How Do You Add Water To Engine Coolant?
Adding water to your engine coolant may seem counter intuitive, but if done correctly using a mixture of water and coolant will protect your vehicle better against freezing up or boiling over than antifreeze alone. While you can top off your radiator with water, using a hydrometer or refractometer ensures it reaches the appropriate freeze protection point. Combining the coolant and water outside the vehicle first usually provides better results. Consult your vehicle’s manual to determine its coolant capacity. This is the total amount of liquid–water and antifreeze combined–that can go into the engine’s cooling system. Secure a clean container that is large enough to hold the amount of coolant you’ll be filling into your vehicle–usually 2 gallons or more. Combine 1 part distilled water to 1 part undiluted antifreeze (check the antifreeze bottle to make sure you’re not using a pre-diluted mix) in the clean container. This is the ideal ratio for most driving conditions and will offer f
