[C320-list] FW: Coolant or Water in Engine

[Karl Mielenhausen _/)]

Annie,



Is your dealer for real or is he trying to take advantage?

Not only do you need the anti-corrosion properties of an engine coolant, the make-up should be distilled, not tap, water.

What's inside the engine? Was it shipped dry?



Karl Mielenhausen

2000 C320 Hull#690 "Silver Lining"

New Bern, NC

http://members.cox.net/mielen/



From: Annie Bennett

To: C320-List at catalina320.com

Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 09:20:23 +1000

Subject: [C320-list] Coolant or Water in Engine



I took for new boat for a 5 minute motor at the weekend to see if the<br>lenghening of the governor to the steering cable has made the boat more<br>manouevrable.  Very pleased, the new boat now spins in the same tight circle<br>under power as the old boat.<br> <br>I noticed the visible plastic coolant bottle for the engine (can't remember<br>it's proper title) was empty.  The dealer topped it up with tap water.  I<br>questioned this saying shouldn't it be coolant?  The dealer said you don't<br>need coolant in Australia - I think he meant because of the climate.  Is he<br>right?  I'd feel much happier with coolant and when we take over the boat<br>will get the mechanic to do a full service.<br> <br>Annie Bennett #1073 

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