 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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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 - 11:53 AM
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QUOTE (OOBE @ May 30, 2010 - 5:24 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. Boricua! I haven't been back in two years but I'm gonna try to this summer! Hopefully my work lets me.. -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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