Not only cools better but freezes at a lower temp than pure antifreeze.

Using distilled water seems kind of silly.  It would be contaminated by
metal as soon as you put it in the system.

Mike
JMO
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Smith" <TSmith5041@aol.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2000 7:29 PM
Subject: Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio

> Somewhere on a web site I once read that a 50/50 mix of coolant works
better
> at removing heat from your engine and has a higher boiling point than
either
> component by its self. Wish I could find it again.
> Speaking of websites, for those seeking info on a/c conversion please
check
> www.epa.gov and type r-12 into the search. Select R-134a conversion from
the
> options. Lots of good info.
>
> Tom Smith
> 83.5 Westie
> Charlotte, NC
>