[TR] Removing

[Brian Jones]

Phil,

I don't think the sediment is all from the coolant. Some sediment is  
certainly rust, and maybe other oxidised material. Some may be from  
rad sealants previously used. Some may be from minerals in tap water  
when distilled water has not been mixed with the coolant for the fill.

I agree distilled water should be combined with coolant for the fill,  
but tap water can also be used in the flush...I use gallons and  
gallons in flushing, via my garden hose.

Brian

On Jul 19, 2008, at 8:06 AM, pethier at comcast.net wrote:

> Running several changes of straight distilled water sometimes  
> helps.  How did that stuff get there in the first place?  It was  
> dissolved in the coolant.  Distilled water has more room for  
> dissolved stuff.
>
> For regular use, always use distilled water mixed with antifreeze.
>
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