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TSQuang1819
post Sep 21 2017, 10:25 PM, updated 9y ago

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Is it okay to use drinking distilled water like the ones from Spritzer or any other brands? or we can just use RO water from SeaMaster for mixing it up with antifreeze car coolant?
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post Sep 21 2017, 10:32 PM

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used both before, and both will do fine. if office got ro water machine, just use the free source.
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post Sep 22 2017, 06:41 AM

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QUOTE(Quang1819 @ Sep 21 2017, 10:25 PM)
Is it okay to use drinking distilled water like the ones from Spritzer or any other brands? or we can just use RO water from SeaMaster for mixing it up with antifreeze car coolant?
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actually if u plan to mix it with coolant, tap water also works
because coolant itself is actually anti-rust
distilled water is if u want to pour it straight into the radiator without adding any coolant

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post Sep 22 2017, 07:42 AM

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Some cars specify using distilled water or deionized water. Please check your car manual before u do anything
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post Sep 22 2017, 11:10 AM

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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Sep 22 2017, 06:41 AM)
actually if u plan to mix it with coolant, tap water also works
because coolant itself is actually anti-rust
distilled water is if u want to pour it straight into the radiator without adding any coolant
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I went to several SC, from Proton to Toyota.

They just pour tap water into radiator. vmad.gif

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post Sep 22 2017, 11:17 AM

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I used spritzer one, no issue
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post Sep 22 2017, 11:19 AM

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only battery water need to be careful
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post Sep 22 2017, 12:09 PM

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QUOTE(WiLeKiyO @ Sep 22 2017, 11:10 AM)
I went to several SC, from Proton to Toyota.

They just pour tap water into radiator.  vmad.gif
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.... and they are right. tongue.gif

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post Sep 22 2017, 02:19 PM

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QUOTE(anakkk @ Sep 22 2017, 11:19 AM)
only battery water need to be careful
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Whats wrong with battery water?
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post Sep 22 2017, 03:29 PM

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QUOTE(WiLeKiyO @ Sep 22 2017, 11:10 AM)
I went to several SC, from Proton to Toyota.

They just pour tap water into radiator.  vmad.gif
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if theres still coolant inside your radiator
they're not wrong
if your radiator is empty and they filled 100% tap water thn prepare your wallet laugh.gif
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post Sep 22 2017, 03:30 PM

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QUOTE(jfcheong @ Sep 22 2017, 02:19 PM)
Whats wrong with battery water?
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battery water nowadays contains chemical
true distilled water can be drink, just no nutrition
but u can't drink battery water
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post Sep 22 2017, 03:47 PM

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QUOTE(jfcheong @ Sep 22 2017, 02:19 PM)
Whats wrong with battery water?
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battery can only use distilled water, not tap water or mineral water
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post Sep 22 2017, 04:49 PM

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I use drinking water. White cap. '


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post Sep 22 2017, 04:57 PM

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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Sep 22 2017, 03:30 PM)
battery water nowadays contains chemical
true distilled water can be drink, just no nutrition
but u can't drink battery water
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Really? I tot battery water suppose to be ok.
I topup my tangki with battery water all the while blink.gif
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post Sep 22 2017, 05:10 PM

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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Sep 22 2017, 03:30 PM)
battery water nowadays contains chemical
true distilled water can be drink, just no nutrition
but u can't drink battery water
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What chemical? The battery water sold in shop for refill is just plain distilled water. Batteries are sold either wet (with water in side) or dry (supplied with battery water). The battery water that comes with dry type is 30~59% sulfuric acid in water. This is only one time fill. After that the top up battery water. The more pure one is double-distilled water. The best would be deionized water which has highest purity.

Normal tap water will shortened battery life but can be use in case of emergency smile.gif
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post Sep 22 2017, 05:18 PM

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Shouldn't use water to replace coolant, even RO, distilled or any type of water. Water is corrosive and damage water pump over long run.

Emergency? Just use it laugh.gif
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post Sep 22 2017, 05:46 PM

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QUOTE(rcracer @ Sep 22 2017, 11:17 AM)
I used spritzer one, no issue
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In your Mazda 6?
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post Sep 22 2017, 06:02 PM

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QUOTE(Quang1819 @ Sep 22 2017, 05:46 PM)
In your Mazda 6?
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yes to top up and also other cars when i flush
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post Sep 22 2017, 06:35 PM

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QUOTE(Zot @ Sep 22 2017, 05:18 PM)
Shouldn't use water to replace coolant, even RO, distilled or any type of water. Water is corrosive and damage water pump over long run.

Emergency? Just use it  laugh.gif
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Then those that are concentrated mix with what lol
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post Sep 22 2017, 07:11 PM

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QUOTE(jfcheong @ Sep 22 2017, 04:57 PM)
Really? I tot battery water suppose to be ok.
I topup my tangki with battery water all the while blink.gif
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battery water are SUPPOSED to be distilled water(last time)
now its kinda added with some chemical to prolong the battery

QUOTE(Zot @ Sep 22 2017, 05:10 PM)
What chemical? The battery water sold in shop for refill is just plain distilled water. Batteries are sold either wet (with water in side) or dry (supplied with battery water). The battery water that comes with dry type is 30~59% sulfuric acid in water. This is only one time fill. After that the top up battery water. The more pure one is double-distilled water. The best would be deionized water which has highest purity.

Normal tap water will shortened battery life but can be use in case of emergency  smile.gif
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im not sure what chemical, u can refer to the back of the bottle for the chemical content
because if it is PURE distilled water thn u can drink it...try drinking and tell u if u end up in hosp or not laugh.gif

QUOTE(Quang1819 @ Sep 22 2017, 06:35 PM)
Then those that are concentrated mix with what lol
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he means dnt put 100% water into the radiator

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