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50/50 mix with 15 P.S.I. rad cap ( 265 degrees Fahrenheit / 129 degrees celsius )
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Why is the water boiling over in your car but it is not marking hot?
The boiling point of water is 212 degrees, most vehicles now days operate ftom 205 to 215. A 50% mix of distilled water and antifreeze will extend the the boiling point to 265 degrees at sea level. If you go up in elevation the boiling point will decrease, so make sure you have a known good or new radiator cap to prevent premature water boiling in higher elevations
What is the boiling point of a antifreeze--water mixture?
50/50 mix with 15 P.S.I. rad cap ( 265 degrees Fahrenheit / 129 degrees celsius )
What is the coolant ratio needed in a 98 dodge neon?
The ratio does not change from car to car, it is always 50/50 water and anti freeze. The above answer is exactly correct, except be sure and use Distilled Water and not tap water. Do not change this mix beyond 55% Antifreeze & 45% Water. Doing so will actually raise the freezing point and lower the boiling point. Beyond this point the more antifreeze you add the less protection you have.
Do you need antifreeze in summer?
( Yes ) antifreeze in your vehicle provides corrosion protection for the engine cooling system ( the corrosion protection package does " wear out " ) and antifreeze mixed with preferably distilled water ( usually 50 / 50 , Ford states not to exceed 60% antifreeze in the mix ) will also raise the boiling point of the engine coolant as well as lowering the freezing point
Can you mix pink and orange antifreeze?
no your not supposed to if you do your car will mess up!
What mixture of antifreeze does your car need?
Ford vehicles come from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of antifreeze and distilled water
What is the boiling point of water in a car's cooling system?
Water normally boils at around 212 Degrees Fahrenheit at 1 atmosphere of pressure. Raise the pressure under which the water is stored and the boiling point goes up. The addition of a chemical such as Ethylene Glycol also elevates the boiling point. So the answer depends on how much pressure the system is under and if it has a 50/50 mix of Anti-Freeze and distilled water. Assuming it has a 50/50 mix in the system the boiling point will be around 223 F. Add a typical 14-15 lb/in pressure cap on the system and the boiling point goes to around 268 F. So when your radiator boils over it is HOT!Water normally boils at around 212 Degrees Fahrenheit at 1 atmosphere of pressure. Raise the pressure under which the water is stored and the boiling point goes up. The addition of a chemical such as Ethylene Glycol also elevates the boiling point. So the answer depends on how much pressure the system is under and if it has a 50/50 mix of Anti-Freeze and distilled water. Assuming it has a 50/50 mix in the system the boiling point will be around 223 F. Add a typical 14-15 lb/in pressure cap on the system and the boiling point goes to around 268 F. So when your radiator boils over it is HOT!
Can you run a car on just water in the summer or do you need antifreeze?
An antifreeze and ( preferably ) distilled water mix is best . The antifreeze provides corrosion protection until the corrosion package " wears out " and a mixture ( 50 / 50 ) raises the boiling point of the coolant You need the corrosion protection and water pump lubricants in the antifreeze. Plus, most modern cars run the radiator fans when the temp gets near 220 deg. If you do not have 50/50 water and coolant it could boil over.
How can you mix colors to get antifreeze?
You can't "mix colors to get antifreeze."
Can you add just water to my SUV instead of antifreeze?
Assuming that the temperature is above the freezing mark , and in an EMERGENCY you can use just water* BUT the antifreeze provides corrosion protection ( the corrosion package does " wear out " ) as well as lowering the freezing point and raising the boiling pointFord vehicles come from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of distilled water and the correct type of antifreeze for the vehicleFord states not to drop below 40% antifreeze in the mix for corrosion protection and not to exceed 60% antifreeze to provide freeze protection in colder climates
How cold of temperatures will antifreeze work on a car?
a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water should bring protection to approx. -45 F.
What is the best mixture ratio of antifreeze to water for your car?
Ford vehicles come from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of distilled water and the appropriate antifreeze . They state not to exceed 60 % antifreeze
