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?

used both before, and both will do fine. if office got ro water machine, just use the free source.

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

This post has been edited by MR_alien: Sep 22 2017, 06:41 AM

Some cars specify using distilled water or deionized water. Please check your car manual before u do anything

I went to several SC, from Proton to Toyota.

They just pour tap water into radiator.

This post has been edited by WiLeKiyO: Sep 22 2017, 11:11 AM

I used spritzer one, no issue

only battery water need to be careful

.... and they are right.

Whats wrong with battery water?

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

battery water nowadays contains chemical
true distilled water can be drink, just no nutrition
but u can't drink battery water

battery can only use distilled water, not tap water or mineral water

I use drinking water. White cap. '

Really? I tot battery water suppose to be ok.
I topup my tangki with battery water all the while

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

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

In your Mazda 6?

yes to top up and also other cars when i flush

Then those that are concentrated mix with what lol

battery water are SUPPOSED to be distilled water(last time)
now its kinda added with some chemical to prolong the battery

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

he means dnt put 100% water into the radiator

I read mine is just deionized water. It show manganese contents but water also have it.

I taste it before. Just plain water. I'm sure

many who work at those battery water factory did say they did added some stuff into it
not sure but i think u can use it, no harm..just watch for rust for the 1st few week
if no rust thn no issue
but the best is still 50% water 50% coolant for long lasting peace of mind effect

This post has been edited by MR_alien: Sep 22 2017, 09:32 PM

Chemical added in battery water ? Sure or not ?
....I like to be educated on this.

need to ask those working at battery water factory
im not that pro in these
but i've been told they added something into the battery water(distilled water)

So last time when they said battery water very acidic to the extent we shouldn't be in contact with it, it's a myth? Lol

not myth
battery water is distilled water essentially
those inside the battery(especially the dry battery) thn yes

Distilled water had been tested as 'slightly' acidic ..........
It's a myth that we shouldn't be in contact with it, as we do with oranges, lime etc.

Battery water is for battery. For radiator should not use water because water cause rusting. Coolant sold in concentrate or diluted ready to use. Read instruction. Dilution is still using water but coolant has rust prohibition substance.

I can say battery water mostly deionized water. Adding some substance in process is possible to purify water

coolant is basically anti-rust, so using tap water is fine
ratio is 50/50

Anyone knows where to buy distilled water by the gallon?

Ethylene glycol is anti freeze and coolant

I use spritzer distilled water the one with blue label 9 litres for 12 or15 bucks I think

Why not u just buy PREMIX version?

Looked everywhere for that but none found.only found mineral spritzer and normal filtered one

Premix are 50:50.i want to run lower coolant percentage for better cooling

Lower coolant ratio, better cooling?

Jaya grocer , Sam grocery

It is a premium product for some reason

Lol

I also don't know why but it is marketed that way

Water is the best for heat transfer.coolant is there to protect against corrosion and provide some lube for the water pump

Thanks.i'll have a look.a lot of simple stuff sold abundantly in other countries yet very scarce here.makes diy works quite a hassle