 choosing the right coolant, this is a good read from popular mechanics ! |
 May 26, 2010 - 8:55 AM
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I've seen some water pumps failed in a matter of 4 months ( OEM pump on a camry 2001 ) and some engine badly corroded for something as simple as topping off your coolant with the wrong stuff,.
I know a lot of you already know this, but for those who don't and a reminder for the ones who have forgotten. READ ! --------------------  |
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May 30, 2010 - 5:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From San Juan, PR Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
My GEN3 3S-GTE literally had inches of mud clogging the radiator fill water neck and every hose.It was like Play-Doh. I don't know how that car ran without overheating. I'm sure the guy used tap water instead of coolant .But I used tap water on my 7A-FTE for years and the worst that happened was that the radiator got a little red inside from oxide. Nothing bad. The head was in awesome shape.
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May 30, 2010 - 5:29 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (OOBE @ May 30, 2010 - 3:24 AM) My GEN3 3S-GTE literally had inches of mud clogging the radiator fill water neck and every hose.It was like Play-Doh. I don't know how that car ran without overheating. I'm sure the guy used tap water instead of coolant .But I used tap water on my 7A-FTE for years and the worst that happened was that the radiator got a little red inside from oxide. Nothing bad. The head was in awesome shape. tap water varies depending on your location. If your radiator was fine means you have good tap water. I know some area's have alot of hard water. And when you use that in your car for extended period of time it can eat away your head gasket. |
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