Thread: Where to buy coolant?
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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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Default Re: Where to buy coolant?
Originally Posted by Drawbar
This seemed to be the best thread to use. I just want to top up my coolant res. It has factory Blue in there and has about an 1-11/4 inch of the rib level showing. I purchased the Mopar MS 9769 that the TSB's say you can use "in lieu of", and of course can't mix it with "green" regular coolant. Sounds a little bit of overkill question, but can I use this coolant to top it up, or does in lieu of mean if I were to "replace" the coolant, in which case I need the Benz Blue for top up? Thanks, 2004 Silver Blue 6spd Coupe. Annnnd......Loving it!
I think that if you live in a warmer climate of the States, and you're only 1 1/4 inches low in your reserve, you might be OK to just add 'distilled water' to bring the level up. Over a few miles driving, it should mix thruout, and not affect the "freeze" level of the coolant because of the warmer climate you might be in. If you have owned the car for a couple of years or longer, and the level has dropped over time, it prolly is best to flush and refill......but adding the dist water shouldn't be a problem for the short term. Maybe some of the "guru's" will chime in here on this.......
 
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