I have always used full strength, with no problems.
2007-12-04 05:21:08 · 10 answers · asked by Karl 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Anti-freeze has certain freezing temperature and heat conductivity.
100% anti-freeze will have the best freezing protection, but it won't have much ability to conduct heat. Your engine could run hotter than it should.
0% anti-freeze will have NO freezing protection but it will have the best ability to conduct heat.
You mix them to the specified ratio, according to the instructions for your climate zone, to get the best of the both worlds.
Keep in mind, some jugs come already diluted.
By the way, anti-freeze are toxic. It will destroy your liver or that of animals. Please dispose of it properly.
2007-12-04 05:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Besides protection from freezing, other tasks coolant performs is discouraging rust and and lubricating the water pump. Coolant looses the rust protection and lubricating protection after about 2 years. While you didn't hurt anything in the short term, in the longer term, like this coming winter you should drain and refill your system taking care to use the proper ratio. You won't get all the old coolant out so I would err on the side of a little richer mix of coolant to water. If the tap water in your area has a lot of minerals in it use bottled drinking water from the dispensers at the supermarket, it doesn't require more than 3-4 litres. Be sure to drain the overflow reservoir as well and refill with clean coolant/water mix. Also monitor the coolant level to be certain there are no leaks. The fact you needed to add water in the first place raises the possibility it is leaking or possibly the radiator cap is bad.
2016-03-19 06:47:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Antifreeze Mixture
2016-11-13 19:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cooling systems are designed to use a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze for the maximum protection against freezing, the highest boiling point, heat transfer and corrosion protection. Running straight antifreeze in a cooling system will not give you the best protection or usefulness for heat transfer as you do need water in the system....coolant/antifreeze alone does not transfer heat well, it is designed to help aid cooling and raise boiling point as well as provide corrosion protection. Adding straight antifreeze to a system that already has a 50/50 mix will not hurt so long as you don't overdo it and compromise the mixture to the point where it has too much antifreeze. Best to buy premixed coolant or mix your own to the proper 50/50 solution. Parts stores sell small coolant testers or refractometers that you can use to test the coolant for it's freezing/boiling point.
2007-12-04 05:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by paul h 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We actually did this as an experiment in organic chemistry lab in college. Ethylene glycol doesn't have a very high heat capacity so it doesn't remove heat from your engine very well. Water has a great heat capacity but expands too much for a radiator so the ideal mix is about 30-40 % water.
2007-12-04 05:25:46 · answer #5 · answered by AlliCat 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Because water is a bit better as a COOLANT... The reason you don't want your COOLANT to freeze in the first place is because if it can't circulate your engine will overheat. You might never have a problem using straight antifreeze, but it would do its job more effectively and lower your RISK of future problems by FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS OF THE COMPANY THAT ACTUALLY MADE THE STUFF... Just a thought.
2007-12-04 05:25:25 · answer #6 · answered by Dr Bob 4 · 4⤊ 3⤋
If you actually mix it with water the particles will break down and the antifreeze will be more effective. Full strength can also damage your paint, car, and it would be a real mess if it leaks!
2007-12-04 05:24:15 · answer #7 · answered by Allison C 1 · 3⤊ 3⤋
PURE ethylene glycol freezes near 0F. When mixed with water the freezing point is lower.
2007-12-04 05:29:29 · answer #8 · answered by G_U_C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as the first poster said and you won't get any warm air in your car during the winter.
2007-12-04 05:24:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
water activates the anti-freeze.
2007-12-04 05:23:41 · answer #10 · answered by mr. y 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋