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Subject:Re: distilled water for coolant - was New Car Dealers And Parts Prices-a service advisors
From:Allan Streib
Date:Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:28:09 -0500

Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> writes:

> What minerals would I want to keep in my cooling system?

Magnesium?  Aluminum?

The antifreeze has buffering additives to counter this effect.  If VW
specifically calls for distilled to dilute their coolant, use it.  If
not, I'd use good tap water if you have it, or regular bottled
drinking water if not.

Allan
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