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Volkswagen or any other vehicle shouldn't use any antifreeze. If any car is using antifreeze something is wrong.
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How have cars benefited humans?
The most basic answer is, cars allow people to get from one place to another much quicker than many other modes of transportation and/or quicker than in times past.
How many gallons of antifreeze do you need after you flush the coolant?
You should maintain a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water. You will have to determine the total capacity of your cooling system to find out how much antifreeze to use. Your owners manual should tell you your cars capacity. Also most auto parts stores can look up the capacities for most cars.
What kind of antifreeze do you need for your Cadillac?
Depends on the year of the vehicle. Older gm cars needed a specific blend but most later model cars all take a generic antifreeze. if it needs a certain type it should say on the cap or check your manual.
Can you add Antifreeze to the overflow tank?
Yes you can. When the car reaches a certain temperature it will suck it out. As a matter or fact most newer model cars they tell you to add it there.
What is used as a Antifreeze in cars radiators?
Most commonly it is a mixture of ethylene glycol. Each manufacturer uses their own dyes and anti-rust additives to the recipe.
Can 5050 antifreeze be used in a 1994 dodge shadow?
Yes 50/50 antifreeze is the most recommend antifreeze from most vehicle manufacturers.
What might cause smoke coming from a cars air vents?
Most of the time it is caused by a hole in the heater core, do you smell a sweet smell? The sweet smell would be the antifreeze.
What type of antifreeze for a 2001 mits eclipse?
The type of antifreeze to use for a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse is one that is mixed 50/50. Most antifreeze brands will work. The Prestone brand of antifreeze is probably the most expensive.
A substance commonly used in antifreeze?
The most commonly used antifreeze is the ethylene glycol.
Why is your car misfiring?
antifreeze is most common problem related to petrol engines misfiring. this can be cured by replacing the timing belt in addition to the thermostat and coolant temperature sensor. this will remedy 95% of misfire problems on most modern cars.
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.
Where is antifreeze found?
You can find antifreeze at most large department stores in the automotive section or at an automotive store.
