Da Swami

iTrader: (6)

You put it in the overflow it cycles through around about when the car reaches operating temperature, you put it in the radiator it cycles through immediately.


In your case it didn't matter. If you are REALLY low, it's generally better to fill straight at the radiator.


At least that's what I was taught.

fortmyerspolice

iTrader: (7)

You shouldnt really put regular water, better to put distilled. I heard over time it could cause a build up of crap in the radiator

TXZ28LS1

iTrader: (5)

well i used drinking water!! was that good? it was only 1 regular size bottled water? are u also supposed to put water in the raditator also or just the overflow? lol..see its these questions that bug me out..hahaha. but i did use the dex cool for sure.