newpew02

I can't remember, should I use distilled water when making a 50/50 mix or just tap water. I apologize for the dumb question.

TheBlurLS1

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alot of people suggest it to reduce corrosion, can't hurt if you want to do it, but you dont have to

does that answer your question?

Martingale

That's a good question. The old rule of thumb is distilled water in the old iron blocks. Maybe the aluminum is different? I highly doubt distilled could hurt though.

1 BLOWN V8

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As cheap as it is why not?

newpew02

Exactly, it's cheap and I figured it was a good idea. Just couldn't remember.

super_kev

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Distilled is the way to go. Depending on your tap water, you could have more minerals and sometimes iron that would help start rust in iron blocks. It might not hurt the aluminum block, but I always run distilled water.

Diolar Magnum

yes to the distilled. its cheap, and an assurance against corrosion. just another affirmation from me.

Smith4046

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First of all - NEVER a dumb question. Have told that dozens of times to my students after 34 years teaching Earth Science.

Second - pretty sure ANY tap water contains a mixture of minerals that could cause a multitude of chemical reactions in your system, if used.

Distilled is probably the safe way to go. Good luck to you.

Steve