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30-04-2008, 12:34 PM

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brownish water in header tank!

just filled up my car with water only and run it on idle for a while, the water is like a brown colour, what does this indicate? ive only just put new water in.

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30-04-2008, 07:35 PM

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30-04-2008, 07:38 PM

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It indicates rust in the water....what colour do you expect it to be??

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30-04-2008, 07:39 PM

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It indicates rust in the water....what colour do you expect it to be??

i gathered that but is it normal all the time?

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30-04-2008, 07:41 PM

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You should never put just water in anyway, antifreeze/summer coolant contains rust inhibitors to help prevent the block and other parts from rusting.

If you haven't used anything with the water it's normal, but not ideal!

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