I think I have a leak some where in the engine. I noticed a slight rubbery burning smell when at a stop. I also noticed that my reserve Coolant tank is way below the lines. Last Oil Change the radiator coolant level was ok (2 mos. ago) Is it ok to put water into the Overflow tank?
2007-03-20 01:02:48 · 7 answers · asked by chipmunkd 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
In a pinch it's OK. The antifreeze contains anti corrosion additives. It's not a good idea to dilute the coolant too much. The coolant will quickly turn brown. If you live in a cold climate, you are at risk of the engine freezing solid. Remember water expands 11 times when it freezes.
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2007-03-20 01:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. T 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
so which you have been dropping coolant for the final couple of months and you % to forget approximately approximately it as nicely, i'm hoping, putting greater coolant in. nicely, each and every time the coolant have been given low, you motor vehicle replace into working warm, now with the coolant boiling and the engine getting heavily overheated adequate to coach the mild on, i'm afraid you have forget approximately concerning the situation lengthy adequate that now you have severe injury, in all probability a clean engine sort of harm. Why, oh why, did you enable a foul situation bypass on for thus long?
2016-10-19 03:52:21 · answer #2 · answered by balick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it isn't OK. Look in your owners manual. The only recommended fluid to put in is listed right there - a 50/50 mix of Ethyl-Glycol anti-freeze coolant and distilled water.
Adding straight water promotes corrosion which can cause long-term engine damage. In a cold climate it can also freeze. also causing long-term damage.
2007-03-20 03:17:16 · answer #3 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you can put that much water in. You may also be able to buy premixed coolant.
If you're going to keep the car for a while and have any other Subie questions, I suggest you go to the New Generation section @
http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=3
It's a good site with lots of knowledgeable people.
Good luck
2007-03-20 01:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes...modern emgines suck the coolant into the radiator from the overflow tank when they build up a vacum...it's a closed system...old car used an open system.
2007-03-20 01:10:43 · answer #5 · answered by Steelhead 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try to use distilled water.The solids in normal tap water can clog a radiator eventually.
2007-03-20 01:07:41 · answer #6 · answered by gdwrnch40 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes but u will need to get the radiator flushed next time.
2007-03-20 01:09:39 · answer #7 · answered by S A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋