did i do this right!
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did i do this right! 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.
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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.