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It is possible to put water only in the reservoir for coolant on a car. However, this should only be a temporary fix until it can be repaired by a mechanic.
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Toyota Avalon 1996 Should you put water in radiator ever or should I only put coolant in the coolant resevior?
Never put just straight water in your motor. You want to top off your radiator first then top off your coolant in the reservoir. Water will rust your motor from the inside out.
Can you put water in your coolant tank if you are out of coolant?
Yes
What do you put in the cooling system of a 1993 ford explorer can you put water instead of coolant?
I would only put water in an emergency situation where I don't have coolant available. The coolant helps the engine to not overheat and to not freezing, while that could happen if you just use water. If you don't have your vehicle's manual to know the specification of the coolant, you can use the generally available Prestone and add water according to the table on the coolant's recipient. (or you can buy the pre-mixed formula)
Where do i put the ac coolant in an olds aurora?
The coolant goes into the reservoir only that says coolant. You don't put it in the radiator.
What kind of coolant do you put in a C280 Merecedes?
water, anti freeze or coolant.
Where to put water and coolant Into a 2000 BMW X5?
The water and coolant is put in the coolant reservoir for the location of this refer to the owners manual. It is best to do this when the engine is cold otherwise you run the risk of getting boiling water all over you. the mixture of coolant to water should be about 50/50.
Can you put water and coolant in the radiator?
Yes, you can. But if you leave in cold area you will have to replace with proper coolant closer to winter. Otherwise it will damage not only your radiator but also the engine.
Can you put water in the engine coolant reservoir?
If there is no risk of freezing , but it will weaken the strength of the antifreeze / water coolant mixture
How do you put water into a 2006 Jeep Liberty?
coolant you retard not water!!
Can You Put Just Water Into A 1995 Crown Vic Police Interceptar If It's Over Heating Or Do You Need Coolant Or... Can I Put Just Water until I Can Get Some Coolant I Need A Run Down...?
water will work until you can get proper coolant
If you have 99 cadillac catera everytime you put motor oil in the car it goes to the radiator reservior which causes the reservior to spelled out the oil what causes that?
Does the coolant look milky if so you have a oil cooler leak, these cars have internal oil coolers that are known for springing leaks. Check your head gasket, sounds like it is blown
What is water coolant for a 1991 jeep wrangler live in Spain its very hot does it need to be antifreeze or can you put normal tap water in?
you should only use a 50/50 mix of coolant and water, otherwise corrosion will destroy the insides of the motor
