Distilled water Vs Soft water for cooling

Hxm99 · 03-09-2021, 06:23 AM

Hello all

I've read up on loads of forums that distilled water may also be damaging for the cooling system as it is ionically imbalanced. Does this mean soft water is the safest?

Any input would be appreciated

rjahl · 03-09-2021, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hxm99

Hello all

I've read up on loads of forums that distilled water may also be damaging for the cooling system as it is ionically imbalanced. Does this mean soft water is the safest?

Any input would be appreciated

Why not run straight premixed coolant?

Magnesium ally block plus various plastic parts, not worth the risk. Stock cooling system works really well, does not need fixing or reengineered.

Brian86 · 03-09-2021, 05:55 PM

Distilled water is fine.

Sometimes the internet is stupid.

desertman123 · 03-10-2021, 02:08 PM

distilled is fine, just don't forget about it when it gets below freezing

I'd just run to O'reilly's and grab some Zerex G48

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