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It might because antifreeze is at least 50% water, and it's well known water is not compressible. If you have sufficient amount of water in tank, it will end up in the combustion chambers and during one of cycle you can bust your pistons, or rods or everything together.
That's not so. Petrol (or gasoline) and diesel fuel are not compressible either, as they too are liquids. All that would happen is that the antifreeze would descend to the bottom of the tank and be drawn up by the fuel pump. It would not pass through a carburettor except perhaps as a few droplets because it would not evaporate. An injected engine would pass the same quantity of fluid into the cylinder as normal, but because a water / antifreeze mix will not ignite the engine would simply refuse to start - or if it did, would soon splutter to a halt.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoWe used to pour a 12 oz soda bottle of water slowly down the carb while the engine was running at a fast idle to de-carbon the cylinders and valves. Too much, too fast will stall the engine. Never wrecked an engine doing this process. But I wouldn't recommend pouring water or antifreeze directly into the fuel tank or you will be walking home.
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What is the purpose of antifreeze in cars?
The purpose of antifreeze in cars is to keep the engine from freezing in cold weather.
Is there an antifreeze that will not harm bearings in antique cars?
No. Antifreeze should not mix with engine oil in any vehicle.
Why need antifreeze coolant in cars engine?
This is used to keep the motor from overheating and from freezing. Thus the name "antifreeze" and "coolant".
Can you put antifreeze in cars from 2000 2004?
In countries which have a winter season ALL cars should have the correct amount of antifreeze added to their coolant fluids. If this is not added and the fluid freezes the expansion of the ice will crack the engine block.
Do all modern cars have antifreeze?
Not all modern cars have Antifreeze. The vast majority of them do though.
Do cars have to have antifreeze in the water?
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.
Do cars run with water?
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.
Was antifreeze invented before cars?
Antifreeze properties of some liquids were known about long before cars were invented.
Car dealership National Cars sale wreck cars?
Which one?
Why do you smell antifreeze through your heat?
Your heater uses somthing akin to a mini radiator to transfer heat from your engine to the cars interior. However, if you're smelling antifreeze, you have some type of leak.
When did people first start using antifreeze in cars?
they started using antifreeze in cars in 1324 march.20 on tuesday
Will putting a 2 liter of Coca-Cola in a cars gas tank ruin the engine?
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