I was wondering about distilled water with antifreeze. I'm sure my VW dealer
did not and I did not when I added some last week.

What is the rationale for distilled water. I know it is important in the
battery, but why the cooling system?

William Polowniak
1989 Vanagon GL
1988 Mercedes 300 SE

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Lunetta" <blun1432@OPTONLINE.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 9:55 PM
Subject: wbx reliabilty

> The waterboxer is a fine engine and reliable if properly maintained. A
couple of tips: Always use the right antifreeze and distilled water. Change
the oil and filter every 3000 miles, and use VW oil filters or at least
mann/mahle brand. Don't let small problems and strange noises go unattended.
And lastly don't drive it like an american muscle car. John 90 vanagon
gl --170,000 miles original engine.
> And I don't know why any one would want to use a subaru engine that has
two timing belts that have to be replaced every 60,000 miles along with the
water pump. Not cheap, I know I had a subaru, 3 timing belt changes in
206,000 miles.