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

[Robert Seastream]

Most coolant system expansion reservoirs are perhaps a quarter full or 
so cold; they're usually marked with cold and hot levels.  If required 
they should be replenished with preferably more coolant but even 
distilled water will do in a pinch since the amount you're adding is 
such a small percentage of the total.  NEVER tap water.
If you're adding coolant often, then look for a leak.  I think you 
should tell Catalina about this dealer.

Bob Seastream

On Apr 19, 2006, at 10:32 PM, Karl Mielenhausen _/) wrote:

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> Annie,
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> Is your dealer for real or is he trying to take advantage?
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> Not only do you need the anti-corrosion properties of an engine 
> coolant, the make-up should be distilled, not tap, water.
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> What's inside the engine? Was it shipped dry?
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> Karl Mielenhausen
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> 2000 C320 Hull#690 "Silver Lining"
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> New Bern, NC
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> http://members.cox.net/mielen/
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> From: Annie Bennett
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> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
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> Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 09:20:23 +1000
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> Subject: [C320-list] Coolant or Water in Engine
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> 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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