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    Quote Originally Posted by 1997 View Post
    ganyan din yung dati kong Hilander.. ang ginawa ko is I use purified water from water station and replace my water weekly.. sa radiator lang via drain plug.. then after few weeks nagiging clear na yung water.. tapos that's the time na gumamit na ako ng pre mix toyota coolant...
    You would have achieved similar results by just doing a proper flush once. Exposing your engine components and radiator to plain water for an extended period, purified or not, causes problems with metal surfaces.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EVO-V View Post
    You would have achieved similar results by just doing a proper flush once. Exposing your engine components and radiator to plain water for an extended period, purified or not, causes problems with metal surfaces.
    So what is the best water?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Boy Bastos View Post
    So what is the best water?


    Para sa iyo, Perrier. :D
    Last edited by EVO-V; December 10th, 2012 at 04:38 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EVO-V View Post
    You would have achieved similar results by just doing a proper flush once. Exposing your engine components and radiator to plain water for an extended period, purified or not, causes problems with metal surfaces.
    sir EVO-V, para naman sa ikabubuti ng radiator ni TS, ano nalang ang ginagamit mo sa auto mo?
    yun nalang gayahin nya para perfect na cooling system nya.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 7138 View Post
    sir EVO-V, para naman sa ikabubuti ng radiator ni TS, ano nalang ang ginagamit mo sa auto mo?
    yun nalang gayahin nya para perfect na cooling system nya.
    Our vehicles and equipment use the stock OEM long life coolants and fluids replaced at regular manufacturer recommended intervals, with the exception of a few test platforms. But if your vehicle has gone off this routine especially if you don't have its service history, it would be best to try and get back on the wagon by cleaning up and replacing with manufacturer recommended fluids at the very least.

    Most problems crop up due to deviations from routine. Nothing wrong with deviations as long as they are sensible and tested.

    Most applications aren't for extreme or extended duty anyways that is why its simply wise to stay within that conservative margin of sensibility.
    Last edited by EVO-V; December 10th, 2012 at 04:39 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EVO-V View Post
    You would have achieved similar results by just doing a proper flush once. Exposing your engine components and radiator to plain water for an extended period, purified or not, causes problems with metal surfaces.
    ok naman result... our Hilander is still alive and kicking with original stock radiator since 1997...

    TS the best talaga is lav ramon..

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1997 View Post
    ok naman result... our Hilander is still alive and kicking with original stock radiator since 1997...

    TS the best talaga is lav ramon..
    If its just for flushing purposes you may use clean tap water. Its going to be drained anyway.

    Drain old coolant into a pan or container. Do not wantonly discard this as it is toxic and harmful to the environment.

    Then use radiator flush, run for 15-30 minutes, then replace with plain water, then run for 15-30 mins again, then drain. Repeat this until you're satisfied with the clarity of the water in your system, then drain and replace with your preferred coolant mix in and be on your merry way.

    Newer cars with aluminum blocks and rads are more sensitive to water only application. So be mindful what you put in.

    There is no mystique to this. Just commonsense science and diligence.
    Last edited by EVO-V; December 10th, 2012 at 04:29 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EVO-V View Post
    If its just for flushing purposes you may use clean tap water. Its going to be drained anyway.

    Drain old coolant into a pan or container. Do not wantonly discard this as it is toxic and harmful to the environment.

    Then use radiator flush, run for 15-30 minutes, then replace with plain water, then run for 15-30 mins again, then drain. Repeat this until you're satisfied with the clarity of the water in your system, then drain and replace with your preferred coolant mix in and be on your merry way.

    Newer cars with aluminum blocks and rads are more sensitive to water only application. So be mindful what you put in.

    There is no mystique to this. Just commonsense science and diligence.
    Thanks for the suggestion.

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