Recently had to change my radiator now the problem I have is the car takes 6 litres of antifreeze (didn't know this when purchasing the antifreeze) so I only got 4... Will the car run ok if I top up to 6 litres with normal water or do I leave it as it is?
General Coolant levels
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General Coolant levels
I think you are best to put the exact amount in the car and also the proper mixture.
I believe the coolant or anti-freeze has properties that guard against corrosion etc within the cooling system too. If you top up with bog standard water you are diluting and reducing these properties.
I would just go buy more coolant and top it up to correct levels to prevent any problems.
I believe the coolant or anti-freeze has properties that guard against corrosion etc within the cooling system too. If you top up with bog standard water you are diluting and reducing these properties.
I would just go buy more coolant and top it up to correct levels to prevent any problems.
In my manual, it states that you should use 50% Paraflu and 50% demineralised water.
I don't know what brand of anti-freeze you've bought, but you should be able to use 50-50 like the manual states.
You can read in the manual what specifications the anti-freeze should pass.
I don't know what brand of anti-freeze you've bought, but you should be able to use 50-50 like the manual states.
You can read in the manual what specifications the anti-freeze should pass.
