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On Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:02:36 -0500, Gene Kearns
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I'm told that it makes no difference what kind of water to use...
though I always insist on distilled water for my batteries.
I suppose it depends on your water quality but I won't even put
Florida tap water in my radiator. Too many minerals in it


There was a recent discussion here regarding antifreeze and the "fact" that
it's freezing point is lower when mixed with water. That comment intrigued
me, so I spent some time trying to find out why.
Although I never did find an explanation, I did come across a statement by
one of the antifreeze manufacturers that mixing it with water activates the
anti-corrosive additives in the antifreeze and the reason for that was due
to minerals in the water.

Eisboch