I just got around to changing out the fluid in my cooling system. I am sure the mechanic that did the headgasket about a year ago did not use distilled water. The fluid came out realitively clean which is good for being about a year old. A little darker than the new stuff but no signs of rust, chuncks, or sludge.
However, when looking into the radiator, I did notice some deposits along the visible vent areas caused by the hard water. Since I now am replacing the water with Reverse Osmosis/Diosonated (spelling this is lab quality water that I use for my reef aquarium and measures 0 total disolved solids (TDS) so it is very good water) water and the anti-freeze coolant, will these deposit break loose and cause problems? The radiator was replaced when I purchased the truck. The dealer replaced it so it is about 2 years old.
Thanks for the help.
Andrew
However, when looking into the radiator, I did notice some deposits along the visible vent areas caused by the hard water. Since I now am replacing the water with Reverse Osmosis/Diosonated (spelling this is lab quality water that I use for my reef aquarium and measures 0 total disolved solids (TDS) so it is very good water) water and the anti-freeze coolant, will these deposit break loose and cause problems? The radiator was replaced when I purchased the truck. The dealer replaced it so it is about 2 years old.
Thanks for the help.
Andrew