my saab is leaking coolant like mad... it goes through it almost as fast as gas... but i dont have the money for the part to get that fixed... so until then is it ok if i use water instead of coolant? thanks.
2007-08-14 05:18:42 · 11 answers · asked by Tyler 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes
2007-08-14 05:24:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I guess that it will have to be. Using just water, will not be as good as using the coolant, since the mixture will have a higher boiling point and carry away more heat.
Just be sure to carry a couple of gallons of water with you, so you don't run it without fluid in the radiator. You will have to get this fixed before winter anyway. Can you borrow a few dollars from family and get the thing fixed right? good luck.
2007-08-14 05:26:16 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
coolant also works to lubricate the water pump. Running just water is bad for the engine over time. What is leaking? there are a bunch of cheap fixes depending on what it is. If it's a small radiator leak, add "alumaseal" to your warm engine to stop small leaks.
2007-08-14 05:27:17 · answer #3 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
60/40 mixture works better than straight water, but water will do in an emergency, but not long term. Water is what keeps ethelyne glycol from freezing. Also, remember that coolent that is leaking from your radiator (or wherever) is deadly poison to animals and is considered toxic waste.
2007-08-14 06:18:54 · answer #4 · answered by hov1free 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can mix it 60/40 water/coolant
2007-08-14 05:24:57 · answer #5 · answered by mybuttstinks2001 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES! Straight water cools BETTER than AF/Water mix & is easier on the water pump. That is why race cars run water, but DO NOT run distilled water, it leaches minerals from the block. Anti-freeze is what the name says.
2007-08-14 05:59:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but only for a short time you will have overheating and corrosion then more leaks long term with water
2007-08-14 05:25:13 · answer #7 · answered by Charles s 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope. Use coolant diluted to the proper level with water. You risk locking up the engine if you do not get the radiator or water pump or hoses repaired.
2007-08-14 05:24:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes it is. Just make sure to check the level often!
2007-08-14 05:28:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes as long a s there is some anti-freeze
2007-08-14 06:36:52 · answer #10 · answered by free2jam12 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋