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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hotrod1830" data-source="post: 124212" data-attributes="member: 4331">Just remember to use distilled water, and not tap water.  If you have ever seen the inside of a hot water heater, you will understand why you dont want tap water.  Distilled water is mostly free of the heavy deposits that can damage/clog radiators. One other thing to mention is some diesel engines require a nitrite additive to prevent cavitation and cylinder liner damage.    You can add the nitrite additive to standard green coolant.  Just be aware that if your engine needs it, use it.  Wix sells a bottle of the additive if you need it.  May take some work getting the parts guy to find it though.  Best bet is, if you need it, look up the part number and give it to the parts guy.</blockquote>