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| Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by Jjokke: 5:51am On Dec 22, 2023 |
I bought a brand new radiator for my Lexus RX330. I told the mechanic that I need to buy coolant. He said I should use ONLY water for some time (like 3 months) before using coolant. Please I need opinions on this because I don't know if a new radiator require only water first before using coolant. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by mayor2013: 6:42am On Dec 22, 2023 |
Change mechanic 60 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by aieromon(m): 7:23am On Dec 22, 2023 |
Jjokke: Analog mechanic. 29 Likes |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by Conner44: 8:42am On Dec 22, 2023 |
Your mechanic is right. Since he isn't a dealership performing dealership level repairs then you should use water first to confirm there are no leaks before switching to coolant (unless you're using all those low quality coolants) Highest a few days is enough for this test. 95 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by Cumtroller: 9:03am On Dec 22, 2023 |
Conner44: True. Use water for a few days and once you verify no leaks, drain and fill with quality coolant. Your mech has saved you some money 130 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by fineboynl(m): 7:08pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
Why did you buy new Chinese radiator? It will leak. They are fake radiator I regret buy new radiator. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by Jjokke: 9:06am On Dec 23, 2023 |
fineboynl:So which one is better? 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by Dantedasz(m): 9:29pm On Dec 23, 2023 |
Jjokke: Most of the NEW radiators in the market are not original. They are mostly made in China. So it is advised that you use ordinary water to test it first to confirm there are no leakages before draining the water and applying original coolant. Be very careful because some of the coolant in the market are just dyed water! Good luck. 42 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by Kelvin30286063(m): 2:08pm On Dec 24, 2023 |
If you're talking about radiator then maybe you should take his advice but the truth is nothing beat coolant. 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by Carmall(m): 2:11pm On Dec 28, 2023 |
If you believe he's competent and has demonstrated competency before, follow his advice. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by sboga: 2:12pm On Dec 28, 2023 |
use coca cola |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by free2ryhme: 2:12pm On Dec 28, 2023 |
Jjokke: You wey sapa dey hold dey form owner of brand new lexus 14 Likes 2 Shares
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| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by negaiyke: 2:12pm On Dec 28, 2023 |
We the Association of Future and Prospective Car owners are just here to observe  11 Likes |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by LaSenior: 2:13pm On Dec 28, 2023 |
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| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by dawnomike(m): 2:14pm On Dec 28, 2023 |
We learn everyday... Listen to your mechanic for free days |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by alamscolo(m): 2:14pm On Dec 28, 2023 |
Jjokke: Please which coolant is the best for this same brand of SUV? |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by Haydens: 2:14pm On Dec 28, 2023 |
Not my concern. |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by DDIA: 2:14pm On Dec 28, 2023 |
| Then Use only water D Na ur mechanic know wetin him buy install for you follow instructions I wonder when radiator started using only water. This is the kind of things you get with inferior spare parts imported from China. 1 Like |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by Lanre1st(m): 2:16pm On Dec 28, 2023 |
Congratulations for the new car, adhere to instructions and drive safe |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by kuntash: 2:18pm On Dec 28, 2023 |
mayor2013: Not necessarily. Firstly, it may not be easy getting an original coolant recommended by Lexus. Secondly the radiator may not be the original as well . If ordinary water is used especially with the tendency of having solid minerals in it , it may seal any potential leakage areas within the radiator. My thoughts though..... I have replaced a new radiator on same make of car before and added ordinary water and nothing happened. Moreso , I am sure before the guy sell that car or let it go, everything should still be fine...... Lexus are built solidly!. It's from Toyota after all. |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by Dpharisee: 2:18pm On Dec 28, 2023 |
The car manufacturer advise that only Radiator Coolant should be used on your car, water should normally be used in emergency situations, but in Nigeria we use water as a norm which easily overheats in holdups and corrodes the metals in the radiator and with time you start experiencing leakages. You can use water for a few days like some people suggested just to check that there are no leaks but not 3 months 2 Likes |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by webincomeplus(m): 2:18pm On Dec 28, 2023 |
free2ryhme:Learn to read between the lines. Where did you see "brand new Lexus" in the post? 9 Likes |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by Peterobi90: 2:19pm On Dec 28, 2023 |
Damn |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by azpekuliar: 2:22pm On Dec 28, 2023 |
Why would you test a BRAND NEW radiator for leaks? 1 Like |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by BigIyanga: 2:23pm On Dec 28, 2023 |
Jjokke: Fire ur mechanic. Boilling/freezing point of coolant no be same with water. |
| Re: Opinions Needed: My Mechanic Said I Should Use Only Water First In New Radiator. by kuntash: 2:23pm On Dec 28, 2023 |
free2ryhme: Is there RX330 brand New 2023 models ? That SUV I think is between 2004 to 2006( US spec) 1 Like 1 Share |
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