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[quote=”college man” post=162386]The water caused corrosion sealing the leak. I would not trust the situation
and drive it. I’m gonna suggest fixing the leak so you don’t break down and
cause other engine damage.http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-leaks%5B/quote%5D
i’m unsure if you read it right,,,
i said that i did not have ANYTHING in the coolant system for almost a year and before that it wouldnt hold coolant for more than a couple of hours. since it is scientifically impossible for water to cause rust under natural conditions in less than 30 minutes (a noticeable drop of water level there would be young padawan), i seriously doubt that water cause corrosion to seal the leak. a higher likely hood is a buildup of particulates from not having anything in the system for so long did that. also i have been driving my car for about… 2 weeks since i put in the water and still the water level has not changed a millimeter. that is also why i asked what seems like a dumb question “is antifreeze thinner molecularly than water?” I.E. does antifreeze have a higher chance of leaking out than water?
i also noticed while surfing for this answer(unable to find it) that many suggest to mix antifreeze with water. and if that is a good idea, than wouldnt that cause currosion in your system too?
i should also refrase my question at the end of my last post.
since the actual … life of my car is not my concern (major problems happen to vehicles for me so them dying isnt something new, hence why i never buy anything realativly new) if i make sure to keep avid attention on the thermostat and check the coolant levels daily/ and at each stop, while keeping plenty of water / coolant in my trunk just in case could i make a trip outta town (say 50 miles 1 way) without any problems (i know i can drive the car for at least half an hour without coolant as long as i dont go vroom vroom lol) ?
oh and i just tried a refrazing of my desity question… yes antifreeze is molecularly lighter than water so there is a theoretical possiblity that the water doesnt leak due to its molecular desity compared to strait anti freeze.