Coolant leak testing with normal water

[nutter]

Hi,

I'd like to test my coolant system for leaks before i put my new toyota stuff in. Would it be ok to fill the system with water and run it for about 10-15mins to check for leaks? I could then flush the water out and but the good stuff in?

thanks

[Lauren]

Yep of course, doing that will cause you no probs.

[nutter]

Great, thanks Lauren!

[^Trickster^]

Mine hasnt had any coolant in for about 5 months, i only ever use water, without antifreeze too, good job its not parked outside in the cold haha

Graeme

[Jon Bradley]

trickster arent you runninng a risk or corroding things that way??? Anti-freeze/coolant has a lot of corrosion resisting chemicals in it that are pretty important!

And nutter yes its a good idea anyway to fill up with water and let it run then flush it out - will help to get rid of any grime thats built up in there

[^Trickster^]

Yeh your right, just the last few months ive had it apart and together more times than anything, starts to get costly on coolant! once its all sorted ill flush it and put some in.

Graeme