Yes and no, the function of antifreeze is to provide a much lower freezing point in winter and higher boiling point in the summer. Antifreeze also provides additives to prevent internal corrosion of engine components. Newer cars may overheat if you try and run water alone.
Antifreeze also raises the boiling point, has lubricants for the water pump, and has corrosion inhibitors in it.
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The purpose of antifreeze in cars is to keep the engine from freezing in cold weather.
Not all modern cars have Antifreeze. The vast majority of them do though.
No, cars use internal combustion engines which require a flammable fuel. There is a 50/50 mixture of water and antifreeze use as a coolant in the engine.
Antifreeze properties of some liquids were known about long before cars were invented.
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No If You Have A Chevy Venture Van Like I Do Just Shoot Your SelfA correct and useful answerAll modern cars require a coolant mixture of a specific antifreeze and water. In some warm climates the mixture is water and corrosion inhibitor's.YOU MUST add the correct mixture of water and antifreeze!
It is no longer necessary to add just water to a radiator in newer cars like the 2005 Malibu. An antifreeze that is half water and half antifreeze is usually best. Add the 50/50 antifreeze to the radiator overflow tank. It should be a plastic, see through tank hooked to the radiator.
Fords come from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of distilled water and the correct type of antifreeze for the vehicle Ford states not to exceed 60 % antifreeze ( colder climates ) and not to drop below 40 % antifreeze for the corrosion protection ( warmer climates )
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