Thread: '98 E320 Coolant change--Distilled or tap water?
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Old 12-21-2004, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Duke2.6
Straight, 100 percent tap water or distilled water, without proper antifreeze in the proper proportion will cause rapid corrosion in the cooling system.

Duke
Will also kill the water pump. Pump is lubricated primarily by coolant.
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