2007-08-14 03:18:05 · 7 answers · asked by turbocharged_dodge_srt4 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No. Water is water. Distilled water may have less impurities than tap water but the heat transfer properties are the same. Just mix a solution of antifreeze and water to the correct ratio depending on winter temperatures in your area. Do not use pure antifreeze.
2007-08-14 03:56:59 · answer #1 · answered by Arthur O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're supposed to mix distilled water with your antifreeze, 50-50. If you use tap water, it contains minerals that can build up and eventually clog the radiator. Water actually has better heat transfer characteristics than antifreeze, but you need the anti-corrosion and water pump lubricating characteristics of antifreeze.
2007-08-14 03:30:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no it wont but there are products on the market that do help. Cant remember the names right off hand but your local autoparts store can help. remember that depending on your location, your freeze protection has to test down to a certian level. Here in Southern Missouri, we make sure the freeze level tests down to at least -20 below zero.
2007-08-14 03:27:31 · answer #3 · answered by Christian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you are diluting the concentration of the pure antifreeze.
2007-08-14 03:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no. it just cut down calcium build up
2007-08-14 03:21:20 · answer #5 · answered by LEXUSRY 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not at all.
2007-08-14 03:23:49 · answer #6 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shouldn't do that because then you won't have pure anti-freeze.
2007-08-14 03:24:43 · answer #7 · answered by Louie K 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋