I forgot to mix my anti freeze with water????

Question

ok to drive anyway?

Answer 1

The main problem with antifreeze is that pure antifreeze doesn't heat up, but if you keep to a low RPM you should be okay. The ratio of water-antifreeze for an expected low temperature of -15 Centigrade is 30% antifreeze 70% water and for -5 Centigrade 20% antifreeze 80 % water. I recommend that you use the 30% just to be on the safe side. But first check that it isn't pre-watered down (the standard I think is 30%)

Answer 2

If you simply added radiator fluid to the resevoir, and not the entire radiator, you should be fine.

Radiator fluid is recommended at a 50/50 mix with radiator fluid and water, but can be run as high as a 70/30 mix of radiator fluid and water.

You should see this information on the radiator fluid bottle and it's recommended mixing ratios. So, assuming your radiator has a 50/50 mix, and you added fluid to the resevoir, you are probably running a 60/40 mixture.

You can always get a hygrometer and test the radiator fluid to ensure it's at the proper viscosity.

Answer 3

I use nothing but antifreeze and have been that way for years. But I buy the antifreeze/coolant that is supposed to be used in my auto.
I have had not problems with over heating or anything freezing up in the winter.
Also depends on the age of your auto some auto makers do have their own antifreeze/collant that they suggest you use and there is actually good reason for it.
I have owned two Toyotas and I believe it can make a difference using Toyota brand or off store bought brand.
But like I said I think you will be all right.

Answer 4

Coolant is meant to be mixed at a certain ratio because you want to make the ions be able to be free in solution. Antifreeze/coolant needs the mixture of water to be completely effective but the water isnot completely required to work in moderate temps. As your coolant level drops periodically, add some water to make the solutionmore ionic and less concentrated.

Answer 5

If you just added some because it was low, you're fine.

If you changed a water pump and drained the cooling system completely you may want to have it tested for concentration level.
Any shop or good parts store can test it. Probably for free.

Also.....They DO sell both premixed and full strength anti-freeze.

Answer 6

I certainly have this comparable concern it must be 3 issues or greater beginning small... it must be the water hose it quite is quite low-priced you ought to do it your self. then it must be the water pump on the grounds which you assert you heard a sizzling noise its 9 situations out of 10 that this pastime ought to caust you approximately 2 hundred or 3 hundred. then the undesirable verify your oil it must be moving into there and that should recommend a blown gasket! or additionally you could choose anew radiator. I certainly have the comparable concern even though it grow to be my radiator and water hose... ultimately if its the radiator, the radiator is going to crack. Mines tore up by fact my fan stopped working which brought about the water to boil and burst the water hose and radiator. Goodluck with a bit of luck its something minor like a hose!

Answer 7

It is not a good idea to disregard the instructions on the can of anti freeze as this will effect the freezing point of the liquid and cause damage to your radiator hoses and it is not good for the radiator itself

Answer 8

Hi,Have some one drain it for you .Then mix have of it with water and replace it in radiator. That will give you 50/50 mix.Add water to the other half and use it as backup,in case you need more later.Good Luck.

Answer 9

You'll be ok for now but get the fluid changed the next timme you go in for an oil change.

Answer 10

oops I hate it when that happens , well if you dident change it all the way and you just added your ok, but my main concern would be ,where is the coolant going if you have to add ,hummm?