Help: Collant Replcement Q45

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CJQ45
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Car: 1997 Q 77k 03 Maxima GLE 19k

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Hey guys

I drained and refilled the coolant in a 97Q. I mixed the coolant (70/30) with regular tap water.

Is this bad? Should I drain it out again and mix the coolant with distilled water?

My question is: is tap water ok or should it be only distilled water?

Thanks


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Jesda
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Apparently the minerals in tap water can lead to early corrosion. I suggest buying one-gallon jugs of distilled water for 50 cents at Wal-Mart. Drain and remix.

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elwesso
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I agree with Jesda (since when is he giving advice in IOL? :p)

On my old Q, i used water from a PUR water filter.....


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