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not as good as a 50 50 mix of distilled water and antifreeze, however consult your service manual to the exact mixture.
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Why use 50 50 antifreeze and not straight antifreeze?
Straight antifreeze ( ethylene glycol ) freezes at 8.6 degrees Fahrenheit / -13 degrees celsius - it has to be mixed with preferably distilled water to provide proper protection for the automotive cooling system ( freezing / boiling / and corrosion protection ) and for the temperature sensors / water pump / radiator etc to function correctly . Ford recommends not dropping below 40 % antifreeze and not exceeding 60 % antifreeze to prevent damage to the cooling system
Is there a brown antifreeze?
No, antifreeze is green or pink. If your antifreeze is brown (its rust) you to flush and clean your cooling/heating system. No, antifreeze is green or pink. If your antifreeze is brown (its rust) you to flush and clean your cooling/heating system.
How can 100 percent antifreeze harm your car?
Putting 100% "straight" antifreeze in your car's radiator will expose the cooling system to freezing at a much higher temperature than would the appropriate and recommended mix of roughly 50/50 antifreeze and water. Antifreeze works best WITH water.
Can you put straight water into cooling system next to radiator?
In an emergency you can but you really should add a mix of 50% clean water and 50% antifreeze.
What happens if you put a little power steering fluid in my antifreeze expansion tank?
It will contaminate the engine coolant and could change the properties of the antifreeze...you should have the cooling system flushed and refilled at a good repair shop...it is recommended by most car manufacturers that you have the cooling system flushed ever 2 years anyway.
Is antifreeze act as cooling agent?
yes
What is ethylene used for?
Ethylene glycol is a chemical mixture that produces a cooling effect when presented in a high-temperature atmosphere. As a result of its cooling properties, ethylene glycol is used in many mechanical processes, and can be known by another name: "antifreeze".
How can you find out if you have an antifreeze leak?
Pressure test the cooling system Monitor antifreeze level
What three types of testers can be used to determine the concentration of antifreeze in a cooling system?
what three types of testers can be used to determine the concentration of antifreeze in a cooling system?
What is the antifreeze capacity on a 95 f-150 with a 4.9 liter engine?
On the 1996 Ford F-150 with the 4.9 liter straight 6 cylinder it depends on how it is equipped ( auto or manual trans / standard cooling or super cooling / air conditioning etc . ) The cooling system capacity , which ( is a 50 / 50 mix of antifreeze and distilled water , ranges from 13 quarts to 15.6 quarts ) so , anywhere from 6.5 quarts to 7.8 quarts of antifreeze depending on how it is equipped
How long does anti freeze last?
It is widely accepted that you should replace your antifreeze every two years but you can buy a hydrometer to check it to be sure. After prolonged use, antifreeze will beak down and become very corrosive. It can lose its rust preventative properties and the cooling system can fail.
How much antifreeze does a 1938 volkswagen beetle hold?
Being an aircooled engine, the cooling medium is air .It does not need antifreeze
