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Water can be used in an emergency but there is no corrosion protection
like a mixture of antifreeze and preferably distilled water ( until the corrosion
protection in the antifreeze is " worn out " ) Also , adding just straight water
will dilute the antifreeze so the temperature at which the mixture freezes will
not be as low
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoAs a temporary fix yes, but when flushing and refilling a radiator, be sure to put in a 50/50 mix of water and anti-freeze.
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What direction does water flow in a radiator?
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