what water to use?

traintech86 · 10-13-2009, 12:31 AM

ok so i am wondering what water to mix with my toyota red? i bought some distilled because i figured tap water is dirty and has all that **** in it but my dad who is a machanic on bigger trucks and the such says its a bad idea. he is very knowlegable about trucks and that sort but i am not sure how much that applys to little cars. i just wanna learn a bit more about this subject and as always, i am sure there are people here willing to learn me a thing or 2. thanks in advanced.

Tooljst8 · 10-13-2009, 04:59 AM

Distilled water has no impurities, while house/well/city water has impurities. Over time using anything but distilled will cause build-up of deposits like calcium and other minerals in your radiator and the rest of your cooling system. Non-distilled may also help to promote corrosion and other deterioration in the system.

It should rust with any type of water on metal parts regardless of which water you use. Using distilled water is like using preventative maintenance. It will keep the system in better shape for a longer amount of time than using any other water mixed with the coolant. Needless to say if you are not the original owner who knows how the system was treated in the past.

If i recall correctly the impurities in water cause it to boil faster, so using distilled would actually raise the boil over point of the water. Google "distilled water in microwave". (Don't try this at home...)

The antifreeze itself not only protects your engine components from freezing but it also helps inhibit corrosion and increases the coolant boiling point, so that in even extremely hot conditions your engine does not overheat. I guess using distilled with it it would have a higher boiling point than using any other water, when mixed the same.

Ben · 10-13-2009, 10:54 PM

I would use distilled

LeePeyton · 10-14-2009, 12:20 AM

Distilled for my Inter cooler why not your radiator eh? I wouldn't use only water though. Anti-freeze has lubricating qualities as well as the info stated above.

traintech86 · 10-14-2009, 02:00 AM

i have toyota red for it, i just wanted to pool some opinions together. and ill be doin it tomarrow when i wake up WITH distilled. thanks guys!

PHOENIX · 10-14-2009, 02:06 AM

The new "Toyota Long Life Coolant" is premixed with distilled water.

I would assume that Toyota is a big supporter of Distilled water in coolant systems since that is what they use.

traintech86 · 10-14-2009, 02:47 PM

well gonna give a sitrep:

went and got the flush,then my tools and checked the bleeder hoses i bought(which were a bit tight @ 1/4"ID) and lined it all up. then i jacked up and threw her on stands. filled some containers with water after reading the directions on the flush. went to work on the bleeder valve but before i opened it...sprinkles... i ****ing hate virginia.

on a side note, i went to the nex shop and bought some Arnold Palmer drinks, cheese it's and some beer. that sounds like the best course of action in this situation >>

ToyotaTechGeek · 10-14-2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by traintech86

well gonna give a sitrep:

went and got the flush,then my tools and checked the bleeder hoses i bought(which were a bit tight @ 1/4"ID) and lined it all up. then i jacked up and threw her on stands. filled some containers with water after reading the directions on the flush. went to work on the bleeder valve but before i opened it...sprinkles... i ****ing hate virginia.

on a side note, i went to the nex shop and bought some Arnold Palmer drinks, cheese it's and some beer. that sounds like the best course of action in this situation >>

LOLz!
dude, the hobby shop is your friend!
nothing wrong with this weather, it's typical autumnal weather! maybe you should get a shop down where i have mine and the weather should not be a problem again!

p.s. distilled FTW!

ToyotaTechGeek · 10-14-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHOENIX

The new "Toyota Long Life Coolant" is premixed with distilled water.

I would assume that Toyota is a big supporter of Distilled water in coolant systems since that is what they use.

i think i remember a TSB on the 'new' long life coolant...they are going back to distilled/Toyota red when replacing.

traintech86 · 10-14-2009, 02:59 PM

if i got a shop out there, well it would be bad ass don't get me wrong. but i still don't have my license yet. i am trying to find someone who will ride with me to the dmv to get it. need to do that driving test deal.

on a side note, i am chillin in the chat thing if anyone wants to shoot the ****.

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traintech86 Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yokosuka, Kanagawa Japan Posts: 1,802 Thanks: 27 Thanked 47 Times in 43 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	what water to use? ok so i am wondering what water to mix with my toyota red? i bought some distilled because i figured tap water is dirty and has all that **** in it but my dad who is a machanic on bigger trucks and the such says its a bad idea. he is very knowlegable about trucks and that sort but i am not sure how much that applys to little cars. i just wanna learn a bit more about this subject and as always, i am sure there are people here willing to learn me a thing or 2. thanks in advanced.

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Tooljst8 ლ(ಠ益ಠლ) Join Date: May 2009 Location: NY Posts: 98 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Distilled water has no impurities, while house/well/city water has impurities. Over time using anything but distilled will cause build-up of deposits like calcium and other minerals in your radiator and the rest of your cooling system. Non-distilled may also help to promote corrosion and other deterioration in the system. It should rust with any type of water on metal parts regardless of which water you use. Using distilled water is like using preventative maintenance. It will keep the system in better shape for a longer amount of time than using any other water mixed with the coolant. Needless to say if you are not the original owner who knows how the system was treated in the past. If i recall correctly the impurities in water cause it to boil faster, so using distilled would actually raise the boil over point of the water. Google "distilled water in microwave". (Don't try this at home...) The antifreeze itself not only protects your engine components from freezing but it also helps inhibit corrosion and increases the coolant boiling point, so that in even extremely hot conditions your engine does not overheat. I guess using distilled with it it would have a higher boiling point than using any other water, when mixed the same. Last edited by Tooljst8; 10-13-2009 at 05:24 AM.. Reason: My english teacher would hurt me...

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10-13-2009, 10:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ben Same In The End Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA / Reno, NV Posts: 4,274 Thanks: 20 Thanked 309 Times in 284 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (16/100% )	I would use distilled

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LeePeyton Building Motor from Hell Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tennessee/USA Posts: 1,696 Thanks: 23 Thanked 67 Times in 61 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Distilled for my Inter cooler why not your radiator eh? I wouldn't use only water though. Anti-freeze has lubricating qualities as well as the info stated above.

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traintech86 Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yokosuka, Kanagawa Japan Posts: 1,802 Thanks: 27 Thanked 47 Times in 43 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	i have toyota red for it, i just wanted to pool some opinions together. and ill be doin it tomarrow when i wake up WITH distilled. thanks guys!

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PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Hiatus....... Posts: 9,266 Thanks: 92 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (49/100% )	The new "Toyota Long Life Coolant" is premixed with distilled water. I would assume that Toyota is a big supporter of Distilled water in coolant systems since that is what they use.

10-14-2009, 02:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
traintech86 Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yokosuka, Kanagawa Japan Posts: 1,802 Thanks: 27 Thanked 47 Times in 43 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	well gonna give a sitrep: went and got the flush,then my tools and checked the bleeder hoses i bought(which were a bit tight @ 1/4"ID) and lined it all up. then i jacked up and threw her on stands. filled some containers with water after reading the directions on the flush. went to work on the bleeder valve but before i opened it...sprinkles... i ****ing hate virginia. on a side note, i went to the nex shop and bought some Arnold Palmer drinks, cheese it's and some beer. that sounds like the best course of action in this situation >>

10-14-2009, 02:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
traintech86 Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yokosuka, Kanagawa Japan Posts: 1,802 Thanks: 27 Thanked 47 Times in 43 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	if i got a shop out there, well it would be bad ass don't get me wrong. but i still don't have my license yet. i am trying to find someone who will ride with me to the dmv to get it. need to do that driving test deal. on a side note, i am chillin in the chat thing if anyone wants to shoot the ****.