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2001 Prius invert coolant help!

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Anari, May 23, 2015.

  1. Anari

    Anari Junior Member

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    I just had my inverter coolant hoses replaced this last week, and my reservoir is empty.

    From what I can gather by looking at my engine, the mechanic put the extra coolant in the engine coolant reservoir.

    I am currently not close to home (about a 40 minute, primarily freeway drive) and no shops are open or available to service it. Is there anything I can do to get myself home without seriously damaging my car? I have heard of putting distilled water in the coolant, but I'm worried that's not enough or will cause more problems.

    Thank you all for any help!
     
    #1 Anari, May 23, 2015
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  2. haole man

    haole man Member

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    I'm not an expert, but I would think that water would be good enough to get you home, or at least to a store that has engine coolant.
     
    #2 haole man, May 23, 2015
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