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 Adding plain water to coolant? Is it OK?

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TSIrresistible
post Dec 25 2022, 09:17 PM, updated 3y ago

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I see my coolant less than 50%.

Can i just add plain water to top up.

I need to travel back to KL in midnight. About 300,km

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TSIrresistible
post Dec 25 2022, 09:36 PM

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QUOTE(Thrust @ Dec 25 2022, 09:21 PM)
Can... No issue but make sure you flush out and replace the coolant after every 3 to 4 years.
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Replace 100% pure coolant? After 3-4 years.


Thanks

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post Dec 26 2022, 09:25 AM

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QUOTE(Thrust @ Dec 25 2022, 11:57 PM)
Not 100% coolant... It should be pre mixed or 50% distilled water + 50% concentrated coolant.
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Those sell in shop is already premix one, right?

QUOTE(Ewww! @ Dec 26 2022, 02:13 AM)
Just use coolant la.

Better safe than sorry.
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Already add water. Just temporary SOLUTION. Bcoz need to rush back KL.
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post Dec 26 2022, 01:12 PM

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QUOTE(Thrust @ Dec 26 2022, 10:16 AM)
What car are you driving btw?
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Perodua myvi.

 

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