Tap water vs Distilled water

[Johnny]

I looked but couldn't find any info. Do you guys use Distilled water in your cooling system?

Thanks

 

[blyndgesser]

Mineral deposits can shorten the life of your radiator. I figure distilled water at 79 cents a gallon is very cheap insurance.

 

[Keeper]

Tap water for me. Never run into issues.

 

[benT]

Distilled. I also drink it at home...

 

[Mike]

For the money, distilled water is not a bad idea. But, the first time you have a cooling system leak in Resume Speed, Wyoming, at oh-dark-thirty on a Sunday morning, you're going to use whatever water you can get your hands on.

C'mon, Ben, jump back in with tap water and start overdosing on flouride, again.

 

[benT]

eh, I get enough fluoride from my toothpaste -

I agree that on the road you use what you got, but since these aren't daily drivers, and sit a lot, I like to use the distilled water with a little antifreeze and water wetter. I also typically flush the coolant in the '27 every year..but that's just me

 

[Johnny]

Thanks, guys. I think I will go with distilled water, and water wetter, too.